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Upcoming Events

• June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion
• June 16 - Last Day of School

End of 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 on the last day of school. 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 November 1, 2023 or later, and you would like to donate the Epipen to someone in need, please email this form 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, Christine Lewis, RN at 571-460-9058.

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Sangster Yearbooks have arrived!

A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis in the main office for $20.  Checks need to be made out to Lifetouch. The sale will begin Monday, June 5th. There will be no holds. Sales will only take place in person at school. All purchased yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. 

Questions?  Please email Coretta Britt at [email protected].

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend Sangster next school year for all grade levels, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Read more about the registration process.

Please contact Jackie Fant, to withdraw your student for the 2023 – 2024 school year as well. 

If you have any questions, email Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

Please send updated vaccination information to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

While there are no tickets for the ceremony, we ask that each student limit their guests to no more than three (3).

• Students will be directed to sit in the front rows of the gym, according to their homeroom teacher, and alphabetically. These seats will be labeled with teacher names. Parents will be asked to sit behind the students in a separate section.  During the ceremony, students will be asked to stand and face the audience when their teacher announces their name, however, no certificates will be handed out at the ceremony. We will be giving out select band/strings/chorus awards.
• All 6th grade students will receive their packet of certificates on Friday, June 16th, the last day of school (along with their report cards). All certificate packets will be in the main office, should your child not be in school on the last day.
• Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones during the ceremony. Of course, there will be opportunities to take some photos at the end of the ceremony.
• Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony.  It is their big day after all!

Questions? Email Ms. Jankovich - [email protected]

ST Math Summer Learning

In collaboration with the FCPS Family Resource Center, the Math Office is offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 7-8 p.m. This webinar is designed to provide families of students currently in grades K-6 with resources to continue their math learning over the summer utilizing ST Math. During this session participants will learn how to log on and navigate the tool, discuss how students can work more independently, and how families can support their students.  If you are interested, please register for ST Math

Positivity Project - Week of May 29, 2023

he Other People Mindset helps us to develop positive relationships with the people around us. People who have strong, positive relationships do five things consistently- 

1.  Identify and appreciate the good in other people
2. Know that your words and actions affect others
3. Support others when they struggle
4. Cheer on others’ successes
5. 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).

Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
  • Sangster's liasion is Stacey Huisman - [email protected]

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison - [email protected]

Parent Resource Center Name Change – Family Resource Center

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center (FRC). This change recognizes the diversity of families that the division serves, and “acknowledges families in a more inclusive way,” says Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator of Family and School Partnerships. “One of the goals of the FRC is to partner with any adult who plays a significant role in a student’s life. We know that these adults play a critical role.

Last year, the Family Resource Center served more than 7,500 families, school staff, and community members. Families can find printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. 

If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at [email protected] or call 703-204-3941.

Summer Camps

It’s never too soon to be thinking about summer, especially summer camps. Check out this comprehensive list of summer camps for all students from the Family Resource Center.

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events

• May 29 - Memorial Day
• June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion
• June 16 - Last Day of School

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30.

End of 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 on the last day of school. 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 November 1, 2023 or later, and you would like to donate the Epipen to someone in need, please email the school health aide at [email protected] to request an Epipen Donation Form. 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 afried[email protected], or your school public health nurse, Christine Lewis, RN at 571-460-9058.

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Sangster Yearbooks will be arriving at the end of May/ beginning of June. A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first come basis in the main office for $20.  Payment must be in a form of a check made out to Lifetouch. We will put an announcement in the News You Choose and on the Sangster Homepage when the Yearbooks are ready for purchase.

Questions?  Please email Coretta Britt at [email protected].

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend Sangster next school year for all grade levels, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Read more about the registration process.

Please contact Jackie Fant, to withdraw your student for the 2023 – 2024 school year as well. 

If you have any questions, email Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

Please send updated vaccination information to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

While there are no tickets for the ceremony, we ask that each student limit their guests to no more than three (3).

• Students will be directed to sit in the front rows of the gym, according to their homeroom teacher, and alphabetically. These seats will be labeled with teacher names. Parents will be asked to sit behind the students in a separate section.  During the ceremony, students will be asked to stand and face the audience when their teacher announces their name, however, no certificates will be handed out at the ceremony. We will be giving out select band/strings/chorus awards.
• All 6th grade students will receive their packet of certificates on Friday, June 16th, the last day of school (along with their report cards). All certificate packets will be in the main office, should your child not be in school on the last day.
• Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones during the ceremony. Of course, there will be opportunities to take some photos at the end of the ceremony.
• Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony.  It is their big day after all!

Questions? Email Ms. Jankovich - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of May 22, 2023

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- 

1.  Identify and appreciate the good in other people
2. Know that your words and actions affect others
3. Support others when they struggle
4. Cheer on others’ successes
5. 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.

Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
  • Sangster's liasion is Stacey Huisman - [email protected]

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison - [email protected]

Parent Resource Center Name Change – Family Resource Center

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center (FRC). This change recognizes the diversity of families that the division serves, and “acknowledges families in a more inclusive way,” says Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator of Family and School Partnerships. “One of the goals of the FRC is to partner with any adult who plays a significant role in a student’s life. We know that these adults play a critical role.

Last year, the Family Resource Center served more than 7,500 families, school staff, and community members. Families can find printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. 

If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at [email protected] or call 703-204-3941.

Summer Camps

It’s never too soon to be thinking about summer, especially summer camps. Check out this comprehensive list of summer camps for all students from the Family Resource Center.

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

• May - SOL Testing
• May 29 - Memorial Day
• June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Sangster Yearbooks will be arriving at the end of May/ beginning of June. A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first come basis in the main office for $20.  Payment must be in a form of a check made out to Lifetouch. We will put an announcement in the News You Choose and on the Sangster Homepage when the Yearbooks are ready for purchase.

Questions?  Please email Coretta Britt at [email protected].

Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports

Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. 

Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend Sangster next school year for all grade levels, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Read more about the registration process.

Please contact Jackie Fant, to withdraw your student for the 2023 – 2024 school year as well. 

If you have any questions, email Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

Please send updated vaccination information to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

While there are no tickets for the ceremony, we ask that each student limit their guests to no more than three (3).

• Students will be directed to sit in the front rows of the gym, according to their homeroom teacher, and alphabetically. These seats will be labeled with teacher names. Parents will be asked to sit behind the students in a separate section.  During the ceremony, students will be asked to stand and face the audience when their teacher announces their name, however, no certificates will be handed out at the ceremony. We will be giving out select band/strings/chorus awards.
• All 6th grade students will receive their packet of certificates on Friday, June 16th, the last day of school (along with their report cards). All certificate packets will be in the main office, should your child not be in school on the last day.
• Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones during the ceremony. Of course, there will be opportunities to take some photos at the end of the ceremony.
• Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony.  It is their big day after all!

Questions? Email Ms. Jankovich - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of May 15, 2023

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- 

1.  Identify and appreciate the good in other people
2. Know that your words and actions affect others
3. Support others when they struggle
4. Cheer on others’ successes
5. 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).

Next week’s focus: Other People Mindset

Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
  • Sangster's liasion is Stacey Huisman - [email protected]

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison - [email protected]

Parent Resource Center Name Change – Family Resource Center

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center (FRC). This change recognizes the diversity of families that the division serves, and “acknowledges families in a more inclusive way,” says Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator of Family and School Partnerships. “One of the goals of the FRC is to partner with any adult who plays a significant role in a student’s life. We know that these adults play a critical role.

Last year, the Family Resource Center served more than 7,500 families, school staff, and community members. Families can find printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. 

If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at [email protected] or call 703-204-3941.

Summer Camps

It’s never too soon to be thinking about summer, especially summer camps. Check out this comprehensive list of summer camps for all students from the Family Resource Center.

First grade had the last field trip of the year! They went to George Mason University to enjoy a show in the theater! They watched a performance of The Pout, Pout Fish. 🎭

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events

• May 11 - LBSS Parent Night
• May - SOL Testing
• May 29 - Memorial Day
• June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion

Lake Braddock Secondary School
Rising 7th Grade Parent Night and Student Orientation

Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM

Parent presentation in cafeteria:
★ The differences between elementary school and middle school
★ Communicating with your child and your child’s teachers
★ Student attendance and check-in/check-out procedures
★ After-school activities
★ Developmental changes and needs of the middle school child

Our goal is for students and parents to leave feeling comfortable and eager to begin their LB middle school journey.
Parents and students should enter through Door #14. Additional parking will be available on the blacktop. Spanish and Korean interpreters will be available.

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Sangster Yearbooks will be arriving at the end of May/ beginning of June. A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first come basis in the main office for $20.  Payment must be in a form of a check made out to Lifetouch. We will put an announcement in the News You Choose and on the Sangster Homepage when the Yearbooks are ready for purchase.

Questions?  Please email Coretta Britt at [email protected].

Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports

Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. 

Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend Sangster next school year for all grade levels, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Read more about the registration process.

Please contact Jackie Fant, to withdraw your student for the 2023 – 2024 school year as well. 

If you have any questions, email Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

While there are no tickets for the ceremony, we ask that each student limit their guests to no more than three (3).

• Students will be directed to sit in the front rows of the gym, according to their homeroom teacher, and alphabetically. These seats will be labeled with teacher names. Parents will be asked to sit behind the students in a separate section.  During the ceremony, students will be asked to stand and face the audience when their teacher announces their name, however, no certificates will be handed out at the ceremony. We will be giving out select band/strings/chorus awards.
• All 6th grade students will receive their packet of certificates on Friday, June 16th, the last day of school (along with their report cards). All certificate packets will be in the main office, should your child not be in school on the last day.
• Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones during the ceremony. Of course, there will be opportunities to take some photos at the end of the ceremony.
• Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony.  It is their big day after all!

Questions? Email Ms. Jankovich - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of May 8, 2023

This week’s character strength is Self-Control. Those who possess this strength have the ability to control their emotions and behaviors and think before they act. Self-control is the act of managing behavior in a way that positively influences goal attainment and living up to standards. Possessing this strength protects people from destabilizing emotional extremes. Those with self-control are able to limit impulsive behavior. They have the ability to experience and navigate difficulty while remaining poised. For individuals, self-control helps them delay the short-term gain in pursuit of a greater, long-term success. 

Next week’s focus: Other People Mindset

Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
  • Sangster's liasion is Stacey Huisman - [email protected]

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

The Sangster Cafe salad bar is open! Students have been loving having access to all those fresh veggies and fruits. 🥗

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

• May 5 - PTA Carnival
• May 11 - LBSS Parent Night
• May - SOL Testing

Lake Braddock Secondary School
Rising 7th Grade Parent Night and Student Orientation

Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM

Parent presentation in cafeteria:
★ The differences between elementary school and middle school
★ Communicating with your child and your child’s teachers
★ Student attendance and check-in/check-out procedures
★ After-school activities
★ Developmental changes and needs of the middle school child

Our goal is for students and parents to leave feeling comfortable and eager to begin their LB middle school journey.
Parents and students should enter through Door #14. Additional parking will be available on the blacktop. Spanish and Korean interpreters will be available.

Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) AAP Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services Students can be screened for subject specific and part time AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.

• Parents or guardians can initiate the screening process by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher ([email protected]) and Assistant Principal ([email protected]) by May 5th.
• The AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form may be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advancedacademic-program-aap-forms or by searching “AAP Forms” at https://www.fcps.edu/.
• Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status by early June.

Please note, if you already submitted a Level IV referral form for your child this winter, you do not need to submit an additional referral form. We will refer to your previously submitted form for school-based Level II-III screening.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Linda Biberaj, AART.

Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports

Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. 

Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information. 

Read more about the registration process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines

All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.

Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.

Positivity Project - Week of May 1, 2023

This week’s character strength is Leadership. You show this when you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders, rather than the practice of leadership. These qualities include the ability to understand others and inspire them toward a common goal, the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.

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).

Next week’s focus: We will review the character strength of self- control

Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
  • Sangster's liasion is Stacey Huisman - [email protected]

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th.

More information is available at:

 www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

Coffee & Conversations

A Parent/Caregiver Networking Event
This event is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Join the FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis Program and Behavior Intervention Services for “Coffee & Conversations,” an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to come together and learn more about FCPS programs while connecting with other parents and caregivers. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

April 28th, 2023
9:00-11:00 AM
Merrifield/Falls Church area

Click to Register

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

4th grade went on a fun field trip this week! They went to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and learned all about the way of life for Native Americans. 

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events

• May 3 - Strings Concert (LBSS)
• May 5 - PTA Carnival
• May - SOL Testing

Sangster Musical Theatre presents:

Performance Dates:

Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Madagascar, Jr. Tickets – SOLD OUT

Many thanks to everyone who has purchased tickets for Sangster Musical Theatre’s production of Madagascar, Jr., which runs this Wednesday, April 26 – Friday, April 28. Due to an overwhelming response, ALL PERFORMANCES ARE NOW SOLD OUT. Unfortunately, due to capacity limitations in our cafeteria, we will not be able to sell any more tickets in advance or at the door.

If you have any questions regarding tickets already purchased, please contact Jennifer Redford at [email protected].

Lake Braddock Secondary School
Rising 7th Grade Parent Night and Student Orientation

Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM

Parent presentation in cafeteria:
★ The differences between elementary school and middle school
★ Communicating with your child and your child’s teachers
★ Student attendance and check-in/check-out procedures
★ After-school activities
★ Developmental changes and needs of the middle school child

Our goal is for students and parents to leave feeling comfortable and eager to begin their LB middle school journey.
Parents and students should enter through Door #14. Additional parking will be available on the blacktop. Spanish and Korean interpreters will be available.

Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) AAP Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services Students can be screened for subject specific and part time AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.

• Parents or guardians can initiate the screening process by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher ([email protected]) and Assistant Principal ([email protected]) by May 5th.
• The AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form may be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advancedacademic-program-aap-forms or by searching “AAP Forms” at https://www.fcps.edu/.
• Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status by early June.

Please note, if you already submitted a Level IV referral form for your child this winter, you do not need to submit an additional referral form. We will refer to your previously submitted form for school-based Level II-III screening.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Linda Biberaj, AART.

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information. 

Read more about the registration process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of April 24, 2023

 This week’s character strength is Enthusiasm. Those who possess this strength approach life with excitement and energy and energize people around them. This strength often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. People with enthusiasm and zest are happy, but this strength goes beyond happiness or pleasure. It is an activated positive energy, and associated with self- realization and autonomy. For individuals, zest and enthusiasm are easily identifiable and highly desirable personality traits. We feel good when we are energized by an activity or opportunity – and we like to spend time with people who are excited about life. Those who demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm are more likely to complete tasks and exceed minimum requirements as a result of their passion.

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).

Next Week’s Character Strength: Leadership

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th.

More information is available at:

 www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

Coffee & Conversations

A Parent/Caregiver Networking Event
This event is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Join the FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis Program and Behavior Intervention Services for “Coffee & Conversations,” an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to come together and learn more about FCPS programs while connecting with other parents and caregivers. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

April 28th, 2023
9:00-11:00 AM
Merrifield/Falls Church area

Click to Register

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

Kindergarten went on a fun field trip this week! They went to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and learned about life cycles.

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

• April 21 - Holiday
• April 26, 27, 28 - Sangster Musical 
• May 3 - Strings Concert (LBSS)
• May 5 - PTA Carnival

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

 

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523
• Last day to order, April 21st

🎖️ April Is Month of the Military Child🎖️

Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. 

Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. Sign up for the Military Families newsletter. 

✨Spirit Week✨

Sangster has been celebrating Military Child Month in April in several ways this year.

We had so many students dress up to celebrate this week!

Thank you to all that participated, we had so much fun! 💜

Sangster Musical Theatre presents:

Performance Dates:

Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

All performances take place in the Sangster Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5 (additional fees apply for online purchases = $6.16/ticket)

There are two ways for the school community to purchase tickets:

For convenient online credit card sales visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/73885

In the order summary choose the Email/Print Yourself - FREE option as your delivery method.  You can show us your email or printed tickets at the door. We will have a WILL-CALL list at the door, but printing your tickets at home will allow for faster entry. Online purchases will end 3 hours before a specific performance

Purchase $5 tickets at the door (cash or check-made out to Sangster Musical Theatre) on the night of the performance.

Please be aware that our shows often sell out, especially on Friday night, so securing tickets prior to the performance is encouraged.

Contact Mrs. Redford at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding ticket sales.

We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information. 

Read more about the registration process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of April 10, 2023

This week’s character strength is Connection/Purpose. You demonstrate this strength when you have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself. Having a clear sense of purpose in life, and a belief that you’re connected to a larger meaning, gives individuals strength. It allows them to persevere and find courage in trying circumstances, or lead with kindness and love even when it’s not reciprocated. Those with a sense of purpose have more meaning in their life – and are more fulfilled. 

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).

Next Week’s Character Strength: Enthusiasm 

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

Coffee & Conversations

A Parent/Caregiver Networking Event
This event is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Join the FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis Program and Behavior Intervention Services for “Coffee & Conversations,” an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to come together and learn more about FCPS programs while connecting with other parents and caregivers. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

April 28th, 2023
9:00-11:00 AM
Merrifield/Falls Church area

Click to Register

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

This week all students participated an assembly for Cultural Arts! All that drumming was so much fun! 🥁

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

• April 19 - Spring Pictures
• April 19 - AAP Orientation
• April 21 - Holiday

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523
• Last day to order, April 21st

6th Grade Panoramic Group Picture

Have a 6th grader?

Order a 10in x 30in Panoramic Group Picture!

Orders need to be placed by picture day, April 19th. 

Pictures will be $17. 

Order with Picture ID: MJ082051T0

LifeTouch

Full Time (Level IV) AAP Center Orientation

Full Time placement eligibility notifications have gone out.

Full Time Eligible AAP students in rising 3-6th grade and their Families are encouraged to attend Sangster’s Full Time AAP Center Orientation on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangster Cafeteria.

You will learn more about what the program as to offer, hear from students in the program, and take a tour of the school.

Questions? Please contact our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Linda Biberaj, at [email protected].

Hope to see you there!

🎖️ April Is Month of the Military Child

Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. 

To show our support for all military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” and wear purple on Wednesday, April 19. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.
 

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. Sign up for the Military Families newsletter. 

✨Spirit Week✨

Sangster will be celebrating Military Child Month in April in several ways this year.

Please join us in celebrating the month of the military child by participating in our April 17 – 20 spirit week!

Sangster Musical Theatre presents:

Performance Dates:

Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

All performances take place in the Sangster Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5 (additional fees apply for online purchases = $6.16/ticket)

There are two ways for the school community to purchase tickets:

For convenient online credit card sales visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/73885

In the order summary choose the Email/Print Yourself - FREE option as your delivery method.  You can show us your email or printed tickets at the door. We will have a WILL-CALL list at the door, but printing your tickets at home will allow for faster entry. Online purchases will end 3 hours before a specific performance

Purchase $5 tickets at the door (cash or check-made out to Sangster Musical Theatre) on the night of the performance.

Please be aware that our shows often sell out, especially on Friday night, so securing tickets prior to the performance is encouraged.

Contact Mrs. Redford at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding ticket sales.

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are making preparations for the 2023-24 academic year!

Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information. 

Read more about the registration process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of April 10, 2023

This week’s character strength is Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. Appreciation of beauty and excellence is the ability to identify and enjoy that which is admirable in the world. This strength helps an individual experience positive emotions and connect to the world around him/her. It’s an outward facing strength, meaning the individual is focused on the world outside his/her head. It is associated with other strengths, such as gratitude, curiosity, love of learning, and connection/purpose.

 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).

Next Week’s Character Strength: Purpose

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

IEP Webinars

Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families

Here are three additional IEP-related webinars available on the PRC YouTube channel:

• Web Walk: Navigating the Online Resources Available to Families through OSEPS
• Infusing Trauma Informed Considerations into the IEP Process
• Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs 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 and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, April 14, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! 

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

5th grade went on field trip this week to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History!

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

• April 3-7 - Spring Break
• April 13 - 2 Hour Early Release
• April 19 - Spring Pictures
• April 19 - AAP Orientation
• April 21 - Holiday

🌷As a reminder, April 3-7 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. 

As we head into Spring Break, please make sure to come pick up any remaining lost and found items.

The lost and found rack will remain outside the school until Friday after-school. Please encourage your student to look for items before or after school today and tomorrow.

Anything that remains will be collected and donated after Spring Break. 

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523
• Last day to order, April 21st

Spring Picture Day Full Time (Level IV) APP Center Orientation

Full Time placement eligibility notifications will come out soon!

Full Time Eligible AAP students in rising 3-6th grade and their Families are encouraged to attend Sangster’s Full Time AAP Center Orientation on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangster Cafeteria.

You will learn more about what the program as to offer, hear from students in the program, and take a tour of the school.

Questions? Please contact our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Linda Biberaj, at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

April is Month of the Military Child – Spirit Week

Sangster will be celebrating Military Child Month in April in several ways this year. Please join us in celebrating the month of the military child by participating in our April 17 – 20 spirit week!

Update Your Emergency Care Information

Fairfax County Public Schools provides [email protected] (weCare), an emergency care information system, to parents/caregivers who have registered for their own parent account.

Log In - ParentVue

weCare helps manage emergency medical information by allowing parents/caregivers to enter and update their children’s medical data online at their convenience. That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive critical updates from the district and their child’s school through the eNotify system. FCPS uses eNotify to communicate emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closing and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent by email, text, and occasionally by phone. 

Learn more about updating your emergency care information.

Congratulations Odyssey of the Mind teams!

Sangster once again rocked the Odyssey of the Mind creative problem solving Regional Tournament yesterday!  This was the first in-person tournament held in Virginia in the past 4 years, so it was especially exciting for many of our newer teams that had never been to an in-person tournament before. It was wonderful to see all the teams compete, and it was an especially exciting awards ceremony last night—out of Sangster's 17 total teams, over two-thirds ranked in the top 3 spots in their divisions, and a total of 5 teams placed first and are advancing on to the Virginia State Tournament next month! 

Here are the results:

Problem 1, Pirates and Treasure -- Division I

• ​***1st Place:  Sangster Team E (Coaches Smith/Navarro)--3rd-4th grades
• 3rd Place (tie):  Sangster Team F (Coaches Sundy/Hussain)--5th grade AND Sangster/Cherry Run Team D (Coaches Robinson/Chau/Das)--3rd-4th grades

Problem 2, Because iCan -- Division I

• 2nd place:  Sangster Team A (Coaches Reed/Taylor)--1st grade

Problem 2, Because iCan -- Division II

• ​***1st place:  Sangster Team A (Coaches Johnson/Sackett)--6th grade

Problem 3, The Walls of Troy -- Division I

• 2nd place:  Sangster Team B (Coaches Miller/Mara/Song)--3rd grade

Problem 4, Where's the Structure -- Division I

• 2nd place:  Sangster Team A (Coaches Chan/Riekse)--5th grade

Problem 4, Where's the Structure -- Division II

• ​***1st place:  Sangster/Cherry Run Team A (Coaches Belachew/Shin)--6th grade

Problem 5, The Most Dramatic Problem Ever!!! -- Division I

• ​***1st place:  Sangster Team C (Coaches Nguyen/Hersh)--5th grade
• 3rd place:  Sangster Team B (Coach Lo)--1st-2nd grades

Problem 5, The Most Dramatic Problem Ever!!! -- Division II

• ​***1st place:  Sangster Team A (Coaches O'Hanlon/Holmes)--4th-6th grades

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - [email protected]

Positivity Project - Week of March 27, 2023

This week’s character strength is Fairness.  This means that you believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect. For individuals, cultivating the character strength of fairness is correlated with highly desirable developmental outcomes. It helps people to become trustworthy friends and responsible citizens. 

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).

Focus for the week of April 10, 2023: Other People Mindset- Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

IEP Webinars

Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families

Here are three additional IEP-related webinars available on the PRC YouTube channel:

• Web Walk: Navigating the Online Resources Available to Families through OSEPS
• Infusing Trauma Informed Considerations into the IEP Process
• Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs 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 and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, April 14, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! 

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

Kindergarten Orientation was a success!

A big thank you goes out to our Kinder teachers, specialists, administration, and support staff. All your hard work is greatly appreciated. We have some very excited new Falcons coming in for next school year!  

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Events

• March 28-29 - Science Fair
• March 29 - Kindergarten Orientation
• April 3-7 - Spring Break

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523
• Last day to order, April 21st

Update Your Emergency Care Information

Fairfax County Public Schools provides [email protected] (weCare), an emergency care information system, to parents/caregivers who have registered for their own parent account.

Log In - ParentVue

weCare helps manage emergency medical information by allowing parents/caregivers to enter and update their children’s medical data online at their convenience. That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive critical updates from the district and their child’s school through the eNotify system. FCPS uses eNotify to communicate emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closing and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent by email, text, and occasionally by phone. 

Learn more about updating your emergency care information.

This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. 

Ramadan begins with a half “O Day” on March 22, followed by an O Day on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.

Sangster recognizes that students who celebrate Ramadan may need a quiet space for prayer or reflection during the school day.  We also know that some of our students who are fasting may also want an alternative to going into the cafeteria during lunch.  Please let your child’s teacher know if either of these options is something your child needs.

Understanding Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Reports

Grade 3-8 students across Virginia took VGA tests in fall and winter of 2022-23. FCPS mailed score reports to families earlier this month that combine Fall and Winter results. When viewing students’ scores, it is important to keep in mind that there is no “passing” or “failing” for VGA tests and that each vertical scaled score reflects performance on a single day. VGA results should be used alongside other available data for a more complete picture of students’ academic progress. Also keep in mind that the VGA asks questions from the entire curriculum, including some standards that will not be taught until later in the school year.  

The FCPS VGA Score Reports webpage now includes a section on Understanding VGA Results, featuring Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This section will continue to be updated throughout the spring to address incoming questions and to reflect additional state guidance as it is released. 

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities 

The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register)

• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.  

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Magnet School Applications

FCPS is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs. Registrations for the three elementary magnet school lottery closes on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00pm. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. Click here for more information.

March is School Social Workers month!

Here at Sangster we have a full time school social worker, Maggie Wilkerson. We would like to take a moment to thank her for all that she does here at Sangster for our students, parents, staff, and community. Thank you!

Positivity Project - Week of March 20, 2023

This week’s character strength is Humor. You show this strength when you like to laugh and bring smiles to others. For individuals, humor has important health benefits, both mental and physical. Humor stretches the mind to look at things from different perspectives, keeping people mentally agile and alert. Making people laugh also produces positive emotions and happiness for the initiator. And, when people are on the receiving end of humor, they also receive many benefits. Scientists have shown that laughter reduces stress, promotes connection with other people, and can even improve focus. Laughter is contagious and bonds us to other people.

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). 

Next Week’s Character Strength: Fairness

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

IEP Webinars

Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families

Here are three additional IEP-related webinars available on the PRC YouTube channel:

• Web Walk: Navigating the Online Resources Available to Families through OSEPS
• Infusing Trauma Informed Considerations into the IEP Process
• Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs 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 and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, April 14, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! 

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

This week our 6th graders went on a field trip to the National Gallery of Art East! The East Building houses the National Gallery’s growing collection of modern and contemporary art. 

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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 17 - Clubs and Candid Picture Day
• March 21 - Braddock District Town Hall
• March 22 - Ramadan Begins
• March 28-29 - Science Fair
• March 29 - Kindergarten Orientation

Club Picture Day

Club and candids picture day has been rescheduled for Friday, March 17th. Please send your child to school in their club shirt tomorrow! 

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523

 

 

Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board, Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.

This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. 

Ramadan begins with a half “O Day” on March 22, followed by an O Day on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.

Sangster recognizes that students who celebrate Ramadan may need a quiet space for prayer or reflection during the school day.  We also know that some of our students who are fasting may also want an alternative to going into the cafeteria during lunch.  Please let your child’s teacher know if either of these options is something your child needs.

Understanding Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Reports

Grade 3-8 students across Virginia took VGA tests in fall and winter of 2022-23. FCPS mailed score reports to families earlier this month that combine Fall and Winter results. When viewing students’ scores, it is important to keep in mind that there is no “passing” or “failing” for VGA tests and that each vertical scaled score reflects performance on a single day. VGA results should be used alongside other available data for a more complete picture of students’ academic progress. Also keep in mind that the VGA asks questions from the entire curriculum, including some standards that will not be taught until later in the school year.  

The FCPS VGA Score Reports webpage now includes a section on Understanding VGA Results, featuring Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This section will continue to be updated throughout the spring to address incoming questions and to reflect additional state guidance as it is released. 

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities 

The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):

• Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.  

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Magnet School Applications

FCPS is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs. Registrations for the three elementary magnet school lottery closes on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00pm. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. Click here for more information.

March is School Social Workers month!

Here at Sangster we have a full time school social worker, Maggie Wilkerson. We would like to take a moment to thank her for all that she does here at Sangster for our students, parents, staff, and community. Thank you!

Positivity Project - Week of March 13, 2023

 

This week we will review the different character strengths from this year so far.  

 

Next Week’s Character Strength: Humor

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

IEP Webinars

Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families

Here are three additional IEP-related webinars available on the PRC YouTube channel:

• Web Walk: Navigating the Online Resources Available to Families through OSEPS
• Infusing Trauma Informed Considerations into the IEP Process
• Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

 

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

FCPS Purple UP T-shirts available to order!

April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16th.  

Purple Up! FCPS!

Order Here!

 

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

3.14 Miles!

This week some of our 6th grade Sangster Falcons celebrated Pi Day with a run! Ms. MacIver set up a loop for those students to run 7 laps and cross the finish line with a 3.14 mile run. Students had a blast! It was a fun way to celebrate the mathematical day. 

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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 9 - Clubs and Candid Picture Day
• March 12 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
• March 21 - Braddock District Town Hall
• March 28-29 - Science Fair

Rescheduled! Club Picture Day

Club and candids picture day has been rescheduled for Friday, March 17th. Please send your child to school in their club shirt that day. If you can volunteer look for an email from the PTA. 

Add FCPS Calendars to Your Personal Calendar!

Did you know you can subscribe to FCPS calendars so updates and new events will automatically be added to your Outlook, Google, and/or iCal calendars? 

You can subscribe to “All Calendars” or specific types of events, including School Year or Employee holidays, featured FCPS events, School Board meetings, fine and performing arts, or religious and cultural observances. To subscribe to updates, visit the subscription webpage, and click on the calendar to which you would like to subscribe.

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523

 

 

Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board, Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Camp Fairfax Registration

Camp Fairfax, a full-day program run by Fairfax County for rising first through seventh graders, features exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, technology, engineering and math exploration, and much more. 

Registration began Tuesday, February 21. 

Magnet School Applications

FCPS is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs. Registrations for the three elementary magnet school lottery closes on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00pm. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. Click here for more information.

Positivity Project - Week of March 6, 2023

Our Positivity Project focus for this week is the Other People Mindset with an emphasis on identifying and appreciating the good in others. Those who demonstrate this mindset work hard to identify and value others’ strengths. Ask your student to share what they have learned about their strengths this year.

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).

Next Week’s Character Strength: We will review the character strengths we have learned so far this year.  

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

IEP Webinars

Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families

Here are three additional IEP-related webinars available on the PRC YouTube channel:

• Web Walk: Navigating the Online Resources Available to Families through OSEPS
• Infusing Trauma Informed Considerations into the IEP Process
• Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School

The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th. Please share the attached flyer with your families. More information is available at www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.

 

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

FCPS Purple UP T-shirts available to order!

April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16th.  

Purple Up! FCPS!

Order Here!

 

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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 2 - 2 Hour Early Release
• March 3 - Student Holiday
• March 9 - Clubs and Candid Picture Day
• March 21 - Braddock District Town Hall
• March 29-29 - Science Fair

Club Picture Day

Don't forget!

Club and candids picture day is March 9th. Please send you student in their club t-shirt for the picture. Pictures will begin at 9:20am. 

Add FCPS Calendars to Your Personal Calendar!

Did you know you can subscribe to FCPS calendars so updates and new events will automatically be added to your Outlook, Google, and/or iCal calendars? 

You can subscribe to “All Calendars” or specific types of events, including School Year or Employee holidays, featured FCPS events, School Board meetings, fine and performing arts, or religious and cultural observances. To subscribe to updates, visit the subscription webpage, and click on the calendar to which you would like to subscribe.

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523

 

Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.

WSHS Spartan Crew Bingo

Spartan Crew Bingo, a super fun annual favorite in our local community, is coming up! This year’s Spartan Crew Bingo will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 (inclement weather date March 12th). 

Tickets are on sale now.

Thank you for supporting Spartan Crew!

 

Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board, Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Camp Fairfax Registration

Camp Fairfax, a full-day program run by Fairfax County for rising first through seventh graders, features exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, technology, engineering and math exploration, and much more. 

Registration began Tuesday, February 21. 

Magnet School Applications

FCPS is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs. Registrations for the three elementary magnet school lottery closes on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:00pm. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. Click here for more information.

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

SIBSHOPS

An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs 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 and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, March 3, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

 

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

Positivity Project - Week of February 20, 2023

 

This week’s character strength is Humility. You show this strength when you do not seek the spotlight and let your actions speak for themselves. Humble people have an accurate (not underestimated) sense of their abilities and achievements. They hold the capacity to acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, and are open to advice and new ideas. They do not show off their possessions or accomplishments. Developing humility is associated with positive developmental outcomes in individuals. It allows a person to honestly reflect on their abilities and acknowledge how and where they can improve. Humility opens them up to new ideas, advice, and (consequently) abilities that pride, arrogance, or pretentiousness often block. Therefore, humility makes them desired members of a team.

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). 

Next Week’s Character Strength: Love of Learning

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

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Upcoming Events

• February 28 - Honor Band Concert
• March 2 - 2 Hour Early Release
• March 3 - Student Holiday
• March 9 - Clubs and Candid Picture Day

Add FCPS Calendars to Your Personal Calendar!

Did you know you can subscribe to FCPS calendars so updates and new events will automatically be added to your Outlook, Google, and/or iCal calendars? 

You can subscribe to “All Calendars” or specific types of events, including School Year or Employee holidays, featured FCPS events, School Board meetings, fine and performing arts, or religious and cultural observances. To subscribe to updates, visit the subscription webpage, and click on the calendar to which you would like to subscribe.

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

 

Early Bird prices end February, 24, 2023!  Order your yearbook today at:

• ybpay.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523

 

Read Across America Week: Feb 27 - Mar 2

Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.

WSHS Spartan Crew Bingo

Spartan Crew Bingo, a super fun annual favorite in our local community, is coming up! This year’s Spartan Crew Bingo will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 (inclement weather date March 12th). 

Tickets are on sale now.

Thank you for supporting Spartan Crew!

How To Manage Anxiety Program

Lynn Lyons, returns to McLean on March 15th!

Anxiety and worry are normal and expected parts of learning and growing, but when teens and children face challenges cognitively, socially or emotionally, anxiety can step in and take over. Anxiety can be overwhelming and rigid, but it's also based on predictable patterns that can be shifted once we learn how it operates.

Based on current research and over 30 years of clinical experience, Lynn Lyons presents a strategic approach based on skill-building, with prevention the preferred route. Using creativity, connection and awareness of their own patterns, parents will learn how to increase their child's flexibility, support the tolerance of uncertainty, and emotionally and preventatively equip themselves and those they love as we all move forward.

This program takes place March 15th from 7 to 9 pm at The Alden Theatre. Lynn will speak from 7-8pm and answer questions after.

More Information Here

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey.

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information.  

It's an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Camp Fairfax Registration

Camp Fairfax, a full-day program run by Fairfax County for rising first through seventh graders, features exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, technology, engineering and math exploration, and much more. 

Registration began Tuesday, February 21. 

FCPS Webinars

Have you checked out the hundreds of video FCPS Parent Resource Center offers?  Their webinars cover an arrange of topics! From managing home and life balance to special education. FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinars

SIBSHOPS

An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs 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 and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, March 3, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS

For Military Families

There is a special FCPS Padlet for military families. Check out Military Families Padlet for a one stop location of resources.

FCPS Military Family Webinars

FCPS has a series of webinars covering frequent challenges of military families and how to support them at home through school transitions and more. FCPS Military Families Webinar

 

Are you moving soon? Is your family experiencing a deployment? Reach out to our Family Liaison for support with your upcoming move or supports for your student during deployment. 

Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

Positivity Project - Week of February 20, 2023

 

This week’s character strength is Humility. You show this strength when you do not seek the spotlight and let your actions speak for themselves. Humble people have an accurate (not underestimated) sense of their abilities and achievements. They hold the capacity to acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, and are open to advice and new ideas. They do not show off their possessions or accomplishments. Developing humility is associated with positive developmental outcomes in individuals. It allows a person to honestly reflect on their abilities and acknowledge how and where they can improve. Humility opens them up to new ideas, advice, and (consequently) abilities that pride, arrogance, or pretentiousness often block. Therefore, humility makes them desired members of a team.

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). 

Next Week’s Character Strength: Love of Learning

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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 20 - Holiday (No School)
• February 21 - Parent Coffee
• February 28 - Honor Band Concert
• March 2 - 2 Hour Early Release
• March 3 - Student Holiday

Vote for Favorite Shirt Design

💜 Get ready to turn FCPS purple in support of military-connected youth for Purple Up Day on April 19! ☑️

Vote now for your favorite Purple Up T-shirt design by Friday, February 17: https://bit.ly/PurpleUpShirt2023

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

 

Early Bird prices end February, 24, 2023!  Order your yearbook today at:

• ybapy.lifetouch.com  
• Yearbook ID code 13246523

 

Read Across America Week - Feb 27 - Mar 2 How To Manage Anxiety Program

Lynn Lyons, returns to McLean on March 15th!

Anxiety and worry are normal and expected parts of learning and growing, but when teens and children face challenges cognitively, socially or emotionally, anxiety can step in and take over. Anxiety can be overwhelming and rigid, but it's also based on predictable patterns that can be shifted once we learn how it operates.

Based on current research and over 30 years of clinical experience, Lynn Lyons presents a strategic approach based on skill-building, with prevention the preferred route. Using creativity, connection and awareness of their own patterns, parents will learn how to increase their child's flexibility, support the tolerance of uncertainty, and emotionally and preventatively equip themselves and those they love as we all move forward.

This program takes place March 15th from 7 to 9 pm at The Alden Theatre. Lynn will speak from 7-8pm and answer questions after.

More Information Here

A Message from the Cafeteria Manager

If your student would like to purchase a la carte items at lunch, such as bottled water, through their My School Bucks account, please email the Cafeteria Manager [email protected] to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

• Student's name
• Student's ID
• Grade
• Teacher Name

SURVEY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Sangster next school year, and you have not already been in contact with our registrar Jackie Balough, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: [email protected]

Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Sangster. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-644-8200 for more information. Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey. 

A child’s record of immunization, physical examination (within 12 months prior to entering kindergarten), proof of residency, and original birth certificate must be submitted when registering the child.  For more information regarding kindergarten registration, you may visit the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website 

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm.

Institute for the Arts (IFTA): Camps and Institutes

IFTA is a two or four-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, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, 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 classes every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual arts. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Positivity Project - Week of February 13, 2023

This week’s character strength is Love. You show this strength when you value close relationships with others and being close to people. The character strength of love represents the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people with whom we have close relationships. Love is imperative to an individual’s happiness and fulfillment in life. Love allows us to open up to another person and be vulnerable. That openness gives us the ability to learn and grow. Loving another person and sacrificing on his/her behalf produces positive emotions. And, it helps you access strengths – and feelings – you never knew you had.

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).

Next Week’s Character Strength: Humility

 

News from the Sangster PTA

 

Quick Links

• ParentVue
• Here Comes The Bus
• Schoology
• 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
• FCPS Cares
• Lunch Menu

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

Attendance: 703-644-8282 | Web | Twitter