|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Principal Prindle and the WFES staff welcomed our rising Kindergarteners and their families to Kindergarten Open House last week. There were lots of smiles and excitement as our newest Wolfpack friends prepare to join us in 2026-2027.
April 18: PTA Parent/Adult event @Open Road - 7:00 pm
April 21: No School for Students - State-wide Election
April 22: Full Time AAP Information Night - Library @6:30 pm
April 22: Full Day of School for Students (no early release)
April 24: SCA Spirit Day - House Day (wear house t-shirt/color)
April 25: Earth Day at Truro Community w/Green Team - 9am - 12:00 pm
April 29: Family Workshop - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Zoom - 7:00 pm
April Statewide Election: No School for Students April 21st
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22, which was previously an early release Wednesday for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Wakefield Forest will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about Principal Prindle's leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
FCPS will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! All military-connected families with FCPS students are invited to a special field day to honor our military-connected children at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 - 2:00 pm. Click on the flyer for more information, and register using the link below.
Flyer attached.
Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
Let's have fun showing our Earth Day spirit beginning April 20th!
- Monday, April 20 – Wildlife Day - wear nature print
- Tuesday, April 21 – Zero Waste Day - wear white
- Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green
- Thursday, April 23 – Climate Change Day - wear red
- Friday, April 24 – Watershed Day - wear blue
The Full Time Advanced Academics Program (AAP) begins in 3rd grade. On April 22, 2026 we will host an orientation for families to learn more about the AAP program at Wakefield Forest. Please join us in the library at 6:30 PM.
This program is geared towards adults as the students are already aware of the unique offerings (Innovation Hour, electives, STEAM lab K-6 and mindfulness) at Wakefield Forest ES.
Learn more about the AAP program.
Curious about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services for your child? This newsletter highlights important information about subject-specific and part-time services, including key dates and deadlines for both Spring and Fall screening. Learn how the referral process works, what eligibility looks like, and how AAP services support advanced learners. Don’t miss these important timelines.
Check out the AAP Spring newsletter with key dates and information: AAP Spring newsletter
Join the Green Team and the local community on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 am - 12 noon for a Parkland Earth Day celebration. There will be a scavenger hunt, history walk, opportunities to revitalize the pollinator garden and refreshments. Meet in the Truro parking lot.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a growing part of our daily lives—from asking Siri a question to receiving personalized video recommendations on YouTube. As AI continues to shape how we live, learn, and connect, children and adults need to understand how it works. To support our families in exploring this topic, we are having a brief and informative virtual workshop to explore what AI is, how it works (at home and at school), and why it matters. Join us through Zoom on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00pm.
Join us here: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94532453169
We are in need of hallway monitors to ensure a quiet work environment and keep an extra eye on students taking breaks. Please sign up below if you are available to support us from 9-12 during one or more of our testing dates.
Link to sign up: bit.ly/wfessol
Reach out to Alex Dilldine, adilldine@fcps.edu, if you have any questions.
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 1, 2026. 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.
We are excited to announce a Hygiene Drive sponsored by the SCA, running from April 13th through May 8th. We are seeking donations of essential items, including shampoo and conditioner, body wash or bar soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and laundry detergent. Other much-needed supplies include dish soap, lotion (hand, body, and baby), sunscreen, wet wipes, lip balm, hand sanitizer, band-aids, hair accessories (ties, brushes, and combs), shaving cream, and pocket tissues. We welcome both full-sized and travel-sized donations, but we kindly ask that you include no sharp objects. Thank you for your support!
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Registration for the 32nd Annual Central Fairfax Band Camp is OPEN!
Register now: https://www.robinsonband.org/centralfairfaxbandcamp June 22 - July 2, 8:30am - 12:00pm at FAIRFAX HS, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030
Students in rising grades 5-9 are encouraged to join us for a fun half-day camp to gain new skills on their instruments. Our incredible staff of professional musicians teach students in full band class, sectionals class, and individual instrumental methods, and students perform in our End of Camp Concert on the last day of camp. Students will leave camp feeling more confident on their instrument and excited about band next year. Students from any school/homeschool and experience level are welcome to participate, even students who have never played before. Beginners don’t have to have any experience at all - they'll go from learning how to put your instrument together to playing a concert in just a few weeks!
Registration is completed in two easy steps –
- complete the CFBC Registration Form linked here.
- pay for camp using this link - https://www.robinsonband.org/shop/p/2026-central-fairfax-band-camp
|
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
|
