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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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 Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10th, as Asian cultures ring in the year of the dragon marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. Similar to New Year's Day in January, Lunar New Year is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings for many Asian cultures. During this celebration, families gather to enjoy special foods, exchange gifts, and wish each other good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. Happy Lunar New Year!
Feb 12: Little Heroes Valentine Crafts & Croissants (military families)
Feb 13: PTA Spelling Bee 3:45 pm
Feb 17: Stringapalooza (Woodson HS)
Feb 21: PTA Meeting (virtual)
Feb 22: Frost Family Festival for rising 7th grade families @Frost
Feb 24: WFES Green Team - Winter Clean Up @Truro Community
Feb 26: WFES Green Team Meeting
Feb 29: NEW DATE! WFES Family Culture Night (was 2/22)
Feb 29: Picture Day - Class Photos
Attend today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Did you know...
Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families, and create a sense of safety and security.
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The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to Sue Holmes, SIA/Registrar at WFES.
- An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm
Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.
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Third grade needs your help for their environmental engineering project! The students are designing water filters to remove contaminants from local waterways, and they need empty 1-liter and 2-liter plastic bottles. Any clean bottles in those sizes will do the trick. Please take off the labels before you send them in. You can send them with your child and the third grade teachers will coordinate the collection. Thanks in advance for your help! |
Join the WFES Green Team on February 24th (rain date 25th) 9-12 as they support the Truro Parkland Committee with their winter clean up. Meet at the clubhouse at 4146 Elizabeth Lane and bring water, clippers and gloves. Help keep our community clean! Contact Mary Muratore- mpmuratore@fcps.edu or Julie Howard - parkland@trurohomes.org if you have any questions.
Save the dates:
February 26th 3:30-4:30 Green Team meeting
April 25th 3:30-5 Clean Energy Educational Event- 3rd-6th
May 2nd 3:30-5 Pollinator Educational Event K-2
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We are excited to host our second Family Culture Night on Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A yellow flyer was sent home 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 12th. |
As a part of our family culture night celebration we would like to represent students through a display. To participate, please cut out and decorate the person in a way that represents your culture. Your decorated person should be returned to Mr. Gray or Mrs.Rowader. You can find a copy of the template here on our website. A copy of the template can also be picked up in the front office. |
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Thursday, February 29th is Spring picture day! Photos of each class will be taken as well as individual student photos. You can order online today using the information below.
On March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm a workshop will be held in the WFES library on understanding anxiety. Here are the workshop highlights:
🌿 Do you have questions about what could be causing anxiety and how you can best support your children?
🌿 Learn the ins and outs of anxiety – how it shows up and what we can do about it.
🌿 Discover practical, real-world strategies and resources for nurturing your child's mental health and fostering resilience.
🌿 Learn techniques for taming anxiety and promoting positivity in your home.
Click on the link below to submit questions ahead of time so that the workshop can be tailored for your family.
https://forms.gle/xCoHEXdAkSqj5ZnW6
Presenters – Megan Davis is a Licensed School Psychologist currently working privately in the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax. She has previously worked with various local public school systems (Arlington, Charles, and Fairfax Counties) for students at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. In addition to assessment and consultation services, Ms. Davis has also co-lead counseling groups and parent workshops, and conducted in-services for local schools and organizations on topics such as anxiety, dyslexia, positive behavior, and executive functioning.
Anna Bukont is currently working in Wakefield Forest Elementary School as a Licensed School Psychologist. She has previously conducted workshops on topics such as executive functioning, practical mindfulness, and handling homework.
Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims worldwide beginning on March 10th until April 9th. Wakefield Forest ES is committed to supporting our students during this special time. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to gauge interest in providing a designated space for students who are fasting during lunchtime. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGT7hkApIRZM-3cmfs4O1OVyVqp6wWAf8Hcesy252pA/edit
For questions please contact: Family Liaison, Hana Kim : hkim22@fcps.edu. Thank you.
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Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2023-24 yearbook. Deadline for yearbook ordering is 4/12.
Click on the link to order now: Order a Yearbook
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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