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IMPORTANT DATES
June 11 Last day of school! 2-hour Early Release: 1:55 pm Dismissal
June 13 Final day to pick up Lost & Found items
August 18, 2025 First day of school 2025-2026
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June 11: Early Release
The last day of school, June 11, is a 2-hour early release. Students will be dismissed starting at 1:55 pm. Thank you!
Lost & Found: By June 13
Lost and Found will be placed outside the last week of school. Items not picked up by June 13th will be donated.
Yearbooks will be distributed in the Classrooms on Tuesday, June 10
If your student ordered a yearbook, it will be delivered to your student's classroom on Tuesday, June 10.
Summer Popsicles on the Playground
Popsicles on the Playground over the summer: The PTA will supply popsicles and be there to welcome new families. The principals will also be there for the first 30 minutes for everyone to say hi.
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Kindergarten: Tuesday August 5, 9–10 a.m. AND 7–8 p.m. (pick which works best for you!)
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1st/2nd: Monday August 4, 7–8 p.m.
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3rd/4th: Wednesday August 6, 7–8 p.m.
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5th/6th: Thursday August 7, 7–8 p.m.
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Rain Date Kindergarten only: Friday August 8, 5–6 p.m.
For information on the Sangster Elementary PTA, visit the Web site at Sangster ES PTA
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.
📖 Color Our World With Reading This Summer!
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The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) understands the importance of summer reading. Reading and participating in engaging reading activities throughout the summer are two effective ways to help students retain skills they learned in school this year.
The library’s Summer Reading Adventure kicks off on Wednesday, June 11. Register today!
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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 offers 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.
🌳 Healthy Together Fairfax Free Community Event
Healthy Together Fairfax will be held (rain or shine!) Sunday, June 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at Franconia Park. The event features healthy fun for all ages, focusing on physical, environmental, social, and emotional wellness.
Attendees can enjoy fitness classes, the Wonder Wagon mobile nature center, mobile health van, guided trail walks, hands-on activities with more than 40 community partners, story time with children’s books, carousel rides and a playground, and healthy treats from our food truck partner. Visit Healthy Together Fairfax for more information.
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 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.
Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
During a report to the School Board this month, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days for elementary schools. They will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee, which includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
🥗 Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2025-26 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2024-25 school year.
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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