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Upcoming Events
March 3-7 - Read Across America Week
March 13 - Kinder Orientation
March 25 - Spring Picture Day
March 31 - Holiday
April 1 - Teacher Work Day
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 Last Pre-Order Opportunity!
The price per yearbook is $18.
Deadline: April 18th
Online orders only, please!
Click Buy the Yearbook and enter School ID 724824, or scan the QR code.
*After April 18th yearbook pre-orders will be finished. Yearbook sales will become first come, first served at the end of the year.*
Student Fasting Meal Kits
February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Join us for a night of information and fun!
Rising kinders and their families are welcome to come hear from our administrative and Kindergarten teams, and learn more about Sangster and the upcoming Kindergarten year.
 2025-2026 Registration is Underway!
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten.
Click Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page.
There you will find all the information to register your student!
Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration Page.
 🩹 Avoid the Summer Rush: Schedule Required Seventh Grade Vaccinations Today!
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of two doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent/guardian, at the parent’s/guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health information packet for more information on rising seventh grade immunization requirements.
Course Selection for Middle School Students
Beginning in January 2025, rising 7th-12th grade students meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for the next school year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process.
As students choose courses, it is important for them to consider:
- Current academic strengths and habits.
- Graduation requirements (high school students).
- Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
- Personal well-being.
- Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.
School-life balance is an important consideration for students as they strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.
🎓 Graduation Requirements and Planning
Planning which courses to take next year — and in future years — must be given considerable thought. Students and families should review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond.
The Program of Studies may also be helpful. Students and families should refer to their school’s website for their school-specific course catalog and course selection information.
Friendly Reminders!
 🏫 Resources for Families
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that public education is the cornerstone of a successful community. We will continue to do all that we can to ensure access to safe and vibrant learning spaces for all of our students, families, and staff. While some things may be changing, what’s unwavering is our commitment to ensuring that all students benefit from a world-class education in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. We encourage our students to come to school every day.
Parents/caregivers, students, and staff have asked what FCPS is doing to ensure a safe learning experience for our community. Please see resources below.
FCPS continues to monitor national policy decisions that impact our students, their families and some of our staff and their families. There are existing laws that govern our work as a public school system.
In accordance with federal law, FCPS does not require any student or family member to share their immigration status. Also, FCPS does not collect student or family member immigration status.
For more information about FCPS resources click here.
📅 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.
SOL Schedule
 SOL testing will begin on April 30th and will run throughout May.
Please do your best to avoid unnecessary travel and appointments during your student's SOL test days. Thank you for your support!
FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps (IFTA) will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp for current K-5 students. It offers a range of activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), as well as in culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing. CTE Summer Academy is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch our video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
🖥️ FCPS Family Academy Offers Free Webinars and Events for Families
In March, the Family Academy will offer the following webinars and events presented by the Family Resource Center (FRC):
Click on the titles for more information or to register. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Events with the Family Academy
You are an important part of your child's education! The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
💜April is Month of the Military Child
One day during this recognition month is designated as “Purple Up!” Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected youth for their service. FCPS usually follows the official date for this observance, which is Tuesday, April 15th. However, due to our Spring Break, April 14th through 18th, we will follow the guidance of the Virginia Department of Education and purple up on Wednesday, April 9th. We look forward to turning FCPS purple that day as we all wear our purple in support of our military-connected students! You can purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie; deadline is March 7th.
Fun Run
Sangster Fun Run will Purple UP! this year in celebration for Month of the Military Child on Saturday April 5th. See flyer below for registration details.
Poster Competition
March is military women’s history with the Military Women’s Memorial. They are hosting a poster competition for grades K-12. For more information on the poster guidelines and submission requirements, please visit https://womensmemorial.org/program/womens-history-month-poster-contest/.
Other Resources
School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir
EFMP Military One Source
EFMP – Fort Belvoir
MWR – Fort Belvoir
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