IN THIS ISSUE!
🌈Wizard of Oz ticket information
🍎Kinder orientation info
🟣Month of Military Child info
🌎Cultural Night info
🎓Promotion ceremony save the date
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Wednesday, 3/18/26
3-hour Early Release: Students dismissed at 12:55 pm
Wednesday, 3/18/26
Virtual PTA Meeting 7 pm
Friday, 3/20/26
No School: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Tuesday, 3/24/26 - Thursday, 3/26/26
🎶Sangster Musical: Wizard of Oz🎶
Friday, 3/27/26
2-hour Early Release (End of Quarter)
ALL STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 1:55 pm
🌸Monday, 3/30/26 - Friday, 4/3/26🌸
🌸Spring Break🌸
Monday, 4/6/26
No School, Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, 4/8/26
Kindergarten Orientation. Details below
Friday, 4/10/26
No school. School planning day
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Sangster Musical Theater Presents:
🌪️Wizard of Oz!🌈
Sangster's spring musical, The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition, is only two weeks away!
Performances will be Tuesday-Thursday, March 24-26 at 7 p.m. in the Sangster Cafeteria.
Ticket sales are open now! Tickets are $7.
To buy: Go to CUR8 - Wizard of Oz Tickets
April 21 Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election.
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🍎Kindergarten Orientation
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Parents and students of rising Kindergarten students are invited to join us in the Sangster Cafeteria on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
If you have questions about online registration, contact our school registrar Maribel Sanchez at mgsanchez@fcps.edu.
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🌎Sangster's Family Cultural Night
 Join us for our 3rd annual Family Cultural Night on Wednesday, April 15, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm!
Please join us in celebrating the unique heritages, rich cultures, and traditions of our Sangster families. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest, and there are also two ways families can choose to share their culture during the evening:
Student Cultural Fashion Show
Students are invited to participate in a fashion show by wearing cultural attire. Each student will walk across the stage and share the culture they are representing.
Family Cultural Display Tables
Families are invited to host a table that highlights their culture. Displays may include items such as posters, clothing, artwork, artifacts, or flags. Families may also choose to provide bite-sized food samples (optional).
Families interested in participating in either of these opportunities can sign up here.
📱VOLUNTEERS: Download App for Check In
Download the RaptorSafe App to your mobile phone so that you can quickly sign in as a visitor or volunteer to Sangster Elementary, or any FCPS school!
How to Use: Download "Raptor Safe" from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Setup: Scan your driver’s license and take a selfie for verification.
Check-in: A new QR code is generated for each visit to be scanned at the school entrance.
The Mobile App is quick and easy - and the preferred method for most visitors.
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Fasting for Ramadan
For the month of Ramadan, Sangster will provide a comfortable and quiet space for students who are fasting during lunch as an alternative to the cafeteria. Use this form to request that your student spend their lunch time in a designated quiet area.
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Fasting? Take a Meal Kit Home!
FCPS is offering take-home meal kits for students fasting for Ramadan. For more information and to fill out the forms, visit fcps.edu/food.
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❗Buy 25-26 Sangster Yearbook by April 18 ❗
 Visit www.buytheyearbook.com
Sangster Yearbook School ID: 732371
Cost: $18
⏰Purchase by April 18! Keep your email receipt as proof of purchase.
🖥️2026-2027 Online Registration
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. To begin the process, visit fcps.edu/online-registration.
Questions? Email Maribel Sanchez, Sangster Registrar.
🟣Purple Up! for Military Child Month in April
 Sangster PTA Fun Run: Purple Up for Military Kid Month!
The Sangster Purple Up Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 per runner. Register here. The deadline to register is March 20.
For more information, go to the Sangster PTA News You Choose.
⭐Stars & Stripes: A Military Kid’s Story
The Military Kid's Story information sheets were sent home in Thursday folders. We invite your military-connected student to share their story so we can proudly display and celebrate them in the cafeteria throughout the month of April.
If you are currently experiencing a deployment or anticipate an upcoming deployment or extended TDY, please let us know. We care very much about our military families at Sangster and are here to support you in any way we can. Feel free to reach out to our military liaison directly at dshuisman@fcps.edu.
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Military Family Field Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
FCPS invites all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division!
To RSVP, please complete this Google form by Friday, March 27, 2026.
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Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison
As the Family Liaison at Sangster Elementary School, I support all families in our community, with a special focus on military-connected students and families. Military life often brings unique challenges, including frequent moves, deployments, long TDYs, and transitions between schools.
My connection to this work is both professional and personal. My husband served 28 years in the Air Force, and our family experienced many moves and deployments. Because of these experiences, I understand the challenges military children and families face and work to ensure they feel supported, welcomed, and connected at school.
I am also a subject matter expert on military-connected students in public education and the author of the book Seasons of My Military Student.
If your family is currently experiencing a deployment, expecting one soon, or anticipating a move, I would love to support you in any way I can.
Stacy Huisman
Family Liaison
dshuisman@fcps.edu
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ℹ️Rising 7th Grader Information
🎓SAVE THE DATE: 2026 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
This year's 6th grade promotion ceremony will be held at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm.
Students will be limited to four guests each.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Programs for FCPS Families
April Sibshops and SibTeens
📅Friday, April 10, 2026
📍Gum Springs Community Center, Alexandria, VA
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 fquestions about either program.
☀️Summer Camps for FCPS Families
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA): A dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.
Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!
Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!
Visit the Camp Fairfax Web page!
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🍎Important School Reminders🍎
❗3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays (12:55 pm dismissal) ❗
March 18
April 22
May 13
Kiss and Ride Ends at 9:09 am
Staff leave the Kiss-n-Ride area around 9:09 am. If your child is brought to school at 9:10 am or after, they must be signed in at the main office by an adult.
Attendance
Report absences online through ParentVue, by email, or by calling 703-644-8282. Visit our attendance page for more information!
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