Important News

American Education Week

We are celebrating American Education Week from November 14-18, 2022. Every year we look forward to honoring public education and the many individuals who make a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education. American Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to encourage our collaboration and partnership with families. What is happening at SFES during American Education Week…

End of Q1 Spirit Week

We invite our Bobcats to celebrate their hard work and dedication to learning and growing with an optional End of Quarter 1 Spirit Week. See below for details: Monday, 10/31/22 - Crazy Sock Day Tuesday, 11/1/22 - Fall Color Day Wednesday, 11/2/22 - Pajama Day Thursday, 11/3/22 - Denim Day Friday, 11/4/22 - Team Sweatshirt Day [[{"fid":"684","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"End of Quarter 1…

Inclement Weather Instruction Plan 22-23

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) now allows local school systems to repurpose inclement weather days as asynchronous school days. At the discretion of the superintendent, HCPSS will use up to three inclement weather asynchronous days during the 2022-2023 school year. One of two additional codes will be instituted to reflect the decision to transition to an asynchronous instruction…

Trunk or Treat at Stevens Forest Elementary

Coming up! Trunk or Treat at Stevens Forest Elementary with The Charm City Ghostbusters! Friday, October 28th, 6 PM - 8 PM. FREE FUN for SFES Families! Dress in your costume! Fill your bags with candy! Get autographs and photos with the real Ghostbusters! Interested in decorating your car, volunteering, or donating candy? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Px1fPZsSgvsetrz5A ¡Subiendo! Trunk or…

We Need Your Input

As a part of being a National PTA School of Excellence, we are conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of your perceptions of current family-school partnership trends. Please fill out this survey by November 10, 2022. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeayTClV__UaeL_zUo9cxFWihbQl3iYfHJZpj6f3mJSe439_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link Como parte de ser una Escuela de Excelencia de la PTA Nacional, estamos realizando una encuesta para obtener una mejor comprensión…

Parents' Right to Know (Title I)

The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions which promote a parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents of students attending Title I schools the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher, paraprofessional, and/or long-term substitute teacher. Below are links to a letter from the Superintendent explaining…

50th Anniversary Celebration

Live Music | Halal and Mexican Food Trucks | Snow Cones | Face Painting | Balloon Art | Kid Crafts | Student Live Performances & Artwork Displays Stevens Forest Elementary, in partnership with the SFES PTA, welcomes you and your family to this FREE exciting milestone celebration! Spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and cOMmunity. Are you an alumni…

Student Attendance is Important

Research is clear that coming to school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success starting from kindergarten and continuing through high school. Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school, or even facing social challenges. SFES believes that good attendance at an early age sets the stage for…

Flu Vaccine Clinic at SFES

Maryland Partnership for Prevention, in partnership with the Howard County Health Department and Howard County Public Schools, will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic at our school on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Pre-registration is required and will close on Friday, October 21st. This clinic is NO COST for students. Please register your child ahead of time using the link below…

Fall Individual School Picture Day is Coming Soon

Mark your calendar! Students at Stevens Forest Elementary will have their individual pictures taken on 10/13/22. If you wish to order school pictures, please view directions for online ordering below: Go to www.strawbridge.net Click on red button (order pictures and yearbooks) Enter the SFES online code: FM396286 Follow prompts See more information at this link