Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, 8/29 & Monday, 9/1
No School: Labor Day Weekend
Tuesday, 9/9
No School: Special Election
Wednesday, 9/10
Early Release 12:55pm
Wednesday, 9/10
Back to School Night K-3rd grades
Friday, 9/12
PTA Movie Night 6:45 pm
(Details TBA)
Wednesday, 9/17
Back to School Night 4th-6th grades
 Click above to see the Instagram story featuring Sangster students sharing their jitters and excitement on the first day of school. Click here to see the news article from The Washington Post.
Make sure you follow Sangster ES on Instagram!
First Day of School: Welcome Back!
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(Above) Staff members ready to teach and help your students learn and grow!
(Left) Sangster IAs await the arrival of students on the first day of school in the 2025-2026 year.
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Ms. Casne's 6th Grade Ready to Go!
 Students gather for fun first day photos!
Ms. Phillips' 2nd Graders Already Working their Minds!
Student ID Numbers Needed for School Meals (New This Year)
Starting this school year, students will enter their student ID number — not their current cafeteria PIN —to receive school meals. Please remind your child of their student ID number, which you can find in SIS ParentVUE. View more updates and reminders for school meals this year, including 20 new menu items!
First Early Release Wednesday: Sept. 10
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.
Back to School Nights (BTSN) Information
Visit their child’s classroom, meet the teachers, and learn about the upcoming school year. BTSN is for adults but Girl Scouts offer babysitting services*.
BTSN for K – 3 on Wed., 9/10 from 6 – 6:45 pm or 7 – 7:45 pm.
BTSN for 4 - 6 on Wed, 9/17 from 6 – 6:45 pm and again from 7 – 7:45 pm
*Girl Scouts offer FREE Babysitting Services for BTSN for any children who are potty trained and older; family check in times start 5:45 pm outside the gym.Children can bring books or games, but we will also have art supplies and group games.
New Volunteer Sign-Up System
FCPS is rolling out a new volunteer system to further ensure the safety of our students. 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!
A Message from Sangster's Family Liaison, Ms. Huisman
Welcome back! My job is to help all families—both military and civilian—feel welcomed, supported, and connected to our school community. As the spouse of a recently retired Air Force member who served 28 years, I understand the unique challenges of military life (I moved a lot!) and specialize in supporting students through school transitions. I’ve also written scores of articles on military life and education and co-authored Seasons of My Military Student. I am very connected to the military life in the area, so please reach out if you have a question or need little support with a move.
Beyond military support, I enjoy helping ALL families with everything from school communication and parenting resources to connecting with community programs – there is so much available to FCPS families! I’ll provide common and unique resources through NYC every month.
At Sangster, I also lead the Student Ambassador Program, where students welcome newcomers and support classmates who move away, ensuring every child feels at home here. It’s my best part of my job.
Please email me if you need anything at dshuisman@fcps.edu.
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New School Year, New Strategies: How to Prepare for the Best Back-to-School Start
September 5, 10-11:30 am
This webinar covers strategies to instill confidence at the start of the school year, how to increase your child's likelihood of good grades in the first quarter and beyond, how to effectively prepare for a new routine and establish a motivated, positive outlook as a family.
Register here
Together is Better: Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators
September 12, 10-11:30 am
Research shows that when families partner with their children’s school, their children have more positive school experiences and academic success. Join us for some tips on how to build a strong collaborative relationship with educators as your child embarks on this new school year.
Register here
Worried Parents, Anxious Kids: How to Help Your Student Manage School-Related Anxiety
September 19, 10-11:30 am
Anxiety rates in children are at an all-time high, and it's getting in the way of schoolwork. When kids feel anxious, their happiness, well-being, and ability to learn can all suffer. With the right tools, parents can help their kids thrive - academically and emotionally.
Register here
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!
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.
Safety First
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.
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