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In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Reminder from the Principal - Family Input Requested
• Book Fair Starts Next Week!
• Time for Teacher Appreciation Week!
• April is School Library Month
• April - Month of the Military Child
• ☀️Solar Eclipse at WFES
• STEAM FAIR Rocked!!!
• New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?
• 4/27 WFES Parents Night Out
• WFES Green Team Events
• 4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Mastery: Elevate Independent Learning and SOL Prep
• 2024 Family Summit - Saturday, April 20 from 8:30am to 1:00pm
• ⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

April 15:         Purple Up Day - Wear Purple to Support Military Families

April 15-19:    Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

April 15-19:    Book Fair 

April 16:         Book Fair evening hours/PTA Ice Cream Social (6-8pm)

April 18:         G2 Musical Performance - 2:40 pm

April 18:         Grade 4 Field Trip to Jamestown

April 20:         Green Team Parkland Cleanup @Truro

April 24:         AAP Level IV Orientation Night

April 25:         Kindergarten Orientation

Reminder from the Principal - Family Input Requested

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

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 17, 2024. 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.

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal

Wakefield Forest ES

Check me out on Twitter

https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/

Book Fair Starts Next Week!

Calling all book fair lovers! Our spring book fair will take place in the new library next week. Mrs. Rapuano is looking for volunteers to assist with running the fair during school hours Monday-Friday and family shopping hours on Tuesday 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. Volunteers are also needed to help pack up the fair after school on Friday. If you are available and interested in helping out, please visit our Book Fair sign up genius here.

Time for Teacher Appreciation Week!

From our PTA...

Families please mark your calendars because Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon and there are many ways your children can show their love and appreciation for their WFES teachers! Please see the daily activities below:

Sunday, April 14 - (weather dependent) Decorate the school sidewalks with positive messages from 4:30 - 5:00 pm. 

Monday, April 15 - Give your teachers thank you notes to express your appreciation! 

Tuesday, April 16 - Dress up in your favorite sports gear! 

Wednesday, April 17 - Bring in a single flower for your teachers! 

Thursday, April 18 - Bring a piece candy or sweet treat for your teachers!

Friday, April 19 - wear your WFES spirit wear! 

Please remember to include your child's hard-working specialists and assistants during this week's activities. Thanks for showing your appreciation of so much hard work!

*** If anyone has items to donate that we could raffle off to teachers  (gift baskets, gift certificates, unopened items) etc., we’d love to award a few bigger tokens of our affection! Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

April is School Library Month

See American Association of School Librarians. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

April - Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. 

☀️Solar Eclipse at WFES

We loved watching the eclipse together as a school!

STEAM FAIR Rocked!!! New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please fill out this registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300. If you know a family with school-aged children who plan to come to our school, please share this information with them so they can register their children.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

4/27 WFES Parents Night Out

Ticket sales have officially begun for the PTA's WFES Parents’ Night Out.

All parents, caregivers, teachers, and staff are invited to buy your passes via the WFES PTA online store by April 23rd to a “Party in the PTA” here, meal and one drink included. 

Join us at Shipgarten in Tysons starting at 7pm for a casual night of merriment and building community, all while having a great time supporting our school at this adults-only social gathering.

Ticket sales end after April 23; no tickets will be sold at the door.

WFES Green Team Events

Join the WFES Green Team on Saturday April 20th 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their Earth Day clean up.  Meet at the clubhouse at 4146 Elizabeth Lane and bring water, clippers, and gloves.  There will also be a guided parkland walk exploring the ecology, native plants and animals, and impact of the stream restoration at 9:00 am.  Learn about our parkland and help keep our community clean!  Contact Mary Muratore- [email protected] or Julie Howard - [email protected] if you have any questions.

Save the dates:

April 20th 9:00am–12pm   Truro Parkland Earth Day clean up

May 2nd    3:30-5               Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th

May 8th                              Bike, Roll and Walk to school day

May 9th    3:30-5               Pollinator Educational Event K-2

4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show Mastery: Elevate Independent Learning and SOL Prep

This informative session will highlight how students can use Mathspace to independently tackle math challenges, perfectly aligned with their grade-level course. We will demonstrate how to use this tool to prepare for the Math SOL assessment. 

Additionally, a new SOL task template will be auto-assigned for optional practice/study.

• Presenter:Rhonda Davis, Mathspace, Head of Customer Success, North America and Jonathan Templin, Mathspace, Head of Sales, North America.
• Date:April 16, 2024 Add to Your Calendar
• Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
• Format: Virtual
• REGISTER HERE

2024 Family Summit - Saturday, April 20 from 8:30am to 1:00pm

FCPS has collaborated with Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women's Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Asian Educators Association, and Hispanic Educators Association for this event. We aim to provide an in-person opportunity outside of the virtual Special Education Conference to engage diverse families in a learning opportunity together.

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School. 
• Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
• Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
• Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School. 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times. 

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

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Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Message from the Principal
• ☀️ 4/8 Safely View the Solar Eclipse
• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• STEAM FAIR is BAAACK: April 11th
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook
• New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?
• String Students Shine on Mentor Night
• The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
• WFES Green Team Events
• 4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Elementary Institute for the Arts
• 4/20 Woodson Football Annual Mattress Sale
• ⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

April 8:           WFES Green Team Meeting (3:30-4:30pm)

April 10:         Eid - School Holiday - School & Offices Closed

April 11:         STEAM Fair (6-8:00 pm)

April 12:         DEADLINE to order a yearbook 

April 15:         Purple Up Day - Wear Purple to Support Military Families

April 15-19:    Book Fair 

April 16:         Book Fair evening hours/PTA Ice Cream Social

April 18:         Grade 4 Field Trip to Jamestown

April 20:         Green Team Parkland Cleanup @Truro

April 25:         Kindergarten Orientation

Message from the Principal

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

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 17, 2024. 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.

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal

Wakefield Forest ES

Check me out on Twitter

https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/

☀️ 4/8 Safely View the Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. At Wakefield Forest ES, we have been able to collect approved eyewear, thanks to our awesome PTA, so that students can safely view the eclipse ONLY while wearing the eyewear.  We are planning to provide an opportunity for students to be outside with approved eyewear to experience the solar eclipse. If your student has a specific need that you would like considered or you do not want your child to participate, please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible so we can make alternate arrangements.

Here are some important reminders:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home. 
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. 

For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! STEAM FAIR is BAAACK: April 11th

 

The WFES PTA is excited to host the STEAM FAIR on April 11th from 6pm to 8pm in the gym.

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:

• Robotics!
• Beekeeping!
• Lego Technology!
• Stem Games!

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.memberhub.com/store

(Be sure to scroll down for pizza options) Pizza pre-orders must be submitted by April 4th.

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. 

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please fill out this registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300. If you know a family with school-aged children who plan to come to our school, please share this information with them so they can register their children.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

String Students Shine on Mentor Night

Congrats to our WFES String students who worked hard and played beautifully at String Mentor Night on 4/4/24.  Elementary students practiced their class and Solo Fest songs with Frost Middle School string students.  The Frost MS string students gave a concert of their own music at the end of the evening to showcase what the elementary String students can do in Frost MS!  Ms. Lubinski and Ms. Patterson, Frost MS Orchestra teacher, were there, too.

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.  The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.  

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website.

WFES Green Team Events

Join the WFES Green Team on Saturday April 20th 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their Earth Day clean up.  Meet at the clubhouse at 4146 Elizabeth Lane and bring water, clippers, and gloves.  There will also be a guided parkland walk exploring the ecology, native plants and animals, and impact of the stream restoration at 9:00 am.  Learn about our parkland and help keep our community clean!  Contact Mary Muratore- [email protected] or Julie Howard - [email protected] if you have any questions.

Save the dates:

April 8th  3:30-4:30            Green Team meeting  

April 20th 9:00am–12pm   Truro Parkland Earth Day clean up

May 2nd    3:30-5               Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th

May 8th                              Bike, Roll and Walk to school day

May 9th    3:30-5               Pollinator Educational Event K-2

4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

4/20 Woodson Football Annual Mattress Sale ⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School. 
• Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
• Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
• Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School. 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times. 

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

Facebook

Instagram

X

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Message from the Principal
• Mad Science Assembly Rocked!
• VA History Day in 4th Grade
• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• FCPS Family Engagement Survey
• ☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook
• New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?
• 4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Elementary Institute for the Arts
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

March 25-29: SPRING BREAK - Schools & School Offices are closed

April 1:           Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

April 2:           Student Holiday - Professional Development Day

April 3:           PTA Meeting

April 4,5:        Grade 5 Field Trip to Green Spring Gardens 

April 10:         School Holiday - Eid

April 11:         STEAM Fair

April 12:         Deadline to order a yearbook 

April 15-19:    Book Fair   

Message from the Principal

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

 

Today we wrapped up the third quarter with an awesome Mad Science assembly and ended our day with our celebratory "Drop Everything and Dance" to Meghan Trainor's Better When I'm Dancing. We end each quarter by having the students dance out and celebrate all they have accomplished. This is a fun way for them to reflect and be joyful for all of their hard work.

This quarter we:

• engaged our students in building resiliency through mindfulness
• celebrated VA History in 4th grade
• hosted the PTA Spelling Bee
• celebrated our military connected students with a breakfast
• learned at Family Culture Night
• saw incredible gains in student learning

We are grateful to be part of a strong and engaged school community, with staff who care deeply about the work they do each day.

 

We wish you a restful Spring Break.  

 

Fondly, 

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal

[email protected]

Mad Science Assembly Rocked!

Our PTA sponsored the "Mad Science" assembly today - ask your child what they learned!

VA History Day in 4th Grade

Our fourth graders did an excellent job of sharing all the learned during Virginia History Day! 

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

FCPS Family Engagement Survey

The Family Engagement Survey closes TODAY, FRIDAY, March 22nd! Please continue to support this important outreach however you can and encourage families to complete it. Every time you meet with a family ask if they have completed the survey and if they haven't help them do so. If you're able, take pictures of your outreach efforts and send them to Dr. Jackson to share with leadership at the completion of the survey period. If your families cannot find the email with their link, please share the public link with them:  https://bit.ly/FCPS2024FESurvey.

☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 pm. 

The PTA generously purchased approved solar eclipse glasses for students and staff so we can participate in a viewing. Teachers will review information about the eclipse and safety prior to the viewing. If you do not want your child to participate, please email your child's teacher. 

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please fill out this registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300. If you know a family with school-aged children who plan to come to our school, please share this information with them so they can register their children.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

Facebook

Instagram

X

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• PTA After School Enrichment Program
• FCPS Family Engagement Survey
• ☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook
• 🏅 Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion
• 3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon
• 3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive
• 3/22 SCA Spirit Day - Career Day
• New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?
• Spring SOL Dates
• 3/22 Lost and Found Will Be Donated
• 📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students
• Elementary Institute for the Arts
• 4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

March 17:       Deadline to sign up for after school programs

March 18:       CANCELLED: Green Team Meeting

March 21:       G4 Virginia History Day

March 22:       SCA Spirit Day-Career Day

March 22:       Lost & Found items will be donated

March 22:       Deadline to complete Family Engagement Survey 

March 25-29: SPRING BREAK - Schools & School Offices are closed

April 1:           Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

April 2:           Student Holiday - Professional Development Day 

April 12:         Deadline to order a yearbook     

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

PTA After School Enrichment Program

Our 2024 Spring After School Program Schedule is ready to go!

The session will run from April 3 - May 31, with the first week of June reserved for any make-up sessions. The PTA has partnered with Baroody, so registration for all programs will be done via the Baroody web site. Registration closes on Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 pm, so click here today to get started:

https://bc-ffx-wakefieldforest.jumbula.com 

Additional details about the registration site and process went home in Thursday folders, but you can sign your child up for programs in science, Legos, Chess, Spanish, Hip Hop Soccer, Musical Theater or Piano!

FCPS Family Engagement Survey

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) strongly believes family engagement is a shared responsibility between home and school. Together, we are the co-creators in preparing students for success.  

The FCPS Family Engagement Survey is available until Friday, March 22. Families are encouraged to complete the survey as it provides the opportunity to share family perspectives and offer feedback on their family’s engagement experience within FCPS. The survey results will help the school division better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community.

Parents/caregivers should have received an email invitation with a unique survey link from K12 Insight on March 3. The subject line was: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.  Families may also access the survey through the FCPS website.  

☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 pm.  

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

🏅 Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20. 

Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email [email protected] with questions.

3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon

The WFES PTA is sponsoring participation in Read Across America March and will be helping your kids to “read across America” with a Read-A-Thon from March 1 to March 22.  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.  

Each week, you can submit the number of pages your child has read (or that you have read to your child) the prior week electronically using this form, or you can fill out a paper version of this form that was included in your child’s Thursday folder. Any paper forms completed must be submitted back to your child’s teacher no later than April 4.    

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].

3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive

LAST WEEK! Wakefield Forest’s Student Council is proudly running a Personal Hygiene product drive for the Lamb Center from March 11 – 22. Please use the list provided below to support our drive. If you are able to volunteer a pick-up and drop-off of items collected between the hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm, please contact Christine Rowader at [email protected].

3/22 SCA Spirit Day - Career Day

What would you like to be when you grow up? On Friday, March 22nd, piece together an outfit showcasing your dream career! 

New K-6 Students Coming to WFES?

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please fill out this registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300. If you know a family with school-aged children who plan to come to our school, please share this information with them so they can register their children.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

Spring SOL Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following SOL testing dates.

April 30   G4 Reading SOL

May 1     G5 Reading SOL

May 2     G6 Reading SOL

May 7     G3 Reading SOL

May 8     G5 Science SOL

May 14   G4 Math SOL

May 15   G5 Math SOL (Advanced Math G6 SOL)

May 16   G6 Math SOL (Advanced Math G7 SOL)

May 21   G3 Math SOL

3/22 Lost and Found Will Be Donated

Please be sure to have your children check the lost and found for coats/clothing, and the front office for smaller more valuable items. Lost and found items will be will be donated on 3/22. 

📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students

Registration for the 30th Annual Central Fairfax Band Camp is OPEN!

Register now: https://www.robinsonband.org/centralfairfaxbandcamp June 20 - July 3, 8:30am - 12:00pm

Students in rising grades 5-9 are encouraged to join us for a fun half-day camp to gain new skills on their instruments. Our incredible staff of professional musicians teach students in full band class, sectionals class, and individual instrumental methods, and students perform in our End of Camp Concert on the last day of camp. Students will leave camp feeling more confident on your instrument and excited about band next year. Students from any school/homeschool and experience level are welcome to participate, even students who have never played before. Beginners don’t have to have any experience at all - they'll go from learning how to put your instrument together to playing a concert in just a few weeks!

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

4/16 Woodson Pyramid Art Show Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

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Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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In this Issue...

• 🌟 March is Equity in Education Month
• Important Upcoming Dates
• Strings Students Performance
• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• 4th Grade History Day - Music Auditions
• PTA Offering New After School Enrichment Program
• Correction: 3rd Grade Learns from Our Construction Crew
• Ramadan Observance
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook
• 3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon
• ✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!
• 3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive
• Incoming WFES Students
• Spring SOL Dates
• Attendance - 24/7 Access
• 3/22 Lost and Found Will Be Donated
• 📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students
• Elementary Institute for the Arts
• 3/16 Relay for Life Activity Night
• Contact Us

🌟 March is Equity in Education Month

This is an opportunity for our school community to come together and play a critical role in fostering a culture and curriculum where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.

Take a moment each week to engage in learning about equity-focused principles and practices.

Check out this week’s resources:

Ted Talk: Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave?

Quick read and quiz: Test Yourself for Hidden Bias

Looking for a fun Spring Break camp? Enroll in a Mystery Adventure camp hosted by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services. Click on the registration link for more information.

Spring Break Camps, Building a Mystery Adventure, March 25th – 29th

Hana Kim, Family Liaison

Wakefield Forest ES & Frost MS

571-495-0259

Important Upcoming Dates

March 13:       G2 Field trip to Frying Pan Farm Park

March 18:       Green Team Meeting

March 21:       G4 Virginia History Day

March 22:       Lost and Found items will be donated

March 25-29: SPRING BREAK - School & School Offices are closed

April 1:           Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

April 2:           Student Holiday - Professional Development Day        

Strings Students Performance

Some of our 5th and 6th grade strings students performed at The Gardens at Fair Oaks last weekend. They played beautifully and residents enjoyed their performance.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources. 

4th Grade History Day - Music Auditions   Music of America Performance Auditions

4th grade students have been practicing xylophone parts in music class. They have the opportunity to audition to play this during our performance on VA History Day on March 21st. Below are the times that they can come to the music room to audition.

Thursday 3/14 8:25-8:35 am (before school begins)

Friday 3/15 from 8:25-8:35am (before school begins)

Friday 3/15 from 3:20 - 3:45 pm (after school)

Please use this link to sign up for a time to audition.

They may also audition during their recess time if they would like.

PTA Offering New After School Enrichment Program

Our 2024 Spring After School Program Schedule is ready to go!

The session will run from April 3 - May 31, with the first week of June reserved for any make-up sessions. The PTA has partnered with Baroody, so registration for all programs will be done via the Baroody web site. Registration opened today, Friday, March 8 at 9:00 am and will be available through Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 pm.

Additional details about the registration site and process went home in Thursday folders, but you can look forward to signing your child up for programs in science, Legos, Chess, Spanish, Hip Hop Soccer, Musical Theater or Piano!

Correction: 3rd Grade Learns from Our Construction Crew

Thanks to Ms. Yaman for arranging for our construction crew to do a presentation to the entire third grade to tie in our water unit. 

Ramadan Observance

Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide beginning on March 10th until April 9th. Wakefield Forest ES is committed to supporting our students during this special time. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to gauge interest in providing a designated space for students who are fasting during lunchtime.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGT7hkApIRZM-3cmfs4O1OVyVqp6wWAf8Hcesy252pA/edit

For questions please contact: Family Liaison, Hana Kim : [email protected]. Thank you.

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

Facebook

Instagram

X

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon

The WFES PTA is sponsoring participation in Read Across America March and will be helping your kids to “read across America” with a Read-A-Thon from March 1 to March 22.  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.  

Each week, you can submit the number of pages your child has read (or that you have read to your child) the prior week electronically using this form, or you can fill out a paper version of this form that was included in your child’s Thursday folder. Any paper forms completed must be submitted back to your child’s teacher no later than April 4.    

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].

✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive

Wakefield Forest’s Student Council is proudly running a Personal Hygiene product drive for the Lamb Center from March 11 – 22. Please use the list provided below to support our drive. If you are able to volunteer a pick-up and drop-off of items collected between the hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm, please contact Christine Rowader at [email protected].

Incoming WFES Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

Spring SOL Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following SOL testing dates.

April 30   G4 Reading SOL

May 1     G5 Reading SOL

May 2     G6 Reading SOL

May 7     G3 Reading SOL

May 8     G5 Reading SOL

May 14   G4 Math SOL

May 15   G5 Math SOL (Advanced Math G6 SOL)

May 16   G6 Math SOL (Advanced Math G7 SOL)

May 21   G3 Math SOL

Attendance - 24/7 Access

If your child will be absent or late for any reason, there are three ways you can contact us: email, attendance phone line or online attendance form. When using email, please use the address below. This address goes to all of our office staff so you won't have to remember individual names/emails. Please also cc your child's teacher.

[email protected]       (email us 24/7)

Attendance Line: 703-503-2323                     (leave a message 24/7)

Report an Absence/Tardy/Early Dismissal   (fill out 24/7)

 

The 2024-25 calendar is already available on the FCPS web site if you want to start planning vacations for next year.

3/22 Lost and Found Will Be Donated

Please be sure to have your children check the lost and found for coats/clothing, and the front office for smaller more valuable items. Lost and found items will be will be donated on 3/22. 

📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students

Registration for the 30th Annual Central Fairfax Band Camp is OPEN!

Register now: https://www.robinsonband.org/centralfairfaxbandcamp June 20 - July 3, 8:30am - 12:00pm

Students in rising grades 5-9 are encouraged to join us for a fun half-day camp to gain new skills on their instruments. Our incredible staff of professional musicians teach students in full band class, sectionals class, and individual instrumental methods, and students perform in our End of Camp Concert on the last day of camp. Students will leave camp feeling more confident on your instrument and excited about band next year. Students from any school/homeschool and experience level are welcome to participate, even students who have never played before. Beginners don’t have to have any experience at all - they'll go from learning how to put your instrument together to playing a concert in just a few weeks!

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

3/16 Relay for Life Activity Night Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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2nd Annual Family Culture Night

Our second Family Culture Night was a huge success! We are grateful to be part of such an amazingly diverse school community.

In this Issue...

• March is Women's History Month
• Important Upcoming Dates
• March 5 Presidential Primary
• 3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families
• Thank you, Substitute Teachers!
• Health Reminder - When to Keep Your Child at Home
• Ms. Sill's Class Learns from Our Construction Crew
• Ramadan Observance
• PTA Offering New After School Enrichment Program
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook
• 3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon
• 3/3 - 3/22 Family Engagement Survey
• 3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA
• 3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive
• Incoming WFES Students
• Spring SOL Dates
• Attendance - 24/7 Access
• 📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students
• Contact Us

March is Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

Important Upcoming Dates

March 5:   Student Holiday - elections in the building

March 7:   G2 Field trip to Woodson HS

March 8:   New After School Enrichment Program Registration Opens!

March 13: G2 Field trip to Frying Pan Farm Park

March 18: Green Team Meeting

March 22: Lost and Found items will be donated

March 5 Presidential Primary

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.

Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc. 

Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.

3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families

On March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm a workshop will be held in the WFES library on understanding anxiety. Here are the 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.

 

Click on the link below to submit questions ahead of time so that the workshop can be tailored for your family.

https://forms.gle/xCoHEXdAkSqj5ZnW6

 

Presenters – Megan Davis is a Licensed School Psychologist currently working privately in the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. She has previously worked with various local public school systems (Arlington, Charles, and Fairfax Counties) for students at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. In addition to assessment and consultation services, Ms. Davis has also co-lead counseling groups and parent workshops, and conducted in-services for local schools and organizations on topics such as anxiety, dyslexia, positive behavior, and executive functioning.

 

Anna Bukont is currently working in Wakefield Forest Elementary School as a Licensed School Psychologist. She has previously conducted workshops on topics such as executive functioning, practical mindfulness, and handling homework.

Thank you, Substitute Teachers!

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.

At Wakefield Forest Elementary, substitute teachers support our school by helping to ensure the continuity of the learning process. When teachers are out, they are here in the classroom teaching and supporting students. Substitute teachers model adaptability to new environments, diverse populations, and teach a variety of subjects. They not only assist students but also support their fellow educators. By stepping in during times of need, they alleviate stress for teachers and ensure that instructional goals are met. Substitute teachers help create community with teachers, staff, and students through connection and familiarity.  

At WFES, the P2 Crew has been working hard to recognize our substitute teachers through gratitude and acts of kindness. Students have created thank you cards to give to substitutes and thank you posters to display in the teachers’ lounge and at the desk where they sign in each day. Our goal is to ensure substitute teachers at WFES feel appreciated and valued in our school community. Our hope is that substitute teachers enjoy their experience at WFES and become regulars at our school or long-term substitutes in our community. More importantly, we want our students to develop a sense of appreciation for others and develop their Other People Mindset.  

Pictured above are a few of our super substitutes of WFES: Mrs. Joslyn Osten, Mr. Tinklepaugh and Ms. Rule. Mrs. Osten is not only a substitute, but she is also a parent of 2 students in our community. Mr. Tinklepaugh is a familiar and favorite substitute teacher who students love to have in their classrooms. Ms. Rule is not only a substitute teacher, but she is also a parent and former WFES student! Not only that, but we often have former students who substitute teach or become members of our staff at WFES. Talk about community members of Wakefield Forest going full circle!

Health Reminder - When to Keep Your Child at Home

FCPS Guidelines for illness, please review this information. It provides a helpful overview of when a child should stay home from school due to specific health conditions.

This information provides helpful guidelines for determining when a child should stay home from school due to illness. 

Always keep your child home if they:

• Have vomiting that continues for more than 24 hours.
• Have diarrhea that doesn't stop for 24 hours, especially if accompanied by:
• Fever
• Acting ill
• Bloody stool
• Stomach pain
• Have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher and haven't been fever-free for 24 hours without medication. If your child wakes up with a fever, please keep them home from school.
• Have a rash along with a fever, especially if the rash:
• Spreads quickly
• Doesn't improve
• Has open wounds
• Have strep throat and haven't completed at least 24 hours of antibiotic treatment, are still experiencing fever, or symptoms haven't improved.

Ms. Sill's Class Learns from Our Construction Crew

The construction crew did a presentation to tie in our water unit. They taught us about erosion, runoff, and the storm water management system for filtering the water.

Ramadan Observance

Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide beginning on March 10th until April 9th. Wakefield Forest ES is committed to supporting our students during this special time. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to gauge interest in providing a designated space for students who are fasting during lunchtime.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGT7hkApIRZM-3cmfs4O1OVyVqp6wWAf8Hcesy252pA/edit

For questions please contact: Family Liaison, Hana Kim : [email protected]. Thank you.

PTA Offering New After School Enrichment Program

Our 2024 Spring After School Program Schedule is ready to go!

The session will run from April 3 - May 31, with the first week of June reserved for any make-up sessions. The PTA has partnered with Baroody, so registration for all programs will be done via the Baroody web site. It will open on Friday, March 8 at 9:00 am and be available through Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 pm.

We’ll share additional details about the registration site and process next week via Thursday folders, but you can look forward to signing your child up for programs in science, Legos, Chess, Spanish, Hip Hop Soccer, Musical Theater or Piano!

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

Facebook

Instagram

X

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

3/1-3/22 PTA Read-A-Thon

The WFES PTA is sponsoring participation in Read Across America March and will be helping your kids to “read across America” with a Read-A-Thon from March 1 to March 22.  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.  

Each week, you can submit the number of pages your child has read (or that you have read to your child) the prior week 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 next week. Any paper forms completed must be submitted back to your child’s teacher no later than April 4.    

Note that paper forms will be included in Thursday folders next week, but you can start counting pages read on Friday, March 1.

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].

3/3 - 3/22 Family Engagement Survey

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website.

3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA 3/11-3/22 SCA Hygiene Drive

Wakefield Forest’s Student Council is proudly running a Personal Hygiene product drive for the Lamb Center from March 11 – 22. Please use the list provided below to support our drive. If you are able to volunteer a pick-up and drop-off of items collected between the hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm, please contact Christine Rowader at [email protected].

Incoming WFES Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

Spring SOL Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following SOL testing dates.

April 30   G4 Reading SOL

May 1     G5 Reading SOL

May 2     G6 Reading SOL

May 7     G3 Reading SOL

May 8     G5 Reading SOL

May 14   G4 Math SOL

May 15   G5 Math SOL (Advanced Math G6 SOL)

May 16   G6 Math SOL (Advanced Math G7 SOL)

May 21   G3 Math SOL

Attendance - 24/7 Access

If your child will be absent or late for any reason, there are three ways you can contact us: email, attendance phone line or online attendance form. When using email, please use the address below. This address goes to all of our office staff so you won't have to remember individual names/emails. Please also cc your child's teacher.

[email protected]       (email us 24/7)

Attendance Line: 703-503-2323                     (leave a message 24/7)

Report an Absence/Tardy/Early Dismissal   (fill out 24/7)

 

The 2024-25 calendar is already available on the FCPS web site if you want to start planning vacations for next year.

📣 Calling All Elementary and Middle School Band Students

Registration for the 30th Annual Central Fairfax Band Camp is OPEN!

Register now: https://www.robinsonband.org/centralfairfaxbandcamp June 20 - July 3, 8:30am - 12:00pm

Students in rising grades 5-9 are encouraged to join us for a fun half-day camp to gain new skills on their instruments. Our incredible staff of professional musicians teach students in full band class, sectionals class, and individual instrumental methods, and students perform in our End of Camp Concert on the last day of camp. Students will leave camp feeling more confident on your instrument and excited about band next year. Students from any school/homeschool and experience level are welcome to participate, even students who have never played before. Beginners don’t have to have any experience at all - they'll go from learning how to put your instrument together to playing a concert in just a few weeks!

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

 

 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
• 2/29 - Family Culture Night THIS Thursday!
• Contribute to our Culture Night Display
• 2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Incoming WFES Students
• WFES Green Team Events
• 3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families
• 3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA
• Spring SOL Dates
• Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement
• Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) Camp Registration
• Attendance Reminder - Travel is Unexcused Absence
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

Feb 24:      POSTPONED - WFES Green Team Winter Clean Up @Truro 

Feb 26:      WFES Green Team Meeting

Feb 29:      Picture Day - Class Photos & Individuals

Feb 29:      NEW DATE!  WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)

March 5:    Student Holiday - elections in the building

Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

Did you know we're on more than just Twitter now? Give us a follow to get the latest updates on meetings, events, fundraisers, and all the other fun things happening at Wakefield Forest! 

Find us here on:

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2/29 - Family Culture Night THIS Thursday!

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night next Thursday, February 29th from 6:00-8:00pm. Come learn about other cultures and countries through exhibitors, authentic food and dress, and more. 

If you can help set up on the day of the event from 4:30-5:00pm, please click the link below:

Volunteer for Family Culture Night Set-up

If you are bringing food, you can drop it off between 5:00-6:00pm at door #1, the main entrance.

Contribute to our Culture Night Display

As a part of our family culture night celebration we would like to represent students through a display. To participate, please cut out and decorate the person in a way that represents your culture. Your decorated person should be returned to Mr. Gray or Mrs.Rowader. You can find a copy of the template here on our website. A copy of the template can also be picked up in the front office.

2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual

Thursday, February 29th is Spring picture day! Photos of each class will be taken as well as individual student photos. You can order online today using the list below.

Orders must be placed before picture day. Only students who have purchased a Spring package prior to picture day will be photographed.

In spring of 2023, families were surveyed on their interests for family events and parenting sessions in the 2023-24 school year to develop our plan for the year.  

• Positive Parenting - 
• Equity work at WFES

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

Incoming WFES Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

WFES Green Team Events

The WFES Green Team event on February 24th supporting the Truro Parkland Committee with their winter clean up has been POSTPONED DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURES. Contact Mary Muratore- [email protected] or Julie Howard - [email protected] if you have any questions.

Next event: February 26th 3:30-4:30  Green Team meeting @WFES  

3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families

On March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm a workshop will be held in the WFES library on understanding anxiety. Here are the 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.

 

Click on the link below to submit questions ahead of time so that the workshop can be tailored for your family.

https://forms.gle/xCoHEXdAkSqj5ZnW6

 

Presenters – Megan Davis is a Licensed School Psychologist currently working privately in the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. She has previously worked with various local public school systems (Arlington, Charles, and Fairfax Counties) for students at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. In addition to assessment and consultation services, Ms. Davis has also co-lead counseling groups and parent workshops, and conducted in-services for local schools and organizations on topics such as anxiety, dyslexia, positive behavior, and executive functioning.

 

Anna Bukont is currently working in Wakefield Forest Elementary School as a Licensed School Psychologist. She has previously conducted workshops on topics such as executive functioning, practical mindfulness, and handling homework.

3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA Spring SOL Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following SOL testing dates.

April 30   G4 Reading SOL

May 1     G5 Reading SOL

May 2     G6 Reading SOL

May 7     G3 Reading SOL

May 8     G5 Reading SOL

May 14   G4 Math SOL

May 15   G5 Math SOL (Advanced Math G6 SOL)

May 16   G6 Math SOL (Advanced Math G7 SOL)

May 21   G3 Math SOL

Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  
• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to Sue Holmes, SIA/Registrar at WFES.

1. An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.

Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) Camp Registration

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.

Open to students grades 2-5.

For registration information click here.

Attendance Reminder - Travel is Unexcused Absence

Please keep in mind that days missed from school for travel, vacations, sporting events, etc. are considered unexcused absences. We understand that it is not always possible, but it is strongly recommended to take time off during FCPS holidays and breaks so that your child's learning is not interrupted. The Virginia Department of Education requires us to contact families and set up attendance plans for any students who have 5 or more unexcused absences for any reason. After 10, a meeting will be scheduled to discuss your child's attendance. Please keep this in mind as you plan for the rest of the school year. The 2024-25 calendar is already available on the FCPS web site if you want to start planning for next year.

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

WFES Weekly News & Notes...

 

 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

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Presidents Day (Holiday) All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• PTA Spelling Bee Winners
• Incoming WFES Students
• 2/22 - Frost Family Festival
• Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement
• WFES Green Team Events
• 2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual
• 2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE
• Contribute to our Culture Night Display
• Eating Disorder Parent Information
• 3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families
• 3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA
• Celebrating Ramadan
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) Camp Registration
• Attendance Reminder - Unexcused Absences
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

Feb 17:      Stringapalooza (Woodson HS)

Feb 21:      PTA Meeting (virtual)

Feb 22:      Frost Family Festival for rising 7th grade families @Frost

Feb 24:      WFES Green Team - Winter Clean Up @Truro Community

Feb 26:      WFES Green Team Meeting

Feb 29:      Picture Day - Class Photos & Individuals

Feb 29:      NEW DATE!  WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)

PTA Spelling Bee Winners

This year's WFES PTA Spelling Bee was a barn burner and lasted 3.5 hours! After fantastic efforts by all of our students, Jillian Sandridge from Ms. Risinger's 5th grade class came out on top. Runner up went to Grace Ceremuga from Ms. Yaman's 3rd grade class. Congrats to all students who participated on a job well done!  Thank you to Ms. Amy Rapuano for continuing to run a fantastic spelling bee each year, and to everyone who helped make the event possible.

Incoming WFES Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student joining WFES? Early registration in all grades helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

2/22 - Frost Family Festival Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  
• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to Sue Holmes, SIA/Registrar at WFES.

1. An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.

WFES Green Team Events

Join the WFES Green Team on February 24th (rain date 25th) 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their winter clean up.  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.

Save the dates:

February 26th 3:30-4:30  Green Team meeting  

April 25th   3:30-5 Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th

May 2nd    3:30-5 Pollinator Educational Event K-2

2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual

Thursday, February 29th is Spring picture day! Photos of each class will be taken as well as individual student photos. You can order online today using the list below.

Orders must be placed before picture day. Only students who have purchased a Spring package prior to picture day will be photographed.

2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00-8:00pm. Come learn about other cultures and countries through exhibitors, authentic food and dress, and more. 

Contribute to our Culture Night Display

As a part of our family culture night celebration we would like to represent students through a display. To participate, please cut out and decorate the person in a way that represents your culture. Your decorated person should be returned to Mr. Gray or Mrs.Rowader. You can find a copy of the template here on our website. A copy of the template can also be picked up in the front office.

3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families

On March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm a workshop will be held in the WFES library on understanding anxiety. Here are the 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.

 

Click on the link below to submit questions ahead of time so that the workshop can be tailored for your family.

https://forms.gle/xCoHEXdAkSqj5ZnW6

 

Presenters – Megan Davis is a Licensed School Psychologist currently working privately in the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. She has previously worked with various local public school systems (Arlington, Charles, and Fairfax Counties) for students at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. In addition to assessment and consultation services, Ms. Davis has also co-lead counseling groups and parent workshops, and conducted in-services for local schools and organizations on topics such as anxiety, dyslexia, positive behavior, and executive functioning.

 

Anna Bukont is currently working in Wakefield Forest Elementary School as a Licensed School Psychologist. She has previously conducted workshops on topics such as executive functioning, practical mindfulness, and handling homework.

3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA Celebrating Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide beginning on March 10th until April 9th. Wakefield Forest ES is committed to supporting our students during this special time. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to gauge interest in providing a designated space for students who are fasting during lunchtime.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGT7hkApIRZM-3cmfs4O1OVyVqp6wWAf8Hcesy252pA/edit

For questions please contact: Family Liaison, Hana Kim : [email protected]. Thank you.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) Camp Registration

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.

Open to students grades 2-5.

For registration information click here.

Attendance Reminder - Unexcused Absences

Please keep in mind that days missed from school for travel, vacations, sporting events, etc. are considered unexcused absences. We understand that it is not always possible, but it is strongly recommended to take time off during FCPS holidays and breaks so that your child's learning is not interrupted. The Virginia Department of Education requires us to contact families and set up attendance plans for any students who have 5 or more unexcused absences for any reason. After 10, a meeting will be scheduled to discuss your child's attendance. Please keep this in mind as you plan for the rest of the school year. The 2024-25 calendar is already available on the FCPS web site if you want to start planning vacations for next year.

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

WFES Weekly News & Notes...

 

 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

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Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10th, as Asian cultures ring in the year of the dragon marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. Similar to New Year's Day in January, Lunar New Year is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings for many Asian cultures. During this celebration, families gather to enjoy special foods, exchange gifts, and wish each other good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. Happy Lunar New Year!

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Attendance Reminders
• Incoming Kindergarten Students
• Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement
• 3rd Grade Needs Bottles!
• WFES Green Team Events
• 2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE
• Contribute to our Culture Night Display
• 2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual
• 3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families
• 3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA
• Celebrating Ramadan
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

Feb 12:       Little Heroes Valentine Crafts & Croissants (military families)

Feb 13:       PTA Spelling Bee 3:45 pm

Feb 17:       Stringapalooza (Woodson HS)

Feb 21:       PTA Meeting (virtual)

Feb 22:       Frost Family Festival for rising 7th grade families @Frost

Feb 24:       WFES Green Team - Winter Clean Up @Truro Community

Feb 26:       WFES Green Team Meeting

Feb 29:       NEW DATE!  WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)

Feb 29:       Picture Day - Class Photos

Attendance Reminders

Attend today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Did you know...

Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families, and create a sense of safety and security.

Incoming Kindergarten Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student ready for kindergarten? Early registration helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirement

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  
• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to Sue Holmes, SIA/Registrar at WFES.

1. An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.

3rd Grade Needs Bottles!

Third grade needs your help for their environmental engineering project!  The students are designing water filters to remove contaminants from local waterways, and they need empty 1-liter and 2-liter plastic bottles. Any clean bottles in those sizes will do the trick.  Please take off the labels before you send them in. You can send them with your child and the third grade teachers will coordinate the collection.  Thanks in advance for your help!

WFES Green Team Events

Join the WFES Green Team on February 24th (rain date 25th) 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their winter clean up.  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.

Save the dates:

February 26th 3:30-4:30  Green Team meeting  

April 25th   3:30-5 Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th

May 2nd    3:30-5 Pollinator Educational Event K-2

2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 12th.

Contribute to our Culture Night Display

As a part of our family culture night celebration we would like to represent students through a display. To participate, please cut out and decorate the person in a way that represents your culture. Your decorated person should be returned to Mr. Gray or Mrs.Rowader. You can find a copy of the template here on our website. A copy of the template can also be picked up in the front office.

2/29 Picture Day - Class Photos & Individual

Thursday, February 29th is Spring picture day! Photos of each class will be taken as well as individual student photos. You can order online today using the information below.

3/4 - Understanding Anxiety - Empowering Resilient Families

On March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm a workshop will be held in the WFES library on understanding anxiety. Here are the 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.

 

Click on the link below to submit questions ahead of time so that the workshop can be tailored for your family.

https://forms.gle/xCoHEXdAkSqj5ZnW6

 

Presenters – Megan Davis is a Licensed School Psychologist currently working privately in the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. She has previously worked with various local public school systems (Arlington, Charles, and Fairfax Counties) for students at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. In addition to assessment and consultation services, Ms. Davis has also co-lead counseling groups and parent workshops, and conducted in-services for local schools and organizations on topics such as anxiety, dyslexia, positive behavior, and executive functioning.

 

Anna Bukont is currently working in Wakefield Forest Elementary School as a Licensed School Psychologist. She has previously conducted workshops on topics such as executive functioning, practical mindfulness, and handling homework.

3/7 - PTA Restaurant Night at RASA Celebrating Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide beginning on March 10th until April 9th. Wakefield Forest ES is committed to supporting our students during this special time. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to gauge interest in providing a designated space for students who are fasting during lunchtime.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGT7hkApIRZM-3cmfs4O1OVyVqp6wWAf8Hcesy252pA/edit

For questions please contact: Family Liaison, Hana Kim : [email protected]. Thank you.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.

Click on the link to order now:   Order a Yearbook

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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

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Positive Parenting Session Tonight

Please join Principal Prindle tonight, Wednesday, February 7th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, for our virtual Positive Parenting Session. 

We are partnering with Fairfax County Department of Family Services to offer a virtual session on positive discipline and handling anger. Please click this link to join us.

 

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

 

 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

Để đọc bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng truy cập trang web của chúng tôi.

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 this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Attendance Reminders
• 2/7 - Positive Parenting Session
• Incoming Kindergarten Students
• 2/21 Special Ed. Transition Planning
• WFES Green Team Events
• 2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE
• Parenting Education Programs
• Contact Us

Important Upcoming Dates

Feb 7:         Positive Parenting Session 7:00 pm (virtual)

Feb 12:       Little Heroes Valentine Crafts & Croissants (military families)

Feb 13:       PTA Spelling Bee 3:45 pm

Feb 17:       Stringapalooza (Woodson HS)

Feb 21:       PTA Meeting (virtual)

Feb 22:       Frost Family Festival for rising 7th grade families @Frost

Feb 24:       WFES Green Team - Winter Clean Up @Truro Community

Feb 26:       WFES Green Team Meeting

Feb 29:       NEW DATE!  WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)

Attendance Reminders

If you need to submit an absence of any kind, you can use one of the following three methods 24 hours a day.

• Online attendance form
• 703-503-2323 - school attendance phone number
• [email protected] - School attendance email address

Absences: If a child is not present, and the school has not received a call or email from the family reporting the absence, a “robocall” and email follow-up will be sent to confirm the absence.

Family Trips: We encourage family trips during scheduled school vacations.  We discourage such trips during the school year because these extended absences interrupt sequential learning in many subject areas.  Please note that we do not provide schoolwork in advance for students who will be away from school. It is critical to your child’s success that they are in school daily and on time.

Release of students during the day: Please alert your teacher and the front office if you will be picking up your child early.  We will not allow a student to walk home alone during the school day, nor will we release your child to anyone not on the emergency care card without an email.

Recurring Appointments – Recurring appointments should not be scheduled during the school day as this has an impact on student learning. Additional information about attendance can be found in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) handbook.

Written Communication - We prefer electronic communications when possible.

2/7 - Positive Parenting Session

Based on parent request, we are partnering with Fairfax County Department of Family Services to offer a virtual session on positive discipline and handling anger. Please click this link to join us February, 7th at 7:00 pm. 

Incoming Kindergarten Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student ready for kindergarten? Early registration helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

2/21 Special Ed. Transition Planning

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services. *English speakers of other languages: We have language support for you.*

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 and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

February 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042

This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click below to register online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQWtxbAXOV_5jixG7XD-nDsdpfGpd2ha1YacxoeUtpNPjwUg/viewform

FCPS educators may register in MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event

WFES Green Team Events

Join the WFES Green Team on February 24th (rain date 25th) 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their winter clean up.  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.

Save the dates:

February 26th Green Team meeting 3:30-4:30 

April 25th 3:30-5 Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th

May 2nd 3:30-5 Pollinator Educational Event K-2

2/29 - Family Culture Night - NEW DATE

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 1st.

Parenting Education Programs

Interested in joining a parenting class? We invite you to join us at a meeting for our Parenting Education Program, tailored for children ages 5-11. For more information or to enroll in a class, please contact: [email protected] or call the Parent Support Line at 703-324-7720.

2/7–5/22

Wednesday 

6-8:00pm

5-11 Age Range

Nurturing Parenting Curriculum

This class will be held virtually

Sammy Zeballos

703-324-3532

2/19-5/20

Monday

5:30-8:00pm

5-11 Age Range

Nurturing Parenting Curriculum

Spanish

James Lee Community Center

Alba Quinones 

703-324-7310

3/7-6/20

Thursday

5:30-8:00pm

5-11 Age Range

Nurturing Parenting Curriculum 

Grace 

Presbyterian Church

Agustina Bravo

703-324-7196

 

Tierra Graham

571-407-6639

 

Contact Us

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

Để đọc bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng truy cập trang web của chúng tôi.

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Kiss-n-Ride - New Entry Point
• Incoming Kindergarten Students
• 1/27 - Ice Skating - Woodson Relay for Life
• 2/21 Special Ed. Transition Planning
• Family Culture Night - NEW DATE 2/29
• Internet Safety Presentation Resources
• WFES Food Sharing Program
• Contacts

Important Upcoming Dates

Jan. 30:      Grade 6 visit to Frost MS (during the school day)

Feb 7:         Positive Parenting Session 7:00 pm (virtual)

Feb 12:       Little Heroes Valentine Crafts & Croissants (military families)

Feb 13:       PTA Spelling Bee 3:45 pm

Feb 17:       Stringapalooza (Woodson HS)

Feb 21:       PTA Meeting (virtual)

Feb 22:       Frost Family Festival for rising 7th grade families

Feb 29:       NEW DATE!  WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)

Positive Parenting Session - 2/7

Based on parent request, we are partnering with Fairfax County Department of Family Services to offer a virtual session on positive discipline and handling anger. Please join us February, 7th at 7:00 pm. 

Kiss-n-Ride - New Entry Point

With the opening of our new front entrance and lobby when we returned from winter break, we have changed where students will enter and leave the building for kiss-n-ride. They were using the cafeteria door to enter, but now are using Door #1, which is our beautiful new lobby entrance.

Incoming Kindergarten Students

Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Or a neighbor with a student ready for kindergarten? Early registration helps us to be fully staffed for school.  

If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please complete the registration form or contact Sue Holmes, Registrar, at [email protected] or 703-503-2300.

For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration

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

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for April 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

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

1/27 - Ice Skating - Woodson Relay for Life

PRINT THE FLYER BELOW AND BRING IT TO THE ICE RINK

2/21 Special Ed. Transition Planning

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services. *English speakers of other languages: We have language support for you.*

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 and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

February 21, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click below to register online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQWtxbAXOV_5jixG7XD-nDsdpfGpd2ha1YacxoeUtpNPjwUg/viewform

FCPS educators may register in MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event

Family Culture Night - NEW DATE 2/29

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 1st.

Internet Safety Presentation Resources

Thank you to those who attended our Internet Safety Presentation on Tuesday!

If you would like to watch a recording of the presentation or explore resources to help you keep your family safe online, check out our post on the Wakefield Forest Website.

WFES Food Sharing Program

Wakefield Forest Elementary School is making a meaningful impact on both food waste and food insecurity through its partnership with St. Matthew's food pantry program. The school's food-sharing program redirects surplus cafeteria food to those in need, contributing to the Get to Green program's commitment to reducing food waste.

By addressing food insecurity concerns, Wakefield Forest not only contributes to alleviating hunger but also cultivates a sense of community and shared responsibility among students.

Contacts

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

WFES PTA homepage

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Learn More About Internet Safety

Join us tonight, Tuesday, January 23rd from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, for our virtual Internet Safety Session. 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 Zoom Meeting: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

Để đọc bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng truy cập trang web của chúng tôi.

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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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

Để đọc bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng truy cập trang web của chúng tôi.

In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• Snow Days
• Winter Chorus Concert
• Mindfulness at Wakefield Forest
• Kiss-n-Ride Reminders
• 1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting
• 1/23 - Internet Safety Night
• 1/25 - Early Release Day
• 2/21 - Transition Planning: The Younger Years
• 2/22 - Family Culture Night is Coming Soon!
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
• Support FCPS Relay for Life
• Snow Day Information
• Contacts

WFES patrols want to be sure Wolfie is dressed warmly.

Important Upcoming Dates

Jan. 22:     WFES Green Team Meeting  3:30 pm

Jan. 23:     Internet Safety Night (virtual)  7:00 pm

Jan 25:      2 Hour Early Release

Jan. 26:     Teacher Workday - No School

Jan. 30:     Grade 6 visit to Frost MS (during the school day)

Snow Days

We hope you and your family enjoy the snow day! Our custodians work hard after each snowfall to clear the snow around the entire facility, including the stairs and ramps in the quad.

As you are clearing snow in your neighborhood, please consider clearing the sidewalks and areas around our bus stops so our students will have a safe start and end to their days. 

Winter Chorus Concert

We are grateful to our wonderful music teachers Mrs. Hibbitts and Ms. Callahan for their work with our 5th and 6th grade singers.  

Mindfulness at Wakefield Forest

As a part of our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Wakefield Forest engages in teaching around mindfulness. Currently our mindfulness teacher, Cherisse Robinson, is providing instruction in all Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Look for more specific information on the skills being taught in your child's take home folder.

Kiss-n-Ride Reminders

Thank you for paying attention to patrols and staff when they direct you to move forward when picking up your student(s) by car. 

1. Remember...Kiss-n-Ride is a ONE WAY street. 

2. When to pass and when not to pass

AM - There is no passing during the morning Kiss and Ride as cars keep moving pretty often.

PM - We allow passing in the afternoon because students come out of the building at different times. We ask that you not do so until after you pass the handicapped parking spaces / the yellow curb.

3. Please be patient - many of our younger students require extra time getting out of their cars, vans and trucks with all of their gear.

1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting

Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 22nd at 3:30 pm in room 505.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore [email protected].

1/23 - Internet Safety Night

Join us on Zoom Tuesday, January 23rd from 7-8 pm for our Internet Safety Session. 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 Zoom Meeting: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169

1/25 - Early Release Day

A friendly reminder that Thursday, January 25th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:25pm. There is no school on January 26th. It is a student holiday and a teacher workday.

2/21 - Transition Planning: The Younger Years

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services. *English speakers of other languages: We have language support for you.*

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 and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

February 21, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click below to register online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQWtxbAXOV_5jixG7XD-nDsdpfGpd2ha1YacxoeUtpNPjwUg/viewform

FCPS educators may register in MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event

2/22 - Family Culture Night is Coming Soon!

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 1st.

Food Sharing Program

Wakefield Forest Elementary School is making a meaningful impact on both food waste and food insecurity through its partnership with St. Matthew's food pantry program. The school's food-sharing program redirects surplus cafeteria food to those in need, contributing to the Get to Green program's commitment to reducing food waste.

By addressing food insecurity concerns, Wakefield Forest not only contributes to alleviating hunger but also cultivates a sense of community and shared responsibility among students.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024.  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:

• Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
• Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Support FCPS Relay for Life

Relay for Life – FCPS is an event that brings our community together to fight against cancer.

Relay for Life is a powerful initiative that unites schools, students, and communities in the shared goal of raising funds for cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. It's an opportunity for our schools to make a lasting impact and show solidarity in the face of this challenging disease.

Your generosity would not only contribute to the success of Relay for Life but also showcase the unity and compassion that define Fairfax County Public Schools. 

Thank you for considering this request, and we look forward to the possibility of joining forces to make Relay for Life - FCPS a memorable and impactful event. 

To sign up to participate, volunteer, etc., please go to our web site at: <https://relayforlife.org/fcps>

It will be held on May 18, 2024 at Woodson HS beginning at 2pm.

Snow Day Information

For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather. 

During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):

• Elementary school instruction: Red Apple 21.
• Middle school instruction: Channel 25.  
• High school instruction: Channel 99.

Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.

Contacts

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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 | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

WFES Weekly News & Notes...

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت. انقر هنا!

이 뉴스레터를 다른 언어로 읽으려면 저희 웹사이트를 방문하십시오. 여기를 클릭하세요!

Để đọc bản tin này bằng các ngôn ngữ khác, vui lòng truy cập trang web của chúng tôi.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day HolidayAs a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete school year calendar.

In this Issue...

• Ms. Trones' Class Playing Math Games
• Important Upcoming Dates
• Kiss-n-Ride Reminders
• 1/17 - PTA Bingo Night
• 1/17 - Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation at Frost MS
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
• 1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting
• 2/22 - Family Culture Night is Coming Soon!
• Food Insecurity Resources for Families
• Upcoming Special Education PTA Events
• Snow Day Information
• Contacts

Ms. Trones' Class Playing Math Games Important Upcoming Dates

Jan. 17:     PTA Bingo Night   6:30 pm

Jan. 17:     Parent Orientation for rising 7th grade parents/guardians 6:30 pm

Jan. 18:     Winter Chorus Concert   7:00 pm

Jan. 22:     WFES Green Team Meeting  3:30 pm

Jan. 23:     Internet Safety Night (virtual)  7:00 pm

Jan. 30:     Grade 6 visit to Frost MS (during the school day)

Kiss-n-Ride Reminders

Thank you for paying attention to patrols and staff when they direct you to move forward when picking up your student(s) by car. 

When to pass and when not to pass

AM - There is no passing during the morning Kiss and Ride as cars keep moving pretty often.

PM - We allow passing in the afternoon because students come out of the building at different times. We ask that you not do so until after you pass the handicapped parking spaces / the yellow curb.

Please be patient - many of our younger students can barely get out of a car by themselves, let alone with a backpack that weighs as much as they do.

1/17 - PTA Bingo Night

The PTA's Bingo Night is next week - on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00). 

The clock is ticking! Just a few more days to pre-order your bingo items and pizza: 

Bingo Night Pre-Orders on MemberHub

(Link: https://wakefieldforestes.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true)

Online pre-orders will need to be completed online by Tuesday, January 16th before the end of the school day. Similarly, last week, paper forms allowing you to pre-order your bingo items were sent home. That form along with the cash payment needs to be submitted to school by Tuesday, January 16th as well.

Many thanks to the families and businesses who are also sponsoring prize baskets. Your generosity is so appreciated! 

• The Maletz family is sponsoring a dice game prize basket
• Anthony Themak and Pond Roofing is supporting a Snow Day survival kit basket
• Sean Rotbart Real Estate with Samson Properties is behind the “Dreaming of Summer” basket
• The Krepp family is sponsoring the WFES Spirit prize basket
• The Tobin family contributed to the Sports prize basket
• The Pham family is behind the Movie Night prize basket
• Lisa Sheldon Headshot Photography is sponsoring the Puzzle and Logic prize basket
• The Kelsey Lyle and Josh Johnson family are sponsoring the Arts and Crafts prize basket
• The Roessler family will bring us the Word Game prize basket
• Jamie Test/Realtor with Compass is sponsoring the Fire Pit Night prize basket

Get ready for some big raffle prizes contributed by:

• The Swiss Bakery
• University Mall Theaters
• Jake’s Ice Cream
• First Watch
• Bicycle Pro Shop
• Kokee Tea
• Fairfax Ice Arena
• GameStop
• Sky Zone
• Kilroy’s
• Davis Career Center (Cookie Tray sponsored by the Flook family)
• Washington Capitals (A signed Capitals Jersey (Tom Wilson!), as well as Capitals and Wizards tickets)
• Monumental Sports and Entertainment
• Audi of Arlington
• Jamie Petrik and Debbie Dogrul Associates
• And Ms. Prindle and Ms. Williams!

Pre-order your tickets now and we'll see you on January 17!

This event is sponsored by the WFES PTA.

1/17 - Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation at Frost MS

Please join us for our upcoming Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation Night on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 PM at Frost Middle School.  At this event, parents and guardians who will have students at Frost during the 24-25 school year will hear specifics about Frost Middle School, the 7th grade curriculum options, and the course selection process.  Due to space restrictions, students will have a separate opportunity at each individual elementary school to hear this information and will also have a school visit to Frost!  A list of all upcoming events can be found here.  If you are unable to attend on the 17th, the materials for you to access will be placed there.

If you need language translation services for the 17th, please email Ms. Kim at [email protected]. 

If you have specific questions you are hoping will be addressed at the Parent Orientation, please submit those here. 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024.  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:

• Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
• Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting

Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 22nd at 3:30 pm in room 505.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore  [email protected].

2/22 - Family Culture Night is Coming Soon!

We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home in Thursday folders last week requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 1st.

Food Insecurity Resources for Families

Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.

For additional community resources or information, please contact the school’s Family Liaison:

Hana Kim: [email protected]

Upcoming Special Education PTA Events

IEP University (IEPU) — Self-Paced Course

Sun. Jan. 8 to Mon. Jan 29, with access 24/7

Get accurate and useful information about IEP development and meetings including many practical strategies.

Register::  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1082554

 

Chat with an Attorney about Special Education

January 24: 9:00 am-3:30 pm:  3060 Williams Dr. #300 Fairfax, VA

Free 45-minute appointments are available for parents to receive guidance from an attorney on special education topics.

Register:https://arcofnva.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/arcofnva/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8318

 

Parents of Challenging Children: Preschool through Early Adolescence

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am, Jan. 30 to Apr. 2,   $25-$350

This discussion course helps parents to identify the source of their child’s challenging behavior and learn what they can do about it.  Includes video course with >10 hours of content.

Information:  http://www.parentchildjourney.com/journey/

 

Parents of Challenging Children: Preschool through Early Adolescence

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Feb. 1 to Apr. 4,  4201 Albemarle St, NW, Washington DC   $200

This discussion course helps parents to identify the source of their child’s challenging behavior and learn what they can do about it.  Includes video course with >10 hours of content.

Information:  http://www.parentchildjourney.com/journey/

Snow Day Information

First grade working on math games in Mrs. Trone's class.

For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather. 

During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):

• Elementary school instruction: Red Apple 21.
• Middle school instruction: Channel 25.  
• High school instruction: Channel 99.

Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.

Contacts

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle   [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams   [email protected]

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In this Issue...

• Important Upcoming Dates
• New Office and Main Entrance are Open
• FCPS Math Week - January 8-12th
• 1/17 - PTA Bingo Night is Coming!
• 1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting
• Frost MS Drama Presents PUFFS
• 1/11 - Turnpike Basketball Night @Woodson HS
• Snow Day Information
• Contacts

Important Upcoming Dates

Jan. 12:     SCA Spirit Day - Disney / Marvel Day

Jan. 17:     PTA Bingo Night   6:30 pm  

Jan. 18:     Winter Chorus Concert   7:00 pm

Jan. 22:     WFES Green Team Meeting  3:30 pm

Jan. 23:     Internet Safety Night (virtual)  7:00 pm

New Office and Main Entrance are Open

Happy New Year to all, and we hope you had a restful winter break. Our new entrance is open and our main office is back in its newly remodeled location. 

FCPS Math Week - January 8-12th

January 8-12 is FCPS Family Math Week! Experience math through fun family games and stories completely free on the math website starting January 8, 2024. Families can click on the day of the week and find their child’s grade and language to listen or play math games. F Our goal is for FCPS to experience 1 million minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us! Here’s the link again: Math Website

1/17 - PTA Bingo Night is Coming!

Bingo Night will be Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm in the school gymnasium (doors open at 6:00).  It will be a fun night of bingo games, prizes, and raffles. This is not a drop-off. Students must attend with an adult.

You can now pre-order your bingo items and pizza! Your pre-order will help the organizers 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! 

Bingo Night Pre-Orders on MemberHub

Pre-orders will need to be completed on MemberHub by January 16th. 

This event is sponsored by the WFES PTA. If you have questions, reach out to Katie Roessler (organizing guru) and Jamie Petrik (amusement expert): [email protected] and [email protected].

1/22 - WFES Green Team Meeting

Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 22nd at 3:30 pm in room 505.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore  [email protected].

Frost MS Drama Presents PUFFS 1/11 - Turnpike Basketball Night @Woodson HS Snow Day Information

For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather. 

During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):

• Elementary school instruction: Red Apple 21.
• Middle school instruction: Channel 25.  
• High school instruction: Channel 99.

Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.

Contacts

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

Health Room: 703-503-2310

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

Technology support: IT Support Portal

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 | Twitter