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Three Kings Day (Friday, January 6), also known as the Epiphany, is a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. This marks the official 12th day of Christmas. Learn more at National Geographic Kids.
FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day (O day). There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School
January 17 - Parent Conversation on Alcohol & Drugs
January 25 - Second Quarter Ends - Two Hour Early Release
January 26 - Staff Development Day & Rising 7th Grade Orientation at Frost
January 27 - Teacher Workday
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On Tuesday, January 17th from 6-8pm at Woodson HS in Cavalier Hall, (room K102A) FCPS's Student Safety & Wellness Office is presenting an ADULTS ONLY program, "Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol Drugs."
What knowledge and information do you have to engage in meaningful conversation with your children about drugs? In this presentation you will understand basic information about alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioids; learn what you can do as a caregiver; and, identify & connect with community resources.
If you are unable to attend this in-person event, a similar virtual presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 15th. Additional information on how to access the virtual presentation will be shared closer to the event.
For additional information, please contact the Student Safety and Wellness Office at 571-423-4270.
Every school in FCPS received ESSER funding to support their school. This year we are using the bulk of the ESSER money to fund:
- Two part time math intervention staff members. These teachers will provide support to identified students with weaknesses in the area of math.
- Every classroom at WFES has a calming kit and space for students to access these tools if needed. We are adding calming kits for specialists (music, PE, art, etc.) so students have access across the building.
- Mindfulness for first grade this fall. Mindfulness is a research based practice for developing coping strategies and stress management skills.
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The first level of the two-story addition is making progress.
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Upcoming Frost MS events for 6th grade families
We are eager to begin our upcoming transition activities with our future Frost Falcons! Please mark your calendars for our Rising 7th Grade Orientation on January 26th and the Frost Family Festival on February 9th. More information is included below on each of these events and a full list of our upcoming activities was sent home to all 6th graders in Thursday folders this week.
The Rising 7th Grade Orientation is for current 6th grade students who will be attending Frost in the 2023-24 school year and their parents. This will take place virtually on January 26th at 6:30 PM. During this event you will hear from administration and school counselors who will provide an overview of Frost Middle School, course selection opportunities and the selection process. The link for this event will be sent in January. A recording of the event will be available for those who cannot attend on our Frost Student Services website here.
Please submit questions you may have about transitioning to 7th Grade at Frost Middle School. We will do our best to incorporate as many answers to your questions during the orientation. Please use this link to submit questions.
Frost will also be having the Frost Family Festival (in-person) on February 9th beginning at 5:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to get a school tour and visit elective classes to help confirm desired course selections. More information to come!
FCPS students have unlimited access to live, on-demand, 1-to-1 online tutoring support from Tutor.com through Schoology at no cost to families. Sessions are safe and secure with over 200+ subjects covered. Tutors are available 24/7 and tutoring is also available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and French. Detailed information including FAQs and opt-out instructions are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Learn how students can log in and access a tutor by watching a video:
Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in English
Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in Spanish
Attendance Phone Line: 703-503-2323
Attendance Email: wakefieldforestelem.attendance@fcps.edu
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 sbprindle@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Amy Williams alwilliams1@fcps.edu
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