Important News

Enjoy a night out with the family at Shake Shack at Columbia Mall. In fact, Shake Shack is making our restaurant a day and night event! From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. SFES will get a portion of the proceeds for all sales when the customer presents the SFES Shake Shack flyer which went home in Friday Folders!

The field condition after today is at best "sopping wet" and tomorrow there is an 80% chance of rain. After reviewing the forecast this week, we will move Field Day to the original rain date of Thursday, May 16th, allowing all students to participate on the same day. We apologize for the schedule changes, but rest assured we are trying…

Due to rain in the forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th, SFES Field Day has been rescheduled to Monday, May 13th. We will not be using the original rain date of Thursday, May 16th due to additional rain in the forecast on that day. PARCC testing for 4th grade math will be moved from Monday, May 13th to Thursday, May…

Ramadan began on Monday, May 6th and extends through June 4th. As Ramadan is a time when some Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as part of their observance, we understand that we may have students not partaking of food or water for nearly 16 hours each day. This is the first time in ten years that Ramadan falls during…

Bollman Bridge Elementary School will host a Wellness Resource Fair on May 13, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Join BBES for a night of Wellness. They will have parent presentations, engaging workshops, and vendor resources for children and families. This is a child friendly event. Spanish and Chin interpreters will be in attendance. This is an open-house event but workshops require…

OMMS PTSA is looking for interested officers for the 2019-20 school year. If you are interested in serving as president, vice president, or treasurer next school year please email Megan_Chrobak@hcpss.org or Amy_Brooks@hcpss.org.

Tuesday, May 21 is the annual SFES school-wide enrichment fair, or “Night or Excellence”. The format of the evening will be a little different than it has been in year’s past. There will be no formal event to start the evening. Grade level projects, as well as display boards and products from the various G/T curriculum extension units and instructional…

The teachers and staff at SFES work hard all year to support our students and families. Now, it’s our chance to show them how much we appreciate their dedication to our community. During the week of May 6-10, SFES will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. Each morning, we will provide a snack or treat, ending with a big lunch on…

Reading for pleasure has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information, imagination, and helps kids discover who they are. Help your child develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading by: Setting the example. Let your kids see you read! Having a collection of books in the home. Update this collection routinely to keep pace with…

The Maryland State Department of Education on April 23 approved HCPSS’ request for a waiver of one school day. As a result, the final calendar for the 2018-2019 school year includes: Tuesday, June 18-Friday, June 21: High school exams Tuesday, June 18: Last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC Wednesday, June 19-Friday, June 21: Schools dismiss three-hours early Friday, June 21: Last…