Important News

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…

HCPSS Policy 1060: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment and Intimidation has recently been updated. Please take a few moments to review this policy. Policy 1060 provides definitions and complete information regarding each of these critical topics. Definitions of BCHI and forms to report are located at https://stopbullying.hcpss.org/ . Paper copies to report Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, or Intimidation are also located in the…

Parents/guardians will have access to view report cards after 5 p.m. November 11. You may view/download report cards by taking the following steps: Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy using parent/guardian credentials Select More Options from the left panel Select Report Cards from the middle Select the report card you wish to access Also, please use Understanding the Elementary Report…

Glen Mar Church is hosting a free Community mini-health fair on November 12th. Everyone is welcome and it is free to the public. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins accepted as time slots allow. Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Glen Mar Church 4701 New Cut Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 The scheduled health-related services…