Important News

The SFES Early Childhood Classes are making preparations for the upcoming 25-26 school year and are accepting applications for general education students to participate as peers through the Learning Together Program (LTP). These classes include general education and special education students. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of…

SFES students will begin using the ACTIVATE™ cognitive training program in February. This program has helped students across the country build important skills like focus, self-control, and memory, and improve their reading and math scores. Students will exercise their brains by using ACTIVATE™ at school and have the option to use it at home, too! To learn more about ACTIVATE™…

Beginning this quarter, SFES will be using TalkingPoints to connect families with schools in your home language. You should have received a message from the administrative team today, and staff will reach out in the near future. Please save the numbers in your contact list so that you can reach back out if you have any questions or concerns. We…

On January 30, 2025, the Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media that changes the ability for students to use personal devices during the school day. The Board approved the following changes related to the use of personal devices by students at school: No students, PreKindergarten-12, will be permitted…

The staff at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy in Columbia are dedicated to providing kids a positive and nurturing environment for practice and play through their diverse range of services, including gymnastics, nina training and tumbling. They are offering a FREE Open House for Stevens Forest students age 4 and up, adult supervision is required for any student who…

To help build excitement for our upcoming Social Emotional Learning Night, we hope all students and staff will participate in an optional Spirit Week. See below and this link. RSVP now for the next SFES Social Emotional Learning (SEL) night. K-5 Families will have an opportunity to learn more about the Zones of Regulation from our School Counselor, Mrs. Carlson…

Stevens Forest PTA and STEAM Committee present: STEAM Fair 2025 The STEAM Fair is almost upon us! Join us on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30pm as we share in our students’ passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM)! All SFES students are invited to participate in the presentation of a research, science, or engineering project for…

Organization - University of Maryland LEAD Lab Ages - Birth to Pre-K The University of Maryland's LEAD Lab is currently recruiting preschoolers (3-5 years old) to take part in one of their studies called the Preschool Language and Neural Engagement Study (PLANES)! The goal is to try to understand how children’s early experiences – especially their early communication with caregivers…

Free! On Zoom and open to parents, guardians and grandparents residing in HoCo or with school-age children/grandchildren residing in HoCo. This evidence-based, interactive prevention program provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs including alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors. The curriculum was written for families with children 9-14 years…

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing all 57,000+ students with a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environment. This dedication guides our efforts as we collaborate with local, state, and federal partners to support our students and families. Please read the remainder of this information on the HCPSS website - https://www.hcpss.org/about-us/immigrant-families-support/