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Principal's Note
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Back to School Night! We enjoyed welcoming you to Sandburg and appreciate your partnership as we begin a wonderful school year. Please take a moment to review the videos below from our school board members!
Next week, students will begin diagnostic assessments. Students have received instructions in their school email with information about their testing locations for iReady and MAP testing. Please encourage your child to check their email and arrive prepared each day.
Cross country also begins this week! Please make sure all required forms have been uploaded to the Parent Portal, as we are unable to accept paper documents this year. Students must be cleared by FCPS before they may participate. I look forward to seeing our runners at the track meets this year!
After-school clubs begin on September 22. Talk with your child about which clubs sound interesting and fun. Check them out on our After School Club Website. We encourage all students to get involved and find a club or activity where they can connect, explore their interests, and belong.
Thank you for your continued support of our Sandburg Panthers!
Ricardy Anderson - for Mason District Schools
Sandy Anderson - for Springfield District Schools
Tom Dannan - for Braddock District Schools
Seema Dixit - for Sully District Schools
Mateo Dunne - for Mount Vernon District Schools
Karl Frisch - for Providence District Schools
Robyn Lady - for Dranesville District Schools and TJHSST
Kyle McDaniel - represents all schools
Ryan McElveen - represents all schools
Melanie Meren - for Hunter Mill District Schools
Ilryong Moon - represents all schools
Marcia St.John-Cunning - for Franconia District Schools
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Important Dates
For questions about Sandburg Athletics (and the upcoming Cross Country Season), please visit the Sandburg Athletics Webpage - last updated on 9/10/26. It is your first source for all Panther Athletics Information. Please review the following links to get you started:
Sandburg Athletics Website
FCPS Final Forms Platform Link
FCPS Sport Physical Form
Sandburg After School Program Registration Form via Google
The Cross Country season begins Tuesday, September 15, 2026. All interested participants must be registered and approved in FinalForms in order to stay after school and participate. Thanks! Have a great weekend.
Coach Ty
The Advanced Academic Program (AAP) fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3 to 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time AAP services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Michelle Johnson, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at mgjohnson1@fcps.edu by Thursday, October 15. Late referrals will not be accepted.
For students who are not new to FCPS, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2 to 7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by Tuesday, December 15.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services.
Other Advanced Academic Services
At the elementary level, all students are screened each spring for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services. Families may also refer their student for consideration for Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP at any time during the school year. Eligibility decisions are made at the school level, and families are notified of the decision within 30 school days of the referral. The Full-Time AAP referral deadlines do not apply.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please contact Michelle Johnson, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at mgjohnson1@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
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