Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, 8/18
First Day of School
Friday, 8/29 & Monday, 9/1
No School: Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday, 9/9
No School: Special Election
Wednesday, 9/10
Early Release 12:55 pm
Wednesday, 9/10
Back to School Night K-3
Wednesday, 9/17
Back to School Night 4-6
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Welcome Back, Sangster Students!
We have been working all week to get ready to welcome back our students for the 2025-2026 school year. In this issue, we've included important information on the first few days, as well as helpful tips to make it a safe, successful learning year.
We look forward to seeing all of you!
Left to Right: AP Kyle Jimenez, Principal Allison Jankovich, AP Jen Redford
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First Day of School (8/18): Things to Know
All parents (K- 6) are allowed to walk their child/children to the classroom door on the first day (if necessary). All Kinder parents can walk their child to the classroom door the first two days of school.
If your child will be arriving on a FCPS bus – staff will be waiting at the doors of the bus to ensure they know where their classroom is. Student patrols are assigned to Kinder students as well!
If you are driving your child to school on the first day (or if they are a walker) – please plan accordingly, as it will not be a quick drop-off the first few days.
For Kiss and Ride: Students exit car curbside ONLY starting at 8:45 a.m. Staff will be there to receive them. Your child should know their teacher’s name or at least their grade level, but staff will be on hand to make sure they get to the correct class.
Main doors open at 8:55 a.m. Students eating school breakfast in the cafeteria (pre-paid) are permitted to come into the school at 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal: All Kinder bus students must be met at the afternoon stop and asked for by name. If not, they will be returned to the school so please plan ahead.
Volunteers: Sign Up Now!
FCPS is rolling out a new volunteer system to further ensure the safety of our students. Sangster Elementary relies on volunteers to support student success.
If you are interested in volunteering at Sangster at any point in the school year, please sign up to complete the application process. We appreciate every minute our volunteers give us!
Early Release Wednesdays
The following dates are planned for Early Release Wednesdays throughout the school year:
• September 10
• October 29 (Updated from last week's issue)
• November 12
• December 10
• February 18
• March 18
• April 22
• May 13
At Sangster, students will be dismissed at 12:55 pm.
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Wednesdays, please complete this Sangster-specific form: https://forms.gle/qULvM2FfCfjmGAt29 for each child enrolled at Sangster Elementary. Deadline to complete paperwork for Sept. 10 early dismissal is September 1.
Back to School Nights Information
Back to School Nights (BTSN) provides parents a chance to visit their child’s classroom, meet the teachers, and learn about the upcoming school year. BTSN is for adults but often Girl Scouts offer babysitting services*.
BTSN for Grades K – 3 on Wednesday, 9/10 from 6 – 6:45 pm or 7 – 7:45 pm.
BTSN for Grades 4 - 6 on Wednesday, September 17th from 6 – 6:45 pm and again from 7 – 7:45 pm
*Girl Scout FREE Babysitting Services for BTSN: We can watch any children who are potty trained and older, and will start checking in families starting around 5:45 each evening just outside the gym. Children can bring books or games that they would like to play on their own, but we will also have art supplies and group games for anyone interested.
Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy
General Use: Cell phones and accessories must be turned off and stored away during the day.
Smart Watches: Smart watches may be worn, but their features must be turned off .
Prohibited Areas: Cell phone use is not allowed in restrooms.
Accommodations: Cell phone use is permitted when it is necessary for accommodations or medical reasons.
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School Hours, Late Arrival Policy, Early Pick Up
School hours are 9:10 am – 3:55 pm. Students are considered late if they arrive after 9:10 am and must be walked into the main office and signed in by an adult.
If you need to pick your student up early from school, please come into the office with your ID and we will call your student down.
Early pick up cut-off time is 3:30 pm.
Thank you!
Food Services Information
If your child will be buying lunch or breakfast, please use http://www.myschoolbucks.com to add money to (or create) their account. This year, breakfast is $1.75 and lunch $3.75.
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications: Due by October 1 (online) - https://www.fcps.edu/frm. If you applied for and your child received free/reduced lunches last year, you must reapply each year.
Menus, allergens, and nutrition info available online - LINQ Connect
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SAFETY REMINDERS
There are NO U-TURNS allowed on Reservation Dr and please DO NOT block driveways on Reservation Dr throughout the school year.
DO NOT drive past school buses in the bus loop at they are loading and unloading students.
Practice patience in the first few weeks of carline. Drive slowly into and out of the school lots.
Together, we can keep all children safe!
Attendance
Attendance is crucial to the success of our students. When your child needs to be absent, please report right away. You can submit online through ParentVue, by email or by calling 703-644-8282.
Visit our attendance page for more information!
FREE Health Coverage Available
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) launches its 24th annual Back to School campaign. We want all students and parents to know about Virginia’s free health coverage through Cardinal Care (Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS programs). Visit coverva.dmas.virginia.gov for more information!
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We want to hear from you!
Do you have feedback about News from the Nest? Do you have ideas on what information you would like to see in a future issue? Please email and tell us your thoughts!!
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