April 17 - G2 Field Trip to WT Woodson
April 18 - AAP Curriculum Night
April 19 - Kindergarten Orientation 4-6 PM
April 21 - No School - Eid Holiday
April 26 - Band/Strings Concert
April 27 - G6 Strings Presenting at School Board Meeting
April 27 - BINGO Night
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Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings.
If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this Family Input Form no later than May 12, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests.
We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes. Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.
 Earlier this year one of our beloved former WFES students, Max Pound, passed away following a long battle with brain cancer. To commemorate Max, Frost Middle School will be holding a book drive in his honor throughout his birthday month of April. Books donated through the drive will receive a gold embossed sticker and be included in the library circulation to symbolize Max as an everlasting part of our school community.
Max was an avid reader with a vivacious thirst for knowledge. Books within the registry are related to topics Max truly enjoyed including history, science, space exploration, and jokes, along with some of his all-time favorites. Also included are books that focus on altruism, courage, and overcoming obstacles that represent Max’s character displayed not only throughout his battle with brain cancer, but also in his day-to-day life as a student, teammate, son, sibling, and friend.
To participate, add a book to your cart from the Amazon registry. At checkout, select the Frost MS registry address option to have the book sent directly to Frost Middle School.
Max Pound Commemorative Book Drive
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank children from Uniformed Services, State Department, and Foreign Services and other families for their service and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger.
FCPS is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.
We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. On April 19, we will "Purple Up! "to recognize and celebrate the resilience and service of our military-connected children!
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
Post your picture and tag #PurpleUpFCPS. Let’s Purple Up! for military kids!
Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
All students and staff are welcome to join FCPS Get2Green in celebrating our division-wide Earth Week 2023 from April 17-20. Earth Week is an engaging way to foster conversation and learning about environmental topics that are essential in developing students as environmental stewards and ethical and global citizens.
Students and Staff wear the color matching each day’s theme to show your Earth Week spirit!
- Monday, April 17 – Watershed Day (yellow)
- Tuesday, April 18 – Zero Waste Day (green)
- Wednesday, April 19 – Climate Change Day (purple)
- Thursday, April 20 – Conservation Day (red)
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Wakefield Forest will host a level IV Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Orientation on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the library. This orientation is designed for parents/guardians to learn about the school based level IV program at Wakefield Forest ES.
All students at WFES have access to level I AAP services each week through STEAM lab. Classroom teachers also integrate AAP curriculum into their lessons throughout the year.
WFES also offers level II and level III (grades 3-6) services to identified students. We screen all students at least one annually to determine whether or not they require level II services (provided by the classroom teacher in an identified academic area) or level III services (supported by the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher).
Kindergarten Orientation is April 19, 2023 4 - 6 PM. We could use a few volunteers to greet and provide direction from 4-6pm. If you are interested please contact Principal, Sharyn Prindle at SBPrindle@fcps.edu.
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Bingo is back! Come out on Thursday, April 27th in the WFES gym to play bingo with your friends. You can pre-order pizza, drinks and your bingo cards ahead of time. Doors open at 6pm, games start @6:30pm. Look for the flyer with all the details in your student's Thursday folder this week.
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We have TONS of coats, sweatshirts and more in our lost and found, and it is literally overflowing. Small items (jewelry, watches, ear buds, military medals, etc) can be found in the front office, and the coats can be found outside of the front office at door #1. Please ask your students to take a peek. We also encourage parents to come take a look in the lost and found before and after school or during any events they may attend at school. All items remaining will be donated at the end of the year.
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We are seeing a great deal of progress on the addition. The plan is for the addition to be completed August 2023. We would then move grades K-3 into the new addition while the remainder of the school undergoes renovation.
Follow us on Twitter @wakefieldforest and @sbprindle
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Join us for our final virtual community forum on Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and see how your feedback has helped shape the latest draft of the new FCPS Strategic Plan. The community forum is open to staff, students, parents/caregivers, and community members. Please register by clicking on the date above.
We appreciate your continued involvement throughout every step of this important process. Together, we will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Visit our Strategic Planning webpage.
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Spanish:Foro sobre el Borrador de Metas para el Nuevo Plan Estratégico de FCPSÚnase a nosotros para nuestro último foro comunitario Virtual el Lunes, 17 de Abril, de 6 a 7:30 p.m., y vea como sus comentarios han ayudado a formar el último borrador del nuevo Plan Estratégico de FCPS. El foro comunitario está abierto al personal, estudiantes, padres/cuidadores, y miembros de la comunidad. (Por favor regístrese haciendo clic en la fecha arriba).
Apreciamos su continua participación a través de cada paso de este importante proceso. Juntos, ayudaremos a asegurar un futuro próspero para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes de FCPS. Visite nuestra página Web de Planificación Estratégica.
Korean: FCPS의 새로운 전략 계획 목표 초안에 대한 포럼4월 17일 월요일 오후 6시부터 7시 30분까지 마지막 온라인 커뮤니티 포럼에 참여하시어 여러분의 피드백이 새로운 FCPS 전략 계획의 최신 초안을 수립하는 데 어떻게 도움이 되었는지 알아보시기 바랍니다. 커뮤니티 포럼은 교직원, 학생, 학부모/보호자, 지역사회 구성원에게 열려 있습니다. (위의 날짜를 클릭하여 등록하십시오.) 이 중요한 과정의 모든 단계에서 여러분의 지속적인 참여에 감사드립니다. 우리는 함께 모든 FCPS 학생의 밝은 미래를 보장할 것입니다. 전략 계획 웹사이트를 방문하십시오.
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
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Spanish:Reunión Comunitaria sobre los Peligros del Fentanilo
El mes pasado, la división organizó una reunión sobre los peligros del fentanilo. Durante este impactante evento, los participantes escucharon testimonios de personas afectadas por la epidemia de opioides y se enteraron de los datos aportados por expertos médicos y representantes de las autoridades policiales.
La conversación continuará el lunes 24 de abril, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Woodson. Habrá transporte disponible desde algunas escuelas del condado. Vea la página de inscripción para más detalles.
Visite nuestra página de Concienciación sobre los Opioides para obtener más información. Visite la página web del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax sobre opioides para obtener información sobre cómo puede actuar y cómo obtener ayuda para usted o sus seres queridos.
펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 지역사회 회의지난달에는 펜타닐의 위험성에 대한 대화의 장을 마련했습니다. 이 영향력 있는 행사에서 참석자들은 오피오이드 대유행으로 피해를 입은 사람들의 증언을 듣고 의료 전문가와 법 집행 기관 담당자로부터 관련 사실을 배웠습니다. 이 대화는 4월 24일 월요일 오후 6시 30분부터 8시까지 Woodson 고등학교에서 계속됩니다. 카운티 전역의 일부 학교에서 교통편이 제공됩니다. 자세한 내용은 등록 페이지를 참조하세요. 자세한 내용은 오피오이드 인식 웹페이지를 방문하십시오. 오피오이드에 관한 페어팩스 카운티 정부 웹페이지를 방문하여 조치를 취할 수 있는 방법과 본인 또는 사랑하는 사람을 위한 도움을 받는 방법에 대한 정보를 확인하십시오.
 The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29. Registration is now open on the event website for this virtual event. Guest speakers have been added to the website along with the topics they will address. Interpretation can be requested during registration. Registrants who need language assistance can contact the Parent Information Phone Lines.
Nominations are still open for First-Class Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students in all facets of education. Please complete this form to nominate an individual by Friday, April 14. Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions.
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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