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 Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
November 11: School Holiday - Veteran's Day
November 15: Reflections submissions due
November 15: Deadline for Thanksgiving Lunch Attendance
November 18: THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE
November 19: AAP Virtual Info Session
November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 22: G6 Talent Show
November 25: Principal Coffee-Advanced Academics
Woodson Math Workshop (Grades 2 & 3)
WFES Green Team Meeting
 Veterans Day is a great reason to pause, reflect and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service.
Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
Below are photos from today's WFES military family event honoring service members in our school community.
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Please let us know if you plan to join your student for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on 11/21 by completing the form linked below. The form will close on 11/15.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Sign Up Form
For more information on this event, including the updated lunch schedule, please visit our website or click the link below.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Information
Due to size constraints we must limit it to 2 guest per family.
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Have you completed your Impact Aid Form? All families should complete the form whether you are a military family or not. The form is accessible through your SIS ParentVUE account under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). The form directly affects federal money given to Fairfax County Public Schools so please complete it as soon as possible. Our goal is 100% responses from our families. The amount of money received from the U.S. Department of Education is based on families that have a military connection, home addresses on federal property or work performed on federal property.
If you’ve already filled out your form thank you for your support. If we haven’t received yours electronically, we’ll be printing hard copies of the form next week and sending them home with your student to fill out and return. If you have any questions contact Sue Holmes at ksholmes@fcps.edu.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
We’re grateful for the feedback from students, families, and staff to develop our new mission statement and vision for Wakefield Forest ES. The mission is why we do our work, and the vision is where we want our school to be in 3-5 years.
Mission
At Wakefield Forest, our purpose is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community where everyone is valued while engaging in meaningful academic and social-emotional learning.
Vision
Our Wolfpack embodies a sense of belonging where kindness, teamwork, creativity, and innovative thinking encourage all to reach their full potential.
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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.
If you would have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Gardner at j.gardner.sculptor@gmail.com.
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Are you interested in learning more about the Full Time Advanced Academic Program?
Please join Ms. Prindle and Mr. Gray on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM by zoom to learn more about identification and referral for full time advanced academics. https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169
Referrals are due no later than December 15, 2024. These can be dropped off in the school office by December 13, 2024 4:30 PM or emailed to Mr. Gray at AWGray1@fcps.edu through December 15, 2024. (No late referrals will be accepted.)
Learn more about the referral process here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
Wakefield Forest Elementary has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
Some students in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during STEAM between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
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FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp at a parent information night. Discover how FCPS uses Lexia in classrooms to support students’ literacy growth. Presenters will also share tips for improving your child’s literacy. Sessions will take place:
- Tuesday, November 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, December 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register in advance. For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
Fairfax County Government offers free classes that teach positive and effective ways parents can interact with their children at every age and stage of development.
They help families to:
- Understand what to expect from children at different developmental stages and ages (0-18 years).
- Build strong, positive, respectful relationships between all family members.
- Take charge of their own feelings and behaviors and communicate in non-threatening ways.
The FCPS Family Academy was created to ensure the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families. Please visit the site to start connecting with your student’s education.
The School Assistance survey is still available for families in need or support. 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.
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates
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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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