Upcoming Events
- October 18 - Field Day
- October 21 - PTA Movie Night 6-9:30
- October 24 - Student Holiday (Diwali)
- October 28 - End of First Quarter (2 Hour Early Release)
- October 31 - Teacher Workday
A Message from the Clinic
Vision and Hearing Screening will be held October 12 – 14 for all Kindergarten students, and November 1 – 4 for all 3rd Grade students. If your child wears eyeglasses, please be sure he/she has them at school on these screening days. The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation because they have difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further testing is needed. Vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning. Prompt follow-up of a referral is recommended. Please contact Sangster School Health Aide, Amy Friedman, at 703-644-8210 with any questions.
Lost and Found Pick-up
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All lost and found items will be put outside the school October 17th – 21st.
The rack with the items will be out from 7:45am – 4:30pm.
Please come look through the items to find ones that may belong to your student.
There are plenty of jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes.
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Volunteers Needed!
Fall Field Day 2022 is Tuesday, October 18th. Please help us create a fun filled event by signing up to volunteer HERE. Volunteer opportunities are separated by grade level. When you arrive, please check/sign in outside of door 7 to collect the volunteer information.
2nd grade 9:20 - 10:20 (check in 9:00)
3rd grade 10:20 - 11:20 (check in 10:00)
1st grade 11:20 – 12:20 (check in 11:00)
6th grade 12:50 - 1:50 (check in 12:30)
5th grade 1:50 - 2:50 (check in 1:30)
4th grade 2:50 – 3:50 (check in 2:30)
We really appreciate your help - thank you so much!
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If Sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All responses are confidential.
Watch the video to learn more about this process.
6th Grade Parents Youth Survey Information
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The results of this survey are published each year on the FCPS website and are used by school officials, youth leadership classes, youth-serving county agencies, and local non-profits to determine the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs offered in schools and communities. It is also used to identify changing trends and areas of need. Online responses will not be traced back to your child's personal information or linked to a computer, email address, or other electronic identifiers. No personally identifiable information or IP addresses will be recorded.
Sangster 6th graders will participate the Youth Survey sometime between November 7-22.
If you would like to opt your child out of the Youth Survey please do so before November 7th by filling out the opt out form found here or sending an email to ltrailan@fcps.edu stating that you would like to opt out your child.
Social and Emotional Learning Activities and Screener
Students in grades K-2 will no longer participate in the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) screener. Instead, the Child Behavior Rating Scale administered in kindergarten, existing attendance, and behavior data will be used to determine necessary social emotional instruction and supports. School teams will use these measures alongside family input, as they develop their understanding of students’ needs and strategies to support them. Students in grades 3-12 will be able to participate in the SEL screener. School teams and families use this information to develop positive school cultures and support students academically and personally. This year, students will participate in the screener in the fall (October/November) and spring (March). Parents are able to opt their child out of taking the SEL screener. Read more about SEL and signature practices online.
LBSS SOCKTOBER Charity Event
Sangster students who would like to participate in the annual LBSS SOCKTOBER Charity event may place their donation in the box located in the main lobby at Sangster ES. The SOCKTOBER Charity Event runs October 4th through October 21st.
Promoting Digital Wellness
Access to technology provides limitless opportunities to connect with others, explore diverse perspectives, share and build upon ideas, get involved in the community, and find opportunities. However, many kids are online almost constantly, which poses a number of challenges that impact youth wellness.
Highlights will include:
- How the attention economy makes technology irresistible
- How adolescent development impacts youth technology use
- How schools and families can build the skills needed to navigate the complexity of online life
Presented by Tammi Sisk, FCPS Educational Specialist, Educational Technology, and Bethany Demers, FCPS Educational Specialist, Mental Wellness. Click here to register.
October 14, 2022 10-11:30 a.m.
Calendar Reminder: Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Monday, October 24, is a holiday for teachers and students (only 12-month employees report). Learn more about Diwali.
See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
Family Math Night
Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships sends out a newsletter around the 15th of each month for military-connected families? Sign up for that newsletter (under “Division Administration News and Updates” then “Professional Learning & Family Engagement”) or other topics on our website.
Positivity Project - Week of October 10, 2022
This week we will review the different character strengths from this year so far.
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: Integrity
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