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Oct 16: GK Field Trip to Cox Farms
Oct 19: G4 Field Trip to NSO
Oct 26: G6 Talent Show Auditions
Oct 23-27: Fall Book Fair
Oct 26: Fall Book Fair Evening Hours & PTA Ice Cream Social
Oct. 31: SCA Spirit Day - Character Day
The WFES Wolfpack made history by CRUSHING the Howling Wolf Fun Run Goal of $35k by raising well over $46,000+! Countless laps were run, gallons of water were consumed, and the love for WFES was apparent on all of those smiling faces! We also had an astounding participation rate, with 72% of students obtaining at least one donation. Because of these awesome efforts, the PTA is in an excellent position to fund empowering programs that benefit all WFES students this year–we can’t wait, and thank you!
10/11/23 Washingtonian - A Ninth Grader From Annandale Is “America’s Top Young Scientist”
Local scientist Heman Bekele has been engineering a soap that he hopes one day can help treat skin cancer. However, Bekele is not a tenured professor at a research university—he’s a 14-year-old from Annandale, Virginia.
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program. See below for a new procedure for filling out forms:
Impact Aid Form Will Be Online This Year
Impact Aid Form is to be filled out on ParentVUE starting October 16, 2023
Login to ParentVUE: https://myparent.fcps.edu/login.xhtml
Select Online Packets on the top righthand side once logged in
Select 2023-2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey from Dropdown Menu
*One form should be filled out for each student
We are excited to announce our new brick fundraiser to support staffing at Wakefield Forest!
Due to our school renovation, we have the opportunity to lay a new walkway and we want our Wakefield Family to be a part of it! For a donation of only $50.00, you can purchase a personalized brick that will be installed in front of the building.
Bricks can be engraved with a name, message, or dedication of your choice. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for our school and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Please go to the following link to learn more: https://donate.brickmarkers.com/wfes If you have any questions, please contact: Amy Calder acalder@fcps.edu
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What is Digital Citizenship?: Digital citizenship is the responsible use of technology to participate in society. It includes skills and knowledge such as digital literacy, etiquette, safety, security, rights, and responsibilities.
Digital Citizenship Week: will be on October 16-20th at Wakefield ES this year. This year's Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student's mental and physical health in relation to technology use.
Digital Wellness & Support for Families:
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Free WiFi around Fairfax: Find locations such as public libraries and community centers that offer free access to WiFi here.
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WiFi Discounts: Sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program which provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service.
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Borrow a Computer: Fairfax County Public Library offers Chromebook computers and Wi-Fi Hotspots for borrowing. Chromebooks support the Google suite of productivity tools, including Docs, Sheets and Slides. These tools can access Microsoft office files, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Learn more about the Library computer lending program.
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Take a Tech Class: Fairfax County offers several classes, trainings and support opportunities for residents to advance digital literacy skills. Learn more about Digital Literacy classes.
The 2023-2024 School Year and In-Person Tutor List is updated monthly. Please email the Family Resource Center for a list of available in-person tutors.
The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) Tutor List contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia and want to tutor after their contracted school day.
Hana Kim
Family Liaison, Wakefield Forest ES
571-495-0259
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Let’s help New Hope Housing and people experiencing homelessness by collecting SOCKS again this year! Please consider donating new, adult sized socks by October 27th. Donation boxes will be placed throughout the school for drop off. |
The beginning of the school year is an ideal time to be reminded about head lice and its treatment. Although lice do not spread disease, they can be a nuisance and cause great concern in the community.
What are head lice?
Head lice are small, wingless parasitic insects about the size of a sesame seed that feed on blood on the human scalp. Head lice are very quick and use a hook-like claw to stay attached to the hair.
What are nits?
Nits are lice eggs laid by adult female lice. They are white oval sacs about the size if a pin head. The life cycle of head lice is approximately 30 days during which time each female louse can lay up to 7-10 nits a day.
Who gets head lice?
ANYONE can get head lice! It is most common in pre-school and elementary school-aged children (ages 3-12) and females. Kids are much more likely to get lice from family members and playmates than from classmates at school.
How do they spread?
DIRECT contact with an infested person.
INDIRECT contact with personal belongings of an infested person such as brushes, combs, clothing, bedding, upholstered furniture and car interiors.
Signs & Symptoms
Itching and scratching...on the back of the scalp, neck, and behind the ears.
Sores on the head...caused by scratching.
Visible lice or nits.
REMEMBER: nits stick to the hair. Some children may have no symptoms. Don’t confuse dirt or dandruff with nits.
During SY 22-23, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) updated the Head Lice Guidelines to be in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The following resources are available for parents/guardians to learn more about lice and its treatment:
If a student is found to have head lice you should contact any playmates or close friends outside of school as well as your pediatrician and the school health room.
Would you like to be part of the WFES Green Team? All students and guardians are welcome.
Our mission is to encourage student driven environmental stewardship through hands-on activities in our school and community. These activities might include reducing waste, conserving energy, planting and maintaining wildlife habitats or tending to gardens. We will have our first meeting Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Contact Mary Muratore- mpmuratore@fcps.edu
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Attendance: 703-503-2323 or WakefieldForestES.attendance@fcps.edu
Health Room: 703-503-2310
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Technology support: IT Support Portal
Principal: Sharyn Prindle sbprindle@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Amy Williams alwilliams1@fcps.edu
Follow Principal Prindle on X
WFES PTA homepage
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