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January 5: First Day of School after Winter Break
January 5: Green Team Officers Meeting - 3:30 pm
January 9: PTA Glow Party
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. The WFES Office will be closed over winter break.
Dear Families,
As we approach the end of the year and look toward the possibilities of 2026, I wanted to take a moment to share my deepest gratitude for your presence in our school community.
A school is so much more than a building or a curriculum; it is a partnership. The trust you place in us every day to care for and educate your children is a responsibility we do not take lightly.
We are proud that Wakefield Forest was recognized as Distinguished by the Virginia Department of Education on the new School Performance and Support Framework.
This past year has been filled with moments that reminded us why we love what we do. We are especially thankful for:
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Your Partnership: From volunteering at events to supporting learning at home, your involvement is the fuel that keeps our programs running.
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The Shared Values: Your commitment to fostering kindness, curiosity, and resilience in your children makes our classrooms vibrant and welcoming spaces.
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Our Vibrant Community: The diverse perspectives and energy our students and staff bring to our school creates a truly unique environment for our students to grow.
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The Most Amazing Staff: Wakefield Forest is compromised of an amazing staff of dedicated professionals that work to support the diverse needs of our learners.
We wish you and your family a restful, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Warmly,
Principal Prindle
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The Virginia Governor introduced the Fiscal Years 2026-28 state budget.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
Visit the FCPS budget webpage for more information.
 Our amazing fourth, fifth and sixth grade students dazzled at the Band and Strings winter concert. We're grateful to Mrs. Cradler, Mrs. Lubinski and Mr. Mondoloka for their hard work this year.
Are you creative and want to contribute to the Green Team? Help create our new WFES Eco-Code! Create a design, a drawing, a graphic or a poem that represents what our Green Team mission is at WFES. Students and staff will vote for their favorite entry and the winner will receive a prize from the Green Team. Entries are due to Ms. Muratore on January 30th 2026. We will vote the first week of February and announce our first ever Eco-Code winner!
Mission statement: Encouraging environmental stewardship through hands-on environmental action in our school and community with activities such as reducing waste, conserving energy, planting and maintaining wildlife habitats, and tending to edible gardens.
Examples
Register for beginning-level English classes. Sign-up for any in-person English classes (excluding Intensive English class) on Wednesday, December 17 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. Space is limited.
Online class registration will begin on December 15 through January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm. Space is limited! Start signing up here on December 15th.
(Early Registration Flyer) (In-person Class Schedule) (On-line Class Schedule)
From the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Service Board (CSB)...
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
The Parenting Education Programs is taking registrations for virtual and in-person classes for the winter. Our next class for parents of 0–4-year-olds begins Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Alexandria. Email or check their website for the full schedule of classes that will be offered this winter.
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Saturday, January 31, 2026. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about gingerbread house making, crafting sessions, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
Lock & Talk: Medication and Firearm Storage
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is offering free medication lock boxes, firearm trigger locks, and drug disposal kits through the Lock and Talk Northern Virginia program. Created by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN), the initiative promotes safe storage, awareness of warning signs, and open conversations about mental wellness—proven steps that can reduce suicide risk and accidental overdoses. Supplies are available at multiple pickup locations. Learn More Here.
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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