Monday, 1/19/26
No School. Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
Wednesday, 1/21/26
PTA Spelling Bee, 6-9 pm, Cafeteria
Thursday, 1/22/26
4th-6th grade Strings Winter Concert, Lake Braddock, 6-8:30 pm
See Rehearsal and Concert Schedule Below
Wednesday, 1/28/26
End of Quarter
2-Hour Early Release. Students dismissed at 1:55 pm
Thursday, 1/29/26
No School. Staff Development Day
Friday, 1/30/26
No School. Teacher Workday
Tuesday, 2/3/26
Band Winter Concert. Details to come!
Wednesday, 2/4/26
Club Photo Day
Friday, 2/6/26
♥️ Wear Red for Heart Health ♥️
Wednesday, 2/11/26
♥️ Valentine's Bingo Night 1, 6 pm ♥️
Purchase tickets and pizza here!
More details below
Thursday, 2/12/26
♥️ Valentine's Bingo Night 2, 6 pm ♥️
Purchase tickets and pizza here!
More details below
 (Above) Fourth graders take a break to pose with our dining assistant and IA.
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Hat Day: A fun spirit day to brighten up January. Students and teachers alike participated.
(Right) Twinning!
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 Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open, including rising kindergarteners. To begin the process, visit fcps.edu/online-registration. For questions, email Maribel Sanchez, Sangster Registrar, or call 703-644-8200.
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery is open. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings are on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
 Buy your yearbooks now!
Visit www.buytheyearbook.com
Sangster Yearbook School ID: 732371
Order by Sunday, March 1, and the price is $16.
The price per yearbook will increase to $18 starting March 2.
Name on cover and hardcover upgrades are available.
PLEASE keep your email receipt as proof of purchase. Thank you!
Raptor App: Set It Up at Home, No More Scanning your Driver's License at School!
Sangster Elementary is transitioning to a new visitor management kiosk where you'll need to scan both sides of your Driver's License every time you sign in.
However, if you download the Raptor app, you can set up your profile at home, which will generate a permanent QR code that you can scan instead of your license.
You'll be able to quickly scan your phone, grab your printed badge, and be on your way. You'll scan your phone again to sign out. Get instructions on how to set it up!
Raptor-Safe-Visitor-Install-and-Onboading-2025.pdf
6th Grade ONLY Rehearsal
Tuesday, January 20
Sangster Cafeteria
7:45-8:45am
5th Grade ONLY Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 21
Sangster Cafeteria
7:45-8:45am
All Strings Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 21
Sangster Gym
Time: During Falcon Time
Daytime Concert at Sangster
Thursday, January 22
Falcon Time
Concert dress: casual/Sangster Spirit wear
Evening Concert at Lake Braddock
Thursday, January 22
Lake Braddock
Times:
4th Grade: Arrival at 5:30 pm, Concert at 6 pm
5th/6th Grade: Arrival at 6:45 pm, Concert at 7:15 pm
Concert dress: white on top and black on bottom. Skirts and dresses are not recommended as they present a tripping hazard.
 7th Grade Course Schedules
Lake Braddock Middle School
Ms. Augenstein is providing academic advising as needed all this month for Course Selection. Our deadline to enter final course selections into SIS is Thursday, January 29. Contact Ms. Augenstein for information and help. Here is a chart for the timeline and a list of resources for students and families.
⏰AVID deadline reminder! All applications for the Lake Braddock AVID yearlong elective are due by Tuesday, January 20, at the latest. Mr. Wickham, the AVID director at Lake Braddock, will be interviewing students for the program on Wednesday, January 21.
Irving Middle School
Wednesday, Jan. 21, is the deadline for Irving course selection sheets.
Ms. Augenstein will provide academic advising as needed Jan. 22-Feb. 6. Our deadline to enter final course selections into SIS is Thursday, Feb. 12. Contact Ms. Augenstein for information and help. Here is a chart for the timeline and a list of resources for students and families.
7th Grade Immunization Information
Tdap & MenACWY for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, all students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of each of the following immunizations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older, and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources. Visit our FCPS Immunization Resources page for more information. Schedule your child’s immunizations early, as summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers.
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 Valentine's Bingo Tickets & Pizza on Sale Now
 Wednesday, Feb. 11, or Thursday, Feb. 12
Join the Sangster PTA, administrators, and staff for a fun night of bingo and dinner (optional)! We’re excited to offer two nights for this event. Choose the one night that works best for your family.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for families to eat pizza, with bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Note: This is not a drop-off event.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
$5 per seat / $15 for entire pizza
Tickets for bingo and pizza must be purchased in advance at
https://sangster.givebacks.com/shop
Questions? Email
gretchen.gooding@gmail.com
Volunteers needed! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548A8AA2DA2FDCE9-61524445-volunteer#/
Lake Braddock Chorus will be holding its annual Children’s Concert on Saturday, January 24 at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Little Theater.
Come enjoy a concert full of Disney songs and characters!
They will be collecting canned goods for ECHO. Please bring two canned good items as your admission ticket.
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