WAKEFIELD FOREST ES WEEKLY MESSAGE

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Wakefield Forest showed support for our military families by wearing purple on Friday, April 15.

Dear Wakefield Forest Families,

This week we have a lot of exciting things going on at WFES.

On Wednesday, April 20 we will host our band and strings concerts for our families of students participating in grades 4-6. Strings starts at 6:30 PM and Band begins at 7:30 PM in the gym.

On Friday, April 22 we will host a community clean up in honor of Earth Day from 4:15 – 5:15 PM. Students must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please bring gloves, rakes, etc. to help us beautify our grounds for spring.

On Friday, April 22 the PTA is hosting an outdoor movie night at no cost. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the Encanto Sing-A-Long. We will meet near the batting cage at 7:30 pm.  There will be a concessions stand selling candy and popcorn.

We are looking forward to many more fun activities and events this spring.

 

Thank you.

Sharyn Prindle

Principal


Calendar Reminder

SOL Dates, Grades 3-6

 

Below are the dates of the Standard of Learning (SOL) tests for students in grades 3 through 6.  Please notify your student’s teacher if you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in missing a SOL test day. If you have questions about state assessments, contact the school test coordinator, Amy Williams, Assistant Principal, at Alwilliams1@fcps.edu

Grade Level

Reading SOL

Math SOL

Science SOL

Grade 3

April 28 &29

May 12 & 13

X

Grade 4

May 5

May 19

X

Grade 5

April 26 & 27

May 10 & 11

Adv. Math – May 11

May 17

Grade 6

May 4

May 18

(also Adv. Math)

X


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In Search of SOL Hall Monitors

 

We're looking for volunteers to serve as hall monitors for SOL testing in late April and May.  You will be asked to sit in a hallway, remind students passing through to not talk, and monitor restroom breaks. We'd appreciate any amount of time you can give us.  Any parent of Kindergarten through sixth grade students can volunteer.  Bring a book or work for some quiet time!  Please click here to learn more.

 


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Parent Input for Class Placements 2022-2023

 

We value and welcome your insights regarding your child's learning needs, as well as peer considerations.  Please fill out the below google form so that we can use this information along with staff input as we create the class placements for the 2022-2023 school year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3lXvzjPKC6r0BC6EwFA0Wrpcv6brBxiB7GvCfQ2pJchgdPQ/viewform?usp=sf_link


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School Clean Up on Friday, April 22

 

In honor of Earth Day, on Friday, April 22, from 4:15 to 5:15 pm, the WFES SCA is hosting an after-school clean up event.  WFES families are invited to participate in the clean up (pick up trash and leaves, pull weeds).  WFES will provide bags but please consider bringing your own garden tools and gloves.

Please note that this is not a drop off event. 


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Free Online Tutoring Service

 

All FCPS students will soon have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost. Funds to support Tutor.com for the school year 2022-23 and 2023-24 will come from an ESSER III Unfinished Learning Grant. 

Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing student’s strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology. 

All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians. 

Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. 

For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website.


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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 Chelsea Boateng, WFES counselors, please complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sN3uJzbb-O4cRpECBzHOD9ysu07rT8s_QhBrFIcUPlc/viewform?ts=6123e7df&edit_requested=true


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Upcoming Events

Tonight, Tuesday, April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm: Woodson Pyramid Art Show

Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30 am: Grade 6 Panoramic Photo

Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm: In-person Band/Strings Concert

Friday, April 22 from 4:14 to 5:15 pm: School Clean Up

Friday, April 22 at 7:30 pm: PTA Movie Night

Saturday, April 23: Kindergarten Clinic

Tuesday, April 26: Grade 5 Reading SOL, Day 1

Wednesday, April 27: Grade 5 Reading SOL, Day 2

Thursday, April 28: Grade 3 Reading SOL, Day 1

Thursday, April 28 from 2:50 - 3:20 pm: SCA General Meeting

Friday, April 29: Grade 3 Reading SOL, Day 2