November is Native American Heritage Month. A Wakefield Forest Elementary teacher is sharing his cultural upbringing as a member of the Haudenosaunee's Bear Clan with students through lessons on drums, dreamcatchers, and the role of Native Americans in rocket science.

In the vast ecosystem of education, substitute teachers often play the role of unsung heroes. While their presence may seem short-term, their impact is anything but. Substitute teachers step into classrooms with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a dedication to ensuring that learning never stops, even in the absence of the regular teacher. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of substitute teachers and draw parallels to the mission of the Positivity Project organization.

Workshop Highlights:
🌿 Do you have questions about what could be causing anxiety and how you can best support your children?
🌿 Learn the ins and outs of anxiety – how it shows up and what we can do about it.
🌿 Discover practical, real-world strategies and resources for nurturing your child's mental health and fostering resilience.
🌿 Learn techniques for taming anxiety and promoting positivity in your home.

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.

Wakefield Forest Elementary has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as a 2023 Purple Star School.

Congratulations to Principal Sharyn Prindle on her recognition as the FCPS 2023 Region 5 Outstanding Principal at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 14th.

Students in fifth grade are learning about IoT and Smart Home Inventions. See the amazing designs.

Read about the many ways WFES students experienced inclusion week to get a deeper understanding of people with disabilities.

Educate Fairfax awards Wakefield grants for Makey Makey circuit boards and Micro:bit pocket computers.

See the projects in the STEAM Lab that highlight space and the NASA Dart mission.

Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Yaman on being recognized as the June 2022 Region 5 FCPS CARES Recipient of the Month by the Department of Human Resources!

Our building is changing and the progress is exciting!