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The first student in Ms. Teran's class to earn 100 wolf tickets got to spray her with silly string. 


In this Week's Issue...


Important Upcoming Dates

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


Deadline is TODAY for Thanksgiving Luncheon!

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Today is the last day you can sign up to join your student for our 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. Parents can pay for their own lunch in advance using their child's MySchoolBucks, or cash payments ($4.75)  will be accepted on the day of the event. We ask that families not bring fast food lunch.

Thanksgiving Luncheon Information 

Due to size constraints we must limit it to 2 guest per family.


11/19 - Join Us for Full Time Advanced Academics Information Session

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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


Boundary Review Community Meetings

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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.


Order Your Child’s Art - Deadline is 11/22

Wondering what to gift the grandparent who has everything? Looking to bring a personal touch to a family gathering? If you answered yes, then order your child's art on a keepsake now. Each purchase will benefit the WFES PTA.

Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, our school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

Don't wait - the order deadline is next Friday, 11/22! Thank you for supporting our school! This fundraiser is brought to you every other year by the WFES PTA. 

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Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Form

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.


Lost-n-Found - Please check for items!

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With all this crazy hot/cold weather, our lost and found is now overflowing. Please have your student check for missing items, or come in anytime to check for yourself. Any items remaining when we head off to Thanksgiving break will be donated to a local charity.


Community Donations

Please consider donating a gift or gift cards for holiday assistance. Items may be dropped off at the front office or sent with your child to be given to their teacher. Please send wrapped gifts with a note of what the item is. Unwrapped gifts are welcome too! We will wrap the gifts and deliver the magic for you! Items will be collected until December 13th. For questions, please contact: WFES Family Liaison – Hana Kim (hkim22@fcps.edu). Thank you for your support!

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11/16 - IEP Palooza

IEP Palooza! will take place on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Luther Jackson Middle School. 

Fairfax County is fortunate to have a dedicated Special Education PTA that supports families and educators across the county. IEP Palooza is just one example of their commitment to empowering families in advocating for their children's education. This event is designed to empower families with knowledge and resources to navigate their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Simulated IEP sessions and multilingual interpretation will be available. 

Please register at: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/ 


Attendance via ParentVUE

Did you know you can submit full-day absences in SIS via ParentVUE? It is available 24 hours a day! Also available 24/7 are the following methods:

Attendance phone line: 703-503-2323 (leave a message in any language)

Attendance email: WakefieldForestES.attendance@fcps.edu


Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!

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Contact Us

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