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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/16/2026 09:19 AM EDT

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Principal's Note

Dear Sandburg Families,

As we head into another busy week, thank you for your continued partnership and support. We have several important reminders and opportunities to connect with you.

If your child plans to attend a high school sporting event, please make sure an adult accompanies them. At last week’s game, a number of Sandburg students attended without an adult, and there were some concerns about student behavior. Students represent Sandburg whenever they are on an FCPS campus, so we ask that they follow the same school expectations they follow during the school day. Thank you for helping us make these events safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.

Let’s continue to Set the PACE, Keep the PACE, and Rock the PACE wherever we are!

We hope you’ll join us for our Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet on November 2. All families are welcome, and we look forward to connecting with you. Please see the event details below.

We are also excited to welcome our Multilingual Familes to a special open house where you can learn more about the supports and resources available at Sandburg. Details for that event are included below as well.

As we approach the end of the quarter in the next couple of weeks, please take some time to review Schoology and StudentVUE with your child. This is a helpful way to check on progress, celebrate what’s going well, and make sure any outstanding assignments are turned in before the quarter ends.

Thank you for being an important part of our Sandburg community. We look forward to seeing many of you soon!

Important Dates

  • Federal Impact Aid Survey Available | Oct. 19

  • Multilingual Family Night | Oct. 21
  • Sandburg Outstanding Employee Nominations Due | Oct. 23
  • Lights On After-School! 💡| Oct. 28
  • TJ Applications | Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Oct. 28, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Oct. 30.
  • Family Life Education Curriculum Opt Out Due | Oct. 31
  • Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet | Nov. 2

Multilingual Family Night

ML Family Night
Sandburg Middle School warmly invites you to Multilingual Family Night on Wednesday, October 21 @5:30-7:00PM in the school auditorium.
This event is designed especially for our multilingual families. It will be a welcoming opportunity to meet the members of our Multilingual Learner (ML) Team, learn more about the program, and understand the services and supports available to students and families.
We will also share helpful information about Sandburg, including school policies and expectations, so families can feel informed and connected to our school community.
Just as important, we want to hear from you. Family feedback helps us understand your needs, priorities, and hopes for your students.
We will make space for you to share what is working well, ask questions, and tell us how our team and school can better support your family.
Our staff are also invited to attend, welcome families, build relationships, and listen to their perspectives. We hope this evening will help strengthen our partnership as we work together to support our students.
All multilingual families are welcome. We look forward to meeting you and learning how we can best support your family!

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School Name: CARL SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL

Event Code: FE292126

Student Identifier: Student ID Number

Lights On After-School! 💡

Lights On After School

Join us at South County Middle School on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM to celebrate after-school learning and fun! Explore program offerings from 10 middle schools, learn about teen programs through Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, and enjoy Trivia Night and a VIP Camp 2026 Reunion spotlight.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

Sandburg Outstanding Employee Awards

Hello Sandburg!

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our Outstanding Employee Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize our amazing staff members who make a difference every day at Sandburg.

If you’d like to nominate a staff member, please fill out this Google form. You can nominate one person or more, but remember that each person can only nominate one employee per category. The nomination window is from Oct. 12th - 23rd !

What to Include:

Just write a paragraph or two about how the employee shows exceptional work in one or more of the award categories. The Google form has more details about each award.

Thank you for taking the time to honor our incredible teachers and staff at Sandburg. We cannot wait to see your nominations!

For additional information or questions please contact Sydney Fischer (sfischer@fcps.edu) and Jake Winston (jmwinston@fcps.edu). 

Federal Impact Aid Survey Available on 10/19

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

  • Military families.
  • Federally connected families.
  • Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting October 28. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

If you choose to use the ParentVUE app, after signing in, click on ‘Online Registration’. From there, find the Impact Aid button on the bottom of the page to continue to the Impact Aid Survey Form. Depending on your phone’s make, model, and settings, these directions may not work. If you are not able to complete the form using the ParentVUE app, please use Google Chrome to complete the survey.

To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome. 

  • Step 1: Log in to Your SIS ParentVUE account or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 
  • Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
  • Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

TJ Applications

Applications Open for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2031 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).

The application is now available. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, October 30. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools. 

Family Life Education Curriculum

Family Life Education curriculum is broken into two units - Human Growth & Development, taught in December and Emotional and Social Health taught in March. Families wishing to opt their students out of any or all lessons may do so by October 31 via the Parent Digital Consent System. Scan the attached QR codes to access curriculum details, questions, or opt-out forms. If you have questions, please contact HPE Department Chair - Coach Ty (tlaugustin@fcps.edu)

Parent-Teacher Meet-and-Greet Nov. 2

We’re excited to invite you to a Parent-Teacher Meet-and-Greet at Sandburg Middle School on Monday, November 2. This is an opportunity to make a brief, face-to-face connection with your child’s teachers and hear helpful feedback about their learning.
We will offer two drop-in sessions based on your child’s last name:
  • 12:00–1:30 p.m. for last names A–Med
  • 2:00–3:30 p.m. for last names Meh–Z
Teachers will be set up at stations in the cafeteria and gymnasium. No appointment is needed. Each interaction will be about five minutes so teachers have an opportunity to connect with all families.
During your visit, teachers can highlight your child’s strengths and accomplishments, identify areas for growth, and share suggestions for supporting learning at home. The event is designed for brief check-ins rather than in-depth conferences. If you would like more time to talk, you can arrange a longer meeting with the teacher during the event.
We look forward to seeing you and partnering with you in your child’s success!

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