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Tuesday, October 21, 4–6 p.m.
Boo Bag Pickup
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Pyramid Challenge Fun Run
A Message from the PTA President
Dear Sangster Families,
We have about ten days left to make sure you get in on the fun of Boo Bags and the Pyramid Challenge. Boo Bag sales will close on October 17 and the Pyramid Challenge registration closes on October 15. You don't want to miss out!
Please see flyers below for upcoming events that are now open for registrations:
- Purchasing Boo Bags
- Pyramid Challenge registration
- Spelling Bee registration
- Reflections submissions
We are also looking for donations for our upcoming online auction that will take place in November. Reach out to AuctionSangster@gmail.com donate items, services, or gift cards! This is one of the PTA's largest fundraising efforts, so your support in getting donations is greatly appreciated!
If you need anything, please reach out to sangsterptapresident@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Janessa Worrell
Sangster PTA President
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Get your Boo Bag! Packed with festive goodies and treats!
Only $10 each! Purchase your bag on the givebacks website, now through October 17.
Pickup will be in the Sangster Bus loop on October 21 from 4–6.
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Registration is now open for the West Springfield Pyramid Challenge!
The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago with the goal of introducing cross-country running, encouraging community involvement, and fostering school spirit among the elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid.
Students from the participating elementary schools will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level.
The event also includes a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Registration closes October 15.
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge
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 Do you enjoy art, music, or dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with Sangster PTA Reflections!
Questions? Interested in judging or being part of the Reflections Committee? Email us at sangsterptareflections@gmail.com.
Submissions close November 15!
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.
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!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities!
Be on the lookout for SignUpGenius links and complete your volunteer screening:
- Boo Bag Distribution: Oct 21
- Kona Ice Truck: Oct 24 (rain date Oct 29)
- Field Day: tentatively scheduled for Oct 24
- Book Fair: Nov 17–21
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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!
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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!
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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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