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Spirit Week End of Quarter

Principal's Note

Dear Sandburg Families,

We hope you have a safe and fun weekend if you decide to head out for the festivities! Thank you for helping your child make choices that keep them safe and represent our community well.

A reminder that our Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet is Monday, November 2. We look forward to welcoming families and connecting about how we can support your child’s success.

Quarter 2 begins Wednesday, when students return to school. This is a great time to talk with your child about what they’d like to continue, improve, or focus on in the new quarter.

Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!

Ms. Laxton


Important Dates

  • Family Life Education Curriculum Opt Out Due | Oct. 31st
  • Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet | Nov. 2nd
  • Ace Diamond: Fairytale Detective Play | Nov. 6th & 7th
  • PTA Meeting | Nov. 12th
  • 1st Quarter Awards Celebrations | Nov. 19th & Nov. 20th
  • No After School Program | Nov. 23rd-27th
  • Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 25th-27th


Parent-Teacher Meet-and-Greet

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!

1st Quarter Awards Celebrations

On Thursday, November 19th from 7:50-9:00AM, we will hold our 1st Quarter Awards Celebration for 8th grade students.

On Friday, November 20th from 7:50-9:00AM, we will hold our 1st Quarter Awards Celebration for 7th grade students.

During these celebrations, we will honor groups of students who earned:

  • Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – All A Honor Roll
  • Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement – All AB Honor Roll
  • The Perserverance. Awareness. Character. Excellence. (PACE) Award

An email invitation will be sent to the families of award recipients by Thursday, November 12.

Families of students receiving awards are welcome to attend.

Please enter through the outside door leading directly to the auditorium.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Panthers! đŸŸ

Thanks,

Eugena J. Weaver (ejweaver@fcps.edu)


Sandburg Fall Play: Ace Diamond: Fairytale Detective

Ace Diamond: Fairytale Detective

Are you looking for something fun to do next weekend? You should come see the fall play at Sandburg! Ace Diamond: Fairytale Detective is a fun spoof of the film noir genre, featuring classic fairytale characters like Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and more! It will be a fun, family-friendly show full of mystery and we would love to see you in the audience! Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and can be purchased at the door or at the link below! Shows are Friday November 6th at 7:00pm and Saturday November 7th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Ticket link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15628/

We look forward to seeing you there!


FCPS News

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! 

The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. 


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