Important News

Closing Dates All school buildings will be closed beginning at 6 p.m., Friday, March 13 and will remain closed from March 16-27. Pick up Desk Belongings for Absent Students If your student is absent today and you would like to pick up their desk belongings, please come to SFES by 3 pm today to pick them up. Access to Instructional…

Join the Stevens Forest Elementary School PTA on Thursday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an evening celebrating the diverse cultures represented in our community! The night will include a potluck dinner, entertainment from local performers, and lots of fun! If you would like to contribute a dish that represents your culture, please fill out the form sent home in today’s…

Wednesday, HCPSS principals met with our Superintendent, Dr. Martirano, to discuss realities and concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and HCPSS. At the time of that meeting, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Howard County. However, given the realities of the potential for spread of any virus, it is important that we approach the rest of the flu season and…

Please read below about two upcoming events for our Fifth Grade Students: Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is administered to all students in fifth grade, eighth grade, and high school every spring. MISA will take place for our 5th grade students on March 24th, 25th, 31st and April 1st. Parents/Guardians do not need to…

Online registration for Kindergarten students for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! In person Kindergarten Registration will be held Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2020, from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Stevens Forest Elementary. Appointments preferred but not necessary. Please call 410-313-6900. Children who will be five years old as of September 1, 2020 must enroll in Kindergarten…

Parents are invited to the School Improvement Plan Chat and Chew on Wednesday, March 18 from 9:15-10:30 a.m. in the Media Center. At this meeting, we will: Talk about ways to engage families in our schoolwide programs; Discuss ways to enhance communication between parents and staff; Make suggestions and ask questions about our School Improvement Plan. Please contact Dr. Smith…

Come join our 5th grade sponsors for a fun night at Grotto Pizza on March 18th from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy Grotto’s amazing Swirl Pizza as well as many other delicious items. Grotto Pizza is located at 7075 Minstrel Way in Columbia. We receive 20% of the proceeds to help with programs at SFES. A paper flyer will…

As we close out February and move into March, I would like to thank all families for your continued support. Our students have been working so hard on their academics and learning behaviors. We are excited about the wonderful new initiatives we have been able to kick-off so far in the new year. This includes the Thursday morning Read-Aloud and…

What: A safe place for community members in need to access food. Where: Oakland Mills High School- Enter through the set of double doors on the right hand side of the front of the building. 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia, MD When: The last Thursday of each month, from 3-5 pm. THURSDAY, February 27 THURSDAY, March 26 What to bring: A…

Free Parenting Classes - HC DrugFree and the State's Attorney's Office are offering another series of evidence-based, interactive parenting classes. Provides the parents of children age 9-14 with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m…