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Stay up to date with all that is happening at Sandburg MS. https://sandburgms.fcps.edu/
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Upcoming Events
May
17 - SOL Math Pt 1 (Virtual Students by Invitation)
19 -20 SOL Science 8 (LN A-K 19th, LN L-Z 20th)
24 - Math Pt 2 (Virtual Students by Invitation)
26-27 - SOL All Math
31 - Memorial Day Holiday
June
8 Election Day (Virtual Synchronous Learning)
11 Last Day of School Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
 May 20th - Chick Fil A Drive Thru
4:45 - 6:00 PM in front of school
PRE-ORDER before May 16th at 11:00 PM
http://carlsandburgpta.ch2v.com/
Carl Sandburg Middle School is now registering students for the new IMAGINE summer program! This FREE AND FUN summer experience provides opportunities for students to enhance their math and literacy skills through developing the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes as an effective communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed, resilient, and global & ethical citizen. Interested? Contact your child’s counselor or Mr. Kewer at sekewer@fcps.edu.
Dates: July 12th - July 30th Hours: 4 hours 7:20 AM - 11:20 AM
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Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital stopped by to say thank you and present us with a certificate of appreciation and drop off some cookies. |
    
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SOL Dream Team! |
  Dear Sandburg Families,
Please stay up to date by visiting us at: https://sandburgms.fcps.edu/
Yearbook Photos
This is the last week to either send in a portrait photo (if student was not able to have one taken in school) or sports photo (football, soccer, dance, martial arts, etc.) We will not take submissions after May 21st.
Email them directly to Robert Schmeelcke at rfschmeelcke@fcps.edu with the student’s name, grade and any other pertinent information.
Grading Option Deadline Extended for Middle and High School Students
Earlier this school year, FCPS adopted a series of secondary grading policy changes to help our students with a strong finish to the school year. One of the key changes for middle and high school students is to allow students to request a mark of “P” (pass) instead of a letter grade in select courses. The deadline was extended to allow students more time to gain information about fourth quarter progress before making the final decision to submit a request form.
Teachers, school counselors, and administrators will be communicating with families regarding the updated timeline specific to each school.
- For middle school students, the new deadline will be on or after June 1.
More information is available online.
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021. Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.
The Substance Abuse Prevention Program
The Substance Abuse Prevention Program has recently launched a quarterly newsletter. It was primarily designed with parents in mind, but it is completely fine for students to read it as well. Here is the link SAP Program Quarterly Newsletter.
Imagine Summer Program
Summer academic support at CSMS:
https://sandburgms.fcps.edu/announcements/imagine-summer-program-registration-now-open#.YIwQCDo0nEo.link
Expansion of P-EBT Program Through June 2021
For updated information about food assistance for eligible students please visit https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food/P-EBT
Quick summary on the updates:
For questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Students: Get where you need to go – FAST and FREE!
Did you know that you can sign up for a Free Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card at all Fairfax County High Schools and Middle Schools and ride the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE bus for free? For more information visit the Sandburg website here; you will need to have your parent/guardian’s approval for signing up.
Private School Transcripts and Recommendations
Please email Private School Records Request to Mary Vandever at Mavandever@fcps.edu or FAX to 703-799-6140.
Please allow two weeks for private school transcript requests and testing scores to be sent out to the requesting school. Additionally, please ask your student to email teacher recommendation forms directly to their teacher and that teacher needs to email to Mavandever@fcps.edu.
Procedures for Visitors at CSMS
*When possible (unless it is an emergency) visitor must schedule appointments prior to visiting a school by contacting the main office.
*All visitors are required to wear a face covering (cloth or disposable) while on school property and inside FCPS facilities.
*Visitors who do not have face coverings will be provided a disposable mask upon entering a school.
*Visitor access should be limited to essential activities.
Technology
Windows License Expiring Message on Student Laptops
If your student is receiving the message their Windows license is expiring, please go to any FCPS school or site where they can get on FCPS Wi-Fi. Restart their computer 2 times logging in each time.
Please continue to submit all request for technology support through Parent and Student IT Support Portal https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/ or you may call The Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277.
We are grateful for your partnership and continued support of our outstanding school.
Sincerely,
Darwin R. Barker, Principal
The PTA is offering a few more fundraisers before the end of the year. Funds earned are going towards more outdoor dining tables for students to use next year. Thanks for all of your support!
May 20th - Chick Fil A Drive Thru
4:45 - 6:00 PM in front of school
PRE-ORDER before May 16th at 11:00 PM
http://carlsandburgpta.ch2v.com/
May 27th - Moe's Mealkit Offering
Choose Nacho, Taco, or Fajita options for a meal that serves 4-6 people
PRE-ORDER before May 26th for pick up on the 27th
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