Important News

HCPSS participates in the Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) program. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. Participation in FARMs qualifies students for a wide range of opportunities and resources beyond breakfast and lunch, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more. Families must…

CHRISTMAS ANGELTREE PROGRAM 2022 – Howard County See more information at this link. Applications will be taken: September 19th – 30th 2022 Monday through Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm Evening Hours: Thursday, September 22nd & Wednesday, September 28th, 5:00-7:00 pm. Address: 6760 Alexander Bell Drive, Ste #180 Columbia, MD 21046 443.656.3376 CHRISTMAS TOY PROGRAM 2022 - Condado de Howard Ver información…

Students in grades 1 through 5 will take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment in Reading and Math between September 19 - October 20, 2022. The MAP assessments are computer adaptive achievement assessments in reading and math. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down the difficulty of the questions presented…

As a PBIS school, we take a proactive approach to creating a positive learning environment by teaching students safe and responsible behaviors. To acknowledge students’ positive behaviors, SFES staff members award students points throughout the day using an online tool called Class Dojo that collects students’ points until they choose to redeem them for a reward. Parents have the ability…

Are you interested in joining our Family Involvement Team (FIT)? This group is a combination of staff and parents who work together to develop family programs for our school community. You can help us work on: implementing ideas to create positive home-school connections increasing family involvement maintaining effective communications with families planning family events and programs We would LOVE to…

Did you know that the start of the 22-23 school year marks the 50th Anniversary of Stevens Forest Elementary School? Please mark your calendar for Saturday, October 8, 2022! On this date SFES, in partnership with our fantastic PTA, we will be hosting a community event to celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at SFES! We hope you will join us…

Friendly reminder that our Back to School Nights for parents/guardians with children in grades 1-5 are next week! This is a great opportunity to hear about our school and learn information about your child’s grade. Back to School Night is an in-person event that begins in the SFES cafeteria. Tuesday, September 13, Grades 1 & 2 6:00-6:30 pm - SFES…

We are writing to remind all parents and extended family members that HCPSS policy is that NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE SCHOOL SITE (with the exception of guide dogs). We would urge parents to speak to extended family members who may not be aware of our policy, to avoid any upset or embarrassment should a staff member approach them…

Please print the form at this link, mark your order, and return it with cash or check to SFES by September 14, 2022! Our spirit wear orders will arrive in time for students, staff, and community to wear to the anniversary celebration on October 8th! Please note that a paper copy will be sent home with your child(ren) the first…

Please carefully review our regular arrival and dismissal procedures. Arrival/Dismissal MAP - Please view at this link. Arrival & Dismissal Times 8:35 AM - Staff Supervision Begins – Students MAY NOT arrive prior to this tim 8:45 AM - Students Enter Building 8:55 AM - Morning Announcements Begin 9:00 AM - Students marked late after this time – Parent must…