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Welcoming Students To In-Person Instruction

We have created a video showing arrival procedures and routines as we prepare to welcome students back to the building for in-person instruction. Please find a few moments to watch this together as a family.

Chrome Sync for students available February 18

As part of FCPS’s ongoing effort to support student use of technology, Chrome Sync and the ability to save passwords will be available as an option starting on February 18th. Students are not required to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, but may choose to them in order to:
- reduce their log-in time.
- access bookmarks and extensions across devices.

Kindergarten Orientation in April

Wakefield Forest will be holding a virtual Kindergarten Orientation on Monday, April 5 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. All families with children starting Kindergarten in August 2021 are invited to attend. We will be posting a link to the event as the date approaches.

2021-2022 Kindergarten and New Student Registration Signup/Intake Form

We're excited to welcome our newest Wolves to Wakefield Forest! Looking for information about registering a new student or kindergartener with us? Please fill out this intake/registration signup form to start the process!

Return to School

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is partnering with families to ensure we keep students and staff safe and healthy as we return to school buildings for learning. Working together, we will follow recommended health guidance that focuses on student health, safety, and emotional well-being.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration is Open

Online registration for the lottery is open.  Parents may register their child for the 2021-2022 school year using their FCPS SIS account credentials.  Registration for Grade 1 will be open until February 18 at 4 p.m.   Registration for Kindergarten will be open until March 11 at 4 p.m. 

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

No-Cost Meals for All FCPS Students through June 30, 2021

Grab and Go meal sites are open 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Meal Kits sites distribute each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted. Buses distributing meals are operating Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be available at no-cost Monday-Friday at all schools with in-person instruction. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Upcoming Events at Wakefield Forest Elementary School

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Wakefield Forest Elementary School Features

Wakefield Forest Halloween Howl 2020-21

October 30, 2020
This fall our WFES community came together virtually and marked the end of the first quarter by sharing their creative costume choices.

Wakefield Forest School Building Renovation Design!

September 02, 2020
Principal Sharyn Prindle, Architect Rebecca Bostick, FCPS Project Coordinator Godson Nwosu, School Board member Megan McLaughlin, and Board of Supervisor member James Walkinshaw recently joined the Wakefield Forest community and shared the design plans for our future building renovation!

Parents Return to Math Class at Wakefield Forest Elementary School

December 02, 2019
After Back to School Night in September, Wakefield Forest Elementary School third grade teacher Jessica Yaman realized something: parents were having problems supporting their children in math.

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FCPS News and Features

Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Westfield HS 3-2-21

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.

March is Equity Month; FCPS Team Works to Eliminate Gaps in Opportunity and Achievement for All Students

The Fairfax County School Board—in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association—observes March as Equity Month, a division-wide opportunity to ensure that all students have the same opportunities and abilities to achieve.

Marshall Academy Entrepreneurship Students Hear from Snack Inventor

Entrepreneurship students at Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM academy, had the opportunity to hear from Nahum Jeannot, founder and Chief Oatmeal Officer of GoOats.

Crossfield Librarian Welcomes Kindergarteners Back with YouTube Video

Crossfield Elementary school librarian Heather Baucum has gone full-on princess to welcome back kindergarteners to the school building.
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