Sangster News You Choose
A Message from Ms. Jankovich
Greetings Sangster! By now you have heard the news that Mrs. Reddel, our Sangster principal, has been promoted to Executive Principal of Region 4. While we are excited for her as she begins this new chapter, we are going to miss her dearly. Over the next several weeks I am thrilled to carry on her leadership and dedication to the Sangster community in my role as Acting Principal of Sangster ES. I often say that “Sangster is like a second home to me” for good reason.
While I have been a classroom teacher in both my home state of Pennsylvania and Maryland, I have proudly spent the last 18 years of my educational career at Sangster as a classroom teacher and as an Assistant Principal. Jen Redford, Assistant Principal, and I both know the Sangster students and community well and are dedicated to working alongside you every step of the way. Our teachers and staff are committed to building virtual relationships with students while continuing the planning and delivery of strong virtual lessons. We are truly all in this together!
The virtual setting is challenging. We hear you and know how hard every student, teacher, and parent are working. Please remember to set realistic goals for yourself and your child. We know that everyone in your household has likely felt and experienced the effects COVID-19 has had on our nation, as well as our school system. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Allison Jankovich
Two Weeks At a Glance
October 1 - 12 – Virtual Sangster Book Fair
October 2 – All forms due (See details below)
October 2 – Ms. Reddel’s last day at Sangster
October 6 - AAP Overview Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 7 - Student Materials Pick-Up Make-Up, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
October 8 – PTA Virtual Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 8 – Level IV Fall Referral Deadline for those new to FCPS since Jan. 1, 2020
October 9 – PTA Reflections entries due
October 12 – School Planning Day / Student Holiday
Forms to Complete On-Line: Due October 2
Please complete these forms asap. Forms may be accessed in WeCare or scanned and emailed to Marian Hoelscher, Registrar at mthoelscher@fcps.edu.
Emergency Care Form - complete and submit in WeCare
Health Information Form - complete and submit in WeCare
Homeless Student Referral Form
Identification of Military Families
FLE Opt Out
Parent consent for digital tools - click link to complete and submit
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
FORM DUE ASAP
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using the link below. This form must be filled out once for each student in your family.
Link: FCPS SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form
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Teacher-Parent Check-In Phone Calls
Since we are beginning the school year 100% virtually, Sangster teachers are beginning to make short (5-10 minute) check-in phone calls with parents every two weeks. The purpose is to have a quick and personal conversation about your child as we are building relationships with you and your child(ren). Many of our teachers are beginning to schedule the calls. Since teachers are making these calls to every parent, you will not be receiving interim reports this quarter.
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Virtual Parent Information Meetings
AAP Overview Meeting – Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m.
This session will provide further information about the continuum of services offered by the Advanced Academic Program.
AAP Screening and Referral Meeting – Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.
This session will provide specific information about the screening and referral process.
Level IV Referral Deadlines:
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October 8, 2020 - for those new to FCPS since January 1, 2020 and seeking placement in the second semester
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December 1, 2020 - for those seeking placement in the 2021-2022 school year
Please join the meeting(s) via this BBCU link
(be sure to open in Google Chrome)
AAP Parent Information Meeting Link
Shop the Fall Book Fair - Now through October 12th!
In collaboration with Bookworm Central, Sangster is offering our very first virtual book fair!! We are excited to offer Bookworm Central's collection of great books and games available online. Enjoy great additions to your home library or purchase gifts for others while helping to raise money for Sangster's library and literacy programs.
Find the Bookworm Central website online at www.bookwormcentral.com
Enter our school organization code at top of the web page: sangster
Need help? Watch this short How-to Video.
New features of the online book fair include:
* Teacher Wish Lists - Celebrate teachers with books for their classroom!
* FREE shipping over $30!
* Educational Games, STEM, Award Winners, Spanish books, Graphic Novels, Fun Stuff!
Elementary Progress Reports - Go Paperless
The “Go Paperless” option is now available to all elementary school parents to allow parents to only receive online progress reports starting the first quarter of School Year 2020-21. Choosing this option will not impact any mailings from FCPS other than the progress reports for elementary school students and report cards for secondary students.
To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians must log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless". All parents and/or guardians who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed progress reports.
The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter what school level. If the associated parent and/or guardian has already selected “Go Paperless” for their secondary student, the option will now apply to any elementary school siblings as well.
If you do not have a ParentVue Account, please contact our Registrar, Marian Hoelscher, at mthoelscher@fcps.edu.
Important Information about Grab and Go Meals
FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) offers grab and go meals to ALL FCPS students Monday-Friday. In addition, FNS offers breakfast and lunch meals for Saturday during distribution on Fridays. Food distribution locations and times are posted and updated frequently on the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food
Sangster is a new stop location for Grab and Go Meals! A bus arrives every morning from 7:10-7:20 a.m.
Positivity Project
This year, Sangster will continue implementing the Positivity Project (P2). P2 is dedicated to empowering America’s youth to build strong relationships and to understand, appreciate, and exemplify the character strengths in us all. Every 1-2 weeks, students learn about a new character strength.
It is easier than ever for Sangster families to access P2 resources 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).
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Positivity Project - Week of September 27
This week’s character strength is Teamwork. Teamwork is the ability and willingness to place overall group success as a higher priority than individual achievement. Citizenship is a willingness to work towards the common good as opposed to one’s own self-interest. Those with strengths in teamwork and citizenship often work to help all group members find success. These individuals are willing to commit time and resources to further group goals and help move toward the greater good.
Next week’s character strength: Open-Mindedness
Attendance Reporting
You may report your student's absence by using one of the following methods:
- By Email: SangsterElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
- By Phone: Call 703-644-8282 and leave a detailed message.
- By Form: Sangster ES Attendance Form
Sangster Library e-Books
Did you know that Sangster students can access a carefully curated library of free e-Books through the school library? Students simply log in to MackinVIA through their computer or other personal device using the website or app and browse over a thousand new and popular titles! The weblink and video tutorials can be found on our Sangster Library homepage, which will require an FCPS Google login: https://tinyurl.com/sangsterlibrary The link can also be found on our public Sangster site under the library tab.
Please contact our librarian, Nicole Oberdick at neoberdick@fcps.edu with any questions. Happy reading!
FCPS Cares
The FCPS Cares Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge our Sangster staff members.
How to Stay In-Touch at Sangster
Please stay in touch throughout the year through these official FCPS and Sangster sites:
Sangster sends a weekly News You Choose with the latest school updates.
PTA SPIRITWEAR SALE: Saturday October 3, 3pm - 5pm
Cottontail Swim & Racquet Club is hosting a Sangster PTA Spiritwear Sale!
Sangster YARD SIGNS, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. will be on sale. Limited in-stock items, orders can be made for some items.
Address: 7000 Cottontail Court. Check/Credit Card only, NO CASH. Please follow social distancing protocols and use a mask when making purchases.
PTA MEETING Thursday, October 8 - 7:00 pm
Maggie Wilkerson and the clinical team would like to share some quick easy tips for parents to support kids during virtual learning. A ZOOM link will be sent during the day on Thursday. Our theme for October is “SANGSTER ROCKS!” Come find out what its all about!
PTA Reflections Contest Entries Due Friday, October 9
Entrants should reflect on this year's theme: “I Matter Because". Questions? Contact Cherilyn McCall at Reflections@SangsterPTA.org Here is the link for submission: https://sangster.digitalpto.com/student-activities/
PTA MEMBERSHIP is Now On Sale!
Your PTA dollars go to help fund DREAMBOX, supplemental staff training, teacher grants, class learning tools and other programs. A digital PTA member/student directory is included in the price and will be compiled and available in the coming weeks.
Register now! Various donation levels available, single membership $35, family $45. Link: Sangster PTA Membership Thank you for your support!!
PTA AUCTION is coming!! 10/25/2020 - 11/1/2020
We are still taking AUCTION donations! Do you or someone you know have something to donate to the Auction? Own a small business or vacation rental? Offer a service or have a crafty hobby? Work for a generous company? Email Jacquelyn at SangsterAuction@gmail.com.
PTA New Family Welcome Programs
Please visit “Welcome To Our Nest”, the PTA newcomers website for tips, tricks and links to Sangster information and PTA new family programs. Click here: Sangster PTA New Family Welcome Website for the site.
Need help? SangsterWelcome@gmail.com
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