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Upcoming Events
October 9: No School for Students
October 10: Parent Coffee
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3-12 in October and again in February or March. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful. Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
SEL Screener results are sent to families via postal mail. Families who wish to opt their child out should complete the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or in SIS ParentVUE.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey.
 LB Cheer - Parent's Night Out
Need a night out? Need to run errands? Have your child(ren) spend a night with the Lake Braddock Cheer team on October 6th from 6-9pm! We will have pizza for dinner, play games, create crafts, and learn a few chants. It is a great opportunity for your child to make new friends and have fun trying something new! Attendees are invited to cheer with our Varsity team during the first quarter of our Homecoming Game on October 13th! (For children ages 5-13) Register using the QR code!
Price- $40 for one child, $20 for each additional sibling"
Materials Collection - STEAM
Ms. Mishkin is collecting recycled materials for some upcoming STEAM projects. Students can bring in toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. She received enough other supplies, and only needs the tubes. Students can drop them in the collection box in front of the library or in the STEAM room before and after school.
Thank you!
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STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students
Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
 Military Family and New Family Coffee
Are you new to Sangster? Are you a military family? Or do you just want to connect with other Sangster parents? Join us for coffee and pastries on Tuesday, October 10 at 9:30am in the Sangster ES. All parents are welcome. We’ll spend some time getting to know each other, eat delicious pastries and drink Starbucks coffee. It’s great time to ask questions and discover shared experiences! We look forward to seeing you. Contact Stacy Huisman, Sangster Family Liaison at dshuisman@fcps.edu to let us know you will be joining us, or just stop by.
 WSHS Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at West Springfield High School - join us on October 21 at 5-6pm. After Trunk or Treat in the upper parking lot, we will be hosting a short film down on the field for everyone to enjoy. We hope for a great turnout this year and we will see you there!
 Friendly Reminders
Federal Impact Aid Survey coming soon.
The federal presence in our area and the significant tax exemptions available to federally connected personnel, businesses, and agencies has qualified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to be eligible for federal Impact Aid grants.
Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget and are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS Impact Aid Survey Info
This week’s character strength is Forgiveness. This means that you accept that people make mistakes and forgive those who have done wrong. Forgiveness is the ability to move past being injured, and allow yourself to reconcile with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness can often be seen as a selfless act, but it also carries many benefits for those who practice it. Those who demonstrate forgiveness have the ability to move forward after someone has hurt them. Forgiveness is often rooted in the idea that all people are valuable and worthy of a second chance. Many who forgive have the ability to consider things from another’s perspective.
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: We will review the different character strengths from this year so far.
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 Resources from Sangster's Family Liaison
Local parks and recreation and community groups:
Fairfax County Parks and Recreation – Parktakes
Fairfax County SACC (after school program)
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Sangster PTA
Community Resources and Activities
Springfield Youth Club
Braddock Road Youth Club
South Run Recreation Center
FCPS Family Resource Center - The Family Resource Center Lending Library contains over 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children including those with learning challenges, mental health concerns, special needs, and disabilities. They offer a FREE Lending Library with 1000’s of books for parents and children. Find the books you want to read and the Family Resource Center will send the books directly to Sangster ES for you to pick. You may also return the books to Sangster ES and we’ll send them back for you.
Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center October 2023 - Free
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Monday, October 9, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
Join Dr. Erin Berman, a Clinical Psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland for these important sessions helping children cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Part 1 Highlights:
- How to identify a child with anxiety or depression
- The science and biological roots of anxiety in children
- Interventions and considerations in dealing with children with anxiety and depression
- Current treatment options (medications & CBT: cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Strategies and tips for supporting your children with anxiety and depression
Part 1: 10/27/23 10-11:30 a.m Share this event with others.
Register for Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
Sangster PTA After School Clubs
Sangster PTA has some of the best clubs in district. Take of look of what our amazing PTA has available to Sangster Families in the link below. If you haven’t joined yet, please take a few minutes to read through the Sangster PTA website and consider joining.
Sangster PTA
Fairfax County Parent Education
Virtual Parent Cafés – A Community of Support for Parents
Join a community of support among other parents handling similar situations related to raising children. Parent Cafés are virtual and free and meet monthly during the school year. They're a great way for parents or guardians of children 0-18 years old to learn from each other as they grow in their parenting skills. Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. for a discussion about Parenting Teens and Tweens. Sign up for any Virtual Parent Café by sending an email or calling 703-324-7720 at least one business day before the Parent Café date listed. We look forward to you joining us!
Fairfax County Parent Cafés
Fairfax County Police Department Trunk or Treat
Join us for our 4th Annual Fairfax County Police Department & Friends Trunk-Or-Treat extravaganza! This exciting event is set for Wednesday, October 18, running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Admission is absolutely FREE, offering a safe and enjoyable way to celebrate Halloween with your family. Come experience the delight of "Trick-Or-Treating" as you go "Trunk-To-Trunk" amidst a family-friendly environment.
FCPD & Friends Trunk or Treat
Mason Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 21 · 4 - 6:30pm - Join George Mason University for a family-friendly evening of spooky fun and sweet treats at the annual Mason Trunk or Treat. This event is open to all families in the Mason and Fairfax communities. Come enjoy candy, games, music, and of course, fabulously decorated trunks.
Mason Trunk or Treat
Military Families
DOD MWR Libraries
DOD MWR Libraries is another powerful resource to supplement classroom learning. Use its expansive, personalized and interactive resources to:
- Gain access to tutors and connect your military child or teen with live online help in a variety of subjects.
- Access video storybooks, audiobooks, eLearning tutorials and reading materials for virtually all areas of learning. You can also find practice exams and other information to help students prepare for college.
In addition, the DOD MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program is a great resource to help families bridge the summer learning gap.
DOD MWR Libraries
Partners in Promise
Partners in PROMISE is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves as a representative voice for our Exceptional Military Family Members (EFMP).
Partners in Promise
Military Spouse Career Coaching
Moving every 1-3 years while raising a family can be difficult for working military spouses. The Defense Department Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program provides comprehensive coaching services free of charge to all eligible military spouses. Employment readiness specialists are also available at most installations to assist military spouses with many different employment-related issues.
DOD Career Coaching
Sangster School Liaison
Do you have questions about FCPS, military life in Fairfax County, or the local community? Contact your Family Liaison for Sangster Elementary School.
Stacy Huisman
dshuiman@fcps.edu
571-425-8339
  2nd Grade Field Trip
Our second graders went on our first field trip of the school year this week! They made the trip out to Green Spring Gardens. They had so much fun making their way through the different learning centers learning about pollinators, parts of a flower, and the butterfly life cycle.
 Spotlight on Sangster’s New Staff
Each week we will feature a new Sangster staff members in our weekly communication so our community can get to know them better.
Welcome, Ms. Mishkin!
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