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Students and staff created crazy hair styles on Wacky Hair Day last Friday.
Dear Wakefield Forest Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this past weekend. We saw a double rainbow Sunday evening after the rainstorm…a sign that good things are on the horizon.
As you know from my previous messages, FCPS has asked principals to look at expanding the placements for students to 4 days in person. We have been working to bring in as many students as possible given the constraints we have in place. We made our plans for in-person learning under the parameters of 2 days a week; therefore, there are many factors in addition to the actual space in the classroom that need to be accounted for to bring students in-person. For example, while CDC guidelines have indicated that masked students can learn at 3 feet of social distance, 6 feet social distance continues to be required for any mask-off activity, such as eating.
- Because we are in the 4th quarter, we will no longer be changing student class assignments.
- As a school we have varying in-person space available based on the actual square footage in each room. We have been identifying the students with greatest need when available spaces are limited. This includes reviewing students who have already been participating in interventions for academics or emotional concerns.
- Virtual students will need to remain on the virtual schedule for the remainder of the school year.
As of this morning, we have contacted all of the students we were able to bring in for 4 days a week in our first round. Despite all of our best efforts, we will not be able to bring all students in person 4 days a week. School staff will reach out if there is additional space; there is no need to email your teachers or administration.
Thank you all for your continued support and flexibility. This has been a challenging year, and your partnership has been what has kept us moving in the right direction. We are planning for a full return in the fall.
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
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Positivity Project: identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others |
Identifying and appreciating the good in other people helps you see the world through a more positive lens. If you see the good in another, they’re likely to see the good in you. That’s a great foundation to start an interpersonal relationship – and a group culture.
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Yearbook Order Due Date Extended to April 23 |
You may still order a WFES 2020-2021 Yearbook; the due date for orders has been extended to April 23, 2021. Please access the ordering site at:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/FMYB111429
The online code for WFES is FMYB111429.
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Online Spring Book Fair -- April 12 through 25 |
We are excited to announce our fully online spring book fair! The Wakefield Forest Virtual Book Fair will be open for shopping beginning on Monday, 4/12 and ending on Sunday, 4/25. All purchases containing only books that are over $25 will ship to your home (or the address of your choice) free of charge. Non-book items ship for a small additional fee.
All students attending school in person will receive a flyer the week of 4/12 that will show some of what is available at the book fair. You may download a digital copy of the flyer by clicking here (you must be logged in using an FCPS Google Apps username and password to access the link):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dh3hH1xu5K5vyp0x9PQBoANlec2Yqu7M/view?usp=sharing Ready to shop? Visit our virtual shopping site by clicking here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wakefieldforestes. All purchases benefit our school and be used to purchase new books for the library.
If you have any book fair questions, please contact Mrs. Rapuano at alrapuano@fcps.edu.
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Student Intentions for the Next School Year - due April 15 |
Before spring break, WFES families received Student Intentions for the Next School Year forms in the U.S. mail. The information we gather from these forms is vital for membership and staffing purposes as we plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Please complete the form for each student and send it back with your student if in person, drop it off, or scan/email the form to Ms. Holmes at KSholmes@fcps.edu At this point, if you cannot find your copy of the form, please let Ms. Holmes know if your children are not returning to WFES or going to Frost MS in the fall. We'd like all responses by this Thursday, April 15.
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April is Month of Military Child |
Did you know that more than 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home? Join FCPS in celebrating them during Month of the Military Child. Wednesday, April 21, is Purple Up! Day, when all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.
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Growing Systems Grant News |
As we previously announced, Wakefield Forest was rewarded a grant to develop an educational and interactive STEAM project involving the growth, maintenance, and analysis of three growing systems. Under the leadership of Tony Gray, WFES Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, students will experience the various phases of growing plants using three different techniques: Aquaponics, Hydroponics, and Traditional Soil Farming. To learn more about this exciting endeavor, use your student's FCPS google account to access Mr. Gray's Solarponics site:
https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/solarponics/home
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Emergency Care Form Submissions |
Now that we have students back in the building, it’s very important to have the latest contact information and emergency care information for our families. You can update your information by going to FCPS 24-7 Learning. You will see a box entitled WeCare@School - Update Emergency Care Information.
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Counselor Check In |
We would like to remind our families that we are here to support you and your students. If your child needs a check in with Nancy Garcia-Henderson or Carole Mullarkey, WFES counselors, please complete this survey.
Healthy Minds Fairfax is also a community resource for Mental Health Concerns if there is an issue beyond the academic setting.
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Library Book Check Out |
We are continuing to offer curbside book pick up for all WFES students!
The next curbside pick up will take place from 12:00 – 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 15. Here’s how it works.
- Students may put up to 5 books on hold for pickup.
- Students may also request additional books or fill out a form to request a “mystery bag” of books chosen for them by Mrs. Rapuano.
- Please see this link for all the details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qpOs8zofqJXdalZIY-IAC3UeP4A6rMzP/view?usp=sharing (you must be logged in to your child’s FCPS Google apps account to access the link). This flyer is also available on all the specials Google Classrooms.
- Emails will be sent to parents/guardians and to student Gmail accounts when holds are ready to be picked up and the day/date of the next pick up day. Please wait for this email before coming to school for book pick up.
Returning books
- Library books may be returned to WFES on weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be marked bins outside the front door for books being returned.
- Emails and printed notices were sent to the parents/guardians of all students who still have books checked out from last school year. If you received a notice, please return the books or pay the replacement costs ASAP.
If you have any questions about any library-related matters, please contact Mrs. Rapuano at alrapuano@fcps.edu.
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Technical Support (FCPS Laptops only) |
If your child is having technical problems with their laptop (for ex, microphone not working, screen going dark, etc.), please go to this site:
https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/technology-support-families
You will be able to reference troubleshooting videos or place an online request for assistance (you will need to scroll down to Parents and Families – Do you need Tech Support?). Those requests go directly to WFES tech staff, who will respond as quickly as they are able.
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FCPS Summer Program - Elementary Institute for the Arts and Institute for the Arts (middle and high school) |
The Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly arts camp for elementary aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theater, and art. For more information, click here Current sixth grade students may enroll in the IFTA program for middle and high school students
Wednesday, April 14 at 7:30 pm: PTA Meeting
Thursday, April 15 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm: Library Curbside Pick Up
Tuesday, April 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm: AAP Information Night
Wednesday, April 21 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm: PTA Restaurant Night at Silver Diner
Wednesday, April 21: Purple Up! Day - wear purple to support children from military families
Thursday, April 22 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm: Library Curbside Pick Up
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