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March 31: School Holiday - Eid-al-Fitr
April 1: Teacher Work Day - no school for students
April 9: Purple Up Day - Wear Purple to Support Military Families
April 9: Town Hall & WFES Open House
April 14 - 18: Spring Break
April 21: Three Hour Early Release
Dear Wakefield Forest Families,
Monday, March 31, 2025 is Eid-al-Fitr, which is the conclusion of Ramadan. I had the pleasure of attending a Ramadan Interfaith IFTAR dinner with my sixth grader in the last few weeks. This wasn't my first opportunity to participate in an IFTAR dinner, but having this experience with my daughter was really powerful. I was grateful for an invitation from a member of the WFES community. As a part of our equity work at Wakefield Forest, I have been working to build stronger relationships with our surrounding community faith groups.
If you are a part of a local faith group that serves our families, that you would like for me to connect with, please email me at sbprindle@fcps.edu.
With gratitude,
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
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Our FCPS School Board member, Rachna Sizemore-Heizer will host a town hall at Wakefield Forest on April 9, 2025 from 5:45 - 6:30 to address community concerns around the boundary.
We are also opening the building for our community to see the newly renovated spaces 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Please let your neighbors know they're invited!!!
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Do you have glass bottles that you have been meaning to recycle? The WFES Green Team will be working with Evergreen Disposal to collect your glass recyclables on April 9th at the Open House. Just bring them to the school from 6-8pm and we will have someone on hand to take them OFF your hands. The Green Team will also be offering activities in the new courtyard, so stop by! We will have a compost demonstration, a recycling sorting activity, a raffle for a WFES Green Team T-shirt and more!!
Interested in helping? Contact Mary Muratore at mpmuratore@fcps.edu.
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It is time to start planning for our next school year. Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings.
If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this Family Input Form no later than May 2, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests.
We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes. Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.
Do you have a rising Kindergartner? Early registration helps us to be fully staffed for the next school year. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2025, you have the option to do online or in-person registration. For online registration, please follow the directions below:
https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration
For in-person registration, please or contact our Registrar, Sue Holmes, at ksholmes@fcps.edu or 703-503-2300 to receive forms via email or in person with an appointment.
For more information on registration requirements please visit the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage.
Helping Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Explore the resources on FCPS’ School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage for ways to help ensure your child starts kindergarten with confidence.
Kindergarten Orientation at WFES is May 7, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
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April is the Month of the Military Child. We will be recognizing our military families by wearing purple on April 9th and having a picnic lunch for our military connected families. |
Ms. Callahan turned the 2nd graders into fire flies, ladybugs, ants, bees and even a few stink bugs this week! What a wonderful performance!
Last year, FCPS held community forums and surveyed middle school families regarding middle school start times
Now, we would like to hear from all staff and families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. The goal remains to begin middle school at 8 a.m. or later at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
On Tuesday, April 1, a survey link will be sent by email to staff, parents/caregivers and students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open for two weeks and will be available in multiple languages.
The Woodson Computer Science Honor Society offered an after-school coding class for grades 4 - 6 students. It was awesome to see our students getting excited about future opportunities with coding.
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We will be emptying the lost and found and donating it all to charity. If you are missing anything, please come check between now and April 3rd. |
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS. Dates and locations are listed below, and are open to all families from all regions.
Childcare and interpreter services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
- Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lorton Station Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Monday, April 7 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Greenbriar West Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Monday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mount Eagle Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mason Crest Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
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Don't wait...it is time to order your child's WFES 2024-25 yearbook. Cost is $14.00.
Deadline for yearbook ordering is April 21st.
Click on the link to order now: Order HERE
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Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
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EXPIRES: July 31, 2025
Redeem Now
What will you do for nature this year? Collect trash in your neighborhood? Meditate in nature? World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Give an Hour for Earth is your family's chance to turn passion into action! Join the movement to dedicate an hour (or more!) to making a difference and help WWF reach 125,000 hours of collective action from now through Earth Day, April 22. Will you give an hour for the Earth?
Every hour counts. Every action matters. Let’s show the world what we can achieve together. Pledge an hour for Earth today.
Link to: https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/earth-hour
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The Women Giving Back store is filled with donated clothing, shoes, accessories, and other essentials for both women and children. Through generous donations, they make sure women and children have what they need to rebuild their lives and restore their dignity. Volunteers provide personal service and uplifting interaction in a unique boutique-like atmosphere.
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Special Education Workshop Series – Spring 2025 PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Choose one, multiple, or all of these informative workshops to attend! Click on the link above to register. Each workshop will start at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Read descriptions for each workshop at peatc.org/events. These sessions will not be recorded.
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April 9 – From Referral to Eligibility
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April 23 – Anatomy of an IEP
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May 7 – Measurable IEP Goals
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May 21 – Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings
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June 4 – Dispute Resolution Options
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Early Childhood Academy is a free, self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays. Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher and help set a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success! In this 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development and preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. The training will take approximately 7 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 5-week timeframe.
 Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Principal Prindle shared a story with St. Matthew's preschool children this week.
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: HOME
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