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September 10: iReady Reading (Grades 3-6)
September 12: iReady Math (Grades 1-6)
September 16: Three-Hour Early Release
September 19: Back to School Night
September 30: Green Team Meeting
Dear Wakefield Forest Families,
Our renovation is continuing to make great progress. Right now, we are scheduled for our next Fire Marshall inspection on September 16, 2024. If this inspection goes well, we will begin stocking and finalizing cleaning the gym, art rooms and stage. We are all excited to get into these beautiful new spaces.
Thank you.
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
sbprindle@fcps.edu
Our first early release Monday is Monday, September 16, 2024. Unless we have heard that your child requires childcare, they will be sent home based on your daily dismissal preference (bus, kiss/ride, walker, St. Matthew’s, JCC, Andrew Gause).
On early release Mondays:
- The lunch schedule will be adjusted. No hot lunch will be available; however, a bagged lunch will be available for purchase.
- We will not have recess.
- Specials times may be at a different time and have been modified to 30 minutes to ensure all students have access to specials.
- Schedules have been adjusted to prioritize literacy and math.
- If your child is remaining after dismissal, they will be provided supervision by a mix of specialists, instructional assistants, substitutes and monitors.
- Students who regularly attend St. Matthews, JCC, and Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts will be picked up during the first dismissal at 12:25 PM.
- SACC has not yet confirmed if they will be available on the early release Mondays. We will communicate if this changes.
Individual student photos will be taken in September. You can order line using the information below. The paper version of this will be sent home in Thursday folders next week.
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We look forward to seeing all of you at tonight's Back to School Night event. This is an opportunity to learn about your child's teacher, classroom and school expectations, and curriculum. Based on the content, this event is planned for adults only.
All doors will open at 6:15 pm. Come visit our beautiful new cafeteria at any time during the evening, where there will be representatives from PTA Spirit Wear, SACC, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Andrew Gause Martial Arts and more.
Our teachers will be available in their classrooms beginning at 6:30pm with our first of two sessions. The first session will include videos from the Principal, PTA President and School Board members.
Session 1: 6:30 - 7:10 pm (longer to accommodate for videos)
Session 2: 7:15 - 7:45 pm
Limited parking will be available around the school. St. Matthew's Church, on Virginia Ave., has additional parking.
We look forward to seeing you on the 19th.
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Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Dear WFES families. As we beginning the new year in our new building we are excited to engage in the process of designing a new mission and vision for Wakefield Forest! To support this work, we are gathering feedback from our students and families. We value your voice and are eager to incorporate your feedback in the vision and mission design process.
We would love for you to complete the following form as a family by September 11th. (So far we've heard from 8 families.)
Mr. Gray and Ms. Prindle will host a virtual AAP session to review the program and process for referral on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 PM. The link to the session will be shared closer to the date.
The newsletter articles contain information about AAP services, ability testing, screening, and the annual parent referral deadline for Full-Time AAP services.
Greetings WFES community! As we begin another exciting school year, I wanted to send out a reminder that, as your Family Liaison, I’m here to support and connect you with our school community. Whether you need help navigating school communications, accessing FCPS resources, or finding the right support for your child, I’m here to assist. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me (Hana Kim) via email (hkim22@fcps.edu) or phone/text (571-495-0259) for any questions or concerns you may have. Together, we can ensure your child has a successful and fulfilling school experience.
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Spanish:2024 Derechos y Responsabilidades de los EstudiantesEl folleto de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R) de FCPS explica las expectativas para el comportamiento del estudiante y las respuestas de los adultos para mejorar la seguridad escolar y crear un ambiente escolar justo, equitativo y de apoyo. Lea la carta de la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid a las familias sobre el SR&R.
Los padres/cuidadores deben hablar con sus hijos sobre las expectativas para este año escolar. También, por favor ingrese á SIS ParentVUE y firme para confirmar su revisión del SR&R, o firme y devuelva la hoja de firma que se encuentran en la página 3 del folleto de SR&R a la escuela de su hijo antes del Lunes, 30 de Septiembre.
We are excited to share the Positive Behavior Approach (PBA) Handbook with you. This handbook outlines the school-wide expectations, routines, and procedures that we have in place to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
The PBA handbook covers the following areas:
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School-wide Expectations: Our shared values and behaviors that guide our community.
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Hallway Routines: Procedures for safely and respectfully navigating our hallways.
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Cafeteria Procedures: Expectations for behavior and mealtimes.
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Playground Rules: Guidelines for safe and enjoyable play and how to use the equipment safety.
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Bathroom Protocols: Rules for using the bathroom appropriately.
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Birthday Celebrations: Guidelines for celebrating birthdays at school.
We encourage you to review this handbook with your child and discuss the importance of following these expectations. By working together, we can create a positive and productive learning environment for everyone.
To access the PBA Family handbook please go to the All Parents/Guardians course in Schoology. For directions on how to access Schoology go to this link.
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Would you like to be part of the WFES Green Team? We will have our first meeting Monday, September 30th from 3:30-4:30. All students, parents and guardians are welcome. We will continue the good work we started last year.
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. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Questions?
Contact Mary Muratore- mpmuratore@fcps.edu
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Save the dates:
September 30th 3:30-4:30 Green Team meeting (library)
October 9th Bike, Roll and Walk to school day
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The PTA is excited to offer the Girls on the Run program this fall for girls in grades 3-6. There’s no better way to kickstart your day than with a surge of energy and positivity. This unique program blends an engaging and fun curriculum tailored specifically for pre-teen girls, focusing on their emotional, social, mental and physical development.
Registration is open now through Sept. 17 at this website and you can find more details here.
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Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is created to use the PDC.
Click here to fill out the forms.
Forms available include:
- School Counseling Opt-out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Family Life Education Opt-out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Attendance: 703-503-2323 or WakefieldForestES.attendance@fcps.edu
Health Room: 703-503-2310
Family Information Phone Lines/Support for families who do not speak English as their first language: Family Information Phone Lines
Technology Support: Resources for Families Using FCPS Technology
Principal: Sharyn Prindle sbprindle@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Amy Williams alwilliams1@fcps.edu
WFES PTA Homepage
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