Important News

Parents/guardians of SFES students who work on a federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service can qualify to receive additional federal funding for HCPSS by completing an Impact Aid form by Dec. 31. Impact Aid supplements the HCPSS operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms. Questions can…

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…

Today, our Kindergarten through Grade 5 students (except those who have Special Education IEP Goals for Reading) will be bringing home a notice with the title: Screener for Students with Reading Difficulties. In accordance with Maryland's Ready to Read Act (2019), COMAR (2021) and the HCPSS Board of Education, SFES Kindergarten through Grade 5 students were screened for specific reading…

Students in Grades 1-5 participated in the fall administration of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment in October. MAP home reports are now posted in Synergy for your review. If you require any help with accessing your student's MAP home report, instructions can be found using the link to " How can I access my child's MAP test results?" To…

Please join Oakland Mills High School on Saturday, December 4th at 2:00pm (family matinee) and 7:30pm (evening pops) for the annual Concert for Kids to benefit the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign, a holiday concert which supports our community by raising funds and awareness for the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign. A true community event, the Concert for Kids features professional soloists…

Please note the changing temperatures and encourage your child(ren)to dress appropriately for the weather (coat, hat and/or gloves) each and every day. We will continue to have outdoor recess and offer outdoor lunch as the temperature gets colder and will follow the county guidelines for making these decisions. The decision to go outside or stay inside for recess, outdoor eating…

Hello SFES families! It's that time again, our monthly Restaurant Night! This month join us at Panera Bread in Dobbin Center, from 5-9 pm on Monday, November 22nd. Bring the flyer or order online with our unique code (located on the flyer) and pick up food. Hope to see you there! ¡Hola familias de SFES! ¡Es ese momento nuevamente, nuestra…

Parents/Guardian are active and valued partners who share a vital role in defining the values of Stevens Forest Elementary School. With the support of the PTA, SFES will be offering a facilitator-led book study for parents utilizing the book The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education. If you are interested in participating in this book study please complete this…

The OMHS Food Pantry is from 3:00—5:00 pm. If you or someone you know is experiencing foodinsecurity, please come to our contact free pickup at 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia. All you need to bring is a photo ID. Dates for the 21-22 School Year: November 17 December 15 January 19 February 16 March 16 April 27 May 18 La Despensa…

SFES PTA invites you to the first FREE Community Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk! SFES staff, students, and their family members of all ages are invited to participate. Complete as many laps as possible while collecting points and choosing which student(s) can benefit from them. Move at your own pace, dress in layers and wear running shoes! Water and snacks will…