WAKEFIELD FOREST ES MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

As you know, we are entering a new phase of the pandemic that will bring about changes to our health and safety measures. The health and safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.

State law now allows parents/guardians to elect for their children to not wear masks at school starting March 1, regardless of health metrics in our community. In addition, late Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated health guidance that included new metrics for determining COVID-19 community levels. Based on this new guidance, Fairfax County’s current COVID-19 community level is low

Based on these new metrics and CDC guidance, FCPS will now adjust and allow everyone – staff, students, volunteers and visitors - to make a choice on whether or not they will wear a mask starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1.  Please talk with your child this evening so they are clear about your expectations around wearing a mask at school; staff should not be asked to enforce your family expectations.

Important Information

  • FCPS will support contact tracing in limited circumstances when identified by local health officials.
  • COVID positive cases that were at school during the infectious period will be reported to staff and families daily, rather than weekly. (Change)
  • Students will not be separated based on whether they are wearing a mask or not.
  • Families of special needs children who may need additional consideration for health reasons should send a request for a meeting to the IEP or 504 team.  

Wakefield Forest ES will remain a caring and supportive place to work and learn. As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. 

 

Thank you,

 

Sharyn Prindle

Principal