Morning News- Friday, January 23, 2026
https://youtu.be/2rYRlPN_xbg
We have more family conversations around "Big Foot and Little Foot." You will not want to miss out! Have a safe weekend.
https://youtu.be/2rYRlPN_xbg
We have more family conversations around "Big Foot and Little Foot." You will not want to miss out! Have a safe weekend.

Morning News- Thursday, January 22, 2026
https://youtu.be/63ClDPZfJtQ
Tune in today to hear some of our family conversations with "Big Foot and Little Foot", some fun games that were created at home this weekend, and our 2nd quarter PE STARS!
https://youtu.be/63ClDPZfJtQ
Tune in today to hear some of our family conversations with "Big Foot and Little Foot", some fun games that were created at home this weekend, and our 2nd quarter PE STARS!

This week we started our “MCPS Reads One Book” and boy are we loving the story, “Big Foot and Little Foot” by Ellen Potter ! Check out the recap of some of our activities teachers completed with students to accompany the reading each day. Can’t wait to see where this story goes next!
#ReadersAreLeaders
https://youtu.be/IbeY039MXXQ
#ReadersAreLeaders
https://youtu.be/IbeY039MXXQ

Morning News- Friday, January 16, 2026
https://youtu.be/lRmdXyhfs9M
It has been a busy week in the Sandcastle. Tune in for a MCPS Reads One Book week 1 recap, a day 4 padlet conversation, and TONIGHT PARENTS- We have a family STEM project coming home, Perfect for a long cold weekend!
See everyone back on THURSDAY!
https://youtu.be/lRmdXyhfs9M
It has been a busy week in the Sandcastle. Tune in for a MCPS Reads One Book week 1 recap, a day 4 padlet conversation, and TONIGHT PARENTS- We have a family STEM project coming home, Perfect for a long cold weekend!
See everyone back on THURSDAY!

Morning News- Thursday, January 15, 2026
https://youtu.be/9WOMRDYjtLI
Tune in today for a recap of Chapters 3-4 of our "Big Foot and Little Foot" discussion. We love seeing all the family interaction at home..keep them coming!
https://youtu.be/9WOMRDYjtLI
Tune in today for a recap of Chapters 3-4 of our "Big Foot and Little Foot" discussion. We love seeing all the family interaction at home..keep them coming!

Morning News- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
https://youtu.be/-tAlzrJ3kEw
As our first day of reading "Big Foot and Little Foot," check out some family interactions last night and our Mystery Science question..."Why do our teeth chatter?"
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/teeth-chatter?code=83fa8e677b352e79d0494d5d7ffa7cdb
https://youtu.be/-tAlzrJ3kEw
As our first day of reading "Big Foot and Little Foot," check out some family interactions last night and our Mystery Science question..."Why do our teeth chatter?"
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/teeth-chatter?code=83fa8e677b352e79d0494d5d7ffa7cdb

Morning News- Tuesday, January 13, 2026
https://youtu.be/KCm7sIvD1yA
Tune in today for a busy newscast. We have: our first "First MCPS Reads One Book," Padlet interaction, the first graders learn about bees and making honey, and a reminder to bring in "pop tabs" for Ronald McDonald House.
https://youtu.be/KCm7sIvD1yA
Tune in today for a busy newscast. We have: our first "First MCPS Reads One Book," Padlet interaction, the first graders learn about bees and making honey, and a reminder to bring in "pop tabs" for Ronald McDonald House.

Morning News - Monday, January 12, 2026
https://youtu.be/SIPSIfgnlvg
Today we begin our "MCPS Reads One Book" and we have an announcement about a new "Sandcastle Keepers" club.
https://youtu.be/SIPSIfgnlvg
Today we begin our "MCPS Reads One Book" and we have an announcement about a new "Sandcastle Keepers" club.

Friday, January 9th News:
https://youtu.be/xgVOvM9qlKo
We made it to Friday! Lots on the morning news today. Check out our January Readers of the Month, an introduction for our fundraiser beginning Monday, and...an introduction for the "MCPS Reads One Book" that also begins on Monday! Shew...have a great weekend!
https://youtu.be/xgVOvM9qlKo
We made it to Friday! Lots on the morning news today. Check out our January Readers of the Month, an introduction for our fundraiser beginning Monday, and...an introduction for the "MCPS Reads One Book" that also begins on Monday! Shew...have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 8th News:
https://youtu.be/jrgr4_Q-0dg
This is the last day for Newsteam 6! Thank you for all of your hard work. Check out our "Book of the Month" reminder in today's broadcast.
https://youtu.be/jrgr4_Q-0dg
This is the last day for Newsteam 6! Thank you for all of your hard work. Check out our "Book of the Month" reminder in today's broadcast.

Wednesday, January 7 News:
https://youtu.be/KOB4oiD7afw
We have made it a full week in 2026! Tune in today to check out our first Mystery Science in the new year as well as a segment featuring Mr. Vanzant from Hammocks Beach State Park with some of our third graders.
Mystery Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/new-year?code=188f303ed32ff3d30039a320add4de7a
https://youtu.be/KOB4oiD7afw
We have made it a full week in 2026! Tune in today to check out our first Mystery Science in the new year as well as a segment featuring Mr. Vanzant from Hammocks Beach State Park with some of our third graders.
Mystery Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/new-year?code=188f303ed32ff3d30039a320add4de7a

Tuesday, January 6th News:
https://youtu.be/Xkm_bPx6CsM
We are getting back into the swing of things here in the Sandcastle. Have a terrific Tuesday!
https://youtu.be/Xkm_bPx6CsM
We are getting back into the swing of things here in the Sandcastle. Have a terrific Tuesday!

Monday, January 5th, 2026 broadcast:
https://youtu.be/pVs8W_IXjsg
Welcome back and happy new year! Tune in for our first broadcast of 2026!
https://youtu.be/pVs8W_IXjsg
Welcome back and happy new year! Tune in for our first broadcast of 2026!

Morning News Friday, December 19, 2025
https://youtu.be/2DEl6WtY98A
YOU'VE GOTTA SEE THIS: Christmas recap, Jingle Bells with a twist, and a fashion show like no other!
Early release at 12:10 and we will see everyone on Monday, January 5, 2026

Lost & Found Fashion week: MCPS Edition
Strutting the runway in today's HOTTEST looks...straight outta our Lost & Found.
Hoodies, jackets, water bottles, bows, lunch boxes, and SO MUCH MORE--they're all looking for their real owners!
Parents & Students--please swing by and take a look before Christmas break. Anything left behind will be donated, and these outfits deserve a ride home!
#LostAndFoundRunway
#ParentReminder
#ChristmasBreakCountdown
#IsThisYours
https://youtu.be/42o3NW5R5wQ
Strutting the runway in today's HOTTEST looks...straight outta our Lost & Found.
Hoodies, jackets, water bottles, bows, lunch boxes, and SO MUCH MORE--they're all looking for their real owners!
Parents & Students--please swing by and take a look before Christmas break. Anything left behind will be donated, and these outfits deserve a ride home!
#LostAndFoundRunway
#ParentReminder
#ChristmasBreakCountdown
#IsThisYours
https://youtu.be/42o3NW5R5wQ

Morning News- Thursday, December 18, 2025
https://youtu.be/rqELfz1jJag
Tune in for a recap from our second grade musical performance last night for families and our 2nd "Book of the Month Club." There will also be information about the next book choice and meeting date!

Morning News- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
https://youtu.be/3R_RA6E9Wyo
Tune in today for some holiday spirit from the Sandcastle, a shout out to the "Gingerbread Club." and Mystery Science.
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/penguin-race?code=30c1cce675caffae833de2167bf47836#slide-id-14548
"Shine bright" tomorrow!
https://youtu.be/3R_RA6E9Wyo
Tune in today for some holiday spirit from the Sandcastle, a shout out to the "Gingerbread Club." and Mystery Science.
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/penguin-race?code=30c1cce675caffae833de2167bf47836#slide-id-14548
"Shine bright" tomorrow!

Morning News- Tuesday, December 15, 2025
https://youtu.be/XLfDToBcFfM
Tune in for a recap from our "Girls on the Run Club" and their 5K event on Saturday.
https://youtu.be/XLfDToBcFfM
Tune in for a recap from our "Girls on the Run Club" and their 5K event on Saturday.

Monday, December 15 News:
https://youtu.be/Kj6lSgtYhk0
Happy Jingle Bell Rock day! Hope you are staying warm on this bitterly cold morning. We have a new mystery letter! Check it out.
https://youtu.be/Kj6lSgtYhk0
Happy Jingle Bell Rock day! Hope you are staying warm on this bitterly cold morning. We have a new mystery letter! Check it out.

We are so blessed to have such a supportive PTO at MCPS! Thank you for all the treats this week. The coffee truck, bagels, soda station, and traditional treats were amazing. So nice to not have to pack lunches today and instead get to enjoy this feast! We love you and appreciate you!








