Important News

Media Book Return

We are still trying to collect all outstanding media books that were checked out last school year! This past week Mrs. Burnstein sent out notices to all students who still have books from last school year (she also copied parents/guardians on those notices). We would appreciate everyone trying to get those books returned to school within the next two weeks…

Spring Bike Repair Clinics

In coordination with the Columbia Community Care, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland, is conducting free bike repair clinics in our community. A limited supply of bicycle helmets will also be available for children who need them. Please see below for dates and locations. • Saturday April 24 Wilde Lake Interfaith Center 1-4 PM • Wednesday April 28 Wilde Lake Interfaith…

We Need You! PTA Elections - Te Necesitamos Elecciones del PTA

All PTA positions are up for election this year. Without more candidates the PTA will not be able to continue at SFES. The positions are as follows: President- Primary responsibility is to oversee PTA meetings ensuring that Robert’s Rules of Order are followed and set the meeting agenda. The President can also represent the PTA’s interests in PTAHC and SECAC…

HCPSS/The Council of Elders (TCOE) Financial Education Series Budget Basics Workshop

This virtual workshop session will be on Saturday, April 17 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Grades 3-12 students and their families are invited to learn about electronic and virtual financial transactions and key financial principles. Topics include financial goal setting, balancing a bank account, and understanding interest rates. The session information and online registration link can be found here.

Summer Programs Registration

Online enrollment requests for summer programs will reopen at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 for BSAP Summer Institute, Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development, Innovative Pathways High School, and STARTALK Chinese Language Summer Camp. Families can find up-to-date course information and enrollment directions on the Summer Programs web page https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/.

Title I

Did you know that the Title I program at Stevens Forest receives funds to provide additional support and resources? We use these funds for so many wonderful things to enhance the school experience for our families. Below are just a few examples of how we have used Title 1 funding in the past. purchasing white boards and markers for all…

Parent Consideration Form

On May 13th, we will begin our articulation process for the 21/22 school year. To help us prepare, you have the option of completing the Parent Consideration Form at this link. This form allows you to share anything about your child that you think would be helpful. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Smith or Mrs. Carter.

Join the SFES PTA for STEM Night

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Event Circus Science with Greg May by Zoom https://zoom.us/join Zoom ID: 861 8707 5548 Passcode: 906423 This Friday, Apr 23, 2021, 6:30 to 7:30 PM Join professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May on a tour of the scientific principles behind his circus skills. As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Port Discovery Children’s…

Virtual Lunch Bunches During Quarter 4

Dr. Smith and Mrs. Carter are excited to continue Virtual Lunch Bunches during the 4th Quarter! Primary and Intermediate Bobcats, mark your calendars with the dates and times below. We look forward to providing these opportunities for our students to engage with their administrators, friends, and some special surprise guests. Please see the below schedule, Google Meet Times & Codes…

HC DrugFree Updates for Parents/Guardians

Free Parenting Classes: HC DrugFree and the Howard County State's Attorney's Office, partnering with HCPSS and the Health Department, will once again provide evidence-based classes for families to gain skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will engage in risky behaviors including using drugs. This 4-class series for parents of 9-14 year olds will be held on…