Important News

This has been a challenging 1st quarter of school for many of our families. Due to the negative impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and transition to virtual learning, the Howard County Public School System has made some changes to 1st quarter grading that you may see reflected on your child’s report card. Students in primary grades will earn an…

We are so happy to announce that the OMHS Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, October 28 for distribution. For the foreseeable future, we will be distributing on the last WEDNESDAY of every month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Our upcoming dates are: Wednesday, October 28 Wednesday, November 18 (a week early due to Thanksgiving) Wednesday, December 16 (a week early due…

Please visit the Stevens Forest Elementary PTA website or Facebook page for two exciting opportunities to participate in some Fall Fun with our community! At these sites you can find out more information about the PTA’s Fall Spirit Week and Family Adventure Hunt! These optional activities are scheduled to occur outside the virtual instructional day. http://sfespta.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StevensForestPTA/

Effective October 12, HCPSS began adding a snack and dinner to each weekday meal, in addition to breakfast and lunch already being served. Additionally, weekend meals will be included with meals provided on Fridays, and in pre-ordered meals picked up on Thursdays. HCPSS also has adjusted the pre-order process. Meals for multiple days need to be pre-ordered at least two…

It is important to underscore that Canvas is a relatively new tool for the elementary school community, especially when it comes to grading. Please keep in mind the points below that were shared during Back to School Night and remember that the process for determining elementary grades includes more than just the numeric scores on assignments. Continue to reach out…

Thank you for supporting your child during MAP testing. Mrs. Carter will contact families who did not complete the assessment directly to provide a make-up opportunity. To access your child’s Reading MAP and math score, you will need to log in to HCPSS connect as a parent. Please click on the link below for directions. A more detailed home report…

You can now view up to 20 calendars within Canvas! Don’t forget to check out the different views on the calendar (month, week and agenda). Learn more about the Canvas Calendar! Parents, consider nicknaming your courses or using the Canvas Parent App to better distinguish courses between children.

On Monday, October 12, a short survey was distributed centrally to all HCPSS families to gather data on whether families intend to send their student(s) back to school or continue fully virtual learning through the end of the current school year. No decision has been made regarding the learning format for the second semester. The data from this survey will…

October is Bully Prevention Month and Wednesday, October 21 is Unity Day. Unity Day is a day to make it orange and make it end! We want to color the nation with a message of hope and support to end bullying. During this pandemic, we may not see bullying face to face, but students can still be victims to cyberbullying…

We are so excited about starting book circulation from our Media Center. Please review the process for contactless book checkout at SFES in this attached document. In addition, Ms. Burnstein is holding optional office hours for students and families to learn more about this process. See dates and times below for both intermediate and primary students. Optional Office Hours 3-5…