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Dear Wakefield Forest Families,
Thank you to the families who have engaged in the family sessions offered. My plan will be to host these weekly until the start of school to ensure consistent communication between school and home. Our next family information session will be Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Join me here:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/f3a0b4d64aad4bb4a6a95aefc8276439
Recordings from these sessions will be posted on the Wakefield Forest website: https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/announcements/wfes-parentguardian-coffee-81220
I would also like an opportunity to connect with our incoming students. All WFES Wolves are welcome to join me Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM at this link:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/f3a0b4d64aad4bb4a6a95aefc8276439
If you have not yet joined Twitter, we hope you will do that. We will use Twitter as a way to connect our community during distance learning. You can follow us @wakefieldforest. Our hashtag for this year is #WFESTogetherWherever.
I sent this video clip to the staff last week, but it also very much applies to our amazing community. We are better together. This is Us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFEvHWD_NE
Thank you for your partnership.
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
Grade Level Virtual Schedules
We will begin our instructional day promptly at 8:30 AM daily. Students should plan to be in their learning spaces prior to 8:30 to ensure they are ready to begin on time. Based on the developmental needs of our students, we have included screen breaks throughout the day. We have also intentionally frontloaded the day and kept a consistent lunch/break time to support our families. Our drafted virtual schedules are posted on the home page of the school website under announcements: https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/
Internet
Cox Communication has announced that new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support.
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox's Connect2Compete program include:
• 2 months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
• Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
• Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
• Free WiFi modem rental
• Access to over 3M+ Cox Hotspots nationwide
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:
• Have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
• Participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing
Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting www.cox.com/c2c
Learning Pods
As a school and PTA we are unable to support families in creating learning pods. We do understand that this is a challenging time to set up students for success. However, facilitating these groups is outside of our purview.
Not returning to WFES for SY 20-21?
For membership and staffing purposes, we would like to hear from families who are not returning to Wakefield Forest in September for the 20-21 school year. If your children (K-6) will not be attending WFES in the fall, please email Ms. Holmes directly at ksholmes@fcps.edu and let her know.
Registration
We are continuing to register new families. Wakefield Forest is open by appointment only. Families can schedule a registration appointment by contacting ksholmes@fcps.edu.
School Supplies
If you ordered school supplies through the PTA, they will be delivered to the school and we will schedule an opportunity for you to pick them up. We have modified the school supplies we think students will need in a virtual environment. These are posted on our school website on the homepage under announcements: https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/
We want all of our students to have access to what they need; if your family needs support in getting supplies, please reach out to our school counselors Nancy Garcia-Henderson nagarciahend@fcps.edu or Chelsea Boateng cmboateng@fcps.edu.
Special Education
Families who have a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan will be contacted by their assigned case manager in August and early September to discuss what updates may be needed to the IEP or 504 plan. Special education services and accommodations will be provided in our virtual format.
Technology
• Families who have a WFES laptop at home should do the following once per week beginning this week:
o Plug the device into an outlet.
o Turn the device on and let it boot up.
o Ensure it is connected to the internet at that location.
o Let the device sit for 30 minutes. No additional logins or activities are required.
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