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In This Issue
đˇFall Photos Available & Retakes
đ¸Veterans Day Program
đBook Fair Details
âMath Nights Coming Up
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Mon & Tues, 11/2 & 11/3: No School
Tues, 11/10: Fall Picture Make Up Day
Wed, 11/11: Veterans Day Program at Sangster
Thurs, 11/12: eWallet Help for Upcoming Book Fair, Library, 2:30-3:30 pm
Mon, 11/16 - Fri, 11/20: Book Fair!
Tues, 11/17: Math Night for families with last names A-L, 6-7:30 pm
Wed, 11/18: Math Night for families with last names M-Z , 6-7:30 pm
Sangster Students in Action
 Spooky Strings! 6th Grade Strings students (with teacher Mr. J) played for students and staff during arrival on Friday, Oct. 30.
Fall Field Day 2026 was an enormous success! Much fun was had on the beautiful day, and we thank ALL of the volunteers and specialists who made this day possible. A huge shout-out to Ms. Hickey and Ms. Tuebner for an amazing event!
Learn more about the nominees for Sangster's Outstanding Employee Awards!
Students in Ms. Andreas' first grade class learned about trees and enjoyed the gorgeous weather outside!
đˇSchool Photos Now Online!
School photos are now online! Families should have received an E-proof via email. (Remember to check your spam.)
For any questions about your student's school pictures, email underclass@vosphoto.com
Missed Picture Day? Retakes on Tuesday, Nov. 10
If your child missed this yearâs Fall Picture Day or you would like them to sit for a retake, please fill out this Google Form. The form will be accepting esponses through Friday, Nov. 6 at 4 pm.
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đ¸Let's Celebrate Our Veterans
Sangster Elementary will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wed., Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m.Â
The ceremony will feature performances by the Sangster Chorus and Handbell Choir, a flag-raising ceremony, a guest speaker, and more.
After the celebration, service members and veterans are invited to visit their studentâs classroom as guest speakers.
Help Needed
Weâre looking for military member volunteers for two special parts of the day:
- Service members for the flag-raising ceremony: Weâre seeking one service member from the following service branches: Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retired, and veteran service members are welcome. If youâre interested, weâd greatly appreciate your help. Contact Stacy Huisman, Family Liaison at dshuisman@fcps.edu.
- Classroom guest speakers: If youâd like to tell elementary-age students about your career, please contact your studentâs teacher directly. Teachers will schedule a time for you to visit. If you have extra time that day, please let the teacher know if youâd be available to visit another classroom, too.
Veterans Day Photos
Are you or a family member a Veteran? Please share a photo with us!
Please upload your favorite family or service member photo and information to our Veterans Day Padlet.
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đBook Fair
The Sangster Bookworm Central Book Fair will take place the week of Nov. 16 - Nov. 20.
The Book Fair will also be open during Math Nights from 6-7:30 pm so families can attend with their children.
eWallet
We will be using eWallet for all Book Fair payments. Cash or checks cannot be accepted. Please note that ewallet is different than mySchoolbucks.
You can preload your studentâs eWallet account with a limit and your credit card will only be charged the amount they use, up to that limit.Â
Your account must be updated each fair (both the limit and reattaching your credit card).
If you would like one-on-one help setting up your eWallet, feel free to drop by the library on Nov. 12 from 2:30-3:30 pm for direct assistance!
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 âMath Nights
Sangster Math Nights are back! Join us for a fun and engaging evening for the whole family, including:
- math games
- hands-on activities
- Estimation Station
- problem-solving tasks.
Math nights will be:
- Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6 - 7:30 pm for families with last names A â L; and
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6 - 7:30 pm for families with last names M â Z.
The Book Fair will also be open on Math Nights so families can visit.
đ¨Fill Out the Survey ASAP
The Federal Impact Aid Program Survey is available in ParentVUE and your student brought home paper copies. Please fill it out (either online or on paper) ASAP.
Your response helps FCPS receive funding for which it is eligible by identifying military and other federally connected families, including families living on a military base.
Thank you for your help!
đKiss and Ride Ends at 9:09 am
Staff leave the Kiss-n-Ride area around 9:09 am.
Once the staff leave the Kiss-n-Ride area, you MUST come into the main office with your child and sign them in.
Please do NOT drop your child off when no adult is present. Thank you.
âšď¸This Thurs: For Students Going to Irving
Irving staff will talk about the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) available to students who have qualified on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6-7 pm in Barker Hall.
The FCPS AAP website provides information about the various levels and the process to apply.
If you have any questions about this program or the classes for AAP Full-Time students at Irving, email kerichter@fcps.edu. Include âIrving AAP Full-Time questionâ in your emailâs subject line.
If you would like access to a translator for this event, email kerichter@fcps.edu. Â
đFrom the PTA
Upcoming Important Dates
NOW until November 14: Pie Donations for purchase on Givebacks
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Reflections submissions due
Saturday, Nov. 14: Pyramid Challenge
Click the PTA Falcons to get the latest happenings on the PTA Web site.Â
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đ§şBlessing Basket Donations
Lake Braddock SS is partnering once again with realtors Jeannie & Miguel Garcia and our local community to provide Blessing Baskets for families in need across Lake Braddock Secondary School and our feeder schools.
We are asking community members to donate items on the shopping list (see below); items will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 12 pm, at LBSS.
Suggested items:
- A basket (laundry baskets work perfectly)
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Canned items, such as green beans, corn, gravy, cranberry sauces, sweet potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk
- Stuffing mix
- Boxed cornbread/biscuit mix, mac & cheese
- $20 grocery store gift card for the family to purchase a protein of choice for their meal
See this form for more information and to sign up. Thank you!
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đUpcoming Events
Lexia Info Night, Wed, Nov. 4Â
Virtual family information night. See this flyer for more information.
FCPS Family CafĂŠ
The next session of Family Cafe, Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home, will be held on November 10, 6:30â8 p.m.
Families can register here.
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Annual Special Education Family Conference
Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.Â
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information.
đAttendance
Report absences online through ParentVue or by email or by calling 703-644-8282. Visit our attendance page for more information!
â°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.Â
- Whenever possible, keep your childâs transportation method the same each day.
â°3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays  (Dismissal at 12:55 pm)
November 18, January 13, April 7
â°2-Hour Early Release Days for End of Quarter (ALL students dismissed at 1:55 pm)
Thursday, January 28; Friday, April 16
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