Sangster News You Choose 3-16-23


Mark Your Calendar

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

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 tomorrow! 


2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

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Order your yearbook today at:

 


braddock town hall

 

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.


Ramadan graphic

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.


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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):

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 begrandepere@fcps.edu to give consent.  Please include the following in your email:

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

kinder registration

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: SangsterElem.Registration@fcps.edu

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 schools

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.


social work

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

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positive

 

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

 

Next Week’s Character Strength: Humor


parent resources

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:

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

dshuisman@gmail.com

 


falcon funpi day run

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. 



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