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Upcoming Events March 31 - Holiday April 1 - Teacher Work Day April 8-10 - Shrek, JR April 14-18 - Spring Break April 25 - Family Multi-Cultural Night Last Pre-Order Opportunity!

The price per yearbook is $18.

Deadline: April 18th

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

*After April 18th yearbook pre-orders will be finished. Yearbook sales will become first come, first served at the end of the year.*

The deadline for families to sign up to participate in the Fashion Show or Cultural displays is March 28th. Please use this link to sign-up: https://bit.ly/SESCulturalNight2025 2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🚪After School Procedures

We have been having some issues with students and parents attempting to enter classrooms after the school day has ended. Please remember to be respectful of our teacher's space. If it is after 4:15pm you may not re-enter a classroom. If you are in the building for an after school activity please remember to remain in your designated area. If you or your student have forgotten an item, it will need to wait until the next school day. We appreciate you working with us to maintain our school's safety. 

🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

SOL Schedule

SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May. 

Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!

FCPS Summer Camps

We’ve got an engaging summer planned for your students!

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.

All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!

2025 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Create | Explore | Learn

Tech Adventure Camp

Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.

 

Weekly Themes

July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!

July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers

July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted

 

For more information or to register, please visit the Tech Adventure Camp website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC

CTE Summer Academy

Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.

 

We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content. 

 

For more information or to register, please visit the CTE Summer Academy website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

Program Details

Cost - $275 per week

Dates - July 7 - 11; July 14 - 18; and July 21 - 25

Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm *Early drop off is available!

Location - Lake Braddock SS

Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!

 

READY TO REGISTER? GO ONLINE NOW!

Tech Adventure Camp | CTE Summer Academy

Please help us spread the word for these amazing enrichment opportunities by sharing this information with family, friends and neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Mehr at [email protected].

We can’t wait to explore, create and learn with your students this summer!

Summer Strings

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 7-18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!

🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

• Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
• Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
• 2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels - Nurturing a Culture of Belonging (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
• Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
• Part 3: Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo (Presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)
• Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice Exceptional (2e) Students

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

💜April is Month of the Military Child

One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students!

Fun Run

Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.

Poster Competition

March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial.  They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12.  For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events March 25 - Spring Picture Day March 31 - Holiday April 1 - Teacher Work Day April 14-18 - Spring Break Last Pre-Order Opportunity!

The price per yearbook is $18.

Deadline: April 18th

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

*After April 18th yearbook pre-orders will be finished. Yearbook sales will become first come, first served at the end of the year.*

Student Fasting Meal Kits February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🚪After School Procedures

We have been having some issues with students and parents attempting to enter classrooms after the school day has ended. Please remember to be respectful of our teacher's space. If it is after 4:15pm you may not re-enter a classroom. If you are in the building for an after school activity please remember to remain in your designated area. If you or your student have forgotten an item, it will need to wait until the next school day. We appreciate you working with us to maintain our school's safety. 

🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

SOL Schedule

SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May. 

Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!

FCPS Summer Camps

We’ve got an engaging summer planned for your students!

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.

All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!

2025 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Create | Explore | Learn

Tech Adventure Camp

Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.

 

Weekly Themes

July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!

July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers

July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted

 

For more information or to register, please visit the Tech Adventure Camp website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC

CTE Summer Academy

Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.

 

We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content. 

 

For more information or to register, please visit the CTE Summer Academy website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

Program Details

Cost - $275 per week

Dates - July 7 - 11; July 14 - 18; and July 21 - 25

Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm *Early drop off is available!

Location - Lake Braddock SS

Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!

 

READY TO REGISTER? GO ONLINE NOW!

Tech Adventure Camp | CTE Summer Academy

Please help us spread the word for these amazing enrichment opportunities by sharing this information with family, friends and neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Mehr at [email protected].

We can’t wait to explore, create and learn with your students this summer!

🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

• Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
• Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
• 2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels - Nurturing a Culture of Belonging (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
• Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
• Part 3: Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo (Presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)
• Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice Exceptional (2e) Students

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

💜April is Month of the Military Child

One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students!

Fun Run

Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.

Poster Competition

March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial.  They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12.  For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events March 25 - Spring Picture Day March 31 - Holiday April 1 - Teacher Work Day April 14-18 - Spring Break Last Pre-Order Opportunity!

The price per yearbook is $18.

Deadline: April 18th

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

*After April 18th yearbook pre-orders will be finished. Yearbook sales will become first come, first served at the end of the year.*

Student Fasting Meal Kits February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

SOL Schedule

SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May. 

Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!

FCPS Summer Camps

We’ve got an engaging summer planned for your students!

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office will offer two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy. For details on the activities we have planned, please read below.

All information can be found on our webpages! For Tech Adventure Camp go to bit.ly/FCPS_TAC. For CTE Summer Academy go to bit.ly/FCPS_CSA.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS! Click here to register!

2025 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Create | Explore | Learn

Tech Adventure Camp

Current kindergarten through 5th grade students will explore the exciting program areas in Career and Technical Education (CTE) including Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades.

 

Weekly Themes

July 7 - 11: Let’s Get Messy!

July 14 - 18: Crazy, Cool Careers

July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted

 

For more information or to register, please visit the Tech Adventure Camp website: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC

CTE Summer Academy

Current 6th through 11th grade students will choose 4 classes each week and dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and explore careers.

 

We have course options for all CTE program areas. Classes and schedule can be found on our website! Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content. 

 

For more information or to register, please visit the CTE Summer Academy website: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA

Program Details

Cost - $275 per week

Dates - July 7 - 11; July 14 - 18; and July 21 - 25

Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm *Early drop off is available!

Location - Lake Braddock SS

Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!

 

READY TO REGISTER? GO ONLINE NOW!

Tech Adventure Camp | CTE Summer Academy

Please help us spread the word for these amazing enrichment opportunities by sharing this information with family, friends and neighbors. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Mehr at [email protected].

We can’t wait to explore, create and learn with your students this summer!

🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

• Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
• Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
• 2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels - Nurturing a Culture of Belonging (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
• Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
• Part 3: Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo (Presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)
• Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice Exceptional (2e) Students

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

💜April is Month of the Military Child

One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students!

Fun Run

Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.

Poster Competition

March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial.  They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12.  For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events March 3-7 - Read Across America Week March 13 - Kinder Orientation March 25 - Spring Picture Day March 31 - Holiday April 1 - Teacher Work Day Last Pre-Order Opportunity!

The price per yearbook is $18.

Deadline: April 18th

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

*After April 18th yearbook pre-orders will be finished. Yearbook sales will become first come, first served at the end of the year.*

Student Fasting Meal Kits February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Join us for a night of information and fun!

Rising kinders and their families are welcome to come hear from our administrative and Kindergarten teams, and learn more about Sangster and the upcoming Kindergarten year.

2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

SOL Schedule

SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May. 

Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!

FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps (IFTA) will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp for current K-5 students. It offers a range of activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), as well as in culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing. CTE Summer Academy is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch our video about CTE camps. 

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.

🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

• Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
• Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
• 2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels - Nurturing a Culture of Belonging (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
• Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
• Part 3: Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo (Presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)
• Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice Exceptional (2e) Students

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

💜April is Month of the Military Child

One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students! You can purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie; deadline is March 7th. 

Fun Run

Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.

Poster Competition

March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial.  They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12.  For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events March 3-7 - Read Across America Week March 13 - Kinder Orientation March 25 - Spring Picture Day March 31 - Holiday April 1 - Teacher Work Day Last Chance - Early Bird Sale!

The price per yearbook will increase to $18 after the deadline.

Deadline:  TOMORROW - February 28, 2025

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

Student Fasting Meal Kits February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Join us for a night of information and fun!

Rising kinders and their families are welcome to come hear from our administrative and Kindergarten teams, and learn more about Sangster and the upcoming Kindergarten year.

2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!

As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
• A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.

Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

SOL Schedule

SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May. 

Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!

FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps (IFTA) will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp for current K-5 students. It offers a range of activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), as well as in culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing. CTE Summer Academy is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch our video about CTE camps. 

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.

🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families

In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):

• Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
• Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Middle School
• 2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels - Nurturing a Culture of Belonging (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
• Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
• Part 3: Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo (Presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)
• Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice Exceptional (2e) Students

Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

💜April is Month of the Military Child

One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students! You can purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie; deadline is March 7th. 

Fun Run

Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.

Poster Competition

March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial.  They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12.  For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events February 24 - Honor Band Concert (LBSS) February 26 - Parent Night March 3-7 - Read Across America Yearbook Orders Are HERE!

Early bird sale!

The price per yearbook will increase to $18 after the deadline.

Deadline:  February 28, 2025

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

Student Fasting Meal Kits February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

• Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school. 

2025-2026 Registration is Underway! It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary
  • February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
  • February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)

Irving Theatre - Frozen JR.

Tickets are available through etix.com (search Irving) or https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15636/irving-middle-school-theatreperformance_id=47509861&country=US&language=en.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

Sangster New Family and Military Family Information Night

📅February 26 | 7:00–8:00 PM 📍 Sangster Elementary School

Join us for a special evening for Sangster families! Let’s connect with new families at Sangster and military families who might be moving soon. We’ll offer ideas on how to support families experiencing major transitions, and hear from our clinical and administrative staff as they share ideas on helping children adjust to change. All Sangster families are invited!

Stay tuned for more details. For questions, contact Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison at [email protected].

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🏫Family Resource Center Webinars

Nurturing Adolescent Growth:

Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

February 21, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

SibShops

February 22, 2025

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

Register Here

FCPS Risk Prevention Series:

Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child

February 25, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

Military Families

Navigating Special Education Needs and Parental Rights for Military Families

Fairfax County Public Schools provides many supports and services to students with special needs and their families. 

Partners In Promise - Protect the Rights Of Military children in Special Education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to an education. We develop data-informed solutions that equip parents, inform leaders and enable military students to thrive.

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events February 17 - Holiday February 24 - Honor Band Concert (LBSS) February 26 - Parent Night Yearbook Orders Are HERE!

Early bird sale!

The price per yearbook will increase to $18 after the deadline.

Deadline:  February 28, 2025

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

STEAM Needs: Newspapers

Please bring in your unwanted newspapers. 

Your student can drop it off in the STEAM collections container outside the library. Or bring it in on their STEAM day to give to Ms. Hartman. 

Thank you!

2025-2026 Registration is Underway!

It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

If your child will be 5 years old by September 30, now is the time to register your student. 

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary
  • February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
  • February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)

LBSS Theatre

This show is a sweeping, beautiful musical theatre classic with gorgeous ballet inspired dance numbers and stunning vocal harmonies, and a timeless tale updated in the 2013 Broadway revival book by Douglas Carter Beane to enliven beloved characters with agency and personality and add new ones to the story. This particular musical is incredibly family friendly, and wonderfully lush. It's a perfect experience for your students, families, and teachers to be introduced to a love of the performing arts or to deepen an existing one, and we would love to have as many of them with us as possible. 

We offer discounted student tickets, of course, and we are also offering two special event tickets for our Saturday matinee. The first, a meet and greet with Cinderella and her Prince after the show for our youngest guests, and the second a Future Cast Member clinic prior to the show with the production's dance captains, where fifth graders through eighth graders can learn a piece of choreography on the stage, with members of the high school cast, and then see that very choreography replicated in the show they attend.

Irving Theatre - Frozen JR.

Tickets are available through etix.com (search Irving) or https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15636/irving-middle-school-theatreperformance_id=47509861&country=US&language=en.

 Save the Date: Academy Open Houses

FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms, labs, instructors, and academy counselors. 

An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies!

Watch this video to learn more about academy programs. View the calendar of Academy Open Houses. For questions, email Bonnie Wannett. 

✨ Availability of, accessibility to, and student enrollment in coursework in the arts, STEAM, career and technical education, trades, technology, and world languages is one measure of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

Sangster New Family and Military Family Information Night

📅February 26 | 7:00–8:00 PM 📍 Sangster Elementary School

Join us for a special evening for Sangster families! Let’s connect with new families at Sangster and military families who might be moving soon. We’ll offer ideas on how to support families experiencing major transitions, and hear from our clinical and administrative staff as they share ideas on helping children adjust to change. All Sangster families are invited!

Stay tuned for more details. For questions, contact Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison at [email protected].

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🏫Family Resource Center Webinars

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention

February 18, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

Register Here

Nurturing Adolescent Growth:

Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

February 21, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

SibShops

February 22, 2025

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

Register Here

FCPS Risk Prevention Series:

Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child

February 25, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

Military Families

Navigating Special Education Needs and Parental Rights for Military Families

Fairfax County Public Schools provides many supports and services to students with special needs and their families. 

Partners In Promise - Protect the Rights Of Military children in Special Education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to an education. We develop data-informed solutions that equip parents, inform leaders and enable military students to thrive.

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events February 6 - Spelling Bee February 7 - Team/Jersey Spirit Day February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release February 17 - Holiday   Yearbook Orders Are HERE!

Early bird sale!

The price per yearbook will increase to $18 after the deadline.

Deadline:  February 28, 2025

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

STEAM Needs: Newspapers

Please bring in your unwanted newspapers. 

Your student can drop it off in the STEAM collections container outside the library. Or bring it in on their STEAM day to give to Ms. Hartman. 

Thank you!

2025-2026 Registration is Underway!

It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

If your child will be 5 years old by September 30, now is the time to register your student. 

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary
  • February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
  • February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)

LBSS Theatre

This show is a sweeping, beautiful musical theatre classic with gorgeous ballet inspired dance numbers and stunning vocal harmonies, and a timeless tale updated in the 2013 Broadway revival book by Douglas Carter Beane to enliven beloved characters with agency and personality and add new ones to the story. This particular musical is incredibly family friendly, and wonderfully lush. It's a perfect experience for your students, families, and teachers to be introduced to a love of the performing arts or to deepen an existing one, and we would love to have as many of them with us as possible. 

We offer discounted student tickets, of course, and we are also offering two special event tickets for our Saturday matinee. The first, a meet and greet with Cinderella and her Prince after the show for our youngest guests, and the second a Future Cast Member clinic prior to the show with the production's dance captains, where fifth graders through eighth graders can learn a piece of choreography on the stage, with members of the high school cast, and then see that very choreography replicated in the show they attend.

Irving Theatre - Frozen JR.

Tickets are available through etix.com (search Irving) or https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15636/irving-middle-school-theatreperformance_id=47509861&country=US&language=en.

 Save the Date: Academy Open Houses

FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms, labs, instructors, and academy counselors. 

An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies!

Watch this video to learn more about academy programs. View the calendar of Academy Open Houses. For questions, email Bonnie Wannett. 

✨ Availability of, accessibility to, and student enrollment in coursework in the arts, STEAM, career and technical education, trades, technology, and world languages is one measure of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! 🏫 Resources for Families

Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.

Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community.  Please see resources below.

FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.

In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.

For more information about FCPS resources click here.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

Sangster New Family and Military Family Information Night

📅February 26 | 7:00–8:00 PM 📍 Sangster Elementary School

Join us for a special evening for Sangster families! Let’s connect with new families at Sangster and military families who might be moving soon. We’ll offer ideas on how to support families experiencing major transitions, and hear from our clinical and administrative staff as they share ideas on helping children adjust to change. All Sangster families are invited!

Stay tuned for more details. For questions, contact Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison at [email protected].

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🏫Family Resource Center Webinars

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)

February 7, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention

February 18, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

February 21, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

SibShops

February 22, 2025

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

Register Here

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child

February 25, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

Military Families

Navigating Special Education Needs and Parental Rights for Military Families

Fairfax County Public Schools provides many supports and services to students with special needs and their families. 

Partners In Promise - Protect the Rights Of Military children in Special Education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to an education. We develop data-informed solutions that equip parents, inform leaders and enable military students to thrive.

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events February 4 - Winter Band Concert February 6 - Spelling Bee February 7 - Team/Jersey Spirit Day February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release February 17 - Holiday   Yearbook Orders Are HERE!

Early bird sale!

The price per yearbook will increase to $18 after the deadline.

Deadline:  February 28, 2025

Online orders only, please!

Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.

Buy the Yearbook

2025-2026 Registration is Underway!

It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

If your child will be 5 years old by September 30, now is the time to register your student. 

Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. 

There you will find all the information to register your student!

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

VA SOL Summary

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

LBSS Theatre

This show is a sweeping, beautiful musical theatre classic with gorgeous ballet inspired dance numbers and stunning vocal harmonies, and a timeless tale updated in the 2013 Broadway revival book by Douglas Carter Beane to enliven beloved characters with agency and personality and add new ones to the story. This particular musical is incredibly family friendly, and wonderfully lush. It's a perfect experience for your students, families, and teachers to be introduced to a love of the performing arts or to deepen an existing one, and we would love to have as many of them with us as possible. 

We offer discounted student tickets, of course, and we are also offering two special event tickets for our Saturday matinee. The first, a meet and greet with Cinderella and her Prince after the show for our youngest guests, and the second a Future Cast Member clinic prior to the show with the production's dance captains, where fifth graders through eighth graders can learn a piece of choreography on the stage, with members of the high school cast, and then see that very choreography replicated in the show they attend.

 Save the Date: Academy Open Houses

FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms, labs, instructors, and academy counselors. 

An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies!

Watch this video to learn more about academy programs. View the calendar of Academy Open Houses. For questions, email Bonnie Wannett. 

✨ Availability of, accessibility to, and student enrollment in coursework in the arts, STEAM, career and technical education, trades, technology, and world languages is one measure of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! ❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🏫Family Resource Center Webinars

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)

February 7, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

-----------------------------------------------------------

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention

February 18, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

February 21, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

SibShops

February 22, 2025

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child

February 25, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

Military Families

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events January 28 - Clubs & Candid Pictures January 29 - Teacher Work Day February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release February 17 - Holiday Strings Winter Concerts

Thursday, January 23rd

4th Grade at 7:00pm

5th/6th Grade at 7:45pm

Lake Braddock - Door 14

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

VA SOL Summary

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

LBSS Theatre

This show is a sweeping, beautiful musical theatre classic with gorgeous ballet inspired dance numbers and stunning vocal harmonies, and a timeless tale updated in the 2013 Broadway revival book by Douglas Carter Beane to enliven beloved characters with agency and personality and add new ones to the story. This particular musical is incredibly family friendly, and wonderfully lush. It's a perfect experience for your students, families, and teachers to be introduced to a love of the performing arts or to deepen an existing one, and we would love to have as many of them with us as possible. 

We offer discounted student tickets, of course, and we are also offering two special event tickets for our Saturday matinee. The first, a meet and greet with Cinderella and her Prince after the show for our youngest guests, and the second a Future Cast Member clinic prior to the show with the production's dance captains, where fifth graders through eighth graders can learn a piece of choreography on the stage, with members of the high school cast, and then see that very choreography replicated in the show they attend.

 Save the Date: Academy Open Houses

FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms, labs, instructors, and academy counselors. 

An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies!

Watch this video to learn more about academy programs. View the calendar of Academy Open Houses. For questions, email Bonnie Wannett. 

✨ Availability of, accessibility to, and student enrollment in coursework in the arts, STEAM, career and technical education, trades, technology, and world languages is one measure of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! ❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

❄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

The principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

🏫Family Resource Center Webinars

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)

February 7, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

-----------------------------------------------------------

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention

February 18, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

February 21, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

SibShops

February 22, 2025

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

Register Here

------------------------------------------------------------

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child

February 25, 2025

10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

Military Families

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events January 20 - Holiday January 28 - Clubs & Candid Pictures January 29 - Teacher Work Day February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Winter Concerts

Handbell and Percussion Ensemble Concert

Wednesday, January 22nd

6:00 PM

Sangster Café

Winter Chorus Concert

Wednesday, January 22nd

7:00 PM

Sangster Gym

Strings Winter Concerts

Thursday, January 23rd

4th Grade at 7:00pm

5th/6th at 7:45pm

Lake Braddock - Door 14

 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Family Math Week 

ST Math (MIND Research) is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Children's Concert

Join the Lake Braddock Chorus at their annual Children’s Concert this Sunday, January 19. Shows are at 2:00pm and 4:00pm.

This is always a fun event!

There is no cost for admission but please bring a non-perishable food donation. All donations will be delivered to ECHO.

 Save the Date: Academy Open Houses

FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms, labs, instructors, and academy counselors. 

An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies!

Watch this video to learn more about academy programs. View the calendar of Academy Open Houses. For questions, email Bonnie Wannett. 

✨ Availability of, accessibility to, and student enrollment in coursework in the arts, STEAM, career and technical education, trades, technology, and world languages is one measure of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunity.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Falcons Give Back!

Whitney Dierman, a 4th Grade teacher at Sangster ES (and a USC grad and former Los Angeles resident), and Angie Behbahani, owner of Urban Posh Boutique in Occoquan (and Sangster mom of 3), teamed up to collect, sort and ship clothing donations for those left devastated by the wildfires in LA. In just 3 days, Sangster’s generous staff donated enough gently used women’s, men’s, and kid’s clothes to fill 15 boxes to the brim. They’ve been shipped off to multiple recipients on the ground in LA and will be distributed to those in need upon arrival. We are beyond grateful for the support and are so proud of our fast-acting Falcon family! 

Friendly Reminders! ❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

❄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

The principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

Military Families

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Events December 16-20: Spirit Week December 23-January 3: Winter Break January 6 - First Day Back from Break January 20 - Holiday Sangster Updates

Here are a couple December updates:

1. Have a card/gift for a teacher or staff member? 

For your convenience, until around 2:00PM on Friday, December 20th, we have placed grade-level boxes outside the school for card/gift drop-offs.  Students are welcome to hand-carry items as well!

1. Sangster and the main office will be closed during Winter Break.

From December 23, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025, Sangster and the main office will be closed, with the exception of previously scheduled community events.  If you have an emergency or need to talk to someone, please email me at [email protected].  School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.

1. Our Next 3-Hour Early Release Monday will be February 10, 2025

Sangster’s next 3-hour early release is Monday, February 10, 2025. Students will be released at 12:55PM so that teachers can plan and collaborate on the newly adopted Benchmark Advance program. Students needing to remain in school until 3:55PM can and will be supervised by our specialists until the end of the day.

There is NOT a survey parents need to fill out.  We will be following the same plan at dismissal that we have for the other early release Mondays.  If you child is doing something different, please communicate directly with your child’s teacher about what the plan is for your child. 

Fall Pictures are Online Now!

Be on the lookout for an email from the Victor O'Neill Studios!

If you don't see it in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder.

Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student's ID when prompted for the online code

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! ❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)

Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025, through Friday, January 3, 2025. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

⛄ Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

❄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

The principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course)

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. 

The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm. •    Listen nonjudgmentally. •    Give reassurance and information. •    Encourage appropriate professional help. •    Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

December 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Family Resource Center

2334 Gallows Road 

Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course) 30 spaces available

Military Families

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

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• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
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Upcoming Events December 9-13: SCA Can Food Drive December 16-20: Spirit Week December 23-January 3: Winter Break Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

A big 🎉THANK YOU🎉 to all families who have already filled out and submitted their form through ParentVue or sent the paper survey back!!

If you still have the paper survey from your student's Thursday Folder, please fill out and return to the classroom teacher ASAP.

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Full-Time AAP Referrals Due December 15th

Some advanced learners require a full-time advanced academic program that offers differentiated instruction across all four core content areas: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Students eligible for Full-Time AAP services are cluster-grouped with peers who have similar academic needs and receive a curriculum that is specifically designed for acceleration, depth, and complexity in these subjects. Full-time AAP services continue through Grade 8, and students do not need to be reevaluated each year.

The deadline to submit Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) referrals for current students in grades 2-6 is December 15th. Referrals can be sent to both of the following email addresses: [email protected]  and [email protected].

Link to Full-Time AAP Referral Form: https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/aap-fulltimeservicesreferralform-english.pdf

AART Zoom Office Hours

Additionally, there will be AAP Open Office Hours via Zoom on Friday, December 6th from 12:30 - 2:30 PM. This is a drop-in session where you can ask the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Linda Biberaj, any questions about the referral process. Feel free to pop on anytime during the window to get the support you need!

Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97746140139?pwd=cpKxq94ZbP3BdIT5udps7VtkR5f4qg.1

Fall Pictures are Online Now!

Be on the lookout for an email from the Victor O'Neill Studios!

If you don't see it in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder.

Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student's ID when prompted for the online code

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

SEL Screener Results

The SEL Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide is now posted in SIS Parent VUE under the Documents tab.  For families without a Parent Vue account, the report and guide will be sent via U.S. Mail.  Click here for tips about talking to your student about their screener results.  If you have any further questions or concerns about your child’s results, you may reach out to your child’s school counselor, Paula Augenstein [email protected] or Lisa Railan [email protected], or classroom teacher.

Course Selection for Middle School Students

Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements (high school students).
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning

Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.  

The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.

Friendly Reminders! ❄️ Winter Break (Student Holiday)

Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025, through Friday, January 3, 2025. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

⛄ Winter Resources for Families

A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

🚌 Change of Plans at Dismissal

We have noticed an increase in last minute change of dismissal plans over the last several weeks. Please know, while we want to accommodate everyone, it is difficult to do so when less than 24 hours notice is given. Please make change of dismissal plans directly with the teacher and only contact the office in an emergency situation.

📅 Attendance

Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy [email protected] to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages. 

❄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

The principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and other weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings

Community meetings regarding FCPS' divisionwide boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. We encourage you to attend the meeting in your region, but you may attend another if it is more convenient. Please click on a date to register:

• Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria, Region 3. 
• Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., Annandale High School Cafeteria, Region 6. 
• Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., Madison High School Cafeteria, Region 1.

Language interpretation will be available. Visit the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage for more information.

🗓️ Upcoming Events with the Family Academy

You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly between Fairfax County Schools, Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing with respect to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

December 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here

Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course)

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. 

The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm. •    Listen nonjudgmentally. •    Give reassurance and information. •    Encourage appropriate professional help. •    Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

December 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Family Resource Center

2334 Gallows Road 

Dunn Loring, VA 22027

Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course) 30 spaces available

Military Families

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Military Child Care

Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.

National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)

Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available. 
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.

Military Family & Life Counselors

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.

Facebook groups for local military families 

GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/

PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia

Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/

Other Resources

School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir

EFMP Military One Source

EFMP – Fort Belvoir

MWR – Fort Belvoir

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• FCPS News
• School Meal Menus
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

7420 Reservation Dr, Springfield, VA 22153  | Main Office: 703-644-8200

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter