Important News

GT Instruction During Distance Learning

As part of the elementary distance learning that will begin in the next few weeks, Gifted and Talented Resource teachers will provide optional weekly enrichment activities in which students may engage in lieu of current Curriculum Extension Units (CEU) and Instructional Seminars. In addition, they will continue to provide instruction for students currently in GT Math. We look forward to…

Canvas and Canvas Announcements

Teachers have and will continue to send messages to students using Canvas. Visit https://www.hcpss.org/connect/faq/#notify to ensure that your child is set up to receive notifications. This page is also a great resource to make sure that you understand Canvas and Synergy. Parents/guardians unfamiliar with Canvas may find it helpful to review the features in this Canvas Orientation.

Are You Receiving Emails and Texts from HCPSS and SFES?

It is very important that you receive email updates from SFES and HCPSS. It is especially important now that we are distance learning. If you are not receiving daily updates from Dr. Martirano via HCPSS news, please update your settings at the link below. Once you've entered your information, please be sure to scroll down to Elementary and select Stevens…

School Psychologist Office Hours

Our school psychologist, AnnMarie Kasuda, will have daily office hours Monday through Friday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. beginning April 20, 2020. Please email Mrs. Kasuda at AnnMarie_Kasuda@hcpss.org to schedule a time to meet.

Virtual Spirit Week - April 14-17

Stay connected with the Stevens Forest Community by engaging in our next Virtual School Spirit Week beginning April 14th! You can participate with us on Twitter @hcpss_sfes with the hashtag: #SFESconnects If families are not already on Twitter, it is easy to join, free, and you can follow all the great things happening at SFES and HCPSS! You can also…

April 3 Update

We miss you and hope all of our families are safe and well! We continue to encourage you to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the state of Maryland and engage in best practices to stay well. This week we want to share how proud we are of our SFES Staff Family #SFESconnects! They are working incredibly hard on…

Distance Learning Update

On April 20, we will begin the next phase of our distance learning model with elementary school students and I would like to share important information to help your family prepare. All students will need access to a technology device for approximately two hours each day. If your family is in need of a device and has not completed our…

Community Message from GT Staff

As a result of the decision by the Maryland State Superintendent that all state schools will remain closed until April 24 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have shifted several dates related to the GT Placement timeline: Families of 3rd grade students who wish to submit a request for a placement review for 4th grade GT Math should email…

Please Check Your Canvas Notifications

We hope this message finds you well. Please note that your child’s ELA teacher is trying to reach out to you through Canvas. Please let them know if you receive their message. See the information below to help make sure you are seeing their messages: Check Your Canvas Notifications Parents/guardians should check your Canvas notification settings to ensure you are…

School Counselor Office Hours Begin April 14

I hope you’ve been doing well and I look forward to reconnecting with you soon! Mrs. Carlson will have office hours available daily from 9:30am - 11:30am and from 12:00pm - 1:00pm starting Tuesday, April 14th. Please email me at Jennifer_Carlson@hcpss.org or fill out this Counselor Request Form to schedule time to meet with me. Please note that I am…