PTA Meetings & Minutes
2026-2027 School Year
Thursday, September 24, 6:30 p.m.
The first PTA meeting of the school year. Board introductions were made. The proposed budget was presented by the Treasurer and approved by the members. The following topics were discussed: Membership, Fundraising, Teacher Appreciation, and Student Recognition. Special guest speakers included:
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Principal Jennifer Laxton, who reviewed this year's PACE initiative;
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Mr. Steventon, Assistant Principal and mathematics department chair, who gave an overview of the math curriculum;
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Mr. Carter, After School Specialist, who reviewed middle school sports offerings, as well as extracurricular activities and expectations; and
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Ms. Erin Anderson, VP-Outreach for FCCPTA, who introduced the FCCPTA, which oversees all 174 PTA organizations in Fairfax County.
The meeting ended with all questions asked and answered.
Click here for the September meeting minutes.
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.
If you have questions about the Carl Sandburg Middle School PTA or are interested in volunteering, please reach out to president@sandburgpta.org.
2025-2026 School Year
Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.
The first PTA meeting of the school year. Board introductions were made. The following topics were quickly discussed: Membership, Fundraising, and Events/Support. The proposed budget was presented by the Treasurer and approved by the members. Principal Jennifer Laxton ended the meeting with all school updates and all questions asked and answered.
Click here for the February meeting minutes.
Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
The second PTA meeting of the school year. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Budget updates were presented by the Treasurer. The Grants committee provided an update.
Click here for the April meeting minutes.
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
The final PTA meeting of the school year. The 2026-2027 officer slate was approved by member vote and updates were provided on end of year celebrations.
Click here for the May meeting minutes.
2024-2025 School Year
Tuesday, September 10, 7pm
The first PTA meeting of the school year. Board introductions were made. The following topics were quickly discussed: Membership, Fundraising, Events/Support, and the FCPS Family Vision Program. The proposed budget was presented by the Treasurer and approved by the members. Mr. Eric Underhill ended the meeting with all school updates and all questions asked and answered.
Click here for the September meeting minutes
1st Family Vision Group Agenda - October 16, 2024 - English | Spanish
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30pm
This PTA meeting focused on the following PTA Updates: The current Restaurant Nights, Spirit Wear delivery, Honor Roll Donuts, Family Vision Group Meeting and Community Outreach. Also had informative guest speakers from Food For Neighbors. Then the Principal's Update and ending Approving the Bylaws.
Click here for the November meeting minutes
2nd Family Vision Group Agenda - December 11, 2024 - English | Spanish
Tuesday, March 25, 7pm
This PTA meeting focused on the following PTA Updates: SOLs, absenteeism, progress reports, track getting ready to start and also discussed last Family Vision meeting.
Click here for the March meeting minutes
3rd Family Vision Group Agenda - February 19, 2025 - English | Spanish
Meeting 3 Notes Meeting 3 Presentation
End of the Year Family Vision Group Agenda - May 21, 2025 - English | Spanish
2023 - 2024 School Year
March 13
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the West Potomac pyramid, Elizabeth Knudson, gave an informative presentation on the latest trends in our area. Narcan training was also provided.
January 10
Student Services Representatives from Sandburg and West Potomac presented information for rising 9th Grade parents on course selections.
November 8
Following updates from PTA President, Amy Tilman, and Principal Underhill, there was a presentation on several different online sites/apps used by parents and students by Ms. Brianna Lucas, Technology Coach.
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Click here to view the slide presentation.
September 20
The first PTA meeting of the school year included an overview of planned PTA priorities, and the budget was approved. Mr. Underhill gave a school update including opportunities for student leadership, and that there are currently over 80 students participating in Cross Country which became available this year. Mr. Carter provided information on After School Activities.
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Click here for the PowerPoint slides.
2022-2023 School Year
Tuesday, May 16
The final PTA meeting of school year 2022-23 included a potluck, news on the 8th Grade Dance, plus votes on key positions for the PTA Board: President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Click here to view the meeting minutes.
Tuesday, March 14
The PTA held another very successful PTA meeting, with nearly 30 parents, staff, and students in attendance. Principal Underhill provided a terrific update on recent events and accomplishments. He also described to initiatives under consideration by school administration and faculty. In addition, we hosted Elizabeth Knudson, West Potomac Substand Abuse Prevention Specialist, who provided a sobering description of the landscape of substance abuse in students in our area. She provided insights into how to spot signs of substance abuse, and practical tips on how to prevent it. Watch the recording here. Use Passcode: KF5k1%zS.
Tuesday, January 17
The PTA held its most successful PTA meeting to date with our first ever Potluck and welcoming our new Principal – Mr. Eric Underhill - to the CSMS community. We hosted speakers from West Potomac HS who shared information on rising 9th graders and 8th graders curriculum and class selection for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here to view the January 17, 2023 meeting minutes. Want a copy of the presentations? Here are slides presented by Mr. Underhill and Sandburg Counselors. Read West Potomac's Kevin McMahon's presentation for Rising 9th graders. Find the presentation for Rising 8th graders here. Access the Zoom meeting recording here.
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. | Zoom
The PTA hosted Ashley Steeleman for an impactful discussion of the topic of Eating Disorders. Click here to view the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes.
Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 p.m. | Carl Sandburg MS Cafeteria & Zoom