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IMPORTANT DATES
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: 2-hour Early Release
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Extra Yearbooks for Sale starting Wednesday, June 4
Sangster has a limited number of extra yearbooks for sale. Yearbooks may be purchased Wednesday, June 4, 2025, starting at 9 am in the front office. The cost is $20 each. Checks should be made payable to Victor O’Neill.
Students must have payment in hand to reserve a yearbook, which will be distributed to students on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Please email Coretta Britt with any questions. CBritt@fcps.edu
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony Information
The 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, in the gymnasium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. There are other elementary school promotions and events going on at Lake Braddock that evening, so be sure you are in the gym.
We ask that each student limit their guests to 4 each.
When you arrive at LBSS, you can use Door #14 to access the gym.
The ceremony will start promptly at 6:30PM, however we are asking that students arrive no later than 6:10PM. Doors will open at 6:00PM. We are asking that as soon as students arrive, they take their seats. There will be plenty of time for pictures after! 😊
Students are not permitted to have cell phones at their seats during the ceremony and should dress for the occasion.
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.
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!
Incoming Lake Braddock 7th Graders
Order School Supply Kits for 25-26 Year Now!
 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
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 page. Click 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!
News from the Health Room
💊Pick Up Medication by June 11 (1:55 pm)
ALL medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, which is 1:55PM (2 Hour Early Release) on June 11, 2025.
Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.
If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
📅 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.
🧩 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)
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.
🏫 2025 First Day of School
Monday, August 18, is the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year. View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
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:
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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.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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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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