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In this Issue
💛Custodian Appreciation
ℹ️AAP Info Night Tuesday
‼️Wednesday 3-hour Early Release
☕Military/New Families Coffee Friday
📸Order School Pictures
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🗓️Mark Your Calendars
Tues, 9/29: AAP Info Mtg, 7-8 pm, Sangster cafeteria
Wed, 9/30: 3-Hour Early Release. Dismissal at 12:55 pm
Fri, 10/2: Military/New Families Coffee, 10-11 am, Tous les Jours
Mon, 10/5: Virtual Volunteer Orientation with Ms. Jankovich at 9:30 am. Zoom link and meeting ID: 922 1090 6621
Wed, 10/7: Fall Picture Day
Mon, 10/12: No School (School Planning Day)
💛October 2 is National Custodian Day!
Thank you to our custodians for the tireless work they do to keep our school beautiful, clean and safe!
ℹ️Tuesday, 9/29: AAP Info Night
Families are invited to attend an Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Meeting, led by Linda Biberaj, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
AAP Information Meeting: Tuesday, September 29, 7- 8 pm, in the Sangster Cafeteria. The session will cover the following information:
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AAP Continuum of Services: Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Linda Biberaj, AART, at LBiberaj@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
‼️12:55 pm Release Wed, 9/30
The 1st Early Release Wednesday (dismissal at 12:55 pm) will be Wednesday, September 30.
Dismissal will be at 12:55 pm for all students, unless you have indicated you want your child/children to remain in school until 3:55 pm.
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☕🥐This Friday, 10/2: Military/New Families Coffee Meet Up
Swing by Tous les Jours in Burke on Friday, Oct. 2, 10-11 am, for a casual morning, a delicious French pastry, and a chance to connect with other military families and spouses.
Open to everyone! New to the area? We would love to welcome you.
Questions? Email Sangster's Family Liaison Stacy Huisman.
Blue Star Welcome Week! Each year more than 600,000 military families move to new communities. Blue Star Welcome Week is a national week to ensure military families feel welcome, and that community members are inspired to do their part in supporting them.
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📸Picture Day Oct. 7
Order Now for Free Shipping
⬅️Click the photo to the left to order your student's portrait. Orders placed by Picture Day ship free.
Not ready to order? Images are usually online 2-3 weeks after Picture Day. View and order anytime.
Use your student's ID number as the online code.
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💻Learn About Lexia
There will be family information nights about Lexia and how it is used in the classroom this fall, with virtual sessions on 10/7, 10/21 and 11/4.
Please see this flyer for more information.
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🎻Parents: Join the Orchestra
Interested in learning a string instrument this year? Join the FACE Parent Orchestra! Mr. J manages Parent Orchestra, and Sangster faculty and staff get priority registration!
Register here.
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🥰Volunteer Orientation 10/5
Ms. Jankovich will be holding a Virtual Volunteer Orientation on Monday, October 5, at 9:30 am.
Meeting Link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92210906621
Meeting ID: 922 1090 6621
🍴Help in the Cafeteria
Complete this form if you are interested in volunteering in the cafeteria at your student's lunch time. Volunteers will receive an email confirmation. All volunteers must be registered through FCPS.
Required FCPS Steps
To volunteer in school or to chaperone a field trip, all volunteers must complete the official FCPS volunteer screening process.
Register as soon as possible through the FCPS Volunteer Portal.
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💙News & Info
Click the PTA Falcons on the left to get the latest happenings on the PTA Web site.
Thanks for your support!
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💬Superintendent Community Conversations
Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions.
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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.
🎈Upcoming Events
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, is providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Annual Special Education Family Conference
The annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students, is on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
Families, educators, and community members are invited to this no-cost, in-person event to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
🎉Community/Military
Are you a National Guard or Reserve family? If so, check out Our Military Kids for grants for activities that include everything from dance to sports!
🍎Attendance
Report absences online through ParentVue or 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.
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Early pick up cut-off time is 3:30 pm.
- Whenever possible, keep your child’s transportation method the same each day.
⏰3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays (Dismissal at 12:55 pm)
September 30, November 18, January 13, April 7
⏰2-Hour Early Release Days for End of Quarter (ALL students dismissed at 1:55 pm)
Friday, October 30; Thursday, January 28; Friday, April 16
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