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March 2023 Newsletter

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March Madness!

We have turned the calendar on February and March is rolling! This month we will celebrate Women's History, Read Across America, and our spring musical, Annie! Read on to find out what else is happening at Sandersville.

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Read Across America Spirit Week and International Women's Day

Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on or near March 2nd, which is the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. It is a nationwide reading celebration that was created by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children. Sandersville will celebrate with a different theme on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, we will join other schools across the district in wearing purple to support International Women's Day. International Women's Day started in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay, and the right to vote.

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God's Pantry Food Drive Continues

Sandersville is still collecting for the Kids Can Hunger Food Drive supporting God’s Pantry Food Bank! Information includes:


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Art Notes and Reminders

Updates from Ms. Baird and the Art Room:



  1. Students have completed their Art to Remember artworks. Information on how to order your student's art on keepsakes will be sent home in mid-March.
  2. Studio Mel Designs is working with Sandersville to create a mural for our school. Our mural is scheduled to be painted March 20-21 and we are excited for this opportunity!
  3. The FCPS Elementary Art Showcase will be March 17-April 14 at Central Public Library, 4th floor. Come enjoy art from Sandersville and across the county.

FCEA Wild About Reading

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Pets on the Playground

Please be considerate when using the playground after hours. There has been an increase in reports of pet waste. According to LFUGC's official site, all dogs in Fayette County must be on a leash, behind a fence, or on the dog owner’s property under the owner’s supervision at all times when outside. Dogs cannot run-at-large, even under voice command, and they must wear their current license and rabies tags at all times. If attention to this matter is not demonstrated, additional measures will be put in place prohibiting dogs and other pets from school property.
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Important Dates:

March 4- Sharks Basketball Game

March 6- Track Permission Slips Due (2nd-5th)

March 8- Real Men Read

March 10- 40 Book Challenge Logs Due

March 15- FRC Advisory Council

March 17- No School

March 20- Dining to Donate- El Mariachi

March 23- FCPS Honor's Chorus Concert

March 28- SBDM (4:30)

March 29- Sharks on Stage Spring Musical: Annie

March 30- Sharks on Stage Spring Musical: Annie

April 3rd through 7th- Spring Break

April 13- Culture Night

May 8th through 12th- KSA Testing (3rd through 5th)

Principal's Message

Principal's Message

Dear Sandersville Families,


If you have been following the work of our school board and/or the Sandersville SBDM, both are in the unique time of year with tasks to complete for the current school year while also beginning to plan and prepare for the next school year.


One thing our families can do to help is promote Kindergarten Registration to friends, family members, and neighbors. Kentucky law requires youths between 6 and 18 years old to attend school, and the birthday cutoff to enroll in kindergarten is age 5 on or before August 1st. Have families that are eligible go to this website to begin or call the school for assistance.


If we can help, call the office at 859- 381-4980 or email matt.marsh@fayette.kyschools.us.


Sincerely,


Mr. Marsh

Sandersville Principal

Principal's Message
*****Sandersville Elementary*****

*****Sandersville Elementary*****

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3025 Sandersville Road, Lexington, KY, USA matt.marsh@fayette.kyschools.us (859) 381-4980 fcps.net/Page/97