News from the Nest 05-14-2026

📚Library Updates!

• 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).
• Volunteers needed to help pack up the library books on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9. Sign up here to volunteer!
• For lost or missing books:
  • Purchase a replacement copy and send it to the main office labeled with your student’s full name and “Library Replacement,”
  • 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.

💊Health Room Update

The end of the school year is quickly approaching! This is a reminder to please pick up your child’s medication from the Health Room.

🚨Deadline: Thursday, June 11 by 3 pm

Location: School Health Room

Medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent or designated adult.

Any medication not picked up by the deadline will be safely disposed of.

If you have any questions or concerns, call the health room 703-644-8210.

💡Testing Dates

3rd grade

Math: Friday, 5/15

4th grade

Math: Tuesday, 5/19

5th grade

Math: Wednesday, 5/20

6th grade

Math/Algebra: Monday, 5/18

📷Check your Email for Spring Photos Link

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.

Tri-An-Instrument Day at WSHS!

The West Springfield High School Tri-M Honor Society is excited to invite you and your children to our upcoming Tri-An-Instrument Day!

This fun, hands-on event gives children the opportunity to:

• Try different instruments from band and orchestra
• Explore singing and choir activities
• Learn about the art of music
• Meet student musicians from WSHS

Whether your child is already interested in music or simply curious to explore something new, this is a great chance to discover the joy of making music!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

⏰Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

📍 Location: West Springfield High School – Door 4 (Orchestra Room)

Summer Extravaganza

Join FCPS for a free, family-friendly community celebration:

📅 Saturday, June 6

⏰10 am to 2:30 pm

📍Woodson High School

For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.

FCPS 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. 

Camp Fairfax

Summer camp programs serving rising 1st–7th graders across Fairfax County schools and community centers. Programs include sports, STEM, arts, outdoor recreation, and field activities. Visit Camp Fairfax Information.

Strings Camp

SoCo Summer Strings will be hosted at South County Middle School, July 6-17, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. For more information and to register, visit SoCo Summer Strings Camp.

Fairfax County Park Authority Summer Camps

The Park Authority runs hundreds of camps including nature camps, STEM, robotics, arts, sports, cooking, and outdoor adventure camps across Fairfax County parks and recreation centers. Visit Fairfax County Park Authority Camps

George Mason University Youth Programs & Camps

GMU hosts a variety of summer enrichment programs including STEM, robotics, esports, arts, theater, coding, and sports camps for elementary and middle school students. Visit George Mason Youth Programs.