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Girls will learn to apply basic computer science concepts with hands on visual/block programming using Scratch. Animation, sound, loops, x and y axis, conditional statements, and debugging commands will be introduced and utilized, and participants will use their creativity to design and customize projects while building their confidence and knowledge of coding. Classes take place on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35…

We are excited to announce Tune In Tuesday! Every Tuesday, we will spotlight a new book read aloud by a Mystery Reader. When: Every Tuesday starting February 11 Where: In the comfort of your own home How: A link to our google site will be shared every Tuesday via email/text notification. Click on the link and enjoy the read aloud…

Research is clear that showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success starting from kindergarten and continuing through high school. Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school or even facing social challenges. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year) can drastically…

Are you coming to SFES for a math conference with your child’s teacher? Feel free to drop your child off in the computer lab while you meet with the teacher. Who: Students, grades K-5 What: An opportunity to play Dreambox When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Computer Lab When you return for your child, you can learn how to…

During the month of February, in recognition of Black History Month, we will be offering a read-aloud on Thursday mornings before school, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Media Center. Mrs. Burnstein will pick up interested students at the front doors at 8:15 each Thursday.

We have implemented a new computerized school sign-in procedure last month. If you are visiting the school for any reason (picking up a student for early dismissal, illness, attending a meeting, volunteering, lunch with child, etc.) you will need to use the Lobby Guard ID System. Please bring your government issued I.D. to scan into the data base. These procedures…

Do you have a background in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) or are interested in STEM? The SFES PTA will be putting on its annual STEM Fair this March 5th and we are looking for 3-4 volunteers to join our STEM Fair Planning Committee. We will meet 5 times between now through March to plan activities, review submissions, and…

Yearbook order forms are coming home in your child's Friday Folder. The price for a yearbook is $18.00. Stevens Forest online credit card orders may be placed at https://www.strawbridge.net/ using the order code YB110205. If you wish to pay using a check or cash, please complete the order form that is in your child's Friday Folder and return it to…

Your child will participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) in mathematics and reading this winter. MAP is an untimed computer-adaptive assessment that measures student growth and achievement, independent of grade level or age. Students in grades 1 and 2 will take MAP in the fall, winter, and spring. For grades 3-5 students will take MAP in the fall…

January 28-January 31st! This week SFES will once again be joining the Great Kindness Challenge! The Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive and positive bullying prevention initiative that improves school climate and increases student engagement. This one week is devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible on campus and at home. Each day, students will participate in…