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  • News from the Sangster PTA  10.8.24

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PTA Important Dates

Now through Friday, October 18
Boo Bags on sale

Now through Tuesday, October 15
Pyramid Challenge Registration

Thursday, October 17
Monthly Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 p.m.

November 7–11
PTA Auction (online)

Saturday, November 16
Pyramid Challenge, 10 a.m.


A Message from the PTA President

Dear Sangster Families,

The annual West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is now open for registration.  This is a free event open to all Sangster students. The fun run will take place on Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. You can register your runners here.

Don’t forget to get your Boo Bags! These are on sale now through October 18 and pickup will take place on October 28 from 4–5:30!

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

Sincerely,

Janessa Worrell
Sangster PTA President


Pyramid Challenge Flyer


Reflections 2024/2025: Accepting Imperfection

Reflections 2024

We are excited to invite you to explore our 2024–2025 Reflections theme, “Accepting Imperfection” at PTA.org/Reflections! Get inspired for a new Reflections program and show your excitement using the tag #PTAReflections. Students submit their original works of art in any or all of the available arts categories and participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K–Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3–5), Middle (Grades 6–8), Accessible Arts (all grades welcome).

Entrants should upload both their entry form and their piece to this DropBox.

NOTE: Please label entries and forms as follows: student last name.student firstname.school.category.age division.artwork title.


Scripps Spelling Bee

Scripps Spelling Bee Logo

Register your child for the Scripps National Spelling Bee at Sangster! The 2025 Sangster Scripps Spelling Bee is open to 3rd through 6th grade students and will be held at Sangster
Cafeteria on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Registration for the Sangster Bee is open now! All interested students must register in advance for the Bee.

Final day of registrations is Sunday, December 15, 2024.


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!

School Directory Information: COMING SOON!


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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We depend on our parent volunteers! Please use the QR code below or reach out to our PTA Volunteer Coordinator, Jamie Weber, at sangsterptavolunteers@gmail.com to join the mailing list for volunteers.

Volunteer QR Code

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!