Sangster News You Choose 11-03-2022



Upcoming Events

  • November 1-4 -  Book Fair
  • November 3    -  Math Night 6:00 - 7:30 (A-L Families)
  • November 4    -  Math Night 6:00 - 7:30 (M-Z Families)
  • November 8    -  Election Day 
  • November 11  -  Veterans Day 
  • November 15  -  Picture Retake Day


Calendar Reminder

A calendar with Nov. 8 circled and "I voted" stickers

 

Election Day

Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 8! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teachers. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. 

 

Veterans Day

As a reminder, Friday, November 11, is a student holiday/school planning day for the Veterans Day holiday. Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our veterans and their families have made on our behalf. We thank them for their service. Learn about the history of Veterans Day

See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.


Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

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Although the community level of COVID-19 in Fairfax County is currently low, cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses are on the rise. It is still important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.


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Advanced Academic Level IV Referral Deadline

Parent referrals to be considered for the Level IV (full-time) advanced academics for the 2023-2024 school year for current students in grades 2-6 are due no later than December 15Referrals will not be accepted after the deadline. Referral forms must be submitted as an attachment via email and must include all three of the following contacts:

You will receive an email replay confirming receipt of your referral. If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few school-business days, please reach out to Mrs. Redford.

Information about the referral process may be found on the FCPS AAP website (https://www.fcps.edu/node/37056).  The referral form can be found via this link: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/AAPLevelIVReferralForm_1.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Redford.


Shop the Sangster Fall Book Fair!!

Books

In collaboration with Bookworm Central, Sangster is offering both in-person and online book fair options. We are pleased to offer Bookworm Central's diverse collection of popular books and games. Shop for new additions to your home library and/or purchase gifts for others - all while helping to raise money for Sangster's library and literacy programs! 

  • In-person for students from Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Friday, Nov. 4 (12:30 - 4:30)
  • Open both evenings during Math Night on Nov. 3 & 4 (6:00 - 7:30) 
  • Online 24/7 NOW through Friday, Nov. 11 

Shop online: tinyurl.com/sangsterbooks :

  • Choose SHIP TO SCHOOL for faster delivery and free shipping OR receive delivery right to your home (free shipping over $40)! 
  • Send the link to family and friends ANYWHERE. Anything bought through our bookfair site, regardless of location, supports Sangster! 

Shop in person: (STUDENTS ONLY during the school day

  • Payment options for student purchases: eWallet preferred (flyer sent home Thursday, Oct. 25), checks made out to Sangster Elementary, or cash in an envelope
  • Sangster library staff, volunteers, and teachers cannot be held responsible for any money sent with a child

Nominate a Sangster Staff Member for the Outstanding Employee Awards

FCPS Awards

 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Sangster Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link.  You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).

All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee 

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)   

This process has several rounds. If your nomination is chosen to continue to the next round, the committee may reach back out to you to help prepare the final submission. 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 11th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Buckles at mlbuckles@fcps.edu .


Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid

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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.


Family Math Night 

Math Night

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.  


Information Night about AAP Level IV Services at Irving Middle School:

Irving staff will provide a program on Wednesday, November 9 at 7PM in Barker Hall at Irving to talk about the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) they offer for students who have qualified for Level IV services as they differ from what students experience in elementary schools.

  1. Irving staff will discuss the classes offered for students who have qualified for Level IV services and the process to apply should families want their child to participate in these classes.
  2. The FCPS AAP website also provides information about the various levels and the process to apply.
  3. If you have any questions about this program or the classes for AAP Level IV students at Irving, please contact Irving’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Dana Gorman, at dwgorman@fcps.edu. Please include “Irving AAP Level IV question” in your email’s subject line.

Picture Retake Day

Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 15.

Visit mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID:  EVTHJ2H7J to order pictures.  


Positivity Project - Week of October October 31, 2022

Positivity Project

This week’s focus is on noticing how our words and actions can affect others in a positive or a negative way.  What are some things that we can do improve the world around us?  What are some things we can say that can have a positive impact on the people around us? 

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:  Bravery


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