Wednesday, 1/28/26
2-Hour Early Release
ALL students dismissed at 1:55 pm.
There is no option to stay after.
Thursday, 1/29/26
No School. Staff Development Day
Friday, 1/30/26
No School. Teacher Workday
Tuesday, 2/3/26
Winter Band Concert. Details below!
Wednesday, 2/4/26
Club Photo Day
Friday, 2/6/26
Super Bowl Jersey Day: Wear your favorite team jersey!
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
 Sixth grader Katherine Song persevered through Wednesday night's PTA Spelling Bee and won first place with the word: D R E I D E L
Congratulations to Katherine and to all spelling bee participants.
 When bad weather or other emergency situations occur, it may be necessary for FCPS to cancel, delay, or close schools early. It is important for parents to know where to get the most accurate and up-to-date information. Visit FCPS' Weather page to find weather-related information and to sign up through alerts through the FCPS mobile app.
 Iin honor of the Super Bowl on Feb. 8, wear your favorite team jersey on Friday, Feb. 6!
All 5th and 6th Grade Band students will perform their Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Lake Braddock Little Theater.
Call time is 6:15 pm, meaning that students are in their chairs ready to play at 6:15 pm. Please drop students off at Door 14 at Lake Braddock between 6 - 6:10 pm.
Auditorium doors will not open for parent seating until 6:45 pm.
The Concert Flyer with all the details is in Schoology, has been given to all students, and emailed home. Students should be practicing at home each night.
Full Band Rehearsal schedule
Monday, January 26, and Monday February 2: Advanced 6th Grade Band only at 2:15-3 p.m. in the cafeteria
Tuesday, January 27, and Tuesday February 3 – Beginning 5th and 6th Grade Band only: 2:15-3 p.m. in the cafeteria
Concert Reminders
Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m. (6:15pm call time): All 5th and 6th Grade Band Students at Lake Braddock Little Theater (Drop off Door 14)
Hope to see you there!
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Plan for an Earlier-than-9:10 Drop Off
The Sangster bell rings at 9:10 a.m., which means students should be in their seats at 9:10. If your student is later than 9:10, you need to walk your student into the office to sign them in tardy. Thank you.
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 Lost and found items will be outside the school at Door 1 the week of February 2-February 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Stop by and find your student's missing items.
All items not picked up by Friday, Feb. 6, will be donated.
 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!
 Online Registration Open
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open, including rising kindergarteners.
To begin the process, visit fcps.edu/online-registration.
Questions?
Email Maribel Sanchez, Sangster Registrar, or call her directly at 703-644-8203.
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.
Download App to Sign In/Out at Schools for Volunteering and Meetings
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
 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.
Irving Middle School
Ms. Augenstein is providing academic advising as needed until 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.
AAP School Designation in SIS/STUDENT VUE
All AAP students are designated Lake Braddock in Student Vue until parents indicate their plan to defer to Irving. Please return your child’s signed paper course selection sheet for Irving and please complete this form that was sent to families from the FCPS AAP Office, if you haven’t done so already. This will allow Irving to show up as the designated school in your StudentVue account and will allow your child and Mrs. Augenstein to enter course selections into StudentVue for the desired school.
Ms. Augenstein will be working with Irving students during the next two weeks to provide academic advising – as needed, and will help students enter their course selections online. Email with any questions PHAugenstein@fcps.edu.
If your child is zoned for Lake Braddock Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year (and eventually Lake Braddock Secondary), you have the following options:
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Lake Braddock Full-Time (Level IV) Program – similar to their current placement OR
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Decline AAP services and enroll in Honors classes at Lake Braddock
If your child is zoned for Irving Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year (and eventually West Springfield High School), you have the following options:
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Lake Braddock Full-Time (Level IV) Program – similar to their current placement. Students would return to West Springfield for 9th grade. OR
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Local Level IV (also called Cluster classes) at Irving – this provides full-time AAP classes in 7th and 8th grades, similar to what they experience now. OR
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Decline AAP services and enroll in Honors classes at Irving.
What is the difference/advantage of declining AAP services and choosing Honors classes?
- The curriculum is the same, but Honors classes may offer more flexibility.
- At both Irving and Lake Braddock, Full-Time (Level IV) students take AAP English, History, and Science as part of the program.
- Students choosing Honors can take Honors courses in subjects they’re passionate about (e.g., math and science) and take general education classes in areas where they prefer a lighter load.
Additional Information to Consider
World Languages
- LBSS offers Level 1 world language options in 7th grade.
- Irving offers Level 1 only for Spanish for Heritage Speakers and German Immersion students.
Math Pathways
- This year, Irving was not able to offer in-person Algebra 2 Honors. Students took the course through FCPS Online as a cohort. This may change next year.
- Lake Braddock students were able to take Algebra 2 in person.
- Either way, students receive the instruction they need—just through different delivery models.
7th Grade Immunization Information
Tdap & MenACWY for Rising 7th Graders
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