Sangster PTA News 12-9-25
Sangster PTA News 12-9-25

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, December 18, 7 p.m.
Virtual PTA Meeting


A Message from the PTA President

Dear Sangster families,

Our annual online spirit wear sale is now live! Make your purchases until December 21. There's some great new designs, so be sure to check it out. See below for additional details. 

Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Why not have your child get a head start on their Science Fair project?! Details on submissions and guidelines are below.

Please see the flyer below for Spelling Bee registration. Registration closes December 21.

If you need anything, please reach out to sangsterptapresident@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Janessa Worrell
Sangster PTA President


Sangster Spirit Wear Store Is OPEN!

Spirit Wear

2026 is right around the corner; new year means new spirit wear from the PTA Spirit Store! We’ve got fresh gear for students, families, and fans—t-shirts, hoodies, and more. Show your pride, support our school, and help fund great programs all year long. Let’s make this the best year yet! Go Falcons!

The online store will be open from 12/6/2025 to 12/21/2025. 

The orders will be ready for pickup at Sangster 1/14/2026 and 1/15/2026 for all to enjoy in the new year! 

(https://www.customink.com/s/sangster-elementary-2025)

Access Code: Sangster26


Spelling Bee Registration

Registration for the 2026 Sangster PTA Spelling Bee is now open! The Sangster PTA Spelling Bee is open to 3rd through 6th grade students and will be held in the Sangster Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.).

All interested students must register in advance for the Bee. Final day of registration is Sunday, December 21, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after Sunday, December 21, 2025.

The winner of the Sangster Spelling Bee will go on to compete with the other local school spelling bee champions at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 22, 2026, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. More details to come!

To register for the spelling bee, please submit your registration form here:

https://forms.gle/UcXJFtALmHyJAqsV8

 

******Download the Spelling Bee words here please******

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qB9C0RrncChGA6YWXyiSSxuBGrxm0gCv?usp=drive_link

Questions? Please contact our Sangster Spelling Bee Coordinator, Danielle Aromando, at danielle.aromando@gmail.com.


Registration Is Now Open for the 2026 Sangster PTA Science Fair!

Science Fair

The Sangster PTA is excited to host its 2026 Science Fair March 2–4! 

Participation is optional and is open to all students (K–6). Projects should be worked on at home, under parental supervision, and may be completed independently or with siblings or other partners.

Students will tour the displays in the gym with their class during school hours on March 3 and 4. Families are invited to view projects in person on the evening of March 3 from 6–7pm. 

Registration is now open! Use the link below to find more information, display guidelines, FAQs, and the link to register:  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8ZaOr5bbCWUZyVKIgcNDKI4VDxqm-d6XGwIitrobcc/edit?tab=t.0


Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers! Please take the time to complete the FCPS Volunteer Screening and fill out the Google Volunteer form so that we can add you to our email distribution list.

Sangster Administration has a need for library volunteers and cafe volunteers as well as occasional opportunities like picture day, field day, etc. Please complete the FCPS Volunteer screening to be considered for these events. Opportunities go out to the email list and also get posted to Facebook. 

Questions? Email Lara at  PTASangsterVolunteer@gmail.com.

Sign up: Scan the QR Code or click here!


Join the PTA!

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PTA memberships are available for purchase in our online store. Various levels available, starting at $35. A digital PTA member/student directory is included in the membership price, and members get 10% off in-person spiritwear purchases. Remember, your PTA membership goes to support students and staff in many ways! Email sangsterptamemberhub@gmail.com with questions. Thank you for your support!


Shopping for Sangster

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Box Tops For Education is now in a digital format. Please download the free Box Tops app to scan your receipts to automatically apply any Box Tops earnings to our school fund. For more information about qualifying products, please visit: https://www.boxtops4education.com. Online shopping qualifies too! 


General Information & Communication

Sangster Parents Facebook Group

You are invited to join the unofficial Facebook group for the Sangster community, Sangster Parents. Please note that anyone who requests to join, including someone added by an existing group member, must answer the membership questions and check the box indicating agreement to abide by the group rules. If your membership has not been approved, this is likely why; check your Facebook messages (you may have to dig around for the section for messages from non-friends) for assistance from an admin. Please note that this group is not sponsored by the school or the PTA!



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