Sangster News From The Nest 5-22-25

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IMPORTANT DATES 

 

May 23  PTA Movie Night

May 26  Memorial Day: No School

June 2  5th/6th Band Concert @LBSS 7 pm

June 3  6th Grade Promotion Ceremony LBSS Gym 6:30 pm (students arrive by 6:10 pm)

June 5  Strings Concert @ LBSS (4th: 6:15 pm, 5th/6th 7:45 pm)

June 11  Last day of school/Early Release

 

 


Order School Supply Kits for 25-26 Year Now!

Sprout School Supply Kits

Sangster has partnered with Sprout to offer prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists.

Order before July 8 at sproutsupplies.com and use School code SES001. For help, please contact help@sproutsupplies.com


Sangster's 6th Grade Panoramic Photo Online!

Any student who has not had a chance to order a Panoramic photo, it’s not too late! All orders using the link below will direct ship to a home address entered at checkout.

https://vando.imagequix.com/s1951734421

Please use your student ID as your online code

For questions or about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill Studio: underclass@vosphoto.com

The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Sangster for a great Picture Day!


Library Deadline

Moving for the 2025-26 School Year?

Please let us know ASAP!  Email Principal Allison Jankovich, ALJankovich@fcps.edu and Coretta Britt, Office Assistant, at cbritt@fcps.edu


Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year

As we are beginning to make plans for the 2025–2026 school year, parents of rising Kinder – 6th Graders are welcome to email Ms. Jankovich at ALJankovich@fcps.edu to share any information you feel is important for class placement considerations for next year. Sharing information about your child is OPTIONAL. Please know, many factors are at play when forming classes for a new school year, therefore specific teacher requests and/or requests to place your child (or not place your child) with certain students cannot always be honored – there are no guarantees.

Very Important: Please write “Placement Information for (insert child’s first and last name) 2025 – 2026” in the subject line if you choose to send an email. Please send all communication by June 27, 2025. Thank you!


2025-2026 Registration Open Now

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS Registration pageClick Here! to head over to FCPS' online registration page. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. There you will find all the information to register your student!


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News from the Health Room

May is Water Safety Month

Tick and Mosquito Safety

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📅 Attendance

💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong! Student attendance at school is important all year long. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:

  • Check your child’s attendance record.
  • Help your student stay engaged at school.
  • Report future absences.
  • Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Report your student's absences and late arrivals to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS.

You can report attendance in ParentVue now! You can also report your attendance by emailing SangsterElem.Attendance@fcps.edu.


Safety Reminder:

No Glass Containers in Lunches

Please DO NOT SEND glass containers in students' lunches/snacks. It's a safety hazard if dropped. Thank you!


🚪After School Procedures

Remember to be respectful of our teacher's space. If it is after 4:15 pm, you may not re-enter a classroom. If you are in the building for an after-school activity, remain in your designated area. If you or your student have forgotten an item, it will need to wait until the next school day. We appreciate you working with us to maintain our school's safety. 


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🧩 Get Clued in to the FCPS and Safe Routes to School Puzzle Hunt!

FCPS and Safe Routes to School return with an engaging activity to help get families outside this summer. The Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, which begins Sunday, June 1, will offer online puzzles that lead to a location in Fairfax County and additional clues toward the final puzzle. 

Participants who submit the final answer will be entered into a chance to win a prize. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels, as well as teaching about bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Plan ahead and think creatively: Last year, some folks created solving teams and scheduled meet-ups to solve together. How will you participate? For more information, visit the hunt’s How to Play page.

 


Sibshops and SibTeens

June 18, 9:00-noon

Dunn Loring Administrative Building
2334 Gallows Rd. Dunn Loring

June 18th Sibshops and SibTeen sessions will be held together from 9-12.

The Sibshops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support 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. 

Register here 

SibTeens is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with support needs in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences.

Register here

Please contact FCPSSibshops@FCPS.edu for follow up questions about either program. 


👨👩👧👦 Military Families

✈️ Expecting a PCS this summer?

You’re not alone! Contact Stacy Huisman, Sangster’s Family Liaison, for support with school transitions, connections to School Liaisons nationwide, or just to chat over coffee.
📧 dshuisman@fcps.edu

🌟 Favorite Military Family Resources:

National Military Family Association

Partners in Promise

Bloom Teens

Our Military Kids (National Guard and Reserve)

Military One Source (Parenting)


BRUINS Sports Camp

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps 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.

Tech Adventure Camp is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. 

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. 

For more information, see Summer Learning at FCPS.


Summer Strings

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 7-18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. 


Resources Available to FCPS Families

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 engagement.
  • FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in 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. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed. See upcoming events below.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on upcoming sessions and to register to attend. 



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