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IN THIS ISSUE
🥰Thanks to PTA & Sangster Parents!
📷Spring Photos Emailed
🎶Best in Music Education!
😶🌫️Pie in the Face Fundraiser
📚Library News
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Important Dates
📷RESCHEDULED Wednesday, 5/13 (morning): 6th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
🕐Wednesday, 5/13: 3-hour Early Release (12:55 dismissal)
🖥️Thursday, 5/14: Final Virtual PTA Meeting 7 pm
🎪Friday, 5/15: PTA Carnival, 5:30-8 pm: Buy Tickets Here!
🎶Thursday, 5/21: Handbell and Chorus Concert, 6 pm
🥰Thank YOU PTA & Sangster Parents!
The staff of Sangster Elementary was overwhelmed by the generosity of the PTA and Sangster families this past week! All the recognition, gifts and treats for Teacher Appreciation Week made it a fantastic and fun week.
We truly do have the best PTA and families in the FCPS. Thank you again for your commitment and involvement!
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🎶Best for Music Education
 FCPS has been awarded the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education for the 13th time! We are so lucky to have all of our music education teachers and thank them for making FCPS Music the Best in the Country!
Pictured, left to right:
Kelly Stratil, Band
Seth Bixler, Strings
Joie Verheul, Music, Chorus, Handbells
Austin Johnson Stawarz (Mr. J), Strings
Evelyn Allen, Music, Chorus, Drums
Read about this honor and music education in FCPS.
 😶🌫️Who Will Get Pie'd?
It's time for Sangster’s Annual PTA Pie‑in‑the‑Face Fundraiser, held in conjunction with our PTA Spring Carnival—and the big question is… who will get the pie?
Students can place their donations in the jar belonging to the Sangster staffer they would most like to see pie’d in the face. Every donation helps support our school while adding to the fun and excitement.
Will it be....
Ms. Paraiso, 6th grade
Ms. Pesature, Kinder
Ms. Molino, 3rd grade
Ms. Verheul, Music
Ms. Olson, 3rd grade
Ms. Alterman, 5th grade
Ms. Speight, 1st grade
Mr. J, Strings
Ms. Phillips, 2nd grade
Ms. Stutzman, 4th grade
Ms. Lang, IA
Donation jars will be located in the front lobby across from the Library, making it easy to participate!
🎡 Spring Carnival
📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 5:30 pm – 8 pm
We can’t wait to see which Sangster staff rise to the top—and to celebrate with everyone at the Carnival. Thank you for your support, and get ready for a night filled with fun, games, laughter, and pie!
📚From our Librarian
Hello, Sangster Parents!
I hope that you are all having a wonderful end of the year! I wanted to touch base with a couple of important updates:
First, the Sangster library will be getting new carpet this summer! This is very exciting, but it does mean that we will need your help getting the books returned quickly at the end of the year so that we can effectively gather and store them as the carpet is getting worked on!
The last day to check out books will be Friday, May 22.
All library books must be returned by Thursday, May 28 (the day after the Memorial Day and Eid Weekend).
If you wish to volunteer to help pack up the library books before the carpet comes in, we will have two opportunities: Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9. Sign up here to volunteer!
Second: Lost or missing books! If a book cannot be found, you may:
1) Purchase a replacement copy and send it to the main office labeled with your student’s full name and “Library Replacement,”
or
2) If the book is either unavailable or too expensive, email me at sloden@fcps.edu for the replacement cost. Payment can then be made via MySchoolBucks.
Thank you for your support in helping us prepare the library for next year!
Warmly,
Stephanie Oden, Sangster Librarian
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Check your Email for Spring Photos Link
Spring individual and class photos have been emailed out for purchase!
Look for an email with the subject line: "Sangster Elementary School 2025-2026 Spring Picture Day's Pictures are Online: Victor O'Neill Studios". If you are not finding it, check your Spam folder or the Gmail "Promotions" tab.
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🏡⭐🖥️2026-2027 School Year: Looking Ahead
Moving?
Email Ms. Jankovich (ALJankovich@fcps.edu) and our registrar Maribel Sanchez (mgsanchez@fcps.edu) ASAP if your student will not be at Sangster next year.
Parent Feedback for Placement Considerations
Email Principal Jankovich at ALJankovich@fcps.edu to share information for class placement considerations next year. Just know: There are no guarantees!
In the subject line, write “Placement Information for (insert child’s first and last name) 2026 – 2027.” All feedback is due no later than May 29, 2026.
Online Registration
To begin the process, visit fcps.edu/online-registration. Questions? Email Maribel Sanchez, Sangster Registrar.
💡Testing Dates
3rd grade
Math: Friday, 5/15
4th grade
Math: Tuesday, 5/19
5th grade
Science: Tuesday, 5/12
Math: Wednesday, 5/20
6th grade
Math/Algebra: Monday, 5/18
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🎓Rising 7th Graders
Parent Info Night for LB Rising 7th Graders!
Monday, May 18
6:30-7:30 pm in Little Theatre (Enter Door #14)
Parents are invited to Lake Braddock to learn about the transition to middle school and how best to support your student.
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Immunizations Required:Tdap & MenACWY for Rising 7th Graders
Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources. Visit our FCPS Immunization Resources page for more information.
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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.
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☀️Summer Learning Opportunities
Summer Extravaganza
Join FCPS for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza is on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Camps
Registration is open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities.
Career and Technical Education camps and Fine and Performing Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS schools.
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🍎Important School Reminders
🖥️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.
❗3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays (12:55 pm dismissal) ❗
The last 3-hour early release day for this year will be 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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