Important News

HCPSS uses Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child each year. Please log in through www.hcpss.org/connect/ Username: Your email address (if you do not remember the email address used at registration please call SFES) Once Logged in: Click on Family File (on the left hand side) Click ⭆Family File Click…

The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment window for Grade 1 opens September 23rd and for Grades 1-5 on October 1st. The window closes October 29th. The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are computer adaptive achievement assessments in reading and math. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down the difficulty…

Girls will be introduced to computer science concepts. Topics that will be covered include binary, repeats/loops, algorithms, conditionals, patterns, debugging, and more, all in a fun, hands-on learning environment. There will also be special guest speakers throughout the program. Classes take place on Tuesday afternoons from 3:35 – 5:05 PM - October 8 - December 10. (No class on October…

(PBIS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic expected social skills across settings and individuals. The multi-tiered “continuum” is comprised of carefully selected, evidence-based practices at three different levels of support intensity. Tier 1: Universal practices are experienced by all students and…

Applications for SFES and TSES Please see the flyer for the Salvation Army's Angeltree Program. Applications for both Stevens Forest Elementary School and Talbott Springs Elementary School will be taken on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Media Center at Talbott Springs Elementary School.

The Howard County Health Dept. will be administering flu injections at SFES on October 28. Consent forms will be coming home Friday, Sept. 13 & are due back by Friday, Sept. 20. Please make sure you sign and completely fill out the form if you desire your child to receive the flu immunization. If you have any questions please contact…

Caring School Community builds classroom and schoolwide community while developing students’ social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities, and ultimately grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. From the first day of Pre-K through the last day of grade 5, the…

Anyone volunteering in any way at Stevens Forest Elementary School must take the following training and submit the certificate to the front office before they will be allowed to volunteer. According to HCPSS Board Policy, all parent volunteers must complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and schools. To start the trainings and complete…

Dear Families, Please consider enrolling your child in the BSAP Saturday Math Academy. The program is for students in grades 3 - 12. The cost is $80, but is $40 for students who qualify for free and reduced priced meals. More information is below. Please let me know if you have questions! Dr. Joy Smith Principal Saturday Math Academy https://www.hcpss.org/schools/bsap/saturday-math-academy/…

Family File – Emergency Contact Information All families must update the Family File in HCPSS Connect each school year. Please check the accuracy for ALL sections of the Family File including address, phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, and emergency dismissal procedures. This is the most important part of the back to school process! Currently, 60% of our families have…