Sangster News You Choose 5-18-23


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Upcoming Events

  • May - SOL Testing
  • May 29 - Memorial Day
  • June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion

Making U-Turns on Reservation Drive is illegal, and must stop.

yearbooks are coming

2022-2023 Yearbooks

The 2022 – 2023 Sangster Yearbooks will be arriving at the end of May/ beginning of June. A limited number of extra yearbooks will be sold on a first come basis in the main office for $20.  Payment must be in a form of a check made out to LifetouchWe will put an announcement in the News You Choose and on the Sangster Homepage when the Yearbooks are ready for purchase.

Questions?  Please email Coretta Britt at cbritt@fcps.edu.


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.


registration and withdrawals

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 Sangster next school year for all grade levels, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to: SangsterElem.Registration@fcps.edu

Read more about the registration process.

Please contact Jackie Fant, to withdraw your student for the 2023 – 2024 school year as well. 

If you have any questions, email 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.

Please send updated vaccination information to Jackie Fant - jfant@fcps.edu


6th grade promotion ceremony

While there are no tickets for the ceremony, we ask that each student limit their guests to no more than three (3).

  • Students will be directed to sit in the front rows of the gym, according to their homeroom teacher, and alphabetically. These seats will be labeled with teacher names. Parents will be asked to sit behind the students in a separate section.  During the ceremony, students will be asked to stand and face the audience when their teacher announces their name, however, no certificates will be handed out at the ceremony. We will be giving out select band/strings/chorus awards.
  • All 6th grade students will receive their packet of certificates on Friday, June 16th, the last day of school (along with their report cards). All certificate packets will be in the main office, should your child not be in school on the last day.
  • Students will not be permitted to have their cell phones during the ceremony. Of course, there will be opportunities to take some photos at the end of the ceremony.
  • Students are encouraged to dress-up for this ceremony.  It is their big day after all!

Questions? Email Ms. Jankovich - ALJankovich@fcps.edu


Positivity Project - Week of May 15, 2023

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The Other People Mindset helps us to develop positive relationships with the people around us. People who have strong, positive relationships do five things consistently- 

  1.  Identify and appreciate the good in other people
  2. Know that your words and actions affect others
  3. Support others when they struggle
  4. Cheer on others’ successes
  5. Be present and give others your attention 

People who live the Other People Mindset might be described as thoughtful, supportive, encouraging, and interested.  

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: Other People Mindset

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Parent Resources

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:

  • 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.
  • FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
  • Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
  • 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!

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

Parent Resource Center Name Change – Family Resource Center

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center has changed its name to the Family Resource Center (FRC). This change recognizes the diversity of families that the division serves, and “acknowledges families in a more inclusive way,” says Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator of Family and School Partnerships. “One of the goals of the FRC is to partner with any adult who plays a significant role in a student’s life. We know that these adults play a critical role.

Last year, the Family Resource Center served more than 7,500 families, school staff, and community members. Families can find printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. 

If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at frc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-3941.

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Summer Camps

It’s never too soon to be thinking about summer, especially summer camps. Check out this comprehensive list of summer camps for all students from the Family Resource Center.


falcon fun1st grade field trip

First grade had the last field trip of the year! They went to George Mason University to enjoy a show in the theater! They watched a performance of The Pout, Pout Fish. 🎭



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