WFES News You Choose, Friday, March 21, 2025

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Twin Day was very "twinny." We even had a set of triplets!

In this Week's Issue... St. Patrick's Day - Happy Strings!

Mrs. Lubinski and Mr. Wentz made strings so much fun on St. Patrick's Day!

Important Upcoming Dates

March 22:      WFES PTA Parents Night Out

March 24:      Green Team Meeting (room 135)

March 24-28: Spring Book Fair

March 25:      G3 Field Trip - National Zoo

March 26:      PTA Meeting

March 27:      PTA Ice Cream Social/Book Fair Evening Hour

March 31:      School Holiday - Eid-al-Fitr

April 1:          Teacher Work Day - no school for students

Family Input for Class Placement

It is time to start planning for our next school year. Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings. 

If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this Family Input Form no later than May 2, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests. 

We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.

No Summer School 2025

Due to budget cuts, there will be no summer school offered for Wakefield Forest ES students this summer. Extended School Year (ESY) will still be provided to students found eligible as a part of the IEP process. 

It's Spring Book Fair Week, March 24-28th

Calling all book fair lovers! Our WFES spring book fair will take place in the library the week of 3/24-3/28. Mrs. Rapuano is looking for volunteers to assist with running the fair during school hours Monday-Friday and family shopping hours on Thursday evening. Book fair volunteers typically assist with helping students make their wish lists on Monday and make their purchases the rest of the week, as well as running the registers. If you are available and interested in helping out, please visit our Book Fair sign up genius here. Also, if you have any plastic grocery store type bags that you’d like to donate to the book fair for students to bring their purchases home in, please send them in with your child or deliver them to the main office any day next week. Thank you and we’ll see you at the fair!

Spring 2025 After School Enrichment - Register by March 23rd

Registration is in full swing! The following programs are currently just below the minimum required enrollment right now–meaning they are in danger of being canceled if we don’t get more signups. If your child is signed up for any of these programs, it would be fun if they could bring a friend to help fill out these classes:

  • Soccer - needs 2 more!
  • Spanish Journey - needs 2 more!
  • Violin - needs 5 more!
  • Wizarding Playhouse - needs 5 more!

The session will run from April 2 to May 30, with the first week of June set aside for any make-up sessions. Signups are done through the Baroody Camps website, and first-time users will need to create an account. For any questions about the registration process, you can contact Baroody directly at [email protected]

🐻 It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Early registration helps us to be fully staffed for the next school year. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2025, you have the option to do online or in-person registration. For online registration, please follow the directions below:

https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration

For in-person registration, please or contact our Registrar, Sue Holmes, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300 to receive forms via email or in person with an appointment.

Please share this information with any new neighbors you meet who have school-aged children so they can register them for school.

For more information on registration requirements please visit the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage.

General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten

 

Wakefield Forest Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for May 7, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

We can't wait to meet our newest WFES wolves!

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on Monday, March 24, Kings Park Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

Additional events are listed below, and are open to all families from all regions:

  • Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lorton Station Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
  • Monday, April 7 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Greenbriar West Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
  • Monday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mount Eagle Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
  • Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mason Crest Elementary School - Registration coming soon.

Interpreter services will be provided for all events.

Lost and Found Being Donated Soon

Please come in and check the lost and found. With this crazy weather (warm, hot, cold, warm, cold…) there are LOTS of jackets and other items in the lost and found. Please have students take a look when you can. We will empty the lost and found in early April and donate it all to charity.

Programs for Families
  • The Workforce Innovation Skills Hub (WISH) Center has several programs for families in Fairfax County. See these flyers for the following classes:
    • Adult Classes
    • Computer Classes
    • Teen Classes
  • The English Empowerment Center is hosting an Intensive English and Workforce Readiness Class. Spring semester sign-up will be on Tuesday, March 18, and the course will begin in April. Flyer HERE
  • Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Burke and Congregation Olam Tikvah are once again offering United States Citizenship Test Preparation Online Classes!  These FREE classes are for permanent residents who are eligible for U.S. citizenship. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7–8:45 p.m., April 8 through May 20 on Zoom. The free textbook will be shipped to registered students via UPS, and a link for the classes will be sent to registered students on April 4. Please contact Alma Edgerly at [email protected] or (703) 399-0718 if you have questions. Flyer HERE.
Order WFES Yearbook - Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

Help the Earth in Just One Hour - Really!

What will you do for nature this year? Collect trash in your neighborhood? Meditate in nature? World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Give an Hour for Earth is your family's chance to turn passion into action! Join the movement to dedicate an hour (or more!) to making a difference and help WWF reach 125,000 hours of collective action from now through Earth Day, April 22. Will you give an hour for the Earth?

Every hour counts. Every action matters. Let’s show the world what we can achieve together. Pledge an hour for Earth today.

Link to: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/earth-hour

Local Spring Break/Summer Camps 1. FREE Spring Break Stem Camp 2. Woodson Youth Football Camp 3. Annandale HS Basketball Camp Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

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Weaving in Art class is so cool!

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

March 20:      STEAM Fair

March 21:      SCA Twin Day - Dress up with a Friend!

March 22:      WFES PTA Parents Night Out

March 24-28: Spring Book Fair

March 25:      G3 Field Trip - National Zoo

March 27:      PTA Ice Cream Social/Book Fair Evening Hour

March 31:      School Holiday - Eid-al-Fitr

April 1:          Teacher Work Day - no school for students

Spring 2025 After School Enrichment Registration Opens TODAY

Registration for our Spring 2025 After School Enrichment Program is just around the corner! The spring session will run from April 2 to May 30, with the first week of June set aside for any make-up sessions. Registration opened TODAY, March 14th, at 9 :00 am and will close March 23rd. All signups are done through the Baroody Camps website, and first-time users will need to create an account. For any questions about the registration process, you can contact Baroody directly at [email protected]

2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels, Saturday, March 15th Nurturing a Culture of Belonging

FCPS is pleased to announce the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, an event hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. This in-person summit will be held on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191. 

All families are invited to attend to come together to create a safer, more supportive, and inclusive community for all.  Childcare will be provided during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. Language interpretation will be provided. 

For more information, please visit the Family Summit website.

Register for the Family Summit

March 20th - WFES STEAM Fair

Mark your calendars! The WFES PTA is excited to host the STEAM Fair on March 20 from 6pm to 8pm. All WFES families are encouraged to attend this FREE, fun evening showcasing all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). STEAM volunteers from our local community will be inspiring our students with hands-on activities and educational demonstrations. Activities this year will include:

  • Drones!
  • Math Games!
  • Fiber Arts!

It is sure to be a fabulous night of fun and learning.

CAN YOU HELP?

We need your help to make this evening a success! Sign up for a volunteer slot on the STEAM Fair Signup Genius or email [email protected]. Middle School and High School students are welcome to volunteer. 

March 22nd - WFES PTA Parents Night Out - Tickets on Sale Now

Shake off the winter blues and come see WFES Parents In the Wild at this year's "Party In the PTA!" 

Join us from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, March 22nd at Bunnyman in Burke, where for just $35/person you'll enjoy refreshments, the company of your fellow Wolfpack parents and contribute to the WFES PTA Capital Improvement Fund! [There are a few items that have been on the WFES wish list for a while, including a sunshade for our outside play area, and funds to help decorate the school with murals. A portion of each ticket will go towards this effort.] Buy tickets here NOW. Since Bunnyman is a smaller venue than last year, we encourage you to buy ASAP in case we do hit capacity. Please contact Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] or Kathleen Miller Flook at [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer to help.

Spring Book Fair - March 24-28th

Calling all book fair lovers! Our WFES spring book fair will take place in the library the week of 3/24-3/28. Mrs. Rapuano is looking for volunteers to assist with running the fair during school hours Monday-Friday and family shopping hours on Thursday evening. Book fair volunteers typically assist with helping students make their wish lists on Monday and make their purchases the rest of the week, as well as running the registers. If you are available and interested in helping out, please visit our Book Fair sign up genius here.

🐻 It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

It's time to register for Kindergarten! Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). 

Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving. 

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.

📍 The Comprehensive School Boundary Review Process Explained

Want to learn more about the ongoing Comprehensive School Boundary Review process? Watch this video for explanations of terms such as attendance zones, attendance islands, split feeders, and other factors that affect school boundaries. The video will also be available in other languages soon.

 Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information and sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.

🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on Monday, March 24, Kings Park Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

Body Awareness Lessons Coming in April

The ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe Curriculum, a researched-based prevention curriculum for Pre-K through 6th grade, is designed to teach children how to identify abuse, identify and talk to safe adults, and provides five key safety rules children can follow to help adults keep them safe.  The program also teaches students how to identify and build skills to resist all types of abuse including: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, bullying, and cyberbullying.

A flyer will come home in this week's Thursday folder with more information about these classes. If you do not want your child to participate in these lessons, the flyer has a section to be filled out for that, and it can be returned to school.

Order WFES Yearbook - Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

Help the Earth in Just One Hour - Really!

What will you do for nature this year? Collect trash in your neighborhood? Meditate in nature? World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Give an Hour for Earth is your family's chance to turn passion into action! Join the movement to dedicate an hour (or more!) to making a difference and help WWF reach 125,000 hours of collective action from now through Earth Day, April 22. Will you give an hour for the Earth?

Every hour counts. Every action matters. Let’s show the world what we can achieve together. Pledge an hour for Earth today.

Link to: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/earth-hour

Get Your Free Tree!

This spring, the WFES Green Team is thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations.

Learn more about this awesome opportunity and register to receive a free tree by going to the link below!

WFES Free Trees for Earth Day!

What's Up at Woodson? 1. March 14th - Woodson Unified Sports FANQUEST 2. Woodson Youth Football Camp Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

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Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

March 10:    Three Hour Early Release

March 20:    STEAM Fair

March 21:    SCA Twin Day - Dress up with a Friend!

March 22:    WFES PTA Parents Night Out

March 24-28: Spring Book Fair

March 27:    PTA Ice Cream Social/Book Fair Evening Hour

Strings Students Play at Nursing Home Attendance Matters

Student attendance at school is important all year long. Attendance has an effect on student performance. We understand there may be obstacles preventing students from attending school regularly, such as illness or personal circumstances. That’s why it is so important for our school team to work together with our students and families to remove any barriers. Regular school attendance is not only a basic right of every student but also a shared social value. We all belong here!

Attending school even if your student arrives late is valuable for their academic and social success at school. Please encourage your student to arrive on time every day and maintain regular attendance until the last day of school. Together, we can work toward increasing school attendance rates and improving academic outcomes for all our students.

Learn more about attendance resources.

PTA Read-a-Thon Forms Due 3/15

The WFES PTA is sponsoring participation in Read Across America March with a Read-A-Thon taking place March 1 to March 8. Each page the students read will reflect 1 mile traveled, with the goal of reading enough pages to cover the distance from Annandale, VA to San Francisco, CA.  

At the end of the week, you can submit the number of pages your child has read (or that you have read to your child) from March 1 - March 8 electronically using this form, or you can fill out a paper version of this form that was included in your child’s Thursday folder. If you plan to complete the paper form, please be sure to keep track of the number of pages your child is reading. Any paper forms completed must be submitted back to your child’s teacher no later than March 15.    

The child in each grade who has read the most pages (or has the most pages read to them) will win a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble, and each Read-A-Thon participant will receive a bookmark. But the biggest prize, of course, will be the joy of reading and, hopefully, finding some great new books in the process.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to VP, Academics Erin Weber at [email protected].

🐻 It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

It's time to register for Kindergarten! Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

March 20th - WFES STEAM Fair

Mark your calendars! The WFES PTA is excited to host the STEAM Fair on March 20 from 6pm to 8pm. All WFES families are encouraged to attend this FREE, fun evening showcasing all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). STEAM volunteers from our local community will be inspiring our students with hands-on activities and educational demonstrations. Activities this year will include:

  • Drones!
  • Math Games!
  • Fiber Arts!

It is sure to be a fabulous night of fun and learning.

PRE-ORDER PIZZA

Make it a family night out! Pizza dinners are available for pre-order, and will be served in the cafeteria: https://wakefieldforestes.givebacks.com/store 

Pizza pre-orders must be submitted by March 13.

CAN YOU HELP?

We need your help to make this evening a success! Sign up for a volunteer slot on the STEAM Fair Signup Genius or email [email protected]. Middle School and High School students are welcome to volunteer. 

March 22nd - WFES PTA Parents Night Out - Tickets on Sale Now

Shake off the winter blues and come see WFES Parents In the Wild at this year's "Party In the PTA!" 

Join us from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, March 22nd at Bunnyman in Burke, where for just $35/person you'll enjoy refreshments, the company of your fellow Wolfpack parents and contribute to the WFES PTA Capital Improvement Fund! [There are a few items that have been on the WFES wish list for a while, including a sunshade for our outside play area, and funds to help decorate the school with murals. A portion of each ticket will go towards this effort.] Buy tickets here NOW. Since Bunnyman is a smaller venue than last year, we encourage you to buy ASAP in case we do hit capacity. Please contact Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] or Kathleen Miller Flook at [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer to help.

Body Awareness Lessons Coming in April

The ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe Curriculum, a researched-based prevention curriculum for Pre-K through 6th grade, is designed to teach children how to identify abuse, identify and talk to safe adults, and provides five key safety rules children can follow to help adults keep them safe.  The program also teaches students how to identify and build skills to resist all types of abuse including: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, bullying, and cyberbullying.

A flyer will come home in next week's Thursday folder with more information about these classes. If you do not want your child to participate in these lessons, the flyer has a section to be filled out for that, and it can be returned to school.

Order WFES Yearbook - Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

Get Your Free Tree!

This spring, the WFES Green Team is thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations.

Learn more about this awesome opportunity and register to receive a free tree by going to the link below!

WFES Free Trees for Earth Day!

What's Up at Woodson? 1. March 7-8th - Movie Night & Woodson Drama 2. Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale Order by March 13th!

The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived.  Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time.  The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase. 

Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23.   When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option.  All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM.  The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link. 

This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. 

Need more info?  Send an email to [email protected]

3. Woodson Youth Football Camp 4. Woodson Unified Sports - FANQUEST Middle School Transition Fair 3/12 Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

March 12, 2025 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment, postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3Cjke4b

FCPS Staff who register in MyPDE will receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

March 1:      Truro Parkland Cleanup - NEW DATE

March 1-8:   2025 Read-a-Thon!

March 5:      Spring Picture Day - class and individual

March 10:    Three Hour Early Release

March 20:    STEAM Fair

March 22:    WFES PTA Parents Night Out

April 9:        Rededication Ceremony

New Date: Sat. March 1st - Truro Parkland Cleanup

The weather this week looks promising, so we have rescheduled the Parkland cleanup to this Saturday, March 1, from 9 AM-12 noon. Join your Green Team friends and Truro neighbors at the Truro Clubhouse parking lot by the tennis gazebo.  Bring your own clippers (for ivy), gloves, and water!

We welcome volunteers of all ages for whatever amount of time you have available!

PTA Read-a-Thon, March 1-8th

The WFES PTA is sponsoring participation in Read Across America March with a Read-A-Thon taking place March 1 to March 8. Each page the students read will reflect 1 mile traveled, with the goal of reading enough pages to cover the distance from Annandale, VA to San Francisco, CA.  

At the end of the week, you can submit the number of pages your child has read (or that you have read to your child) from March 1 - March 8 electronically using this form, or you can fill out a paper version of this form that will be included in your child’s Thursday folder this week or next week. If you plan to complete the paper form, please be sure to keep track of the number of pages your child is reading. Any paper forms completed must be submitted back to your child’s teacher no later than March 15.    

The child in each grade who has read the most pages (or has the most pages read to them) will win a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble, and each Read-A-Thon participant will receive a bookmark. But the biggest prize, of course, will be the joy of reading and, hopefully, finding some great new books in the process.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to VP, Academics Erin Weber at [email protected].

Wednesday, March 5th is Spring Picture Day!

Wednesday is Spring Picture Day. Class photos will be taken as well as individual photos. Families have the payment flexibility to order online at mylifetouch.com prior to picture day, using the Picture Day ID found on the online access flyer, which is also below. 

Another Fantastic Family Culture Night!

We were so excited to welcome a big crowd for our Family Culture Night. Our families impressed with amazing displays and tasty treats. We are incredibly grateful to Khanh Stenberg, Jen Webster, Chelsea Boateng, Michelle Brooks, Nancy Garcia-Henderson, Kendra Callahan and Christine Vick for their support for this event.

Mindfulness Blossoms in Kindergarten Classrooms

Wakefield Forest Kindergartners are learning big life skills, finding calm and focus through mindfulness lessons that teach them to connect with their breath and emotions. Read more about how the youngest members of the Wolf Pack are empowering themselves with tools for emotional regulation and resilience, right from the start.

Link to Full Article

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and May. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

T-shirt Deadline March 4th

We have extended the deadline for you to order the First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt to March 4th! 🌿💚

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

March 15th - 2025 FCPS Family Summit Beyond Labels-Nurturing a Culture of Belonging

FCPS is pleased to announce the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, an event hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. This in-person summit will be held on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191. 

All families are invited to attend to come together to create a safer, more supportive, and inclusive community for all.  Childcare will be provided during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. Language interpretation will be provided. 

For more information, please visit the Family Summit website.

Register for the Family Summit

WFES STEAM Fair - March 20th

Mark your calendars! The WFES PTA is excited to host the STEAM Fair on March 20 from 6pm to 8pm. All WFES families are encouraged to attend this FREE, fun evening showcasing all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). STEAM volunteers from our local community will be inspiring our students with hands-on activities and educational demonstrations. Activities this year will include:

  • Drones!
  • Math Games!
  • Fiber Arts!

It is sure to be a fabulous night of fun and learning.

PRE-ORDER PIZZA

Make it a family night out! Pizza dinners are available for pre-order, and will be served in the cafeteria: https://wakefieldforestes.givebacks.com/store 

Pizza pre-orders must be submitted by March 13.

CAN YOU HELP?

We need your help to make this evening a success! Sign up for a volunteer slot on the STEAM Fair Signup Genius or email [email protected]. Middle School and High School students are welcome to volunteer. 

WFES Rededication April 9th Order WFES Yearbook - Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

Get Your Free Tree!

This spring, the WFES Green Team is thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations.

Learn more about this awesome opportunity and register to receive a free tree by going to the link below!

WFES Free Trees for Earth Day!

Sensory Friendly Movie Night Woodson Drama Presents "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - March 7 & 8th

Woodson Drama presents their production of the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Woodson HS.

The cast features many former Wakefield Forest students and also our WFES band director's daughter. Click here for tickets!

WFES PTA Parents Night Out - March 22 - Tickets on Sale Now

Shake off the winter blues and come see WFES Parents In the Wild at this year's "Party In the PTA!" 

Join us from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, March 22nd at Bunnyman in Burke, where for just $35/person you'll enjoy refreshments, the company of your fellow Wolfpack parents and contribute to the WFES PTA Capital Improvement Fund! [There are a few items that have been on the WFES wish list for a while, including a sunshade for our outside play area, and funds to help decorate the school with murals. A portion of each ticket will go towards this effort.] Buy tickets here NOW. Since Bunnyman is a smaller venue than last year, we encourage you to buy ASAP in case we do hit capacity. Please contact Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] or Kathleen Miller Flook at [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer to help.

Fun Math Workshop with Woodson

Woodson Math Honor Society students, many who are former WFES students, visit every year to work with our students to make math fun. Our 4th and 5th grade students had a really great time, and learned a lot, too! 

Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale

The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived.  Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time.  The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase. 

Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23.   When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option.  All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM.  The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link. 

This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. 

Need more info?  Send an email to [email protected]

New Bike Racks by the Fields

Our new bike racks are now located to the right of the parking lot in front of the school, down by the softball fields. Students riding bikes should be parking here. 

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning & Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

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Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

Reminder - Thursday is Family Cultural Night - 6:30 pm

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Join Us for Family Cultural Night on Thursday

As a reminder,

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. If you are interested in bringing food, a display, or participating in the Fashion/Performance spotlights throughout the event, please click this link: https://forms.gle/3ETAaUbqnA2TU38V7.

 

We can't wait to see you all there! Bringing a food, display, or fashion/performance is not required to attend. We're proud of the many diverse cultures that make up our WFES community and look forward to celebrating them together. We hope you will participate by attending and/or volunteering your time/talent. 

  • Food and Displays 6:30 - 7:45 PM
  • Performance Spot Lights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

This event has grown bigger every year, and we can’t wait for this to be the best yet!

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Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up cannot take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

February 22:    POSTPONED: Truro Parkland Cleanup

February 24:    Woodson Math Workshop - G4/G5

February 27:    WFES Family Culture Night - 6:30 pm

March 10:        Three Hour Early Release

March 22:         WFES PTA Parents Night Out

Family Culture Night - February 27

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. 

We're proud of the many diverse cultures that make up our WFES community and look forward to celebrating them together. We hope you will participate by attending and/or volunteering your time/talent. 

  • Food and Displays 6:30 - 7:45 PM
  • Performance Spot Lights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

A flyer with information and request for RSVP came home in your child's Thursday folder. We need volunteers to help and bring food to make this event a success, please click the link below. https://forms.gle/3ETAaUbqnA2TU38V7

Ramadan Observance

As we prepare for Ramadan, we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families while maintaining a structured and consistent school environment. Please complete this form to let us know how we can support your child during Ramadan.

Direct link to form: https://forms.gle/1497ympAQpy8RhXk6

Student Fasting Meal Kits Meal Kits for Feb. 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and May. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

Green Team T-shirt Deadline Extended to 3/4!

We have extended the deadline for you to order the First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt to March 4th! 🌿💚

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

Save the Date! New Building Open House - April 9th

We are nearing the end of our renovation and planning for an open house for the full community on the evening of April 9th. Stay tuned for more information!

Order WFES Yearbook - Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

Postponed - Truro Parkland Cleanup

Truro's parkland cleanup originally scheduled for Saturday, 2/22 has been postponed. A new date will be shared once it has been confirmed.

Get Your Free Tree!

This spring, the WFES Green Team is thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations.

Learn more about this awesome opportunity and register to receive a free tree by going to the link below!

WFES Free Trees for Earth Day!

Woodson Drama Presents "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - March 7-8th

Woodson Drama presents their production of the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Woodson HS.

The cast features many former Wakefield Forest students and also our WFES band director's daughter. Click here for tickets!

Sensory Friendly Movie Night at Woodson - March 7th Valentines for Community Members

As part of a service project, Little Run Citizens Association delivered Valentine's Day cards made by WFES students to community members at a local assisted living facility. WFES students made over 100 cards, and created many smiles!

WFES PTA Parents Night Out - March 22 - Tickets on Sale Now

Shake off the winter blues and come see WFES Parents In the Wild at this year's "Party In the PTA!" 

Join us from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, March 22nd at Bunnyman in Burke, where for just $35/person you'll enjoy refreshments, the company of your fellow Wolfpack parents and contribute to the WFES PTA Capital Improvement Fund! [There are a few items that have been on the WFES wish list for a while, including a sunshade for our outside play area, and funds to help decorate the school with murals. A portion of each ticket will go towards this effort.] Buy tickets here NOW. Since Bunnyman is a smaller venue than last year, we encourage you to buy ASAP in case we do hit capacity. Please contact Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] or Kathleen Miller Flook at [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer to help.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

February 17:    Presidents Day - School Holiday / No School

February 19:    Picture Day for Clubs/Candids

February 22:    Green Team - Parkland Cleanup @Truro

February 27:    WFES Family Culture Night - 6:30 pm

March 10:         Three Hour Early Release

Letter from the Principal

Dear Wakefield Forest Families, 

 

Whether you were rooting for the Eagles, Chiefs or just the half time show on Sunday it was an interesting way to end the season. Growing up locally I’ve been a home team fan since watching the Redskins as an elementary schooler. The game reminded me that we can’t always predict what will happen.

We know that there is a lot of instability in the world and in our own community right now. We have families worried about potential changes to our school boundaries, fear of a family member losing their job and potential impacts from changes in government practices.

 

We are here to support your family if you are experiencing a challenging time. If you or your child needs support, please reach out to any adult with whom you feel comfortable.

 

Thank you.

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal 

[email protected]

PTA Spelling Bee Winners

This year's WFES PTA Spelling Bee was such an amazing display of spelling by so many fantastic students from grades 3-6, and went 21 rounds! The last 7 rounds were a back and forth between the two finalists...and Meena from Mr. Impens' 6th grade class came out on top. Runner up went to Mihir, also from Mr. Impens' class. Congrats to all students who participated on a job well done!  Thank you to Ms. Amy Rapuano (pictured with Meena and Mihir) for continuing to run a fantastic spelling bee each year, and to everyone who helped make the event possible.

Addressing School Boundary Rumors

This information was shared in Rachna Sizemore-Heizer's newsletter:

First, I want to try to address rumors and misinformation circulating throughout the community regarding the Boundary Review Project.

Please understand there have been no formal discussions about scenarios, maps, or specific changes to any boundaries thus far. There are no secret maps nor are there imminent plans to change boundaries. The consultant, the Superintendent, and the Advisory Committee are still gathering information and community feedback and working through the process. I encourage you to share your thoughts and concerns and stay up-to-date on the project by signing up for the Boundary Project newsletter.

The project is still in the data collection/public engagement phase.

The tentative timeline is as follows: 

  • First round of draft scenarios by June, followed by additional public input on those draft scenarios. 
  • The consultant will then create updated draft scenarios taking into account that public input in the fall/early winter of 2025. These would be made publicly available.
  • The board approval process would be completed in the spring of 2026. 
  • You can see the full consultant’s timeline (slide 5, page 11) and presentation. 

No decisions have been made about potential changes, nor are any decisions imminent. 

You can find more information about the process, the School Board policy guiding it, and opportunities for public engagement on the Boundary Project website. 

FCPS is in a 42 year school renovation cycle, which is well beyond the best practices of 25 years and we need to maximize the use of our resources and minimize the use of trailers. This is the first time in four decades that boundaries have been looked at holistically across the county. We are hoping to address capacity concerns, shorten transportation times (and thus allow for better student sleep), keep neighborhoods together to promote student and family engagement, and improve access to programming. In addition, I hope this review will open the door to the possibilities of new programs and better access to educational opportunities and advancements. 

The goal of this boundary review is not to undo changes of the past nor change boundaries just for the sake of changing boundaries. The purpose is to take a holistic and county wide look at school boundaries to best set us up for the future. We are committed to doing our best to minimize the impact on students, keep communities together, and work together and transparently with the community throughout this review process. 

❄️Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform. 

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

  • Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
  • Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school. 

Internet Safety Presentation

Thank you to those who braved the slushy snow to attend the Internet Safety Presentation!

We have created a Digital Citizenship for Families page on the WFES website under family resources. There you can find a copy of the presentation, family media agreements, and so much more.

Ramadan Observance

As we prepare for Ramadan, we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families while maintaining a structured and consistent school environment. Please complete this form to let us know how we can support your child during Ramadan.

Direct link to form: https://forms.gle/1497ympAQpy8RhXk6

2/19 - Inaugural Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration at Woodson

The Office of the Chief Equity Officer invites you to join us for our Inaugural Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration!

Theme: “From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future”

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (rescheduled from February 5) Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM   Join us for a reception with light refreshments at 5:30 PM. Formal program begins at 6:00 PM. Location: Carter G. Woodson High School 123 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 

Together, we will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence.  Our celebration will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. This promises to be a memorable evening for students, staff, families, and community members!  Let's honor our past and shape a brighter future together!

Frost Family Festival - February 20

We hope you can join us in-person, for our Frost Family Festival that takes place on February 20th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Frost Middle School. 

All rising 7th graders and their families are invited. This is an open house format with no formal presentation. Families may come at any time and visit locations of interest. 

The Frost PTA is offering one and two-slice pizza meals (including 1 drink and 1 baked item) and whole pizzas are available for PRE-PAID order.   The PTA will also be selling Frost spirit wear in the lobby! 

You may use our online payment option for meal purchase and/or PTA
donation: www.frostmspta.org


NOTE: This is a free event, food pre-orders are ONLY required if you are
planning to have a meal at this event.

Family Culture Night - February 27

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. 

We're proud of the many diverse cultures that make up our WFES community and look forward to celebrating them together. We hope you will participate by attending and/or volunteering your time/talent. 

  • Food and Displays 6:30 - 7:45 PM
  • Performance Spot Lights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

A flyer with information and request for RSVP came home in your child's Thursday folder this week. We need volunteers to help and bring food to make this event a success, please click the link below. https://forms.gle/3ETAaUbqnA2TU38V7

T-shirt Deadline Extended to 3/4!

We have extended the deadline for you to order the First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt to March 4th! 🌿💚

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

2/22 - Truro Parkland Cleanup with the WFES Green Team

The Truro Parkland Committee will be having its winter clean up on Saturday, February 22nd.  Join your WFES Green Team friends as we help with this effort. Meet at the clubhouse at 4146 Elizabeth Lane and bring water, clippers and gloves.  Help keep our community clean!  Contact Mary Muratore- [email protected] or Julie Howard - [email protected] if you have any questions.

Student Experience Survey G3-6

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

3/4 - Registration Opens for Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and close Friday, April 4, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is Hunters Woods Elementary School
  • Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

  • Click here Magnet School Lottery for more information.

Save the Date! New Building Open House - April 9th

We are nearing the end of our renovation and planning for an open house for the full community on the evening of April 9th. Stay tuned for more information!

Order WFES Yearbook Today Deadline 4/21

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and May. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

Fairfax County Government Department of Family Services

The Parenting Education Programs is enrolling participants in virtual and in-person classes for the winter. Check online for more information about our class for parents of 5-11 year olds beginning Feb. 27th and other upcoming classes in English and Spanish. Please visit our website for more information.

Heating Help and Other Crisis Supports from Common Help. If you are facing a heating emergency, Common Help can help with heating equipment repairs, fuel costs, and utility bills. Assistance is available for households with no heat or at risk of losing heat.

5/17 - Register Now for TJ TECHSTRAVAGANZA

We represent the leadership of Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Each year, we promote STEM through our annual flagship outreach event, Techstravaganza

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 21st annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.

Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25

Get Your Free Tree!

This spring, the WFES Green Team is thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations.

Learn more about this awesome opportunity and register to receive a free tree by going to the link below!

WFES Free Trees for Earth Day!

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

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Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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Ms. Lubinski's Grade 6 strings students performed the National Anthem at the FCPS School Board Meeting this week.

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

February 10:    THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE

February 12:    PTA Meeting - 7:00 pm (virtual)

February 13:    Internet Safety Workshop - 8:30 am

February 13:    WFES Spelling Bee - 3:45 pm

February 17:    Presidents Day - School Holiday / No School

February 19:     Picture Day for Clubs/Candids

February 27:    WFES Family Culture Night - 6:30 pm

Attendance Matters

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

 

 

So why is your child still marked "unexcused" if you informed the school that you will be travelling?

According to FCPS, when your student is not in school for absences where student whereabouts are known or supported by the parent, administration still deems the absence unexcused. Examples are if the student is shopping with a parent, family is away for vacation, student is participating in any other non-school activities during school hours. Automated calls, emails and texts do not go out in these cases since you have shared your student's whereabouts with us. But after five unexcused absences of any kind the Virginia Department of Education requires schools to discuss attendance with families.

Excused absences are reserved only for student illness; death in family; court appearances or family hardships discussed with school admin.

2/8 - Reading Opens the World Book Drive & Literacy Fair Family Culture Night - February 27

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. 

We're proud of the many diverse cultures that make up our WFES community and look forward to celebrating them together. We hope you will participate by attending and/or volunteering your time/talent. 

  • Food and Displays 6:30 - 7:45 PM
  • Performance Spot Lights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

A flyer with information and request for RSVP came home in your child's Thursday folder this week. We need volunteers to help and bring food to make this event a success, please click the link below. https://forms.gle/3ETAaUbqnA2TU38V7

2/10 - Three Hour Early Release Day

Our first three hour early release day for 2025 is coming up on Monday, February 10, 2025. 

An email confirming the plan for dismissal for your child went home this week. We will dismiss your child in this manner unless we hear otherwise.    

If you need to make a change, please contact the school office ASAP. You can let us know by contacting the school office at 703-503-2300.

Join the GO Club Today! 2/12 - PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

Join us for our next virtual PTA meeting on this Zoom link:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169

2/13 - Internet Safety Workshop

Even the most in-tune parents could use some extra tips for keeping up with the fast-changing media landscape. This comprehensive presentation addresses the biggest concerns parents of elementary students face, such as managing screen time, getting a cellphone, cyberbullying, social media, and more. 

Join us in the WFES Library at 8:30 am for this informative discussion.

2/14 - Last Day to Order Your Green Team T-shirt

You can still order our First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt online! 🌿💚 until February 14th!

We have BIG goals for our school community this New Year, including:

  • Reducing our carbon footprint with more sustainable practices - 100% recycling of clean cafeteria trays! 🌍
  • Expanding our recycling program to keep waste out of landfills – Currently, we recycle just 24% of our waste and aim to significantly increase that number.♻️
  • Promoting eco-friendly habits at every grade level - Tips & Tricks offered by an assigned Green Team Ambassador 🌱

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

2/22 - Truro Parkland Cleanup with the WFES Green Team

The Truro Parkland Committee will be having its winter clean up on Saturday, February 22nd.  Join your WFES Green Team friends as we help with this effort. Meet at the clubhouse at 4146 Elizabeth Lane and bring water, clippers and gloves.  Help keep our community clean!  Contact Mary Muratore- [email protected] or Julie Howard - [email protected] if you have any questions.

3/4 - Registration Opens for Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and close Friday, April 4, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is Hunters Woods Elementary School
  • Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

  • Click here Magnet School Lottery for more information.

Save the Date! New Building Open House - April 9th

We are nearing the end of our renovation and planning for an open house for the full community on the evening of April 9th. Stay tuned for more information!

Order WFES Yearbook Today

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

5/17 - Register Now for TJ TECHSTRAVAGANZA

We represent the leadership of Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Each year, we promote STEM through our annual flagship outreach event, Techstravaganza

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 21st annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.

Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

In October our pyramid school was renamed in honor of Carter G. Woodson. Learn more about this Woodson, the "Father of Black History" here. 

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

February 6:      "Just Eat It" Get2Green Discussion - 6:30 pm @Woodson

February 7:      Little Hero Military Family Breakfast - 8:00 am

February 7:      SCA Spirit Day - Harry Potter Day!

February 10:    THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE

February 12:    PTA Meeting - 7:00 pm

February 13:    Internet Safety Workshop - 8:30 am

February 13:    WFES Spelling Bee - 3:45 pm

February 17:     Presidents Day - School Holiday / No School

February 27:    WFES Family Culture Night - 6:30 pm

2025 First-Class Awards Nominations Open

First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education. 

Nominees should demonstrate the following skills/criteria:

  • Modeling excellence in their role relative to special education
  • Positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive environment and mindset

There are seven award categories with up to fourteen awarded.

  1. Elementary: Teacher, Administrator, Student, and School Support Staff (instructional assistant (IA), office staff, librarian, bus driver, cafeteria worker, etc.)
  2. Middle, High School & Secondary: Teacher, Administrator, Student, and School Support Staff (IA, office staff, librarian, bus driver, cafeteria worker, etc.)
  3. Central Office: Any FCPS central office staff member (superintendent, assistant superintendent, executive principal, director, coordinator, specialist, resource teacher, administrative support, etc.)
  4. Specialty Program Staff: Anyone assigned to a public day school, alternative school, home based instruction, or other FCPS educational program not clearly defined as an elementary, middle, high, or secondary school
  5. Specialist: Professional staff categorized as related service providers (speech language pathologist, counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, itinerant, etc.)
  6. Team: Any team of two or more staff members who work together to support special education students, whether directly or indirectly. This award is not specific to a role, it may be awarded to any staff team (ex. administrators, teachers, related services, etc.)
  7. Community Partner: Any person or organization not employed by FCPS that contributes to excellence in special education

Please complete this form to nominate an administrator, a staff member, or a student who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close February 19, 2025. 

2/6 - Get2Green Discussion @Woodson

Are you interested in being an environmentally conscious citizen? Are you concerned about food waste?  If so, you are invited to attend a FCPS Get2Green event at Woodson H.S., sponsored by Canterbury Woods E.S. and Woodson H.S.  We will be showing an abbreviated version of the documentary Just Eat It, followed by a panel discussion by experts from Food for Others, Hands on Harvest, FCPS students and more!

Where: Woodson High School.  Please park by the front of the school and enter through door 18. 

When: Thursday, February, 6th, 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

2/7 - Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for G3-6

On February 7th from 10 - 11:30 am, adults can discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

2/8 - Reading Opens the World Book Drive & Literacy Fair Join the GO Club Today! 2/13 - Internet Safety Workshop

Even the most in-tune parents could use some extra tips for keeping up with the fast-changing media landscape. This comprehensive presentation addresses the biggest concerns parents of elementary students face, such as managing screen time, getting a cellphone, cyberbullying, social media, and more. 

Join us in the WFES Library at 8:30 am for this informative discussion.

2/14 - Last Day to Order Your Green Team T-shirt

Happy New Year WFES Teachers, Staff, Family, Friends, and Neighbors!

We’re thrilled to announce that you still conveniently order our First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt online! 🌿💚 until February 14th!

We have BIG goals for our school community this New Year, including:

  • Reducing our carbon footprint with more sustainable practices - 100% recycling of clean cafeteria trays! 🌍
  • Expanding our recycling program to keep waste out of landfills – Currently, we recycle just 24% of our waste and aim to significantly increase that number.♻️
  • Promoting eco-friendly habits at every grade level - Tips & Tricks offered by an assigned Green Team Ambassador 🌱

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

2/27 - Come to Family Culture Night!

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. 

We're proud of the many diverse cultures that make up our WFES community and look forward to celebrating them together. We hope you will participate by attending and/or volunteering your time/talent. 

  • Food and Displays 6:30 - 7:45 PM
  • Performance Spot Lights 6:30 - 8:00 PM

A flyer with information and request for RSVP will come home next week in your child's Thursday folder. If you would like to volunteer to bring food, please click the link below.

https://forms.gle/3ETAaUbqnA2TU38V7

 

Order WFES Yearbook Today

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.

Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.

Click on the link to order now: Order HERE

5/17 - Register Now for TJ TECHSTRAVAGANZA

We represent the leadership of Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Each year, we promote STEM through our annual flagship outreach event, Techstravaganza

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 21st annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.

Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year on January 29th! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

January 24:     Turnpike Night @Woodson basketball games

January 25:     Martin Luther King Day of Service

January 27:     WFES Green Team Meeting - 3:30 pm

January 28:     Quarter 2 Ends

January 29:     No School - Lunar New Year / Teacher Workday

January 30:     Quarter 3 Begins

January 30:     Chorus Winter Concert - 7:00 pm

February 6:      Get2Green Discussion - 6:30 pm @Woodson

February 13:    Internet Safety Workshop - 8:30 am

PTA Bingo Night was Awesome!

The cafeteria was packed this week for bingo night! So much fun was had by so many families who came together for one of our fabulous PTA's marquee events. 

1/24 - TONIGHT - Turnpike Night @Woodson Basketball Games 1/25 - FCPS/Volunteer Fairfax Offer Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Students and families can volunteer on Saturday, January 25, at Give Together at the James Lee Community Center. 

Volunteer Fairfax invites families to participate in thoughtful, engaging service projects working alongside local nonprofit and government agency partners across a variety of mission areas. Projects will include food packing, creating care packages, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

There will also be Financial Literacy Workshops offered at Give Together for students in grades 3-12. If you would like to attend one of the workshops, sign up during check-in on January 25.

1/25 - Chinese New Year Festival 1/27 - WFES Green Team Meeting

Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 27th at 3:30 pm in the WFES Library.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore  [email protected].

Order Your Green Team T-shirt Today!

Happy New Year WFES Teachers, Staff, Family, Friends, and Neighbors!

We’re thrilled to announce that you still conveniently order our First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt online! 🌿💚 until February 14th!

We have BIG goals for our school community this New Year, including:

  • Reducing our carbon footprint with more sustainable practices - 100% recycling of clean cafeteria trays! 🌍
  • Expanding our recycling program to keep waste out of landfills – Currently, we recycle just 24% of our waste and aim to significantly increase that number.♻️
  • Promoting eco-friendly habits at every grade level - Tips & Tricks offered by an assigned Green Team Ambassador 🌱

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

2/6 - Get2Green Discussion @Woodson

Are you interested in being an environmentally conscious citizen? Are you concerned about food waste?  If so, you are invited to attend a FCPS Get2Green event at Woodson H.S., sponsored by Canterbury Woods E.S. and Woodson H.S.  We will be showing an abbreviated version of the documentary Just Eat It, followed by a panel discussion by experts from Food for Others, Hands on Harvest, FCPS students and more!

Where: Woodson High School.  Please park by the front of the school and enter through door 18. 

When: Thursday, February, 6th, 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

2/7 - Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for G3-6

On February 7th from 10 - 11:30 am, adults can discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

2/13 - Internet Safety Workshop

Even the most in-tune parents could use some extra tips for keeping up with the fast-changing media landscape. This comprehensive presentation addresses the biggest concerns parents of elementary students face, such as managing screen time, getting a cellphone, cyberbullying, social media, and more. 

Join us in the WFES Library at 8:30 am for this informative discussion.

2/27 - Family Culture Night Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE!

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. More information coming soon!

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and the Presidential Inauguration.

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

January 22:     Confronting Hate Speech - Virtual Session 7:00 pm

January 23:     PTA Bingo Night - 6:30 pm

January 24:     Woodson Basketball - Turnpike Night

January 25:     Martin Luther King Day of Service

January 27:     WFES Green Team Meeting - 3:30 pm

January 28:     Quarter 2 Ends

January 29:     No School - Teacher Workday

January 30:     Quarter 3 Begins

January 30:     Chorus Winter Concert - 7:00 pm

February 6:      Get2Green Discussion - 6:30 pm @Woodson

1/22 - Join Us for Discussion on Hate Speech

This fall we communicated about some serious challenges we have been facing as a school. While it is hard to report that there have been hate speech issues in our school, it is important to us that we are transparent so we can address these challenges collaboratively. By working as a community, we can foster the inclusive and welcoming environment we envision for Wakefield Forest.

We invite you to join us virtually on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 PM to continue this essential work of building a more inclusive and welcoming school community. This session will be an opportunity to discuss actionable next steps and share resources to support our shared mission. (Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169)

1/23 - PTA Bingo Night - Join in the Fun!

On Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm, we will be having our annual PTA Bingo Night.

You can now pre-order your bingo items and pizza for Bingo Night! Thank you for pre-ordering. It will help us know how many people to expect, and it will streamline your check-in at Bingo Night. It will also be important to pre-order since we may need to cap attendance this year.

Make sure you reserve your spot! You can pre-order here: Bingo Night 2025 - Store Items* 

1/24 - Turnpike Night @Woodson Basketball Games 1/25 - FCPS/Volunteer Fairfax Offer Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Students and families can volunteer on Saturday, January 25, at Give Together at the James Lee Community Center. 

Volunteer Fairfax invites families to participate in thoughtful, engaging service projects working alongside local nonprofit and government agency partners across a variety of mission areas. Projects will include food packing, creating care packages, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

There will also be Financial Literacy Workshops offered at Give Together for students in grades 3-12. If you would like to attend one of the workshops, sign up during check-in on January 25.

1/27 - WFES Green Team Meeting

Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 27th at 3:30 pm in the WFES Library.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore  [email protected].

Order Your Green Team T-shirt Today!

Happy New Year WFES Teachers, Staff, Family, Friends, and Neighbors!

We’re thrilled to announce that you can now conveniently order our First Annual GREEN TEAM shirt online! 🌿💚

We have BIG goals for our school community this New Year, including:

  • Reducing our carbon footprint with more sustainable practices - 100% recycling of clean cafeteria trays! 🌍
  • Expanding our recycling program to keep waste out of landfills – Currently, we recycle just 24% of our waste and aim to significantly increase that number.♻️
  • Promoting eco-friendly habits at every grade level - Tips & Tricks offered by an assigned Green Team Ambassador 🌱

This shirt is our way to synergize, motivate and unite the entire school around these important goals. By wearing it, you’re showing your commitment to the cause and helping us build momentum for change!

Get2Green Team Group Order Form - Sign Up Today!

Spread the word! Share the link with friends, family, and neighbors to help us meet the goal!

Together, we can make a BIG difference! 💪👕

2/27 - Family Culture Night is Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE!

We are excited to host our third annual Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. More information coming soon!

2/6 - Get2Green Discussion @Woodson

Are you interested in being an environmentally conscious citizen? Are you concerned about food waste?  If so, you are invited to attend a FCPS Get2Green event at Woodson H.S., sponsored by Canterbury Woods E.S. and Woodson H.S.  We will be showing an abbreviated version of the documentary Just Eat It, followed by a panel discussion by experts from Food for Others, Hands on Harvest, FCPS students and more!

Where: Woodson High School.  Please park by the front of the school and enter through door 18. 

When: Thursday, February, 6th, 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Keeping Kids Warm Outside!

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Hana Kim, at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Glow Party a Huge Success!

Thanks to the PTA for transforming the gym into a world of GLOW! It was a very well-received GLOW party for our students after a string of snow days!

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA:  HOME

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

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Welcome Back to School

Dear Families,

We’re glad to have everyone back for the start of the 2025 year. I hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to rest, relax and refresh. I had time to enjoy family and enjoy a fun trip to New Orleans. I also had time to listen, read and reflect. Additionally, I listened to the podcast Talking Race with Young Children and this TEDx Talk on Neurodiversity – the key that unlocked my world that were impactful for me as a leader and a mom.

We’re grateful to our custodial team for their hard work in clearing the snow around the building to reopen school. Whenever we experience a snow weather event, teams of FCPS staff work hard to clear the sidewalks, parking lots, and dig out the school buses. Many of the roads surrounding WFES continue to be icy and bus stops blocked. We appreciate the members of our community who cleared the snow so students could wait on the sidewalk, rather than in the road. 

 

Thank you.

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal

In this Week's Issue... TONIGHT - GLOW PARTY IS ON!

Calling all party-glowers for a night of dancing, games, and concessions at WFES' inaugural Glow Dance Party! Your kids will love it, so save the date for Friday, Jan. 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the WFES gym.

Important Upcoming Dates

January 20:     Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Day - No School

January 28:     Quarter 2 Ends

January 29:     Teacher Workday - No School

January 30:     Quarter 3 Begins

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Information will be available through the Elementary Schoology groups for teachers to easily copy over materials and links for students to participate with their families during math week in the New Year.

Attendance Matters

The Virginia Department of Education tracks the attendance data for all schools. Each school must work to keep the percent of students considered chronically absent low. Once a student has 15 absences, for any reason, they are considered chronically absent. Wakefield Forest currently has 5% of students showing as chronically absent for this time in the school year. Thank you for working to schedule vacations during days school is closed. If you need support for your child due to school refusal or other needs, please email me directly at [email protected] and we will have members of our school team provide support.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The SEL screener is given to students in grades 3-6 in the fall and spring each year. The data from this assessment is used to develop overall school goals. Based on the data from the 2023-24 school year, students self-reported fewer strengths with Emotional Regulation. The questions in this section addressed students’ perception on their own ability to remain calm. For example, when things go wrong for you, how calm are you able to stay? When you get upset, how often do you stop to think before you act? 

Based on this data, we implemented the Zones of Regulation program school wide for the 2024-25 year. Teachers have been implementing lessons weekly to build students skills in areas of resiliency. Information was sent home in a mailer, and we hosted an in person family workshop in the fall to build family understanding of Zones of Regulation.

We will take the SEL screener again in the spring and will report out on progress in this area.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA Homepage

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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In this Week's Issue...

The WFES chorus performed at the Holiday Market in Old Town Fairfax.

Important Upcoming Dates

12/23/24 - 1/3/25:         Winter Break - No School

January 10, 2025:        PTA Glow Party

Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to the Wakefield Forest ES community for your incredible generosity toward the Holiday Assistance Program! Thanks to your overwhelming support, we were able to fulfill every item on our students’ wish lists. Our families are deeply grateful and touched by your kindness. You are truly amazing! Wishing you all a joyful and wonderful holiday season with your loved ones!

WFES Outstanding Teacher Awards

All of our teachers are truly amazing and we are incredibly thankful for their hard work and dedication every single day. We want to extend our sincere congratulations to the following staff members who have been nominated for the Outstanding Employee Awards:

  • Outstanding Teacher: Danielle Bunch, 4th grade  
  • Outstanding New Teacher: Kendra Callahan, Music 
  • Outstanding Professional: Alex Dilldine, SBTS 
  • Outstanding Operational Employee: Sue Holmes, SIA 
12/20 - Last Day to Sign up for Woodson Pyramid Chorus Day

All 4th, 5th and 6th graders have been invited to participate in the annual Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus day! The event takes place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, January 11th, 9:45 AM-1PM. Students will learn music from the Frost and Woodson Chorus teachers, play games, sing and be served pizza! It is a fun way to meet students from all over the pyramid and have fun singing together as a community! To register, please use this link: https://forms.gle/PGKuJfbjKD8hT8vu6  and pay the $12 fee on www.myschoolbucks.com by December 20th.

1/10/25 - Get Ready to GLOW!

Calling all party-glowers for a night of dancing, games, and concessions at WFES' inaugural Glow Dance Party! Your kids will love it, so save the date for Friday, Jan. 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the WFES gym. Stay tuned for more event details next week! 

And if you’re interested in volunteering to help plan and organize the event, please reach out to  Elizabeth Fitzgerald (mom of Naomi, 3rd and Sasha, K) at [email protected].

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Information will be available through the Elementary Schoology groups for teachers to easily copy over materials and links for students to participate with their families during math week in the New Year.

Providing a Safe and Welcoming Space This School Year and Beyond

FCPS is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The Fairfax County School Board recently approved a Trust Policy that solidifies our commitment. It aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy to ensure that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit our Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

Happy New Year from the Wakefield Forest Staff!

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Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA Homepage

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In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

12/16-12/20:  Winter Spirit Week!

12/16:            Family Information Session - Executive Functioning 8:30 am

12/16:            Green Team Meeting 3:30 pm

12/19:            Winter Concert - Strings 6:30 pm / Band 7:30 pm

12/23/24 - 1/3/25:         Winter Break - No School

Time for SCA Winter Spirit Week!

The SCA (Student Council Association) would love to have as many people as possible join in the holiday spirit. If you're coming to the building next week (parents, too!), join in the fun!

Monday, 12/16: Plaid Day/Pajama Day: Wear plaid, wear pajamas...or wear plaid pajamas! Be sure that all clothing items are school appropriate. No slippers.
Tuesday, 12/17: Ugly Sweater: Sparkles, pom-poms, and ribbons galore! Show off your pre-made or homemade “ugly sweater” to celebrate the winter holidays. Please make sure all clothing is school appropriate.
Wednesday, 12/18: Dress Like the Holiday You Celebrate: Celebrate your culture by dressing in your winter holiday festive wear. Be sure that you can still fully participate in all areas of school including PE and recess.
Thursday, 12/19: Snow Day: Dress up in all white, like SNOW or in your favorite winter festive clothing.
Friday, 12/20: Festive Hat Day: Get your student ready to enjoy the concert and sing-a-long by wearing a festive hat today!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources

12/13 - Last Day to Register - WFES Spelling Bee

The 18th Annual WFES Spelling Bee is coming soon!  This Spelling Bee is open to all students in grades 3rd through 6th. It will be held after school on February 13, 2024 and registration is due by Friday,  December 13, 2024.  The WFES champion will go to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 23, 2025.  

REGISTER NOW using the following link: 

https://bit.ly/wfesbee25

If you have questions about the Spelling Bee, please reach out to Allison Williams ([email protected]) or Nudrat Salik ([email protected]).

12/14 - Woodson Winter Wonderland 12/15 - Full-Time AAP Referrals Due Today

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Tony Gray [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

12/16 - Family Information Session on Executive Functioning Skills

Looking for more information on how to support your student at home with Executive Functioning skills such as study strategies, time management, organization, and more? Join us for a cup of coffee and learn more about actionable strategies that you can implement at home to support your child with academic success and independent skills.

Our School Psychologist, Anna Bukont and School Counselor, Chelsea Boateng, will be sharing tips and tricks that can support all students with executive functioning strategies. We will also include specialized tips and tricks for our neuro-divergent students.

12/16 - Last Day to Drop Off Community Donations

Thanks so much to all of the families who have donated so many new toys, clothing and gift cards to support the holiday assistance program for our community. Your generosity is amazing! Today is the deadline, but if you are shopping today, we are happy to accept those donations on Monday, 12/16 at the latest. Please drop all donations at the front office.

Remember, if possible, please wrap gifts and include a note describing the item. Unwrapped gifts are also welcome — we’ll take care of the wrapping and ensure the magic is delivered! 

For questions please contact: Family Liaison - Hana Kim ([email protected])

12/20 - Last Day to Sign up for Woodson Pyramid Chorus Day

All 4th, 5th and 6th graders have been invited to participate in the annual Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus day! The event takes place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, January 11th, 9:45 AM-1PM. Students will learn music from the Frost and Woodson Chorus teachers, play games, sing and be served pizza! It is a fun way to meet students from all over the pyramid and have fun singing together as a community! To register, please use this link: https://forms.gle/PGKuJfbjKD8hT8vu6  and pay the $12 fee on www.myschoolbucks.com by December 20th.

Winter Resources from Fairfax County Government Agencies

Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

 

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Environmental Helpers!

Ms. Conques, Ms. Lopresti and LeeLee (grade 5) were sorting through trash to repurpose things for Art and SACC. Way to be environmental stewards!

Get Ready to GLOW!

Calling all party-glowers for a night of dancing, games, and concessions at WFES' inaugural Glow Dance Party! Your kids will love it, so save the date for Friday, Jan. 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the WFES gym. Stay tuned for more event details next week! 

And if you’re interested in volunteering to help plan and organize the event, please reach out to  Elizabeth Fitzgerald (mom of Naomi, 3rd and Sasha, K) at [email protected].

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Information will be available through the Elementary Schoology groups for teachers to easily copy over materials and links for students to participate with their families during math week in the New Year.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA Homepage

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Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram

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Bodhi Day, Sunday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

In this Week's Issue... Important Upcoming Dates

December 11:          FLE Parent Preview Night 6:30 pm

                                 PTA Meeting - Cookie Exchange 7:00 pm

December 12:          Boundary Review Meeting (Annandale HS)

December 16:          Principal Coffee - Executive Functioning 8:30 am

                                 Green Team Meeting 3:30 pm

December 19:          Winter Concert - Band/Strings 6:30 pm 

Dec 23 - Jan 3:         Winter Break - No School

Another great week for the wolkpack!

12/11 - Family Life Education Review (FLE)

Do you want to review the Family Life Education (FLE) materials that your child will be hearing this year? All program materials and media for all grade levels are available for you to review at any time in your Parent Schoology account.  Here are the steps that you can take at home:

  1. Login to your Schoology account. You can’t use your student’s account. You can find the Schoology link on the WFES website, too.
  2. Click on the Wakefield Forest All Parent and Guardian page.
  3. Click on the first folder called Parent Preview- FLE Instruction. All the lessons K-12 are listed for your to review.

If you are having trouble accessing the materials, don’t have a computer at home, or want to get out of the house, please join Ms. Williams in the library on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM. She will guide you through the steps to find the materials and give you time to review the material at your own pace. 

**If any of the videos don’t open for you at home, please look at the links at the bottom of the parent page for alternative links that will take you to the same videos.

Students at WFES in Grade 5th and 6th are participating in pilot program where two Human Growth and Development lessons will be taught in a gender combined class this year.  The rest of the lessons will be taught in single gender groups as in previous years. If you want to opt your child out of this pilot, please email the following to Ms. Williams at [email protected]

I would like to opt my child, ______________________,  out of the FLE pilot of the two combined gender lessons. I understand that this means my child will have all the FLE lessons taught in a single gender group.

If you have any questions, please ask your child’s teacher or Ms. Williams at [email protected].

12/11 - PTA Meeting - Cookie Exchange

Please join in holiday merriment as we exchange–and eat–a ton of holiday cookies! 

Bake, press, or buy your favorite holiday cookie and share it with our community next Wednesday in the cafeteria. Bring a spare container to take cookies home (if they last that long!). 

Have a recipe or a business you’d love to share? Send your Holiday Cookie recipe to the PTA President [email protected] before the meeting and the recipes will be shared and celebrated in our final newsletter before the Winter Break

WFES Spelling Bee - Register by December 13th

The 18th Annual WFES Spelling Bee is coming soon!  This Spelling Bee is open to all students in grades 3rd through 6th. It will be held after school on February 13, 2024 and registration is due by Friday,  December 13, 2024.  The WFES champion will go to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 23, 2025.  

REGISTER NOW using the following link 

https://bit.ly/wfesbee25

or return the registration flyer was sent in your students’ Thursday folder this week.  If you have questions about the Spelling Bee, please reach out to Allison Williams ([email protected]) or Nudrat Salik ([email protected]).

Reminder Full-Time AAP Referrals Due 12/15

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Tony Gray [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

12/16 - Principal Coffee - Executive Functioning Skills

Wanting more information on how to support your student at home with Executive Function skills such as study strategies, time management, organization, and more? Please come have a cup of coffee and learn more about actionable strategies that you can implement at home to support your child with academic success and independent skills. Our School Psychologist, Anna Bukont and School Counselor, Chelsea Boateng, will be sharing tips and tricks that can support all students with executive function strategies, however, we will also include specialized tips and tricks for our neuro-divergent students."

Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

  • What is Sextortion?
  • What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
  • How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
  • How should families respond if their child was victimized?
SEL Screener Data in ParentVue

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to your students teacher or our SEL Screener Lead Chelsea Boateng ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

12/12 - Boundary Review Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, 12/12, 6:45 to 8:15pm, at Annandale HS. Register here.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Reading Resources for Families

FCPS has great resources for families to use to help students practice reading skills, including comprehension, decoding and encoding, fluency, phonemic awareness, vocabulary and more. Click on the link below to go directly to this informational site.

Literacy Resources for Families | Fairfax County Public Schools

Support Available for Families

The GMU Center for Community Mental Health provides psychotherapy services and comprehensive psychological assessments on a sliding scale for adults, teens and children.

Families can access free, anonymous and confidential support from the comfort of home. Trained providers are available 7 days/week to offer help, teach evidence-based skills and to listen. Low-cost therapy sessions are also available upon request. Please see this flyer for more details.

Woodson Pyramid Chorus Day

All 4th, 5th and 6th graders have been invited to participate in the annual Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus day! The event takes place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, January 11th, 9:45 AM-1PM. Students will learn music from the Frost and Woodson Chorus teachers, play games, sing and be served pizza! It is a fun way to meet students from all over the pyramid and have fun singing together as a community! To register, please use this link: https://forms.gle/PGKuJfbjKD8hT8vu6  and pay the $12 fee on www.myschoolbucks.com by December 20th. 

Community Donations Needed

We invite you to consider donating a gift or gift cards to support holiday assistance for our community. Donations can be dropped off at the front office or sent with your child to be given to their teacher. If possible, please wrap gifts and include a note describing the item. Unwrapped gifts are also welcome — we’ll take care of the wrapping and ensure the magic is delivered! All donations will be collected until December 13th.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

For questions please contact: Family Liaison - Hana Kim ([email protected])

12/14 - Woodson Winter Wonderland ⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact Us

Attendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]

Health Room: 703-503-2310

Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines

Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA Homepage

4011 Iva Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 | Main Office: 703.503.2300

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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