Important News

As we look forward to the next school year, I am contacting you regarding new student and family orientation dates. School orientations are an excellent way to get to know staff and become familiar with your child's new school, learn about school programs, and hear about ways students and families can get involved. Beyond the orientations in January, there will…

In order to be prepared for unscheduled closings during these months, or in the event of an emergency closing for any reason, please sign into your Family File at https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ to check how your child is scheduled to go home in the event of an UNSCHEDULED CLOSING. Please make sure that it reflects how you want your child to be…

Exercise outdoors is healthy and is strongly encouraged. It provides a break from the regular school routine, a chance to get some outside air, and an opportunity to burn off excess energy. If conditions preclude the full recess time, even a five minute break can revitalize children and prepare them for more sitting and academic learning. Children are expected to…

A friendly reminder to make sure your child(ren) come to school with appropriate warm clothing (coat, hat, gloves etc.) as winter weather is approaching. Students will be going outside for recess when possible. Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or…

Coming Home Today! Please find the winter SFES spirit wear order form attached. Please print the form, mark your order, and return it with cash or check to SFES by December 18th. A paper copy is also coming home with your child(ren) today. The sale runs Monday, December 9th to Wednesday, December 18th. Order Form

Please join SFES for our next restaurant night! It will be at Chipotle on Old Dobbin Lane from 5-9pm on December 16th. Chipotle will donate 33% back to our school when you show your flyer or tell the cashier you are with SFES. Online orders will not be included in the fundraiser. Come out and take a break from cooking…

Howard County Public Schools require that any student with a temperature over 100.0 stay home from school. If your child has a fever, here are some tips to remember: Check your child’s temperature about every 4-6 hours when awake. Encourage fluids Give a fever reducing medication such as Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol).Follow the dosing instructions on the package. Keep…

When your child has been absent, please send a note in immediately on your child’s return to school. The note should be sent within 2 days of returning and include: student’s name date(s) of absence REASON FOR ABSENCE parent signature A doctor’s note is preferred for medical appointments. We encourage you to have your child attend class both before and…

Stevens Forest is fortunate to continue, 24 hour access to a great math website, Dreambox Learning. DreamBox Learning empowers students to master key concepts, increase achievement, accelerate student learning, and boost long-lasting confidence in math. It does this by customizing itself based on your child’s skills. We have begun using Dreambox at school and encourage you to have your child…

I trust everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. With it occurring so late this year, it won't be long until winter vacation begins. Thank you to all families who donated to our Food Drive. Your thoughtfulness and generosity is greatly appreciated. As you know by now, the final decision regarding the redistricting process was made. We are excited to be adding…