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• Upcoming Dates
• WFES Summer Reading
• ST Math Webinar for Families
• WFES Buddy Program
• Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!
• Senior Grad Walk - June 5th
• Military Popsicle Party - June 7th
• Pick Up Your 6th Grade Yard Sign
• Message from the WFES Library
• End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up
• Lost and Found
• The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
• Construction Corner
• PTA - FRO YO Fundraiser on 6/13
• Howling Wolf Fun Run
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

June 5 - Senior Grad Walk - 2:30pm

June 7 - Little Heroes Military Popsicle Party

June 7 - ANNIE - evening performance

June 8 -  ANNIE - evening performance

June 12 - Farewell to Renee Gilmore

June 15 - Sixth Grade Promotion

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are and free to be their authentic self. 

Stickers will be available for staff and students who choose to wear one.  

WFES Summer Reading

Wakefield Forest is sponsoring a summer reading program.  To fulfill the summer reading requirements, students are encouraged to read at least 5 books and complete a reading log.  Students may read books from home, books from the public library, or books online including from MyOn, TumbleBooks, Pebble Go, and the WFES Virtual Library.

In addition, Barnes and Noble, Pizza Hut, and the Fairfax County Public Libraries are also sponsoring Summer Reading programs.  Reading students do for one program can count for all programs—just be sure to write the titles read the attached log. 

Students who turn in a completed Summer Reading log with a family member’s signature to their teacher no later than Thursday, August 31, 2023  will be eligible to win a $5 gift certificate to the Wakefield Forest Fall Book Fair.  Two students per class will be randomly chosen for this prize.

Information packets and reading logs will be coming home with your child on Thursday, June 15 and will also be available in the Wakefield Forest—Summer Reading Program Schoology course your child will automatically be enrolled in.

ST Math Webinar for Families WFES Buddy Program

Would you like to help welcome new families to Wakefield Forest Elementary School by being part of the Buddy Program for SY2023-2024?

What does it mean to be a Buddy Family? This summer, the PTA will match you (current WFES families) up with a new student and their family to help answer any questions they may have before starting school. If you can, you will meet in person before school starts to give the new student an opportunity to meet a new friend and have a familiar face to help them navigate the ins and outs of Wakefield Forest Elementary. You'll also be invited to help welcome new families at New Student Orientation in late August (exact details tbd). The buddy program is an easy way to help ensure our new families feel connected and welcomed to WFES.  

If you are interested in becoming a Buddy Family, please send an email to Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] with the name of your student and their grade level for the 2023/2024 school year. Please sign up by July 1, 2023. We hope that you will join us for one of the most rewarding programs at WFES!!

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Bring your whole family to a fun night at our very own WFES theater!

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 8th at 7PM, WFES Gym

Bring cash for popcorn, retro candy, and break-a-leg grams!

Presale Tickets are available online until Monday, June 5th or purchase tickets at the door with cash/check, while tickets last. Purchase your pre-sale tickets here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/checkout/getproduct?clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&buttonID=8e2ce229-843f-4027-ae48-14b2928269f7

Senior Grad Walk - June 5th

We invite our former Wakefield Forest wolves to the Senior Grad Walk June 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Wear your cap and gown and be celebrated by our current Wakefield Forest crew. Due to construction, please meet by door 4 near the gym.

(Due to construction, parking may be challenging.)

Military Popsicle Party - June 7th Pick Up Your 6th Grade Yard Sign

Celebrate your child's upcoming 6th grade promotion! WFES "Congrats" yard signs can still be picked up in the office at anytime. We cannot send them home with your student, so please arrange to come by the front office during our regular hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.

Message from the WFES Library

It has been an amazing year in our library! We proudly checked out over 35,000 books to our WFES students and staff members. We are excited for our move to the brand new library in the new addition to the building next school year. So we may complete an inventory of the all the library materials and prepare for the move, all library books are due back no later than Friday, June 2. All families will receive an email with a list of their student’s checkouts the week of May 29. Please use this list to locate all missing books and return them to the library as soon as possible. Books that cannot be located can be paid for or replaced with a new copy. Thank you for your continued support of our library!

End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM. Medication left in the health room after Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM will be destroyed. It is Health Department policy that medications be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. Please contact Stephanie McNamara in the health room @ 703-503-2310 if you have questions.

Lost and Found

Please visit our lost and found for any items your child may be missing. It can be found the main entrance at door #1. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, key fobs, glasses, etc) can be found in the front office. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) is sponsoring an award to honor the legacy of Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in FCPS.  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 June 15, 2023.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

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

Construction Corner

The new addition is looking good!

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

PTA - FRO YO Fundraiser on 6/13

Join us June 13 from 5-7 PM  at the Wakefield Chapel Pool parking lot for SWEETFROG!!! 10% of Sales will go to WFES!

 

Wakefield Chapel Pool: 4627 Holborn Ave, Annandale, VA 22003

See you there!

Howling Wolf Fun Run

It's time to start planning for one of our school's biggest FUNdraisers, a student and family favorite, the Howling Wolf Fun Run! Save the Date: Friday, October 6th, 2023. Last year we raised $30,000. We have the ambitious goal of raising $35,000 this year but we need your help. If you're interested in being involved in the planning or would like to sponsor the event (your logo on the t-shirts!), please email Khanh Stenberg at [email protected].

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | 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.

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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

• Upcoming Dates
• Cafeteria Renovation - Menu Changes
• Library Books are Due by June 2nd
• WFES Buddy Program
• Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!
• Farewell to Renee Gilmore
• 6th Grade Yard Signs
• Lost and Found
• The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
• End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up
• Construction Corner
• Senior Grad Walk June 5th
• Testing Information
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

June 5 - Senior Grad Walk - 2:30pm

June 7 - Annie - evening performance

June 8 -  Annie - evening performance

June 9 - Military Popsicle Event

June 12 - Farewell to Renee Gilmore

Cafeteria Renovation - Menu Changes

Demolition of our cafeteria kitchen is scheduled to begin next week, which means there will be changes to the both the menu and service. Traditional food service in the kitchen will end and the salad bar will be removed. Beginning Tuesday, 5/30, the food service line will be relocated within the cafeteria alongside the tiled mural, and our dining table arrangement will be adjusted to accommodate the move. 

For the final weeks of school, the Food and Nutrition Services team will be working off-site to prepare meal choices, therefore only cold options will be available. 

Unlike our post-Covid pre-bagged lunches, there will be a few options available, and buyers will still select one entree serving, two vegetables, one fruit, and a beverage. The only a la carte items will be milk and water. There will not be an option to buy any extras of entree/fruit/vegetables. Students will be strictly limited to one trip through the line, and we ask that all students wishing to buy proceed to the line with their class when they arrive. 

Library Books are Due by June 2nd

It has been an amazing year in the WFES library! We proudly checked out over 35,000 books to our students and staff members. We are excited for our move to the brand new library in the new addition to the building next school year. So we may complete an inventory of the all the library materials and prepare for the move, all library books are due back no later than Friday, June 2. All families will receive an email with a list of their student’s checkouts the week of May 29. Please use this list to locate all missing books and return them to the library as soon as possible. Books that cannot be located can be paid for or replaced with a new copy. Thank you for your continued support of our library!

WFES Buddy Program

Would you like to help welcome new families to Wakefield Forest Elementary School by being part of the Buddy Program for SY2023-2024?

What does it mean to be a Buddy Family? This summer, the PTA will match you (current WFES families) up with a new student and their family to help answer any questions they may have before starting school. If you can, you will meet in person before school starts to give the new student an opportunity to meet a new friend and have a familiar face to help them navigate the ins and outs of Wakefield Forest Elementary. You'll also be invited to help welcome new families at New Student Orientation in late August (exact details tbd). The buddy program is an easy way to help ensure our new families feel connected and welcomed to WFES.  

If you are interested in becoming a Buddy Family, please send an email to Rebecca Gudicello at [email protected] with the name of your student and their grade level for the 2023/2024 school year. Please sign up by July 1, 2023. We hope that you will join us for one of the most rewarding programs at WFES!!

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Bring your whole family to a fun night at our very own WFES theater!

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 8th at 7PM, WFES Gym

Bring cash for popcorn, retro candy, and break-a-leg grams!

Presale Tickets are available online until Monday, June 5th or purchase tickets at the door with cash/check, while tickets last. Purchase your pre-sale tickets here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/checkout/getproduct?clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&buttonID=8e2ce229-843f-4027-ae48-14b2928269f7

Farewell to Renee Gilmore

Our beloved SACC Supervisor, Renee Gilmore is retiring this year. Please join us for cake on June 12th at 4:00pm for a farewell. 

6th Grade Yard Signs

Celebrate your child's upcoming 6th grade promotion! WFES "Congrats" yard signs can be picked up in the office at anytime. We cannot send them home with your student, so please arrange to come by the front office during our regular hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.

Lost and Found

Please come check out our lost and found for any items your child may be missing. It can be found outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) is sponsoring an award to honor the legacy of Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in FCPS.  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 June 15, 2023.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

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

End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM. Medication left in the health room after Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM will be destroyed. It is Health Department policy that medications be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. Please contact Stephanie McNamara in the health room @ 703-503-2310 if you have questions.

Construction Corner

Stairs are ready in the new addition.

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Senior Grad Walk June 5th

We invite our former Wakefield Forest wolves to the Senior Grad Walk June 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Wear your cap and gown and be celebrated by our current Wakefield Forest crew. Due to construction, please meet by door 4 near the gym.

(Due to construction, parking can be challenging.)

Testing Information

Starting in late May, parents/guardians will receive reports for assessments their students completed this spring. Not sure what assessments your student took this year? A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022. 

Go online or contact your student's school for additional information about student assessments.

Great race day for our Girls on the Run!

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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Today's After School Math Event 4:00pm

Today is the after school "WFES Math Moment" family event in the cafeteria from 4:00-5:00pm. If you have RSVP'd and are joining us for this hour of math games today, we look forward to seeing you at 4:00pm! This is not a drop off event, so a parent or adult must attend with their child. Students should go home their usual way, and then return with an adult to school for the event.

Lost and Found

While you are here, please stop inside door #1 have a look in the lost and found for any coats, sweatshirts, etc that your child might be missing. All clothing left over will be donated at the end of the school year.

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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!

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May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

• Upcoming Dates
• Staff Changes - Updated
• Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!
• Videographer Needed for Annie KIDS
• PTA Board Slate 2023-24
• Farewell to Renee Gilmore
• Safety Patrol Applications
• 6th Grade Yard Signs
• Lost and Found
• The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
• PTA Volunteer Positions Open
• End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up
• Construction Corner
• Senior Grad Walk June 5th
• WT Woodson Relay for Life - May 20th
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

May 23 - G3 Math SOL

May 24 - WFES Math After School

May 24 - Patrol applications due

May 25/26 - G3 Field Trip to Sully Historic Site

June 5 - Seniors Grad Walk

Staff Changes - Updated

Every school year we have to say goodbye to some amazing staff members: 

• Joan Brown (SBTS) - Retiring
• Erin Buhl - ESOL teacher at Mount Vernon Woods
• Renee Gilmore (SACC Supervisor) - Retiring 
• Diana Grossman - Moving to a school near her home
• Katie Reynolds - Staying home with her son
• Alisa Waggoner - Moving to Pittsburgh
• Joanne Walton - Special Ed. teacher at Eagle View ES

 

We also have staff moving to new positions within our school:

• Hana Choi - Special Education Teacher
• Martine Collin - 4th Grade Teacher
• Amy Dean - Special Education Teacher
• Keyanah Fearrington - 5th Grade Teacher
• Ashley Harrison - Kindergarten Teacher
• Jennifer Kellams - 3rd Grade Teacher
• Lindsay Teran - First Grade Teacher

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Bring your whole family to a fun night at our very own WFES theater!

Wakefield Forest ES Presents Annie KIDS!

Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 8th at 7PM, WFES Gym

Bring cash for popcorn, retro candy, and break-a-leg grams!

Presale Tickets are available online until Monday, June 5th or purchase tickets at the door with cash/check, while tickets last. Purchase your pre-sale tickets here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/checkout/getproduct?clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&buttonID=8e2ce229-843f-4027-ae48-14b2928269f7

Videographer Needed for Annie KIDS

Attention, WFES Families! We are looking for a videographer to record our production of Annie on Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 8th at 7PM. If you have equipment and would be willing to donate your time to a terrific cast of 5th and 6th graders, please contact Alisa Waggoner: [email protected].

You do not need to be professional videographer, just experienced. Once the video is made, we will reproduce DVDs. The show will run about one hour. Thank you!

PTA Board Slate 2023-24

The PTA Nominating Committee is excited to announce the slate for the vacant positions for the PTA Board. The slate will be voted on at the June PTA meeting.

1) Katie Abbott: president

2) Dave Brown: treasurer

3) Erin Weber: VP, Academics

4) Molly Mattessich, VP, fundraising

Farewell to Renee Gilmore

Our beloved SACC Supervisor, Renee Gilmore is retiring this year. Please join us June 12th 4:00 pm for a farewell. 

Safety Patrol Applications

Students in 4th and 5th grades can apply to be a WFES Safety Patrol for the 2023-2024 school year. Patrols have posts in the school and on school buses to assist with safe arrival and dismissal.

Current 5th grade safety patrols have the option to apply to be a patrol Officer.  Your child will learn how the application process will work during PE.

WFES Patrol Co-Sponsors and PE Teachers, Ms. Massimo and Ms. Maxwell-Gold, will explain the process to them, help them understand the qualifications to become a Safety Patrol/Officer and will show them how/where to apply.

Listed below are important Patrol application process dates for you to also be aware of to help guide your child through the process, we appreciate your support!

Wednesday, May 24th – Applications are due.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Friday, June 2nd – Patrol and Officer selections announced (letters will be given to students at the end of the school day).

6th Grade Yard Signs

Celebrate your child's upcoming 6th grade promotion! WFES "Congrats" yard signs can be picked up in the office at anytime. We cannot send them home with your student, so please arrange to come by the front office during our regular hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.

Lost and Found

Coming to an event at school? Please come check out our lost and found for any items your child may be missing. It can be found outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the June 20, 2023.

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) is sponsoring an award to honor the legacy of Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in FCPS.  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 June 15, 2023.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

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

PTA Volunteer Positions Open

In order to have these activities during the 2023-24 school year we need volunteers for the following ares:

After School Coordinator

The after school coordinator works to build an after school program by reaching out to a variety of independent contractors that will provide their services on school grounds.  Previous School Year After-school Activities included: Chess Club, Dance / Zumba, Drama, Girls on the Run (GOTR), Martial Arts, Sports/Overtime Athletics, and Yoga.

Global Plus Coordinator

The Global Plus coordinator will work with the Global Plus office to schedule after-school language classes at WFES during the school year. The coordinator will choose which language(s) to offer, complete the necessary Global Plus paperwork, work with the school’s front office to secure classrooms for the offered courses, advertise the courses in the PTA’s booklet of after-school activities, and at times act as the point of contact between WFES administration and Global Plus.

Hospitality Coordinator

The Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for setting up multiple events throughout the school year.  These events primarily aim to boost morale and recognize the WFES teachers and staff.  Previous recognition events have included back to school breakfast (Late August), Luncheon, Dinner and treat bags (April-May). 

STEAM Fair Coordinator

The STEAM Fair Coordinator will work with Mr. Gray to coordinate the STEAM Fair.  The STEAM Fair includes 1) exhibits run by vendors, 2) stations such as a coding station, gardening activities, and art installations, and 3) displays of student STEAM projects. 

Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator

Let's help our kiddos think outside of the box to expand their problem solving and group work skills by helping with the Odyssey of the Mind Program at WFES. https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/

End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM. Medication left in the health room after Friday, June 16th at 1:30 PM will be destroyed. It is Health Department policy that medications be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. Please contact Stephanie McNamara in the health room @ 703-503-2310 if you have questions.

Construction Corner

The construction team has been working on the drainage for the courtyard area, which will be turned into an Outdoor Classroom space for students and staff.

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Senior Grad Walk June 5th

We invite our former Wakefield Forest wolves to the Senior Grad Walk June 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Wear your cap and gown and be celebrated by our current Wakefield Forest crew. Due to construction, please meet by door 4 near the gym.

(Due to construction, parking can be challenging.)

WT Woodson Relay for Life - May 20th

The Relay for Life Club at Woodson High School is inviting you and your family to join them May 20th, starting at 5:00 PM for a fundraising event on the football field to bring the Woodson pyramid community together in the fight against cancer. Some of the events they have planned include water wars, a Kona Ice food truck, live band performances, luminaria ceremony, running relay, capture the flag, kickball, and so much more. High schoolers and adults should anticipate a $15 entrance fee, and kids are free! If you plan on coming it would help a lot if you could fill out this interest form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc40uQ6-0WcY4igH-AIMn7DCiL56TR4rpEL-IJQUGRIzjKAiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Please bring friends and family to help us reach our goal of $50,000. If you can’t make it but still want to make a donation or purchase a luminaria, please visit our event page with this link (https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=104616)

Email Mrs. Hamrock at [email protected] if you have any questions. See you there!

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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.

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People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

• Upcoming Dates
• Teacher/Staff Appreciation
• Staff Changes
• Family Input Form SY 2023-24
• Attendance: Impact on School Accreditation
• Principal Prindle Recognized with 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education
• Join Us for a WFES Math Moment May 24th
• Farewell to Renee Gilmore
• National Library Week Officially Recognized by School Board
• SEL Screener
• Family Liaison Corner - Summer Camp Information
• 6th Grade Yard Signs
• Lost and Found
• End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up
• Construction Corner
• STEM Event for All Ages
• WT Woodson Relay for Life - May 20th
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

May 16 - G6 Math SOL

May 16/17 - G1 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows

May 17 - G5 Math SOL

May 18 - G4 Math SOL

May 23 - G3 Math SOL

May 24 - WFES Math Moment

May 24 - Patrol applications due

May 25/26 - G3 Field Trip to Sudley Historic Site

Teacher/Staff Appreciation

We're grateful to our school community for honoring our staff. The PTA, parents and especially Katie Abbott did an amazing job of making the staff feel appreciated. 

Staff Changes

Every school year we have to say goodbye to some amazing staff members as they take on new journeys. 

• Joan Brown (SBTS) - Retiring
• Erin Buhl - ESOL teacher at Mount Vernon Woods
• Renee Gilmore (SACC Supervisor) - Retiring 
• Diana Grossman - Moving to a school near her home
• Katie Reynolds - Staying home with her son
• Alisa Waggoner - Moving to Pittsburgh
• Joanne Walton - Special Ed. teacher Mount Eagle ES

 

We also have staff moving to new positions within our school.

• Hana Choi - Special Education Teacher
• Martine Collin - 4th grade teacher
• Amy Dean - Special Education Teacher
• Keyanah Fearrington - 5th grade teacher
• Jennifer Kellams - 3rd grade teacher

Family Input Form SY 2023-24

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 19, 2023. 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.

Attendance: Impact on School Accreditation

Did you know that federal initiatives to reduce chronic absenteeism began during the Obama Administration with the Every Student, Every Day initiative? The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA; 2015) requires states to broaden school accountability beyond achievement on standardized tests and high school graduation rates by requiring at least one measure of “school quality or student success.” The state of Virginia chose chronic absenteeism as a measure of accountability and improvement. Students who are absent 10% or more of the school year (18 days or more) are considered chronically absent. 

At Wakefield Forest ES 7.5% of students are noted as having chronic absences. 

https://wtop.com/virginia/2023/05/how-a-rise-in-virginia-student-absences-may-impact-school-ratings/

Plan ahead for next year with the 2023-24 school year calendar.

Principal Prindle Recognized with 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education

Principal Prindle was recognized with the 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education in the category of Elementary School Administrator at the 18th annual Special Education Conference. 

This award is given to a school-based administrator who supports, implements, or designs programs and activities which include students with disabilities and result in improving outcomes for all students!

Join Us for a WFES Math Moment May 24th

Join us for an afternoon of math games and resources to keep learning going all summer long! Parents please plan to join your student on May 24th from 4:00-5:00 pm. A flyer with an RSVP came home in your child's Thursday folder.

Farewell to Renee Gilmore

Please join us June 12th 4:00 pm for a farewell to our fabulous SACC Supervisor, Renee Gilmore. 

National Library Week Officially Recognized by School Board

April was National Library month! While visiting the library this year, students have enjoyed many conversations about the new library being built as part of our renovation, and have had the pleasure of watching it come to life right from the windows of our current space.

At the school board meeting on April 27, the FCPS school board issued an official proclamation that declared the week of April 23 through April 29 National Library Week in honor of our county’s committed librarians. We are grateful to Mrs. Rapuano and Mrs. Grimsley for their work in making the library the hub of our school.

SEL Screener

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide for families of students in grades 3-12.  The updates further emphasize how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to support for individual students.  Spring SEL Screener results will be mailed home to families in mid-May.  Translated reports are available on the FCPS SEL Screener Website. 

Family Liaison Corner - Summer Camp Information

If you are still looking for summer camps, look through the FCPS Family Resource Center’s “Summer Camps - Resources for the Community” guide.

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-04/accessible_finalsummer_camps_2023_002_0.pdf

If you have any questions or need assistance in registering for camps please contact the Family Liaison (Hana Kim) at [email protected].

6th Grade Yard Signs

Celebrate your child's upcoming 6th grade promotion! WFES "Congrats" yard signs can be picked up in the office at anytime. We cannot send them home with your student, so please arrange to come by the front office during our regular hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.

Lost and Found

Coming to an event at school? Please come check out our lost and found for any items your child may be missing. It can be found outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.

End of Year - Meds to be Picked Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. Please contact Stephanie McNamara in the health room @ 703-503-2310 if you have any questions.

Construction Corner

The courtyard side of the new addition has been fully bricked.

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

STEM Event for All Ages WT Woodson Relay for Life - May 20th

The Relay for Life Club at Woodson High School is inviting you and your family to join them May 20th, starting at 5:00 PM for a fundraising event on the football field to bring the Woodson pyramid community together in the fight against cancer. Some of the events they have planned include water wars, a Kona Ice food truck, live band performances, luminaria ceremony, running relay, capture the flag, kickball, and so much more. High schoolers and adults should anticipate a $15 entrance fee, and kids are free! If you plan on coming it would help a lot if you could fill out this interest form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc40uQ6-0WcY4igH-AIMn7DCiL56TR4rpEL-IJQUGRIzjKAiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Please bring friends and family to help us reach our goal of $50,000. If you can’t make it but still want to make a donation or purchase a luminaria, please visit our event page with this link (https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=104616)

Email Mrs. Hamrock at [email protected] if you have any questions. See you there!

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

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

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• Upcoming Dates
• Teacher/Staff Appreciation
• Principal Prindle Recognized with 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education
• Attendance: Impact on School Accreditation
• Family Input Form SY 2023-24
• Construction Corner
• Family Liaison Corner - Celebrate Amphibian Week
• Lost and Found
• WFES Math Moment
• STEM Event for All Ages
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

May 9 - G3 Reading SOL

May 9 - GK Music informance (Klein/Vick)

May 10 - GK Music informance (Cook/Teran)

May 10 - G1 Music informance (Buhl/Trone)

May 10 - G5 Science SOL

May 11 - G1 Music informance (Pekarik/Massetti)

May 16 - G6 Math SOL

May 16/17 - G1 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows

May 17 - G5 Math SOL

May 18 - G4 Math SOL

May 23 - G3 Math SOL

People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation

We're grateful to our school community for honoring our staff this week. The PTA, parents and especially Katie Abbott did an amazing job of making the staff feel appreciated. 

Principal Prindle Recognized with 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education

Principal Prindle was recognized with the 2023 First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education in the category of Elementary School Administrator at the 18th annual Special Education Conference. 

This award is given to a school-based administrator who supports, implements, or designs programs and activities which include students with disabilities and result in improving outcomes for all students!

Attendance: Impact on School Accreditation

Did you know that federal initiatives to reduce chronic absenteeism began during the Obama Administration with the Every Student, Every Day initiative? The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA; 2015) requires states to broaden school accountability beyond achievement on standardized tests and high school graduation rates by requiring at least one measure of “school quality or student success.” The state of Virginia chose chronic absenteeism as a measure of accountability and improvement. Students who are absent 10% or more of the school year (18 days or more) are considered chronically absent. 

At Wakefield Forest ES 7.5% of students are noted as having chronic absences. 

https://wtop.com/virginia/2023/05/how-a-rise-in-virginia-student-absences-may-impact-school-ratings/

Plan ahead for next year with the 2023-24 school year calendar.

Family Input Form SY 2023-24

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 12, 2023. 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.

Construction Corner

The courtyard side of the new addition has been fully bricked.

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Family Liaison Corner - Celebrate Amphibian Week

Celebrate Amphibian Week with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s family program, The World & Me! Join the fun this Saturday, May 6, to learn about amphibians with friends and resources from the USDA Forest Service, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service!

Families with kids of all ages are invited to explore different stations and learn through play, art, and museum collections.  Learn all about these remarkable vertebrates that spend their lives in both land and water. Discover how a healthy ecosystem supports frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, and why we need to preserve their habitats.

This is a drop-in event -- families can join anytime from 10am - 12:30pm and stay for as long as they'd like. No registration is required.

The World and Me Family Program: Amphibian Week Celebration

Where: National Museum of Natural History

Location: Constitution Ave.  & 10th St. NW, DC

When: Saturday, May 6, 10am - 12:30pm

Admission: FREE!

Lost and Found

Please come check out our lost and found for any items your child may be missing. It can be found outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.

WFES Math Moment

Join us for an afternoon full of math games and resources to keep learning going all summer long! Mark your calendars for May 24th from 4:00-5:00pm. A flyer with an RSVP will come home next week in your child's Thursday folder.

STEM Event for All Ages Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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.

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WFES held another fabulous strings and band concert this week.

• Upcoming Dates
• Family Input Form SY 2023-24
• National Library Week Recognized by School Board
• SCA/PTA Spirit Days for Teacher Appreciation Week 5/1 - 5/5
• Construction Corner
• Family Liaison Corner
• Lost and Found Overflowing
• STEM Event for All Ages
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

May 2 - G6 Reading SOL

May 3 - G5 Reading SOL

May 4 - G4 Reading SOL

May 9 - G3 Reading SOL

Family Input Form SY 2023-24

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 12, 2023. 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.

National Library Week Recognized by School Board

April is National Library month! While visiting the library this year, students have enjoyed many conversations about the new library being built as part of our renovation, and have had the pleasure of watching it come to life right from the windows of our current space.

At the school board meeting on April 27, the FCPS school board issued an official proclamation declaring the week of April 23 through April 29 National Library Week in honor of our county’s committed librarians. We are grateful to Mrs. Rapuano and Mrs. Grimsley for their work in making the library the hub of our school.

 

SCA/PTA Spirit Days for Teacher Appreciation Week 5/1 - 5/5

It will be a spirited week as we show appreciation for our teachers and staff, and your child can join in! On Thursday and Friday your child can choose which way to show their spirit with two awesome spirit day options. 

Tuesday, May 2: "Super hero Day" - Wear a superhero costume or t-shirt

Wednesday, May 3: "Sports Day" - Wear your favorite sport or team gear

Thursday, May 4: You pick...

SCA - Star Wars Day - Wear your favorite Star Wars gear (no masks/weapons)

PTA - "Favorite Color Day" Wear your teacher's favorite color

Friday, May 5: You pick...

SCA - Dress Like a Teacher Day!

PTA - Wear WFES spirit wear or school colors

Construction Corner

Welcome to the hallway entrance to the new front office - coming soon!

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Family Liaison Corner

If you are still looking for summer camps, look through the FCPS Family Resource Center’s “Summer Camps - Resources for the Community” guide.

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-04/accessible_finalsummer_camps_2023_002_0.pdf

If you have any questions or need assistance in registering for camps please contact the Family Liaison (Hana Kim) at [email protected].

Lost and Found Overflowing

We have over 60 coats, 150 sweatshirts, some pants, t-shirts and so much more in our lost and found which is now outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.

STEM Event for All Ages Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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.

Pick Up 6th Grade Signs at Tonight's Concert

When you come to the Band and Strings concert tonight, come through door #1 and look for Mrs. Prindle. She will be handing out these signs for you to put in your yard in celebration of your 6th grader being promoted at the end of the school year.  

Additional pick up opportunities will be scheduled and signs can also be picked up during the school day in the main office.

We are so proud of our sixth graders!

Check Our Lost and Found

While you are here, please stop inside door #1 have a look in the lost and found for any coats, sweatshirts, etc that your child might be missing. All clothing left over will be donated at the end of the school year.

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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...

• Upcoming Dates
• Letter from the Principal
• Eid al-Fitr
• April - the Month of the Military Child
• Family Input Form SY 2023-24
• BUGZ - Second Grade Musical
• Fifth and Sixth Grade Computer Science After School Opportunity
• Nominate 2023 Teacher of the Year
• Construction Corner
• Commemorative Book Drive
• PTA Bingo Night - April 27th
• Lost and Found Overflowing
• Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
• Summer Program - Elementary Institute for the Arts
• STEM Opportunity - Marymount University April 22nd
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

April 21 - No School - Eid al-Fitr Holiday

April 26 - Band/Strings Concert

April 27 - G6 Strings Presenting at School Board Meeting

April 27 - BINGO Night

May 2 - G6 Reading SOL

May 3 - G5 Reading SOL

May 4 - G4 Reading SOL

Letter from the Principal

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

We have had an exciting few weeks since Spring Break at Wakefield Forest ES. This week we hosted our level IV AAP Family Orientation, Kindergarten Orientation and the second grade BUGZ performance. It feels so good to welcome so many families into the building.

We currently are on track with the renovation. We expect the addition, cafeteria, office and front entryway to be completed August 2023. As we get closer to the start of school, we will share opportunities to see the new spaces prior to the start of school. Our Open House is scheduled for the morning of August 18, 2023. 

The fourth quarter brings many fun events and activities for students and families. We are planning for our grad walk (Woodson seniors visiting WFES) on June 5th, Musical Theater Performance of Annie June 7th and 8th in the evening, Field Day June 13th and sixth grade promotion on June 15th

 

Thank you.

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal

Eid al-Fitr

Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset April 20 and marks the end of Ramadan. It is a time of receptions and visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited.

April - the Month of the Military Child Family Input Form SY 2023-24

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 12, 2023. 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.

BUGZ - Second Grade Musical

Mrs. Waggoner led students in an awesome musical performance for our families this week! Our second graders were amazing!

Fifth and Sixth Grade Computer Science After School Opportunity

On Thursday, April 27th, 2023, the W.T. Woodson Computer Science Honor Society students will offer the 5th and 6th grade students a fun and exciting enrichment experience!

Your student will complete a programming activity using Google’s CS First block-coding platform. They will also have a chance to interact with great Woodson students and ask about coding at the high school!

This event will begin promptly after school at 3:30 p.m. in the library and end at 4:30 p.m. Permission forms will be in your student's Thursday folder today. If your student is interested in attending, please return the  permission form back to your student’s teacher by April 25th to Ms. Brown in the STEAM lab. 

Nominate 2023 Teacher of the Year

Northern Virginia Magazine is extending its deadline to submit nominations for our Teacher of the Year 2023 to Sunday, April 23. This prestigious annual award recognizes the extraordinary educators in our region. 

In order to make sure the best teachers within Fairfax County Public Schools are nominated, the staff at Northern Virginia Magazine wants to make sure your deserving teachers don’t miss out on the opportunity to be honored for their hard work and dedication.  

The Teacher of the Year will be awarded $10,000 and be profiled in the October 2023 issue of Northern Virginia Magazine, which will also appear on northernvirginiamag.com. Finalists will also be featured in the story. You can see our Teacher of the Year 2022 coverage here.  

The survey runs through April 23 and we welcome nominations from school administrators, teachers, parents, students, former students, and the general public. We have also created a media toolkit to help share the poll with faculty and families. 

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Kettner via email at [email protected] or by phone at 703-230-2987. 

Construction Corner

The internal courtyard side of the addition is taking shape.

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Commemorative Book Drive

Earlier this year one of our beloved former WFES students, Max Pound, passed away following a long battle with brain cancer. To commemorate Max, Frost Middle School will be holding a book drive in his honor throughout his birthday month of April. Books donated through the drive will receive a gold embossed sticker and be included in the library circulation to symbolize Max as an everlasting part of our school community. 

Max was an avid reader with a vivacious thirst for knowledge. Books within the registry are related to topics Max truly enjoyed including history, science, space exploration, and jokes, along with some of his all-time favorites. Also included are books that focus on altruism, courage, and overcoming obstacles that represent Max’s character displayed not only throughout his battle with brain cancer, but also in his day-to-day life as a student, teammate, son, sibling, and friend. 

To participate, add a book to your cart from the Amazon registry. At checkout, select the Frost MS registry address option to have the book sent directly to Frost Middle School. 

Max Pound Commemorative Book Drive

PTA Bingo Night - April 27th

Bingo is back! Come out on Thursday, April 27th in the WFES gym to play bingo with your friends. You can pre-order pizza, drinks and your bingo cards ahead of time. Doors open at 6pm, games start @6:30pm. The flyer with all the details came home in your student's Thursday folder last week.

Lost and Found Overflowing

We have over 60 coats, 150 sweatshirts, some pants, t-shirts and so much more in our lost and found which is now outside of the front office at the door #1 entrance. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office. Please ask your students to check the lost and found regularly. We also encourage parents to come take a look in the lost and found before and after school or during any events they may attend at school. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. 

The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. 

Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

• Spanish:Reunión Comunitaria sobre los Peligros del Fentanilo

El mes pasado, la división organizó una reunión sobre los peligros del fentanilo. Durante este impactante evento, los participantes escucharon testimonios de personas afectadas por la epidemia de opioides y se enteraron de los datos aportados por expertos médicos y representantes de las autoridades policiales.  

La conversación continuará el lunes 24 de abril, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Woodson. Habrá transporte disponible desde algunas escuelas del condado. Vea la página de inscripción para más detalles. 

Visite nuestra página de Concienciación sobre los Opioides para obtener más información. Visite la página web del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax sobre opioides para obtener información sobre cómo puede actuar y cómo obtener ayuda para usted o sus seres queridos.

• Korean:

펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 지역사회 회의지난달에는 펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 대화의 장을 마련했습니다. 이 영향력 있는 행사에서 참석자들은 오피오이드 대유행으로 피해를 입은 사람들의 증언을 듣고 의료 전문가와 법 집행 기관 담당자로부터 관련 사실을 배웠습니다.  이 대화는 4월 24일 월요일 오후 6시 30분부터 8시까지 Woodson 고등학교에서 계속됩니다. 카운티 전역의 일부 학교에서 교통편이 제공됩니다. 자세한 내용은 등록 페이지를 참조하세요. 자세한 내용은 오피오이드 인식 웹페이지를 방문하십시오. 오피오이드에 관한 페어팩스 카운티 정부 웹페이지를 방문하여 조치를 취할 수 있는 방법과 본인 또는 사랑하는 사람을 위한 도움을 받는 방법에 대한 정보를 확인하십시오.

Summer Program - Elementary Institute for the Arts STEM Opportunity - Marymount University April 22nd

This event is for all students from PK-9th grades. Parents, teachers, administrators, and especially students are invited to a day of fun activities which include but are not limited to Arts and Crafts activities, making and setting off rockets, petting a snake or turtles, making mother's day presents, AI, 3D Printing, Laser cut/engrave, Arlington Police Department, Population in Education, Math activities and much more.

Please join us, especially since it's an Earth Day event! The event is in Rowley Hall and parking will be in the Blue Garage, entrance from 26th Street. This is a free community event and no reservations needed. Signs will be posted from the garage to Rowley Hall.

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Family Input Form SY 2023-24
• Commemorative Book Drive
• Month of the Military Child
• Earth Spirit Week - April 17-20th
• Level IV AAP Orientation - April 18th
• Volunteers Needed on April 19th
• PTA Bingo Night - April 27th
• Lost and Found Overflowing
• Construction Corner
• Forum on Draft Goals for FCPS’ New Strategic Plan - Monday 4/17
• Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
• FCPS Special Education Conference
• Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13
• Summer Program - Elementary Institute for the Arts
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

April 17 - G2 Field Trip to WT Woodson

April 18 - AAP Curriculum Night

April 19 - Kindergarten Orientation 4-6 PM

April 21 - No School - Eid Holiday

April 26 - Band/Strings Concert

April 27 - G6 Strings Presenting at School Board Meeting

April 27 - BINGO Night

Family Input Form SY 2023-24

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 12, 2023. 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.

Commemorative Book Drive

Earlier this year one of our beloved former WFES students, Max Pound, passed away following a long battle with brain cancer. To commemorate Max, Frost Middle School will be holding a book drive in his honor throughout his birthday month of April. Books donated through the drive will receive a gold embossed sticker and be included in the library circulation to symbolize Max as an everlasting part of our school community. 

Max was an avid reader with a vivacious thirst for knowledge. Books within the registry are related to topics Max truly enjoyed including history, science, space exploration, and jokes, along with some of his all-time favorites. Also included are books that focus on altruism, courage, and overcoming obstacles that represent Max’s character displayed not only throughout his battle with brain cancer, but also in his day-to-day life as a student, teammate, son, sibling, and friend. 

To participate, add a book to your cart from the Amazon registry. At checkout, select the Frost MS registry address option to have the book sent directly to Frost Middle School. 

Max Pound Commemorative Book Drive

Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank children from Uniformed Services, State Department, and Foreign Services and other families for their service and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.

FCPS is proud to have more than 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. 

We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. On April 19, we will "Purple Up! "to recognize and celebrate the resilience and service of our military-connected children!

Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. 

Post your picture and tag #PurpleUpFCPS. Let’s Purple Up! for military kids! 

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. 

Earth Spirit Week - April 17-20th

All students and staff are welcome to join FCPS Get2Green in celebrating our division-wide Earth Week 2023 from April 17-20. Earth Week is an engaging way to foster conversation and learning about environmental topics that are essential in developing students as environmental stewards and ethical and global citizens.

Students and Staff wear the color matching each day’s theme to show your Earth Week spirit!

• Monday, April 17 – Watershed Day (yellow)
• Tuesday, April 18 – Zero Waste Day (green)
• Wednesday, April 19 – Climate Change Day (purple)
• Thursday, April 20 – Conservation Day (red)

Level IV AAP Orientation - April 18th

Wakefield Forest will host a level IV Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Orientation on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the library. This orientation is designed for parents/guardians to learn about the school based level IV program at Wakefield Forest ES.  

All students at WFES have access to level I AAP services each week through STEAM lab. Classroom teachers also integrate AAP curriculum into their lessons throughout the year. 

WFES also offers level II and level III (grades 3-6) services to identified students. We screen all students at least one annually to determine whether or not they require level II services (provided by the classroom teacher in an identified academic area) or level III services (supported by the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher).

Volunteers Needed on April 19th

Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 4 - 6 PM. We could use a few volunteers to greet and provide direction from 4-6pm.  If you are interested please contact Principal, Sharyn Prindle at [email protected] 

PTA Bingo Night - April 27th

Bingo is back! Come out on Thursday, April 27th  in the WFES gym to play bingo with your friends. You can pre-order pizza, drinks and your bingo cards ahead of time. Doors open at 6pm, games start @6:30pm. Look for the flyer with all the details in your student's Thursday folder this week.

Lost and Found Overflowing

We have TONS of coats, sweatshirts and more in our lost and found, and it is literally overflowing. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office, and the coats can be found outside of the front office at door #1. Please ask your students to take a peek. We also encourage parents to come take a look in the lost and found before and after school or during any events they may attend at school. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.

Construction Corner

We are seeing a great deal of progress on the addition. The plan is for the addition to be completed August 2023. We would then move grades K-3 into the new addition while the remainder of the school undergoes renovation. 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Forum on Draft Goals for FCPS’ New Strategic Plan - Monday 4/17

Join us for our final virtual community forum on Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and see how your feedback has helped shape the latest draft of the new FCPS Strategic Plan. The community forum is open to staff, students, parents/caregivers, and community members. Please register by clicking on the date above.

We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.

• Spanish:Foro sobre el Borrador de Metas para el Nuevo Plan Estratégico de FCPSÚnase a nosotros para nuestro último foro comunitario Virtual el Lunes, 17 de Abril, de 6 a 7:30 p.m., y vea como sus comentarios han ayudado a formar el último borrador del nuevo Plan Estratégico de FCPS. El foro comunitario está abierto al personal, estudiantes, padres/cuidadores, y miembros de la comunidad. (Por favor regístrese haciendo clic en la fecha arriba).

Apreciamos su continua participación a través de cada paso de este importante proceso. Juntos, ayudaremos a asegurar un futuro próspero para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes de FCPS. Visite nuestra página Web de Planificación Estratégica.

Korean: FCPS의 새로운 전략 계획 목표 초안에 대한 포럼4월 17일 월요일 오후 6시부터 7시 30분까지 마지막 온라인 커뮤니티 포럼에 참여하시어 여러분의 피드백이 새로운 FCPS 전략 계획의 최신 초안을 수립하는 데 어떻게 도움이 되었는지 알아보시기 바랍니다. 커뮤니티 포럼은 교직원, 학생, 학부모/보호자, 지역사회 구성원에게 열려 있습니다. (위의 날짜를 클릭하여 등록하십시오.) 이 중요한 과정의 모든 단계에서 여러분의 지속적인 참여에 감사드립니다. 우리는 함께 모든 FCPS 학생의 밝은 미래를 보장할 것입니다. 전략 계획 웹사이트를 방문하십시오.

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. 

The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. 

Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

• Spanish:Reunión Comunitaria sobre los Peligros del Fentanilo

El mes pasado, la división organizó una reunión sobre los peligros del fentanilo. Durante este impactante evento, los participantes escucharon testimonios de personas afectadas por la epidemia de opioides y se enteraron de los datos aportados por expertos médicos y representantes de las autoridades policiales.  

La conversación continuará el lunes 24 de abril, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Woodson. Habrá transporte disponible desde algunas escuelas del condado. Vea la página de inscripción para más detalles. 

Visite nuestra página de Concienciación sobre los Opioides para obtener más información. Visite la página web del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax sobre opioides para obtener información sobre cómo puede actuar y cómo obtener ayuda para usted o sus seres queridos.

• Korean:

펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 지역사회 회의지난달에는 펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 대화의 장을 마련했습니다. 이 영향력 있는 행사에서 참석자들은 오피오이드 대유행으로 피해를 입은 사람들의 증언을 듣고 의료 전문가와 법 집행 기관 담당자로부터 관련 사실을 배웠습니다.  이 대화는 4월 24일 월요일 오후 6시 30분부터 8시까지 Woodson 고등학교에서 계속됩니다. 카운티 전역의 일부 학교에서 교통편이 제공됩니다. 자세한 내용은 등록 페이지를 참조하세요. 자세한 내용은 오피오이드 인식 웹페이지를 방문하십시오. 오피오이드에 관한 페어팩스 카운티 정부 웹페이지를 방문하여 조치를 취할 수 있는 방법과 본인 또는 사랑하는 사람을 위한 도움을 받는 방법에 대한 정보를 확인하십시오.

FCPS Special Education Conference

The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29. Registration is now open on the event website for this virtual event. Guest speakers have been added to the website along with the topics they will address. Interpretation can be requested during registration. Registrants who need language assistance can contact the Parent Information Phone Lines. 

Nominations are still open for First-Class Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students in all facets of education. Please complete this form to nominate an individual by Friday, April 14. Email [email protected] with questions.

Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13 Summer Program - Elementary Institute for the Arts Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Reminder Early Release & Teacher Workday 4/13, 4/14
• Volunteers Needed - April 19th
• Level IV AAP Orientation

Upcoming Dates

April 12 - PTA Meeting virtual TONIGHT!

April 13 - Early Release End of Quarter

April 14 - No School - Teacher Workday

April 17 - G2 Field Trip to WT Woodson

April 18 - AAP Level IV Orientation Night

April 19 - Kindergarten Orientation 4-6 PM

April 21 - No School - Eid Holiday

April 26 - Strings/Band Concert

April 27 - BINGO Night

Reminder Early Release & Teacher Workday 4/13, 4/14

FCPS has an early release day, dismissal two hours early, on April 13th and a Student Holiday (Teacher Workday) April 14th. Teachers will be engaging in professional development and completing third quarter progress reports. 

Volunteers Needed - April 19th

Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 from 4 - 6pm. We could use a few volunteers to greet our families and to provide directions, in two shifts 4-5pm and 5-6pm. If you are interested please contact Principal, Sharyn Prindle at [email protected] 

Level IV AAP Orientation

Wakefield Forest will host a Level IV Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Orientation on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the library. This orientation is designed for parents/guardians to learn about the school based Level IV program at Wakefield Forest ES.  

All students at WFES have access to Level I AAP services each week through STEAM lab. Classroom teachers also integrate AAP curriculum into their lessons throughout the year. 

WFES also offers Level II and Level III services to identified students. We screen all students at least once annually to determine whether or not they require Level II services (provided by the classroom teacher in an identified academic area) or Level III services (supported by the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher).

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Sixth Grade All-County Choral Festival
• Fourth Grade VA History
• Month of the Military Child
• Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
• Volunteers Needed
• Construction Corner
• Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities
• FCPS Special Education Conference
• Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break - School Office Closed

April 12 - PTA Meeting

April 16 - Early Release End of Quarter

April 17 - No School - Teacher Workday

April 18 - AAP Curriculum Night

April 19 - Kindergarten Orientation 4-6 PM

April 24 - No School - Eid Holiday

April 27 - BINGO Night

Schools will be closed April 6 - 10, 2023 for Spring Break!

Sixth Grade All-County Choral Festival

Congratulations to our students who participated in this year’s Sixth Grade All-County Chorus. They sang with more than 670 sixth graders from 101 elementary schools from across the county. Fairfax County has consistently been named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants!

Thank you to Mrs. Waggoner and Mrs. Hibbitts for all of her support of our 6th grade all-county choral festival students!

Woodson Pyramid Art Show

The Woodson Pyramid Art Show was a big success. We loved seeing our artists' work on display. We're grateful to Mrs. Rowader and Mrs. Alvarez-Keefer for their hard work with our students.

Fourth Grade VA History

Our fourth grade hosted an awesome Virginia History Day, where they showcased their learning and sang a variety of songs.

Month of the Military Child WFES Yearbook - Last Day 3/31

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank children from Uniformed Services, State Department, and Foreign Services and other families for their service and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.

FCPS is proud to have more than 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. 

We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. On April 19, we will Purple Up! To recognize and celebrate the resilience and service of our military-connected children!

Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. 

Post your picture and tag #PurpleUpFCPS. Let’s Purple Up! for military kids! 

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. 

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. 

The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. 

Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

• Spanish:Reunión Comunitaria sobre los Peligros del Fentanilo

El mes pasado, la división organizó una reunión sobre los peligros del fentanilo. Durante este impactante evento, los participantes escucharon testimonios de personas afectadas por la epidemia de opioides y se enteraron de los datos aportados por expertos médicos y representantes de las autoridades policiales.  

La conversación continuará el lunes 24 de abril, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Woodson. Habrá transporte disponible desde algunas escuelas del condado. Vea la página de inscripción para más detalles. 

Visite nuestra página de Concienciación sobre los Opioides para obtener más información. Visite la página web del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax sobre opioides para obtener información sobre cómo puede actuar y cómo obtener ayuda para usted o sus seres queridos.

• Korean:

펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 지역사회 회의지난달에는 펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 대화의 장을 마련했습니다. 이 영향력 있는 행사에서 참석자들은 오피오이드 대유행으로 피해를 입은 사람들의 증언을 듣고 의료 전문가와 법 집행 기관 담당자로부터 관련 사실을 배웠습니다.  이 대화는 4월 24일 월요일 오후 6시 30분부터 8시까지 Woodson 고등학교에서 계속됩니다. 카운티 전역의 일부 학교에서 교통편이 제공됩니다. 자세한 내용은 등록 페이지를 참조하세요. 자세한 내용은 오피오이드 인식 웹페이지를 방문하십시오. 오피오이드에 관한 페어팩스 카운티 정부 웹페이지를 방문하여 조치를 취할 수 있는 방법과 본인 또는 사랑하는 사람을 위한 도움을 받는 방법에 대한 정보를 확인하십시오.

Volunteers Needed

Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 4 - 6 PM. We could use a few volunteers to greet and provide direction, in two shifts 4-5pm and 5-6pm. If you are interested please contact Principal, Sharyn Prindle at [email protected] 

Construction Corner

Renovation work with continue through Spring Break! The current focus is on completing the masonry work for the second story or the addition and 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Spring Newsletter

Check out the AAP Spring Newsletter - Topics include:

• Screening for Subject Specific and Part-time Services
• Subject Specific and Part-time Services Overview
• Screening for Full-time Services

Spring AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

FCPS Special Education Conference

The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29. Registration is now open on the event website for this virtual event. Guest speakers have been added to the website along with the topics they will address. Interpretation can be requested during registration. Registrants who need language assistance can contact the Parent Information Phone Lines. 

Nominations are still open for First-Class Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students in all facets of education. Please complete this form to nominate an individual by Friday, April 14. Email [email protected] with questions.

Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13 Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Attendance Reminder
• Spring Break Covid Test Kit Distribution
• Spring Break Spirit Days 3/29-31
• Looking for Volunteers - PTA Nominating Committee
• Rising Kindergarten Students
• SCA Food Drive - March 20-31st
• Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31
• SOL Spring Testing Dates
• Construction Corner
• Family Liaison Corner - Encourage Critical Thinking
• PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...
• Spring 2023 Virtual Computer Science Classes
• Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

March 20-31 - SCA Food Drive

March 27 - Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Cav Hall Woodson HS

March 27/29 - Grade 6 Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery

March 31 - Last Day to Order Yearbooks

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

Attendance Reminder

This year, spring break is April 3-7. We will be eager to welcome your children back in school on Monday, April 10. Their 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.

Spring Break Covid Test Kit Distribution

Spring Break COVID Test Kit Distribution

If your family is planning to travel or attend large gatherings over spring break, and you would like to ensure your child is healthy before returning to school, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-503-2310 to obtain a test kit in advance of spring break. Please note, testing is NOT required for students to return to school after break. However, you may want to test your student if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Distribución de Kits de Prueba de COVID para las Vacaciones de Primavera

Si su familia está planeando viajar o asistir a grandes reuniones durante las vacaciones de primavera y le gustaría asegurarse de que su hijo está sano antes de regresar a la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros en [email protected] or 703-503-2310 para obtener una prueba de COVID-19 antes de las vacaciones de primavera. Tenga en cuenta que las pruebas NO son obligatorias para que los estudiantes regresen a la escuela después de las vacaciones. Sin embargo, es posible que desee probar su estudiante si son sintomáticos o han estado expuestos a alguien con COVID-19. Los kits se distribuirán por orden de llegada.

Spring Break Spirit Days 3/29-31 Looking for Volunteers - PTA Nominating Committee

We are looking for PTA members who would like to help shape the 2023-2024 PTA Board. The committee will be responsible for identifying members who would be interested in filling the key roles including, VP Fundraising, VP  Treasurer, and President. The committee will convene and make a recommendation to the current board later this year. The PTA is critical to the overall success of Wakefield Forest!

If you are interested in being part of the nominating committee or for one of the open rolls please contact Lisa Verne at [email protected].

Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24. Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 4 - 6 PM. If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

 

Kindergarten Orientation - We could use a few volunteers to greet and provide direction, in two shifts 4-5pm and 5-6pm. If you are interested please contact Principal, Sharyn Prindle at [email protected] 

SCA Food Drive - March 20-31st

Our SCA is collecting food for "Food for Others" from March 20-31st. Most Needed Items are:

• Vegetable oil
• Canned meat (chicken, turkey, or seafood), 2oz – 15oz
• Rice, 16oz packages
• Pasta; spaghetti sauce, 14oz – 1 lb (ideally in cans instead of glass); canned tomato products (crushed, peeled, etc)
• Dried or canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, etc.)
• Canned fruit (packed in fruit juice instead of syrup) 11oz – 20oz
• Fruit juice (100% juice) 32oz – 64oz
• cereal
• Non Food Items:
• New or Clean Reusable Grocery Bags 8 ½ x 14 x 15
• Can openers
• Boxes (no larger than a copy paper box)

• Students may drop off items/donations in Mrs. Muratore’s room (101). 
• Our school goal is to have each classroom collect 1,500 items for the whole school! 

Woodson Pyramid Art Show Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

SOL Spring Testing Dates

SOL Testing dates are below. Please plan to have students in school on these days whenever possible.

Grade 3

Reading-May 9

Math- May 23

 

Grade 4

Reading- May 4

Math-May 18

 

Grade 5

Reading-May 3

Science-May 10

Math-May 17

Grade 6

Reading- May 2

Math-May 16

 

Dates are subject to change, as needed. Make-ups will happen through out the window, May 1-26. Retakes are scheduled for May 30-June 2.

Construction Corner

 Our renovation continues to be on track. 

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Family Liaison Corner - Encourage Critical Thinking

Critical thinking helps students analyze information and understand how it relates to a bigger picture. To help your elementary schooler develop this skill:

• Allow time for your child to try to solve problems independently. Ask questions like “How could you figure that out?”
• Encourage reflection. Ask how your child thinks a completed project or task went. “Did you plan enough time to fin­ish? What did you learn from doing it?”
• Consider current events. Have your child read an article and express an opin­ion on an issue. Then ask, “Why might other people might think differently?”

PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...

Save the Date...PTA Bingo Night will be on April 27th!

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm, we will be having WFES' annual PTA BINGO night! We are very excited about this fun family event, which will be held in person this year. Mark your calendars!

Volunteers needed: If you can help with planning our Bingo night, please reach out to Katie Roessler and Jamie Petrik: [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you very much in advance.

 

Bingo Night - Sponsor a Gift Basket

Calling all WFES families with businesses! Also, calling all WFES families with a workplace interested in donation/outreach opportunities! 

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm, we will be having our annual PTA Bingo Night. We are planning to have 10 awesome prize baskets this year. Please sign up to have your business SPONSOR one of our prize baskets: Bingo Night 2023 - Sponsor a Prize Basket. In return for your generosity, your business will get a shout out at Bingo Night when the prize is awarded. Your business’ name will also be printed on our Prize/Sponsor List. 

Prizes will be awarded to bingo winners and all proceeds benefit the PTA. Donations are tax deductible and are kindly requested by April 20th. Thank you very much for considering this! 

If you have questions about Bingo Night, reach out to Katie Roessler (in charge of the details) and Jamie Petrik (in charge of bringing the fun): [email protected] and [email protected].

Spring 2023 Virtual Computer Science Classes

Inspirigirl is a nonprofit educational group run by students at Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHSST) that provides free computer science classes, workshops, and events for students with a focus on encouraging girls to participate in computer science.

We will be holding our free Spring 2023 virtual computer science classes between April and May, and we encourage students to register and learn about computer science with us. All students are welcome, and we offer various coding courses for all different age and level groups. Classes are completely free thanks to our teaching volunteers.

Here is our registration link: linktr.ee/springregistration. More information about the event can be found at linktr.ee/inspirigirl. 

Techstravaganza by TJ Twist - 5/13 Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Attendance Reminder
• Spring Book Fair is March 20-24th
• Secure Your Bike
• Looking for Volunteers - PTA Nominating Committee
• Rising Kindergarten Students
• SCA Food Drive - March 20-31st
• Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31
• SOL Spring Testing Dates
• Construction Corner
• Family Liaison Corner
• PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...
• Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall
• Natural High - Be Informed
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
• Contacts

Newsletter: This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.

Upcoming Dates

March 20 - 24 - Spring Book Fair

March 20-31 - SCA Food Drive

March 21 - Spring Book Fair - Evening Hours

March 27 - Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Cav Hall Woodson HS

March 27/29 - Grade 6 Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery

March 31 - Last Day to Order Yearbooks

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

Attendance Reminder

This year, spring break is April 3-7. We will be eager to welcome your children back in school on Monday, April 10. Their 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.

Spring Book Fair is March 20-24th

Our WFES spring book fair will take place in the WFES library from Monday 3/20 through Friday 3/24. Students will be able to shop during school hours each day, or may visit the fair with their families on the evening of Tuesday 3/21 from 6pm to 8pm. Details regarding our shopping hours and procedures, as well as a shopping flyer, came home in Thursday folders on 3/9 and 3/16. Book fair purchases may also be made online via our online book fair shopping site from 3/17 until 3/21 by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wfes23.

If you will be sending your child to school with shopping money, please remember that we are now required to charge sales tax on all book fair purchases, so please keep this in mind when determining how much to send.

If you are interested in signing up to help set up, pack up, or run the book fair, please visit our Sign Up Genius at https://bit.ly/wfes4011. We are especially in need of helpers for our evening event on Tuesday 3/21. We can’t wait to see you at the fair!

Secure Your Bike

WFES has had several bike racks on site. We have had at least one bike disappear from school property. Please ensure your student is locking their bike to the bike rack each day.

Looking for Volunteers - PTA Nominating Committee

We are looking for PTA members who would like to help shape the 2023-2024 PTA Board. The committee will be responsible for identifying members who would be interested in filling the key roles including, VP Fundraising, VP  Treasurer, and President. The committee will convene and make a recommendation to the current board later this year. The PTA is critical to the overall success of Wakefield Forest!

If you are interested in being part of the nominating committee or for one of the open rolls please contact Lisa Verne at [email protected].

Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24. Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 4 - 6 PM. If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

SCA Food Drive - March 20-31st

Our SCA is collecting food for "Food for Others" from March 20-31st. Most Needed Items are:

• Oil
• Cereal
• Canned tomato products (crushed, peeled, diced, etc.), 4oz – 1 lb
• Canned meat (chicken, turkey, or seafood), 2oz – 15oz
• Rice, 16oz packages
• Spaghetti sauce, 14oz – 1 lb (ideally in cans instead of glass)
• Canned fruit (packed in fruit juice instead of syrup) 11oz – 20oz
• Dried or canned beans (black, kidney, pinto, etc.)
• Pasta
• Fruit juice (100% juice) 32oz – 64oz
• Non Food Items:
• New or Clean Reusable Grocery Bags 8 ½ x 14 x 15
• Can openers
• Boxes (no larger than a copy paper box)

• Students may drop off items/donations in Mrs. Muratore’s room (101). 
• Our school goal is to have each classroom collect 1,500 items for the whole school! 

Woodson Pyramid Art Show Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

SOL Spring Testing Dates

SOL Testing dates are below. Please plan to have students in school on these days whenever possible.

Grade 3

Reading-May 9

Math- May 23

 

Grade 4

Reading- May 4

Math-May 18

 

Grade 5

Reading-May 3

Science-May 10

Math-May 17

Grade 6

Reading- May 2

Math-May 16

 

Dates are subject to change, as needed. Make-ups will happen through out the window, May 1-26. Retakes are scheduled for May 30-June 2.

Construction Corner

The masonry work for the second floor has started. Our renovation continues to be on track. 

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Family Liaison Corner

Teach your child four strategies for achieving learning goals

Setting goals gives students something to work toward, and visualizing them can keep kids motivated when the going gets tough. You have probably helped your child set learning goals. But does your child know what to do after setting a goal to make it easier to reach?

Help your elementary schooler put these four strategies into action:

1. Define the goal in writing. Make sure that your child’s goal is specific, and can be accomplished in a short time frame: “I will learn my multiplication facts by the end of the month” rather than “I will do better in math.” Post the written goal in a visible place.
2. Decide on steps to take. What work is your child willing to do to achieve the goal? Together, make a step-by-step plan.
3. Share the goal and plan with others. Making goals public builds commitment. Encourage your child to discuss the plan with the teacher.
4. Carry out the plan, one step at a time. If problems crop up, brain­storm possible solutions together. For example, if your child is too tired to review flash cards in the evenings, reviewing over breakfast might work.

As your child works toward the goal, offer encouragement and support. Praise effort and progress. And when your child achieves the goal, celebrate!

 

For more information on FCPS resources please contact our Family Liaison:

Hana Kim

[email protected]

PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...

Save the Date...PTA Bingo Night will be on April 27th!

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm, we will be having WFES' annual PTA BINGO night! We are very excited about this fun family event, which will be held in person this year. Mark your calendars!

Volunteers needed: If you can help with planning our Bingo night, please reach out to Katie Roessler and Jamie Petrik: [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you very much in advance.

Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall

Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30PM

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA

Natural High - Be Informed

Resources:

Natural High 

Fentanyl Is Now The Leading Cause of Death For Young People In the US (Video)

Live Your Life Naturally High

Knowing The Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Use (Video)

Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem

FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

For further Information & support:

De’Ja Ruffin, MSW

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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.

• 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. 

WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Arrival and Dismissal Safety Reminders
• Principal Evaluation
• Secure Your Bike
• PTA Nominating Committee
• Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students
• Outdoor Classroom Clean up 3/15
• Spring Book Fair is March 20-24th
• Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31
• Our Salad Bar is Returning on 3/28
• SOL Spring Testing Dates
• Construction Corner
• Family Liaison Corner
• PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...
• Spotlight on Trauma & Coping
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

March 14/15 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Green Spring Gardens

March 20-24  Spring Book Fair

March 21 - Spring Book Fair - Evening Hours

March 27 - Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Cav Hall Woodson HS

March 27/29 - Grade 6 Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery

March 28 - Salad Bar Returns

March 31 - Last Day to Order Yearbooks

April 3-7  - Spring Break

Arrival and Dismissal Safety Reminders

Please be cautious when dropping off or picking up students at arrival and dismissal times. We have many walkers and bike riders in our student community and we want everyone to have a safe trip to school and home. Areas around kiss-n-ride and on Forest Avenue by the dens are "no phone" zones, so please help keep our students safe by not talking on the phone or texting while driving in these areas.

Principal Evaluation

On Monday, March 13, Wakefield Forest families will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers families an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13 and March 24. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Results will be provided to Ms. Prindle for her professional growth.

Secure Your Bike

WFES has had several bike racks on site. We have had at least one bike disappear from school property. Please ensure your student is locking their bike to the bike rack each day.

PTA Nominating Committee

We are looking for PTA members who would like to help shape the 2023-2024 PTA Board. The committee will be responsible for identifying members who would be interested in filling the key roles including, VP Fundraising, VP  Treasurer, and President.  The committee will convene and make a recommendation to the current board later this year.

If you are interested in being part of the nominating committee or for one of the open rolls please contact Lisa Verne at [email protected].

Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24.  If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

Outdoor Classroom Clean up 3/15

The official first day of spring is right around the corner and our outdoor classroom is in need of a little TLC.  If you and your children would like to get a little dirty, join me Wednesday, March 15th from 3:30-5:00pm.  If you are interested, please go to door 1 and check in at the office.  You will be directed to the outdoor classroom by the library. Please bring gloves, shovels, rakes and any other tools you think might be useful.  Looking forward to making the outdoor classroom beautiful for teachers to use with kids.

Spring Book Fair is March 20-24th

Our WFES spring book fair will take place in the WFES library from Monday 3/20 through Friday 3/24. Students will be able to shop during school hours each day, or may visit the fair with their families on the evening of Tuesday 3/21 from 6pm to 8pm. More details regarding our shopping hours and procedures, as well as a shopping flyer, will be available in Thursday folders on 3/9 and 3/16. Book fair purchases may also be made online via our online book fair shopping site from 3/17 until 3/21 by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wfes23.

If you will be sending your child to school with shopping money, please remember that we are now required to charge sales tax on all book fair purchases, so please keep this in mind when determining how much to send.

If you are interested in signing up to help set up, pack up, or run the book fair, please visit our Sign Up Genius at https://bit.ly/wfes4011. We are especially in need of helpers for our evening event on Tuesday 3/21. We can’t wait to see you at the fair!

Woodson Pyramid Art Show Order Your WFES Yearbook - Deadline is 3/31

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

Our Salad Bar is Returning on 3/28

The salad bar is returning! Beginning March 28, we will have our salad bar back. This will be an adjustment for our students, and we are looking for a few parent volunteers to help the first couple of days. We will be sending out a sign up link soon.

SOL Spring Testing Dates

SOL Testing dates are below. Please plan to have students in school on these days whenever possible.

Grade 3

Reading-May 9

Math- May 23

 

Grade 4

Reading- May 4

Math-May 18

 

Grade 5

Reading-May 3

Science-May 10

Math-May 17

Grade 6

Reading- May 2

Math-May 16

 

Dates are subject to change, as needed. Make-ups will happen through out the window, May 1-26. Retakes are scheduled for May 30-June 2.

Construction Corner

The new lobby/front office is taking shape!

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Family Liaison Corner

Need fun learning opportunities at home? 

Click on the link for the March Daily Learning Planner: https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download3.php?3021-HCL1-X428072

Challenge your family to see how many you can do this month!

Want more ideas or have questions about FCPS resources? Please contact our Family Liaison, Hana Kim, [email protected]

PTA Bingo Night Coming Soon...

Save the Date...PTA Bingo Night will be on April 27th!

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm, we will be having WFES' annual PTA BINGO night! We are very excited about this fun family event, which will be held in person this year. Mark your calendars!

Volunteers needed: If you can help with planning our Bingo night, please reach out to Katie Roessler and Jamie Petrik: [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you very much in advance.

Spotlight on Trauma & Coping

There is an intersection between trauma, coping, and substance misuse. Studies show that about 61% of adults have had at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) according to the CDC. Childhood trauma manifests in many ways and when carried into adulthood, it can create a cycle of adverse experiences that affect future generations. 

Trauma prevention and intervention strategies are more important than ever post-COVID. During the height of the pandemic there were heightened feelings of unsafety, struggles with increased time spent in stressful family environments. Earlier ACEs studies highlighted traumatic events in the household as primary factors leading to future substance abuse, misuse, and lack of feeling safe and secure. Current ACEs studies have expanded the categories of traumatic events to include experiences such as exposure to racism, discrimination, and historical trauma. Effective coping skills or a brilliant strategy increases levels of resilience and feelings of wellbeing. 

Coping strategies include:

1. Developing healthy relationships (internal and external support)
2. Teaching self-regulation skills
3. Encouragement
4. Increasing self-esteem
5. Promoting independence and strength
6. Modeling healthy behavior when dealing with difficult situations
7. Early intervention and mental health care

Resources:

Why Historical Trauma is Critical to Understanding Black Mental Health

Addressing Childhood Trauma Starts with Family Support

Violence Prevention

ACEs and Minorities

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

 

For further Information & support:

De’Ja Ruffin, MSW 

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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...

• Upcoming Dates
• Principal Evaluation
• Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students
• Woodson Pyramid Art Show
• Order Today - WFES Yearbook
• Our Salad Bar is Returning
• Construction Corner
• WFES Spirit Wear - Order by 3/5
• Parent Score Reporting for Winter Assessments
• Testing Information & Spring Testing Windows
• FCPS Strategic Plan
• Early Literacy Program
• Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Resources for Families
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
• Contacts

Upcoming Dates

March 5 - Spirit Wear Orders Due

March 7 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Mt. Vernon

March 14/15 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Green Spring Gardens

March 20-24  Spring Book Fair

March 21 - Spring Book Fair - Evening Hours

March 27 - Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Cav Hall Woodson HS

March 27/29 - Grade 6 Field Trip to National Portrait Gallery

March 28 - Salad Bar Returns

March 31 - Last Day to Order Yearbooks

Principal Evaluation

On Monday, March 13, Wakefield Forest families will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers families an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13 and March 24. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Results will be provided to Ms. Prindle for her professional growth.

Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24.  If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

Woodson Pyramid Art Show Order Today - WFES Yearbook

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

Our Salad Bar is Returning

The salad bar is returning! Beginning March 28, we will have our salad bar back. This will be an adjustment for our students, and we are looking for a few parent volunteers to help the first couple of days. We will be sending out a sign up link soon.

Construction Corner

The new lobby/front office is taking shape!

 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

WFES Spirit Wear - Order by 3/5

This is your last chance to order from the PTA Spring Spirit Wear sale. Place your order by Sunday, 3/5 for delivery at the end of March. Visit the PTA online store to see the great selection of T-shirts and sweatshirts in both youth and adult sizes. These items will not be available again until the Fall, don't miss out!

Parent Score Reporting for Winter Assessments

Results from elementary school winter assessments will be distributed as follows. 

• VGA - Fall/Winter Report: Delivery via U.S. Mail (approx. week of 3/6)

• iReady - Winter Report: 
• Grades 1-3: Delivery via U.S. Mail (approx. week of 3/13)
• Grades 4-6: Delivery via SIS ParentVUE (approx. week of 3/13) 

Testing Information & Spring Testing Windows

 

For more detailed information about testing, go to: https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/academics/student-testing

 

FCPS Strategic Plan

Next week, FCPS will be seeking your feedback on the school division’s progress with developing our new Strategic Plan. Since last fall, thousands of students, staff, families, and community members have contributed to the strategic planning process by participating in focus groups, planning teams, community forums, and surveys. Parents/caregivers and community members will be invited to provide feedback on the work that’s been done thus far by completing a survey. Your input will help us know whether we are headed in the right direction—one that will help ensure a thriving future for every FCPS student.

Please keep an eye out for the survey link starting early next week. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage for more details.

• Spanish:¿Cómo lo Estamos Haciendo? ¡Necesitamos su opinión! 

La próxima semana, FCPS estará buscando su opinión sobre el progreso de la división escolar con el desarrollo de nuestro nuevo Plan Estratégico. Desde el otoño pasado, miles de estudiantes, personal, familias, y miembros de la comunidad han contribuido al proceso de planificación estratégica participando en grupos de enfoque, equipos de planificación, foros de la comunidad, y encuestas. Los padres/cuidadores y los miembros de la comunidad serán invitados a dar su opinión sobre el trabajo que se ha hecho hasta ahora completando una encuesta. Su opinión nos ayudará a saber si vamos en la dirección correcta - una que ayudará a asegurar un futuro próspero para cada estudiante de FCPS.

Por favor esté atento al enlace de la encuesta a principios de la próxima semana. Visite nuestra página de Encuesta de Planificación Estratégica para más detalles.

• Korean:저희가 잘해 나가고 있나요? 여러분의 피드백이 필요합니다!다음 주, FCPS는 새로운 전략 계획을 개발하는 교육구의 진행 상황에 대한 여러분의 피드백을 구할 것입니다. 지난가을부터 수천 명의 학생, 교직원, 가족, 지역사회 구성원이 포커스 그룹, 기획팀, 지역사회 포럼, 설문조사에 참여하여 전략 계획 수립 과정에 기여하여 주셨습니다. 학부모/보호자 및 지역사회 구성원은 설문조사를 통해 지금까지 진행된 작업에 대한 피드백을 제공하도록 초대받게 될 예정입니다. 여러분의 의견은 저희가 올바른 방향으로 나아가고 있는지–모든 FCPS 학생의 밝은 미래를 보장하는 데 도움이 되는 방향으로 나아가고 있는지에 대한 파악하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 

다음 주 초에 시작되는 설문조사 링크를 주시해주시기를 바랍니다. 자세한 내용은 전략계획 설문조사 웹페이지를 방문하세요.

Early Literacy Program

The Early Literacy Program registration is open for spring session! If interested, please click on the link (https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/early-literacy-programs) for the application. If you have questions or need assistance in registering please contact our Family Liaison, Hana Kim, at [email protected]

What: School readiness program for parents to actively participate together with their child 

Who: FREE for Fairfax County residents, children up to AGE 5

Where: Virtual or at a local school, 2 times a week

Why: Children participate in “school-like” experiences with their parents as their first teacher in their home language/English by trained instructors

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Resources for Families

Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. These behaviors can begin as a child and affect all genders.  When discovered early, eating disorders can be treatable.  Contact the FCPS Parent Resource Center for more information or to schedule a free, confidential consultation: [email protected] or 703-204-3941.

Resources

Eating Disorders Books in the FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC): The FCPS PRC offers a free library materials for the community.

Eating Disorders What Every Family Needs to Know: View this webinar on eating disorders from the FCPS parent Resource Center.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. 

• Where Do I Start? National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) can support you on your journey. These resources can help you take the first step to getting the help. 
• Parent Toolkit (pdf): The NEDA Parent Toolkit is for anyone who wants to understand more about how to support a family member or friend affected by an eating disorder.

Academy of Eating Disorders Video Library The Academy for Eating Disorders provides a list of helpful videos available on a variety of topics on eating disorders

How to Help a Loved One: NEDA provides resource. Friends and family are often key to encouraging loved ones with eating and/or body image issues to seek help.

• How to Talk to a Loved One About Eating Concerns
• Tips for Encouraging a Loved One to Seek Professional Help

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students
• Encouraging Attendance in Elementary School
• Class Photo - How to Order
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Can You Sew? We Need Your Help...
• Construction Corner
• Digital Citizenship Resources
• Woodson International Night is TONIGHT
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

Upcoming Dates

February 24 - Woodson International Night

March 2 - Two-hour Early Release

March 3 - Student Holiday / School Planning Day

March 7 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Mt. Vernon

March 20-24  Spring Book Fair

Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24.  If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

Encouraging Attendance in Elementary School

• Starting in Kindergarten, missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read. That is just a day or two days every few weeks.
• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of the three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
• Students who are frequently absent in Kindergarten do less well in first grade. 
• Absences add up in elementary school. Research shows that missing 18 days in a school year or 2 days every month can result in lower test scores and possible retention in later grades.
• The State of Virginia is tracking all chronic absences (18 or more) and this will be used in determining school accreditation. 

Class Photo - How to Order

If you would like to order your child's class photo that was taken on 2/22, go to www.strawbridge.net, click "Order Pictures" and enter the following code: FM393361.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

Can You Sew? We Need Your Help...

“You’re never fully dressed without a”…..seamstress!

We are seeking family and community members who sew! The Musical Theater elective is excited to present Annie this June! If you, or someone you know, is comfortable following a pattern and using a sewing machine, please reach out to Alisa Waggoner ([email protected]). We would love to utilize your skills, whether basic or advanced, and in whatever capacity you are willing to donate your time. It is a unique skill these days! Thank you for considering.

Construction Corner

Over the holiday weekend, our construction team was working to pour concrete in to our new main entrance. 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Digital Citizenship Resources

Schools often get questions from parents/caregivers about screen time, cell phones at school, and other digital citizenship related topics.  As a reminder, FCPS has a number of resources to support a shared responsibility model for digital citizenship.  As we look forward to spring, it may be a good time to establish, review, assess/reassess digital expectations and practices.

 Community Resources

The FCPS Digital Citizenship website includes the following resources:

1. Establishing Expectations at Home
2. Choosing Developmentally Appropriate Digital Apps, Games and Services
3. Media Balance and Well-being toolkit
4. Recorded Webinars, Tip Sheets and more

Woodson International Night is TONIGHT Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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...

• Upcoming Dates
• Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students
• Importance of Attendance
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Digital Citizenship Resources
• Construction Corner
• Black History Month Weekly Events National Museum of African American History & Culture
• Woodson International Night 2/24
• Institute for the Arts - Summer Registration is Open
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

Upcoming Dates

February 24 - Woodson International Night

March 2 - Two-hour Early Release

March 3 - Student Holiday / School Planning Day

March 20-24  Spring Book Fair

Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24.  If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

Importance of Attendance Did you know...

• Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
• Chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or more school days per year) is a primary cause of lower academic achievement even when the absences are "excused" or understandable.
• Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/wakefield-forest-elementary-school/2022-2023-yearbook-560/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

Digital Citizenship Resources

Schools often get questions from parents/caregivers about screen time, cell phones at school, and other digital citizenship related topics.  As a reminder, FCPS has a number of resources to support a shared responsibility model for digital citizenship.  As we look forward to spring, it may be a good time to establish, review, assess/reassess digital expectations and practices.

 Community Resources

The FCPS Digital Citizenship website includes the following resources:

1. Establishing Expectations at Home
2. Choosing Developmentally Appropriate Digital Apps, Games and Services
3. Media Balance and Well-being toolkit
4. Recorded Webinars, Tip Sheets and more

Construction Corner

Steal beams are being added to create the support for the second floor. The construction team is also starting to frame out the main office. 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Black History Month Weekly Events National Museum of African American History & Culture

NMAAHC kids programming will have weekly discussions about Black characters in animation including: Antonio from Encanto, Frozone from The Incredibles, Princess Tiana, and Doc McStuffins: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming?event_type_id=508&event_series_id=1423

All programs are held via Zoom webinar and led by museum educators. This program is not associated with Walt Disney Pictures or Walt Disney Animation Studios. The events are designed for children ages 6 and up. Events are free, but registration is required.

Woodson International Night 2/24 Institute for the Arts - Summer Registration is Open

Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a 2 or 4-week arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th-12th grade who like to express themselves through the study of dance, fashion, music, theatre, and visual art. With almost 90 classes to choose from, students can immerse themselves in their favorite arts subjects or explore something new. A daily schedule at IFTA consists of four 70-minute classes and a half-hour lunch. Classes are taught in a supportive
environment by teachers who are dedicated to high achievement and success.
Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment. For additional program
information, visit the IFTA website or social media pages.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n8nObeh5kt_CX303YlriZ8PeVZX-gF_L?usp=sharing

ELIGIBILITY

IFTA is open to students currently in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12
during the 2023-24 school year. Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students, county residents who are enrolled in private schools or home schooled, and non-Fairfax County residents are encouraged to register. Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

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.

•  As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

WFES Weekly News & Notes...

• Upcoming Dates
• Picture Day is Wednesday, 2/22
• Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students
• Importance of Attendance
• Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!
• Digital Citizenship Resources
• Construction Corner
• Black History Month Weekly Events National Museum of African American History & Culture
• Woodson International Night 2/24
• Institute for the Arts - Summer Registration is Open
• Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

Upcoming Dates

February 20 - Presidents Day - Student Holiday

February 22 - Spring Picture Day

February 24 - Woodson International Night

March 2 - Two-hour Early Release

March 3 - Student Holiday / School Planning Day

March 20-24  Spring Book Fair

Picture Day is Wednesday, 2/22

Get ready for Spring pictures!  Class pictures and full length individual pictures will be taken.

If you are interested in volunteering, here is a link for the parent volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044cacae22aafc1-spring#/

Calling all Rising Kindergarten Students

We are collecting names for our rising Kindergarten for 2023-24.  If you have a child who turns 5 by 9/30/23 please contact Sue Holmes, [email protected] and let her know what your intentions are for Kindergarten next year.  We will be doing a mailing in March with all the registration information.

Importance of Attendance Did you know...

• Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
• Chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or more school days per year) is a primary cause of lower academic achievement even when the absences are "excused" or understandable.
• Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.

Time to Order Your WFES Yearbook!

It's time to order your child's WFES 2022-23 yearbook. Go to the following site to order yours! Deadline is March 31st.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB25581

Digital Citizenship Resources

Schools often get questions from parents/caregivers about screen time, cell phones at school, and other digital citizenship related topics.  As a reminder, FCPS has a number of resources to support a shared responsibility model for digital citizenship.  As we look forward to spring, it may be a good time to establish, review, assess/reassess digital expectations and practices.

 Community Resources

The FCPS Digital Citizenship website includes the following resources:

1. Establishing Expectations at Home
2. Choosing Developmentally Appropriate Digital Apps, Games and Services
3. Media Balance and Well-being toolkit
4. Recorded Webinars, Tip Sheets and more

Construction Corner

Steal beams are being added to create the support for the second floor. The construction team is also starting to frame out the main office. 

Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle

Black History Month Weekly Events National Museum of African American History & Culture

NMAAHC kids programming will have weekly discussions about Black characters in animation including: Antonio from Encanto, Frozone from The Incredibles, Princess Tiana, and Doc McStuffins: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming?event_type_id=508&event_series_id=1423

All programs are held via Zoom webinar and led by museum educators. This program is not associated with Walt Disney Pictures or Walt Disney Animation Studios. The events are designed for children ages 6 and up. Events are free, but registration is required.

Woodson International Night 2/24 Institute for the Arts - Summer Registration is Open

Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a 2 or 4-week arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th-12th grade who like to express themselves through the study of dance, fashion, music, theatre, and visual art. With almost 90 classes to choose from, students can immerse themselves in their favorite arts subjects or explore something new. A daily schedule at IFTA consists of four 70-minute classes and a half-hour lunch. Classes are taught in a supportive
environment by teachers who are dedicated to high achievement and success.
Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment. For additional program
information, visit the IFTA website or social media pages.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n8nObeh5kt_CX303YlriZ8PeVZX-gF_L?usp=sharing

ELIGIBILITY

IFTA is open to students currently in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12
during the 2023-24 school year. Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students, county residents who are enrolled in private schools or home schooled, and non-Fairfax County residents are encouraged to register. Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Contacts

Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Heath Room: 703-503-2310

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

Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal

Principal: Sharyn Prindle [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]

Follow Wakefield Forest on Twitter

Follow Principal Prindle on Twitter

WFES PTA homepage

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

Attendance: 703.503.2323 or email | Web | Twitter