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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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Jan. 17: PTA Bingo Night 6:30 pm
Jan. 17: Parent Orientation for rising 7th grade parents/guardians 6:30 pm
Jan. 18: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00 pm
Jan. 22: WFES Green Team Meeting 3:30 pm
Jan. 23: Internet Safety Night (virtual) 7:00 pm
Jan. 30: Grade 6 visit to Frost MS (during the school day)
Thank you for paying attention to patrols and staff when they direct you to move forward when picking up your student(s) by car.
When to pass and when not to pass
AM - There is no passing during the morning Kiss and Ride as cars keep moving pretty often.
PM - We allow passing in the afternoon because students come out of the building at different times. We ask that you not do so until after you pass the handicapped parking spaces / the yellow curb.
Please be patient - many of our younger students can barely get out of a car by themselves, let alone with a backpack that weighs as much as they do.
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The PTA's Bingo Night is next week - on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00).
The clock is ticking! Just a few more days to pre-order your bingo items and pizza:
Bingo Night Pre-Orders on MemberHub
(Link: https://wakefieldforestes.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true)
Online pre-orders will need to be completed online by Tuesday, January 16th before the end of the school day. Similarly, last week, paper forms allowing you to pre-order your bingo items were sent home. That form along with the cash payment needs to be submitted to school by Tuesday, January 16th as well.
Many thanks to the families and businesses who are also sponsoring prize baskets. Your generosity is so appreciated!
- The Maletz family is sponsoring a dice game prize basket
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Anthony Themak and Pond Roofing is supporting a Snow Day survival kit basket
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Sean Rotbart Real Estate with Samson Properties is behind the “Dreaming of Summer” basket
- The Krepp family is sponsoring the WFES Spirit prize basket
- The Tobin family contributed to the Sports prize basket
- The Pham family is behind the Movie Night prize basket
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Lisa Sheldon Headshot Photography is sponsoring the Puzzle and Logic prize basket
- The Kelsey Lyle and Josh Johnson family are sponsoring the Arts and Crafts prize basket
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The Roessler family will bring us the Word Game prize basket
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Jamie Test/Realtor with Compass is sponsoring the Fire Pit Night prize basket
Get ready for some big raffle prizes contributed by:
- The Swiss Bakery
- University Mall Theaters
- Jake’s Ice Cream
- First Watch
- Bicycle Pro Shop
- Kokee Tea
- Fairfax Ice Arena
- GameStop
- Sky Zone
- Kilroy’s
- Davis Career Center (Cookie Tray sponsored by the Flook family)
- Washington Capitals (A signed Capitals Jersey (Tom Wilson!), as well as Capitals and Wizards tickets)
- Monumental Sports and Entertainment
- Audi of Arlington
- Jamie Petrik and Debbie Dogrul Associates
- And Ms. Prindle and Ms. Williams!
Pre-order your tickets now and we'll see you on January 17!
This event is sponsored by the WFES PTA.
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Please join us for our upcoming Rising 7th Grade Parent Orientation Night on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 PM at Frost Middle School. At this event, parents and guardians who will have students at Frost during the 24-25 school year will hear specifics about Frost Middle School, the 7th grade curriculum options, and the course selection process. Due to space restrictions, students will have a separate opportunity at each individual elementary school to hear this information and will also have a school visit to Frost! A list of all upcoming events can be found here. If you are unable to attend on the 17th, the materials for you to access will be placed there.
If you need language translation services for the 17th, please email Ms. Kim at hkim22@fcps.edu.
If you have specific questions you are hoping will be addressed at the Parent Orientation, please submit those here.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
- Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Our next Green Team meeting will be Monday, January 22nd at 3:30 pm in room 505. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Muratore mpmuratore@fcps.edu.
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We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home in Thursday folders last week requesting volunteers, exhibitors, food to share from your culture/country and more. If you plan to attend and/or are looking to share your culture with our school community, please return the yellow form to school with your child by February 1st. |
Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
For additional community resources or information, please contact the school’s Family Liaison:
Hana Kim: hkim22@fcps.edu
IEP University (IEPU) — Self-Paced Course
Sun. Jan. 8 to Mon. Jan 29, with access 24/7
Get accurate and useful information about IEP development and meetings including many practical strategies.
Register:: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1082554
Chat with an Attorney about Special Education
January 24: 9:00 am-3:30 pm: 3060 Williams Dr. #300 Fairfax, VA
Free 45-minute appointments are available for parents to receive guidance from an attorney on special education topics.
Register:https://arcofnva.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/arcofnva/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8318
Parents of Challenging Children: Preschool through Early Adolescence
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am, Jan. 30 to Apr. 2, $25-$350
This discussion course helps parents to identify the source of their child’s challenging behavior and learn what they can do about it. Includes video course with >10 hours of content.
Information: http://www.parentchildjourney.com/journey/
Parents of Challenging Children: Preschool through Early Adolescence
Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Feb. 1 to Apr. 4, 4201 Albemarle St, NW, Washington DC $200
This discussion course helps parents to identify the source of their child’s challenging behavior and learn what they can do about it. Includes video course with >10 hours of content.
Information: http://www.parentchildjourney.com/journey/
First grade working on math games in Mrs. Trone's class.
For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather.
During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):
Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
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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
WFES PTA homepage
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