Important News

SFES has a full-day pre-kindergarten program and we are still accepting applications. Families may apply for Pre-K online or using the 2022-2023 Pre-K application. Please note that all application components are required for reporting purposes and should be maintained in student files. For more information about Pre-K, please visit the HCPSS website . Please share this with the community.

It’s time for another round of Instructional Seminars!! Instructional Seminars are interest-based groups that are open to all students in grades 2-5. Seminars run between 7-9 weeks (with the exception of Stock Market Game) and take place either before school or during the grade level recess time. Most seminars will begin the week of January 3rd. Check the online interest…

If you did not complete Family File this year and work on federal property in Maryland or are active duty military, please log in and complete the Federal Impact Aid section of Family File prior to completing the Impact Aid form. If you submitted a form before September 30, it must be redone. In instances where families are federally connected…

HCPSS and The Council of Elders (TCOE) Join HCPSS and the Council of Elders (TCOE) virtually on December 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for an engaging session regarding student well-being. HCPSS staff will provide information about mental health resources within the school system and representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will share how to identify behaviors…

The SFES PTA has partnered with Square 1 Art to offer personalized artwork for each child at SFES. At the beginning of the school year each student created an original piece of art with Mrs. Malihom; those pieces have been added to a catalog so YOU can order keepsakes with your child's artwork printed on them. Catalogs were sent home…

The cold temperatures have the SFES PTA thinking about snow more and more…so we’re having a “Fall into Winter” PTA membership drive! The grade level with the most new PTA memberships will win fake snowballs for every student! Take them home so you can get your throwing arm ready for the winter season! This contest will run from November 14…

Reflections ask students to reflect on a theme – this year is “Show Your Voice”– and to interpret their thoughts through art. They can enter the contest in six categories: visual arts, music composition, literature, film production, photography, and dance choreography. There are two age divisions: primary (grades PreK-2) and intermediate (grades 3-5). Entries are due November 30th and will…

SFES PTA invites you to the 2nd Annual Community Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk! SFES staff, students, and family members of all ages are invited to participate. On Saturday, November 19th, participants will complete as many laps as possible in 45 minutes to benefit their favorite student and their grade level. The grade level with the most counted laps will receive…

Our November Restaurant Night will be on Monday, November 14th at Panera Bread at 6435 Dobbin Road, in Columbia, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. Bring a flyer (hard copy or on phone ) or mention SFES to the cashier. You can also order online for pickup orders with our promo code: FUND4U . Look for flyers in blue take-home folders. NOCHE DE…

What is Title I? Title I is a federally funded program designed to close the achievement gap and ensure all children have an opportunity to access a high quality education. Title I federal funding is used to support and enhance the school program and provide additional academic support. For additional information, visit the HCPSS Title I Program web page…