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Upcoming Events
- May 5 - PTA Carnival
- May 11 - LBSS Parent Night
- May - SOL Testing
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Lake Braddock Secondary School
Rising 7th Grade Parent Night and Student Orientation
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM
Parent presentation in cafeteria:
★ The differences between elementary school and middle school
★ Communicating with your child and your child’s teachers
★ Student attendance and check-in/check-out procedures
★ After-school activities
★ Developmental changes and needs of the middle school child
Our goal is for students and parents to leave feeling comfortable and eager to begin their LB middle school journey.
Parents and students should enter through Door #14. Additional parking will be available on the blacktop. Spanish and Korean interpreters will be available.
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Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) AAP Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services Students can be screened for subject specific and part time AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.
Please note, if you already submitted a Level IV referral form for your child this winter, you do not need to submit an additional referral form. We will refer to your previously submitted form for school-based Level II-III screening.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Linda Biberaj, AART.
Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports
Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.
 We are making preparations for the 2023-2024 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.
Read more about the registration process.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Fant - jfant@fcps.edu
Make Sure Your Child Is Up-to-Date on Vaccines
All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations.
Please talk with your family healthcare provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation.
Positivity Project - Week of May 1, 2023
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This week’s character strength is Leadership. You show this when you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders, rather than the practice of leadership. These qualities include the ability to understand others and inspire them toward a common goal, the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.
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 focus: We will review the character strength of self- control
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 Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities.
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Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!
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
The 2023 FCPS Special Education Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, April 29th.
More information is available at:
www.fcps.edu/Special-Education-Conference.
Coffee & Conversations
A Parent/Caregiver Networking Event
This event is open to parents and caregivers of students with disabilities in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Join the FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis Program and Behavior Intervention Services for “Coffee & Conversations,” an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities to come together and learn more about FCPS programs while connecting with other parents and caregivers. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
April 28th, 2023
9:00-11:00 AM
Merrifield/Falls Church area
Click to Register
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
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
  4th grade went on a fun field trip this week! They went to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and learned all about the way of life for Native Americans.
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