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Upcoming Events
October 14 - Staff Development
October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release
October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release
November 1 - Holiday
November 4 - School Planning
November 5 - Teacher Workday
November 6 - Picture Day
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 The Lake Braddock Choir is hosting their annual fundraiser concert “Dessert on Broadway” on October 29th.
The concert is a really fun one, full of Broadway songs and a dessert. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.
 School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001139019#login
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
 Breakfast is Key
- Encourage your child to eat a balanced breakfast. A nutritious breakfast can help them focus and perform better in class. A nutritious breakfast is offered daily at your child’s school.
Smart Snacking
- Pack healthy snacks for your child to enjoy. Fruit and vegetables, like the ones featured on our salad bars, are great in between meal snack.
Mindful Eating
- Teach your child to eat slowly and savor their food. This can help them feel satisfied without over consumption.
Hydration is Essential
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary drinks and excessive juice.
Explore New Foods
- Encourage your child to try new foods in the cafeteria. Variety is key to a healthy diet. Review your school’s menu with your child and discuss new foods to try!
Involve Your Child in Meal Planning
- Let your child help choose meals and snacks. This can make them more excited about healthy eating and assist during those picky eating stages.
Remember, small changes can make a big difference. By following these tips, you can help your child develop healthy eating habits that will benefit them for years to come.
Friendly Reminders!
 🛑 No U-Turns & Slow Down!
U-Turns on Reservation Dr. are both illegal and very, very dangerous. We continue to get reports of cars making these illegal U-Turns. The safety of our school community is compromised every time someone does this. Please take the time to use Kiss-n-Ride and/or find another route to get back up to the Parkway.
Follow all posted Speed Limit signs. Going slowly by the school helps to ensure student, staff, and parent safety as everyone is coming and going. The crossing guard is there to help with the flow of traffic and guarantee all can cross safely. Follow all directions given by the police officer posted at the intersection.
Thank you!
📅 Attendance
Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy SangsterElem.Attendance@fcps.edu to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-644-8282 to report any attendance messages.
FCPS Family Engagement
Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics
Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.
During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the
day.
Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.
October 18, 2024 10-11:30 A.M.
Register Online
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
The adapted resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. They do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) or The FCPS Family Resource Center. Please contact the locations directly for fees, availability, and whether they meet your needs.
Adaptive Recreation Services and Programs PDF
Community, Sports, and Park Authority Programs
Family Community Events/Parent Interest
Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch/Fall Festival
Cox Farms - Centerville Fall Festival opens September 14
Corn Mazes in Virginia
Virginia Corn Mazes
Apple Picking – Pick Your Own
Great Country Farms Virginia
Fall Festivals
Virginia Fall Festivals
City of Fairfax Fall Festival
October 12
Enjoy more than 400 arts, crafts, information, food & gourmet food vendors, children’s activities and three stages of music and entertainment for all ages.
Clifton Day Festival
October 13
Festival includes arts and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, the Town Market, live music, children’s activities and lots of good food.
Annandale's Fall Festival
October 19
Petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages, adds up to an autumnal extravaganza!
George Washington's Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival
October 19 - 20
Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities & demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.
OmBaked Global FallFest
October 20
Embark on a captivating exploration of distinct regions, each represented as its own autumn traditions. Treat your taste buds to an array of culinary delights and look through handcrafted treasures.
Military Families
Our Military Kids
Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.
Military Child Care
Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.
National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)
Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available.
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.
Military Family & Life Counselors
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.
Fort Belvoir -USO
Fall Fest Cupcake Bake Off
5940 9th Street Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 United States
Oct 12th, 2024
11:00 AM EDT
Knitwell
5940 9th Street Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 United States
Whether you are a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Knitter….Let’s Knit Together! Join us for a session where you get to learn new skills, meet new friends, and best of all have fun! For new participants, Knitwell has a Welcome Kit with everything…
Oct 14th, 2024
6:00 PM EDT
Baker's Bounty
5940 9th Street Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 United States
Join us every Tuesday at USO Fort Belvoir starting at 9am for a relaxing morning with some freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries for you and your friends, and while you are here enjoy a variety of fresh bread and other baked goods from Panera
Oct 15th, 2024
9:00 AM EDT
Quantico USO
USO Quantico Fall Fest
24010 Montezuma Ave. Quantico, VA United States
🍁🎃 Fall into fun with us at the USO Quantico West Fall Festival! 🍂
Oct 25th, 2024
5:00 PM EDT
Facebook groups for local miliary families
GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/
PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia
Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/
Other Resources
School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir
EFMP Military One Source
EFMP – Fort Belvoir
MWR – Fort Belvoir
  Each week we will feature a new Sangster staff members in our weekly communication so our community can get to know them better.
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