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September 23: School Holiday - Rosh Hashana
September 29: Family Workshop - Introduction to AAP (virtual)
October 2: School Holiday - Yom Kippur
October 8: Bike, Roll and Walk to School Day
October 16: Grade 6 - Field Trip to Hemlock
October 17: PTA Howling Fun Run
October 23: Grade K - Field Trip to Cox Farms
October 23: Woodson Pyramid Virtual Parent Preview Night for FLE
October 29: 3-hour Early Release
October 31: 2-hour Early Release - End of Quarter
Thank you for attending our Back to School Night event this week. We are so grateful to our families for their investment of time.
Many thanks go out to the following families who generously donated items to our school's calm spaces and teacher lounges: Neshkin, Chitlik, Weber, Burton, Moon/Mills, Warren, Macguire/Skiles, Beatson, Gudicello, Stenberg, Utter, Nowak, Dudek, Caputo/Sandvik, Nguyen, Roessler, Wolverton, Adams, Royle and Kia. Some items came in without names attached, so if we missed thanking you in this space, please know that we appreciate you.
The WFES AAP Virtual Parent Information Night will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Parents interested in learning about the FCPS continuum of advanced academic services and the Full Time AAP Referral Process should plan to attend by using this link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169
Any questions regarding advanced academics at WFES should be directed to Alina Delarosa, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), amdelarosa@fcps.edu.
In addition, the AAP Fall newsletter has lots of helpful information about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services. Click here to read the AAP Fall Newsletter.
Register TODAY for this empowering program for girls grades 3-6. Sessions begin Sept 25th!
We had a fantastic spring session for Girls on the Run at WFES, which will return this fall. This amazing program blends fun and fitness and empowers girls to build confidence, set goals, and develop life skills. You can learn more about it and register here.
Key Dates:
- Last day to register is TODAY, Sept 19.
- The WFES program will run from Sept 25 to Nov 23.
What to Expect:
- Fun, interactive lessons designed to inspire and motivate
- Weekly practices that focus on teamwork and personal growth
- Preparing for a celebratory 5k run at the end of the season!
Who Can Join?
Let’s lace up our sneakers and run toward confidence and success together!
From Legos to Cooking, from Science to Pickleball, there’s something for every student!
Registration for our Fall 2025 After School Enrichment Program is open! The fall session will run from October 7th to December 17th, with the last week in December set aside for any make-up sessions. Classes are listed below on the flyer, which also went home recently in Thursday folders. Registration will close September 28th. Signups are done through the Baroody Camps website, and first-time users will need to create an account. For any questions about the registration process, you can contact Baroody directly at info@baroodycamps.com.
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
- Monday, September 29
- Friday, October 3,
- Friday, December 5
- Tuesday, December 9
- Thursday, December 11
Locations and registration links will be shared in future issues. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
4th-6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons beginning in December. (Be on the look out for communication from teachers regarding the specific dates).
For your convenience, the lessons and materials are available for families to view at your own pace on the All Parents/Guardians: Wakefield Forest Elementary School Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found HERE.
Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Virtual Parent Preview Night for FLE on Thursday, October 23 from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually.
Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97789633711
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Amy Williams at alwilliams1@fcps.edu with any questions.
Save the date - October 17, 2025 for the PTA’s biggest fundraiser - the Howling Fun Run!
To honor the opening of our freshly completed sports field the entire school will participate at once! This means if you have kids in multiple grades at WFES you can watch them sweat it out with Wolfie all at the same time!
New this year - WFES parents, grandparents, and loved ones...put your school spirit on display for the 800+ students, faculty, staff at Fun Run 2025! We're asking WFES families to go above and beyond the mighty talents of our littlest fundraisers by sponsoring new course features including a post-run fruit stand for the kids, water stands, course markers, a coffee and donut station for adults, among others. Family sponsorships will be in the $200-$500 range and will include signage and chosen words of encouragement. This is a fabulous way to make a significant impact at Wakefield Forest Elementary School. Contact Cassie Burton burtoncassie@gmail.com for more information or keep your eyes on this bulletin and other announcements for more information.
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, resources, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy events:
- Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Overview.
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish).
- Early Literacy Program.
- Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY).
- Loving Solutions.
- Parent Project.
- Sibshops and SibTeens.
- Family Resource Center webinars on topics including: Section 504 and math strategies for students with cognitive disabilities.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for information on these sessions and to register to attend.
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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