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October 18: Woodson Homecoming Parade 4:30 pm
October 21: 3-hour early release for students/Pajama Day!
October 22-25: Book Fair 8:45 - 3:00 pm (No Monday hours)
October 22: Book Fair Evening Hours/PTA Ice Cream Social
October 24: AAP Family Session Virtual 7:00 pm
October 25: Fun Run 9:00 - 11:45 am
October 25: PTA Movie Night 6:00 pm
October 26: Woodson HS Fall Festival 11am - 2pm
October 30: Equity Night 6:30 PM in the Library
October 31: 2-hour early release / End of 1st Quarter
Storybook Character Day
November 1: School Holiday - Diwali
November 4: Student Holiday - School Planning Day
November 5: Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
November 8: Honoring Our Veterans 8:00 am
November 11: School Holiday - Veteran's Day
Dear Wakefield Forest Families,
Over the next several weeks we have many exciting events and opportunities to engage at Wakefield Forest. We hope that you will find one that aligns with your schedule.
The Fun Run is both our largest fundraiser and a great school spirit event. We would love to have you join us!
- Kinder, 1st, 2nd - 9:00 - 9:45 am
- 3rd & 4th - 10:00 - 10:45 am
- 5th & 6th - 11:00 - 11:45 am
Thank you.
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
sbprindle@fcps.edu
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Celebrate Woodson Homecoming by cheering on Ms. Prindle and the other Woodson pyramid principals at the Homecoming Parade. Watch the marching band, seeing cool cars carrying the homecoming court and more. |
Entree
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
PB&J Sandwich ( not the powerpack)
Fruit/Veg
Apples/Pears/Banana
Carrots
Milk will be available per usual. Yogurt Power pack but it will be very limited. There is no salad bar this day.
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the WFES PTA is hosting an Ice Cream Social in the WFES Cafeteria so that you can enjoy bowls of ice cream before or after you attend the Book Fair Family Night.
Pre-purchase your Ice Cream Social tickets by October 20th to save a dollar per ticket.
The PTA needs Volunteer Scoopers! Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer? Why not scoop some ice cream and make kids and adults really happy? Please sign up now for a slot to scoop ice cream at the Social. All scooping materials will be provided.
Scooper Sign Up
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Students in all grades are invited to participate in the 2024-2025 Reflections program. Students can submit artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts–all based on the theme of “Accepting Imperfections.” This competition offers an excellent opportunity for your kids to showcase their creativity in their favorite way. For more details and to submit your child’s artwork, please visit: https://forms.gle/cJTrogPHaXQ2PRsW9. Submissions are due by Friday, Nov. 15.
Please visit the inspiration table at the Book Fair Family Night on Oct. 22 where your kids can brainstorm ideas and you can ask questions about the program. If you would like to volunteer at the inspiration table, please reach out to Jessica Gardner at j.gardner.sculptor@gmail.com.
 The Marine Band Quintet graced our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students with an amazing performance today. Proud Mama, Ms. Cradler, our band teacher, was able to see her son perform for her students.
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Please join Mr. Gray and Ms. Prindle virtually for an Overview of the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at 7:00 PM here.
The deadline for families of current grades 2-7 students to make a referral for Full Time AAP services (which would begin in the Fall of 2025) is December 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Referrals can be made by dropping off a hard copy to the Wakefield Forest Main Office or emailing Tony Gray awgray1@fcps.edu.
All forms for AAP services are available on the FCPS website.
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Howling Wolf Fun Run Event (rain or shine)
- Kids have the option to walk/run for 10 minutes, or workout for 10 minutes (led by our local Orangetheory Fitness on Main Street). Parents are encouraged to join!
- Show up and cheer on kids:
- Kinder, 1st, 2nd - 9:00 - 9:45 am
- 3rd & 4th - 10:00 - 10:45 am
- 5th & 6th - 11:00 - 11:45 am
 Just 1 more week for donations for the Howling Wolf Fun Run. Donation packets were sent home in last week’s Thursday folders. You can also donate online here.
- The students hit the goal of raising $15,000 in the first week, so the whole school will have a pajama day on Monday, October 21st! Please no stuffies. Rumor has it Wolfie has some epic jammies…
- Our target is for each student to raise at least $65, which would put us at our total goal of $45,000 total.
- Prizes are awarded to students as they hit their donation goals.
- Please encourage your child to do this service work for the school. Guidelines are included in the packet.
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Howling Wolf Fun Run is the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year and all funds go directly into the amazing programs and people that make our school community so outstanding.
- It takes an incredible number of volunteers to make this happen. Please consider donating your time: Sign Up to Volunteer
Thank you for your support! - WFES PTA
The WFES PTA will conclude the Howling Wolf Fun Run Day with a showing of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 in the beautiful new gym. Pizzas will be available for pick-up starting at 6. Order a large pizza and two waters for $13.50 or a pepperoni pizza and two waters for $15.00. Movie concessions will also be available for purchase.
Place your pizza order via the school store here: https://wakefieldforestes.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Movie%20Night
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We would love to celebrate our WFES Veterans and their kiddos on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria. There will be a special music presentation and some light refreshments. |
Parents and Guardians, welcome to the new school year. Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who are in need of financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please designate the area or areas of assistance that you could use support in. This information will be kept confidential. The form can be found here.
Please contact our Family Liaison, Hana Kim (hkim22@fcps.edu), if you have any questions.
Thank you.
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Employee Awards! You can submit a nomination for a Wakefield Forest ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)
- Outstanding Professional Employee (School Counselor, School-Based Technology Specialist, Social Worker, School Psychologist, Technology Support Specialist)
- Outstanding Operational Employee (Office Staff, Instructional Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Parent Liaison)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link below has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and their eligibility requirements.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) All responses will be kept confidential.
How do I nominate someone? Please click here: Nominate a WFES Employee
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, October 25th. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lucas.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Two more Community Conversations will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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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.
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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