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The SPACE curriculum was created by Dr. Eli Lebowitz, the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His intervention was found to be effective for reducing anxiety in children and teens through randomized clinical trials. This is a parent-focused 7 week program facilitated by 2 HCPSS group leaders. Parents will learn how to modify…

Families and Community are invited to join HCPSS in partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Commission of Howard County and CARY to bring you this hybrid FAMILY Read the Rainbow and LGBTeaQi&A on Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 6:00PM. The first 50 families with children in grades 5 and under who register and attend the program will receive a free copy of…

The Maryland Chapter of Blue Star Families is delighted to once again partner with the Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families to host our 4th Annual Blue Star Welcome Week celebration. Stronger Together – Welcoming Maryland's Military Families Into Community Connecting Military Families with Maryland's Neighbors, Resources, and Opportunities Sunday, October 4, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m…

20% OF FOOD SALES* BACK TO BELLOWS SPRING ELEMENTARY Show this flyer or simply mention the fundraiser to your server to have your sales counted. FUNDRAISER DETAILS 8640 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045 September 14, 2026* If ordering online, please follow these instructions: Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the restaurant above. In the menu, go to the…

Your child is bringing home a take home lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. The Reading for Education fundraiser is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12…

Many HCPSS families may be eligible to receive benefits through the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) Program. Qualifying families can take advantage of a wide range of additional resources and discounts, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart dual enrollment tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more. Families must submit a new application every…

HCPSS requires that your Family File is completed annually. Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect PARENT ACCOUNT and selecting the MORE OPTIONS tab on the…

Mark your calendar! Students at Bellows Spring Elementary will have their individual pictures taken on September 22, 2026. If you wish to order school pictures, please view directions for online ordering below: Go to: https://classic-photo.com/orders Enter the BSES online code: 26bellows27 Follow prompts See more information at this link.

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