Important News

Dear SFES Families, This year, the Howard County Public School System will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to all students in grades 3 and 5. The CogAT assessment is a group-administered abilities test that measures students’ reasoning abilities, which they develop through in-school and out-of-school experiences. It is not designed to test a student’s academic achievement, but their…

Students at Stevens Forest Elementary School will be working together this week to help our community. We are collecting non-perishable food items November 18th – November 26th to donate to the Oakland Mills Food Pantry. Boxes for donations will be located in the front hallway at SFES this week. Please consider having your child bring a donation this week to…

SFES is seeking substitute teachers to work with our students when teachers are absent. Below, please find some details regarding the Substitute Teaching position. The Substitute Teacher instructs students during the absence of a regular teacher. Substitute Teachers are expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work and support the mission and goals of the school system. Substitute Teachers…

Strawbridge Studios will be at Stevens Forest Elementary on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 to photograph students who missed the original picture day or for students who would like to have their picture retaken. A picture order form will come home with your student if they were absent on the original picture or are new to SFES. If you ordered pictures…

What is American Education Week? American Education Week--November 18-22, 2019 will provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. What is Happening at SFES During American Education Week? Students will be engaging in instruction just as they would every other week throughout the…

Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Your child will have the opportunity to preview the fair…

A Fall Into Math Challenge came home in your child's Friday folder on Friday, November 8th. Each grade's challenge has 9 problems inside leaves. Students may show their work on the back and write each answer in the corresponding leaf. Complete and return the math challenge by Friday, December 6th to earn a special reward. Please contact your child's teacher…

Beginning this quarter, you will notice a minor modification to your child’s report card. The PreK-5 Learning Behaviors section of the report card has been modified to align with changes recently made to HCPSS Policy 8010: Grading and Reporting The new behaviors complement the curriculum content taught in the elementary grades and are a natural part of learning about oneself…

Conference Dates: November 25, 26, 27 Parent-Teacher Conferences offer a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child’s educational progress and to partner with the school. The upcoming November conferences will be held with your child’s English Language Arts teacher. Parents/guardians may schedule the parent-teacher conferences using HCPSS Connect starting on Monday, November 11th at 8:00 AM. The window to…

Parent-Teacher Conferences offer a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child’s educational progress and to partner with the school. The upcoming November conferences will be held with your child’s English Language Arts teacher. Parents/guardians may schedule parent-teacher conferences using HCPSS Connect starting TODAY, Monday, November 11th, at 8:30 AM. The window to sign up and schedule closes on Friday…