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Upcoming Events
June 12 - Last Day of School (2hr Early Release)
Sprout Orders!
Order online: sproutsupplies.com
School Code: SES001
Order Deadline: July 9, 2024
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
End of the Year Medication Pick-Up
Sangster Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time (1:55pm) on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 12, which is an early dismissal day. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your student has an Epipen in the health room that will expire 90 days or more after the last day of school, and you would like to donate the Epipen to someone in need, please complete this Epipen Donation Form and email it to the school health aide at [email protected]. Epipens left in the health room beyond dismissal time on the last day of school without a signed donation form cannot be donated and will be discarded.
If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact the school health aide, Amy Friedman, at 703-644-8210 or [email protected], or your school public health nurse, Kimberly McNally, RN, PhD, at 571-595-7363 or [email protected].
Registration & Withdrawal
Need to Register?
Please visit - https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration - where you will find the steps to complete a New Student Registration.
When the online enrollment is complete, please email Jackie Fant at [email protected] and to let her know when you would like to schedule a registration appointment.
She will email you back to confirm a date and time.
You will need to bring the following items to the registration:
- The student's original birth certificate.
- A Deed/Lease for your residence. The enrolling parent's name must be on the document.
- Your photo ID.
- A Certificate of Physical Examination and immunization record are also required, but you can schedule your registration appointment without them. The Certificate of Physical Examination and immunizations must be turned in before the first day of school, August 19, 2024.
- Any other documents you selected "Bring a Hardcopy"
Withdrawing this Summer?
Please let Jackie Fant know as soon as possible. You can fill out this form: Student Withdrawal Form - it2.pdf and email it.
If you want to hand-carry records to your next location, please email [email protected]. Records packets will be available for pick up on the last day of school.
🥳 Looking Ahead: Early Dismissal June 12, Last Day of School
As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:55pm.
The first day of school for 2024-25 will be Monday, August 19. See the complete school year calendar for 2023-24 or 2024-25.
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County.
Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle.
Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas!
Have an unforgettable experience at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students.
The Summer Extravaganza is FREE and will take place:
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Woodson High School - Parking Lot
9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
Registration will help us coordinate logistics but is not required.
Language interpretation services will be available.
Register Today!!
Students will be able to take advantage of fun and educational activities and resources designed to ignite curiosity and inspire growth. Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the Summer Extravaganza as well. We will have learning games, tips, strategies, and helpful information for families.
Check out some of the scheduled activities:
- Face Painting
- FCPS Summer Camp
- Learning Activities
- Food
- Moonbounce
- Music
- Petting Zoo
- Storytime
- Student Performances
- and More!
Don't miss out on this memorable summer experience. Bring the entire family!
We hope to see you on June 1.
Questions? Contact us at 571-502-5349
Friendly Reminders!
🛑 No U-Turns!
U-Turns on Reservation Dr. are both illegal and very, very dangerous. We continue to get reports of cars making these illegal U-Turns. The safety of our school community is compromised every time someone does this. Please take the time to use Kiss-n-Ride and/or find another route to get back up to the Parkway. Thank you!
📋 Check-Ins
Please remember, if your child arrives after 9:10AM, you must escort them into the main office and sign them in.
Students are not admitted into the building until 8:45AM. Unless, you have something prearranged with a teacher, your child attends SACC or a before-school club, please do not drop your student off at school any earlier, there will be no adult supervision available.
🚪Check-Outs
Please remember you must sign your student out in the main office. All student exchanges and contact must go through the office. You will need to sign them out on the "pink sheet" located in the office. Be prepared to show your photo ID when you arrive. The office works efficiently to retrieve students from wherever they are in building, so please arrive early enough to give staff enough time to locate your student so you can arrive at your next destination on time. The front office will not call for students prior to parents arrival for pickup. Thanks for your cooperation in making sure our student population is safe while at school!
Attendance matters!
We want you to keep your child home when they are sick, however, we ask that you please refrain from scheduling trips and other non-essential travel during the school week.
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.
Rising 7th Grader News
Rising 7th Grade Transition Information
Click this link for updated special events and Summer programs for Irving and Lake Braddock Middle School.
2023-2024 Transition Timeline
Feeling lost in a sea of information regarding 7th grade transition? Don't worry, Ms. Augenstein is making it easier to keep up!
Click Here for a quick and easy to read timeline of events for your current 6th grader.
Ms. Augenstein will be updating it as more information and more dates become available from Lake Braddock and Irving. So, check back often!
LBMS Curriculum Fair
Lake Braddock is offering a virtual Curriculum Fair! Parents and students can go to the LBSS Curriculum Fair Site to learn more about the courses we offer. The site includes a synchronous parent presentation, course descriptions, videos and Padlets for questions organized by department.
Instructions - Click Here
A Message From Irving Middle School
If you have any questions throughout the process, please feel free to call the school. Below are important dates regarding the selection of your child’s classes for next year:
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June 7 - Last day for schedule change requests.
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Summer review by Irving for support class placement
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August 5-7: Irving Academy is a transition program designed to give students a “jump start” into middle school. The program equips students with some of the skills they need to be successful in middle school, as well as gives them an opportunity to meet peers and ask questions about Irving. Enrollment is open to all WIMS rising 7th graders. Transportation is not provided, but lunch will be provided for all participants. Students will attend a one-day in-person program on EITHER August 5th, August 6th OR August 7th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Information about registering will be sent in early June, but we want to provide the date range to you for planning purposes.
Our course catalog is an additional resource to help with the course selection process. Elective teachers have included videos of the course to provide more information about what happens in their classes. When you choose a specific class, there is a description of the class and the link to the video is at the bottom of the description. Our catalog can be found here:
https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/frontPanel/395/nocourselist/0/1/0/1.
If you are not able to attend curriculum night, we will post the presentations on our website. We look forward to getting to know you and your student over the next two years.
Irving Summer Academy (Jump Start) Offered this August
Irving Summer Academy is a transition program designed to give students a “jump start” into middle school. The program equips students with some of the skills they need to be successful in middle school, as well as gives them an opportunity to meet peers and ask questions about Irving. Enrollment is open to all WIMS rising 7th graders. Students will attend a one-day in-person program, on EITHER Monday, August 5th, Tuesday, August 6th, Wednesday, August 7th, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Transportation is not provided, but lunch and t-shirt will be provided for all participants. During their program day, students will be able to tour the building, and participate in activities in the following topics: Middle School Success, Team-Building, Schoology, and All About Irving. The program will be run by Irving staff members. In addition to the in-person sessions, we will be sharing a variety of resources with students to help with their transition to middle school.
Irving Summer Academy (Jump Start) Details
Dates offered: Monday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 7
Hours: 8:00am-12:30pm
Location: Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152
Transportation: Is not provided
Registration Procedure: Use the registration link provided here: https://forms.gle/1N4t2qsZmGjNqo716
Registration Fee: $10 via MySchoolBucks in your student’s elementary school store; due by Wednesday, June 12
Registration Ends: Wednesday, June 12
Questions? Please contact Natalie Duncan at [email protected]
Week of May 27th
The Other People Mindset helps us to develop positive relationships with the people around us. People who have strong, positive relationships do five things consistently-
- Identify and appreciate the good in other people
- Know that your words and actions affect others
- Support others when they struggle
- Cheer on others’ successes
- Be present and give others your attention
People who live the Other People Mindset might be described as thoughtful, supportive, encouraging, and interested.
The site P2 For Families is available for connecting P2 to your home and you can learn more about the site here. Many of the slides are password protected and the password is P2 (case-sensitive).
We will review all 25 character strengths over the remaining weeks of school.
Sangster Military Family Resource Wrap Up
Here you can find a host of information regarding FCPS, withdrawing, registering, transition tips, and community resources. This resource is full of helpful links directly to the information you're looking for.
This was put together by our wonderful Parent Liasion, Ms. Huisman. If you have questions you can email her at [email protected].
💻 May Webinars and Events for Families
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include:
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Friday, May 10, 10-11:30 a.m. – Attached: Creating a Relationship With My Child Where They Feel Safe and Secure (Presented in Spanish)
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Tuesday, May 14, 10-11 a.m. and Wednesday, May 15, 7-8 p.m. – COVID-19 Compensatory Services Partnership Between FCPS and Varsity Tutors
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Friday, May 17, 10-11:30 a.m. – Meet the Author Series: “The Breakthrough Years” by Ellen Galinsky
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Friday, May 31, 10-11:30 a.m. – Behavior Solution Series for Secondary Families: Taming the Teenaged Brain
Click the linked titles above to register. Learn more about FRC webinars and events.
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
🌞 Summer Camps!
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer!
The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, 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 registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
Institute for the Arts 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. Visit the IFTA webpage to register.
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. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
Career and Technical Education
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Visit the TAC webpage to register.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) 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. Visit the CSA webpage to register.
FCPS Guide to Summer Camps Outside of FCPS
Click Here!
News from the Sangster PTA
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