Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, 10/31
Book Character Day!
Friday, 10/31
End of quarter: 2-hour Early Release
ALL STUDENTS released at 1:55 pm
Monday, 11/3
No School for Students
Tuesday, 11/4
No School for Students
Election Day
Wednesday, 11/5
Fall Retake Photos: Click here to fill out the form for retakes
Thursday, 11/6 - Monday, 11/10
PTA Online Auction: Preview https://givebutter.com/c/sangster-2025/auction.
Monday, 11/10
Veterans Day Celebration at Sangster
Tuesday, 11/11
No School Veterans Day
Wednesday, 11/12
3-Hour Early Release
Thursday, 11/13
Virtual PTA Meeting 7 pm
Tuesday, 11/18 - Friday, 11/21
Book Fair! Details below
Wednesday, 11/19 - Thursday, 11/20
Math Nights
The 2026 Best Elementary Schools rankings by U.S. News and World Report is out and Sangster ES is #2 in the state of Virginia!! 🎉🎊🥳.
We strive so hard to bring our school community a caring culture, rich in academic excellence, and it feels amazing to be recognized for that. 😍
Congratulations to the students, staff, and parents at Sangster ES!! 🦅💙💛
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Field Day Photos
 Sangster students in all grades had a blast at Field Day on Friday. A huge shout out to Ms. Hickey and Ms. Tuebner and all the volunteers and staff who made it a HUGE success! Plus, a giant thank you to the PTA for providing Kona Ice to all the students!
Check out Sangster's Instagram for more fun photos!
Sangster Veterans Day Celebration: We Want YOU
 Calling All Sangster Military Families!
We're gearing up for our Veterans Day Celebration and want to honor the incredible service of our families!
Join us on Friday, November 10th at 9:30 AM in the bus loop (weather permitting) to celebrate together!
Help us create a special display in the lobby by submitting photos of your military family or service member in uniform.
- Deadline: Noon on Thursday, November 7th
- Email: emgayzik@fcps.edu
- Subject Line: Veteran's Day Picture - [Your Family Name]
- In the Email Body: Please include the name and rank of the service member.
Thank you for your service and your participation! We can't wait to celebrate with you.
Digital Resources Hub Now LIVE!
 The New Digital Resources for Families Web page is Live! Find everything you need about technology in one place. Access information on Schoology, ParentVUE, Digital Consent, Lightspeed, and more on our brand-new website. Click the link to explore!
Lost & Found
 Sangster's Lost & Found is OVERFLOWING! Come check it outside Door 1 10/31-11/7. Items left after Friday, Nov. 7, will be donated. Label your child's belongings so when lost we can find the owner!
Donate Winter Clothing at Sangster, Nov. 10-12
 Drop off gently used winter clothing in the boxes located at the front entrance of Sangster between Monday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Items accepted:
- Coats and jackets
- Sweaters and hoodies
- Pants
All donated clothing will be distributed to children/teens at FCPS Title 1 Schools. This Warm Clothing Drive is sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 52006. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Fall Book Fair Nov. 18-21
 Sangster's Fall Book Fair will run Tuesday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 21, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m.
The Book Fair will also be open on Math Nights on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-7:30 pm.
Again this year we will be using E-Wallet for your Book Fair payments, relieving the stress of sending students to school with cash or checks. Cash and checks will not be accepted. You can preload your student’s E-Wallet account with a limit, and your credit card will only be charged the amount they use, up to that limit. It’s easy to use, and easy to set up. Please click the following link for more details and to set up your E-Wallet: E-Wallet Link/Registration
Math Nights 11/19-11/20
Sangster Math Nights will be Wednesday, November 19th from 6:00PM – 7:30PM for families with last names A – L and Thursday, November 20th from 6:00PM – 7:30PM for families with last names M – Z. Look for more information about Math Nights in your Thursday folders!
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25-26 Reflections Submissions Due Nov. 15! Theme "I Belong"
Do you enjoy art, music, or dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with Sangster PTA Reflections!
Questions? Interested in judging or being part of the Reflections Committee? Email us at sangsterptareflections@gmail.com.
Submissions close November 15!
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3rd-6th Graders: Spelling Bee Registration Open
Registration for the 2026 Sangster PTA Spelling Bee is now open! The Sangster PTA Spelling Bee is open to 3rd through 6th grade students and will be held in the Sangster Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.).
All interested students must register in advance for the Bee. Final day of registration is Sunday, December 21, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The winner of the Sangster Spelling Bee will go on to compete with the other local school spelling bee champions at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 22, 2026, at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
To register for the spelling bee, please submit your registration form here:
https://forms.gle/UcXJFtALmHyJAqsV8
******Download the Spelling Bee words here please******
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qB9C0RrncChGA6YWXyiSSxuBGrxm0gCv?usp=drive_link
Questions? Please contact our Sangster Spelling Bee Coordinator, Danielle Aromando, at danielle.aromando@gmail.com.
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Complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
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Collecting for Thanksgiving Baskets
 The Sangster community is partnering with local realtors to gift Thanksgiving baskets to local families in need.
Drop off for the "BlessingBaskets" will be Friday, Nov. 14, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Ledo's Pizza at Cardinal Forest Plaza.
Examples of items to donate include:
- Laundry baskets to hold the goodies
- Gift certificates to local grocery stores for turkeys
- Cans of corn, green beans, cranberries
- Cans/packets of gravy, cream of mushroom soup
- Box of muffin/biscuit mix
- Nonperishable dessert
- Other ideas: rice, beans, cereal, dog food, socks, toys, toiletries, games, laundry detergent.
Click the flier above to donate.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
News for Rising 7th Graders
Irving Midele School: Information Night about Full-time Advanced Academic Services
Irving staff will provide a program on Thursday, November 6 at 6PM in the library at Irving. This program will discuss the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) they offer for students who have qualified for Full-time AAP services as they differ from what students experience in elementary schools.
- Irving staff will discuss the classes offered for students who have qualified for Full-time AAP services and the process to apply should families want their child to participate in these classes.
- The FCPS AAP website also provides information about the various levels and the process to apply.
- If you have any questions about this program or the classes for Full-time AAP students at Irving, please contact Irving’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Katie Richter: kerichter@fcps.edu. Please include “Irving Full-time AAP question” in your email’s subject line.
Early Release Wednesdays
November 12
December 10
February 18
March 18
April 22
May 13
Attendance
Report absences 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 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Students who arrive after 9:10 a.m. must be walked into the main office and signed in by an adult.
If you need to pick your student up early, come to the office with your ID, and we will call your student down. Early pick up cut-off time is 3:30 pm.
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