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May 18: Kindergarten Music performance - Ms. Cook - 12:50 pm
May 18: Woodson Social Mindfulness (G5&6 who registered) - 3:30 pm
May 19: SOL Math - Grade 5
May 20: SOL Math - Grades 3 & 4
May 20: Grade 1 - Music Informance - Ms. Conques - 1:50 pm
May 20: PTA Board Meeting - Library - 7:00 pm
May 21: Grade 2 - Bugz performance - 1:20 pm
May 25: No School - Memorial Day Holiday
May 26: No School for students - Professional Work Day
May 27: No School - Eid al-Adha Holiday
May 28: Grade 1 Music Informance - Ms. Pekarik - 1:20 pm
May 28: Grade 1 Music Informance - Ms. Baldwin - 1:50 pm
May 29: SCA Spirit Day - HARRY POTTER DAY
June 3: Grad Walk - Join Us WFES class of 2026! - 2:30 pm
June 3: Green Team Meeting/Celebration - 3:30 pm
June 4: Spring Band/Strings Concert & Ice Cream Social - 6:30 pm
June 10: G6 Kickball game - 9:30 am
June 11: Thank You/Volunteer Tea - 8:15 am - Library
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion - 9:30 am
June 17: Last Day of School for Students - 1:25 pm dismissal
🎶 Kindergarten and First Grade Melodies
- Our hallways were filled with music this week! Several of our Kindergarten and First Grade classes treated us to beautiful musical performances. Their hard work with our music department really shone through—thank you to the teachers and students for sharing your talents with us. We look forward to more of these in the coming weeks.
📝 SOL Testing is Going Well
This week our students in Grades 3–6 continued their state testing. We are so proud of the focus and stamina they continue to show.
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Student Scores can be found in ParentVue typically 48 hours after testing is completed. Students who do not pass on their first attempt, but had a score close to passing, will be offered reteaching and an opportunity to retake the test.
- Please continue to ensure your students get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast to help them perform their best!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, FCPS appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance email address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about FCPS attendance resources.
We had a great turn out for Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day even though it was a little rainy. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, custodians, and Green Team members who helped the day of the event!
GREEN TEAM Officer applications
Attention all current 4th and 5th grade students interested in being part of our environmental leadership team at WFES next year. We are looking for students who are passionate about the environment and eager to help educate other students. We will continue to focus on recycling, composting, and maintaining our new outdoor spaces. Officers will be asked to attend one officer meeting and one school-wide meeting each month after school. In order to provide leadership opportunities for as many students as we can, if your child is a patrol officer they can’t apply to be a Green Team officer, but they are welcome to be part of the Green Team after school. If you have any questions, please email me at mpmuratore@fcps.edu.
Applications can be found in Schoology under “all students” and are DUE TO MRS. MURATORE NO LATER THAN 4PM ON MAY 27TH.
Application information
- 5/22 - application available on Schoology (parents need to approve)
- 5/27 - deadline to submit application 4:00 pm
- 5/29 - officers announced
Our last meeting/celebration is on Wednesday, June 3rd. Please mark your calendar to celebrate with us!!
Many thanks to the PTA for funding the new plants in the retaining walls by the parking lot. Thanks to Amy Neiberline who volunteered to design, purchase and plant them. These native plants will add some joy to this area of the school.
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Thank you so much to our PTA for helping to beautify our school exterior with new plants. A special thanks goes out to the Neiberline family who helped plant them all in front of our beautiful library! |
🎱 Bingo Night is Back!
Join us for one of Frost MS’s favorite traditions! It’s going to be a huge night of games, prizes, and community fun.
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When: Thursday, May 21
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Where: Frost MS Cafeteria
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Doors Open: 5:30 PM (Games: 6:00 – 8:30 PM)
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Who: All Frost families + rising 7th graders!
Expect exciting raffles, gift cards, pizza, and concessions. You can also grab your Spiritwear and Graduation Yard Signs while you're there!
Buy your tickets here! Parent volunteers needed to make this event a success, sign up here!
Questions? Please contact Ali: aliackaliack@gmail.com
Wakefield Forest Elementary School heartily invites our beloved volunteers to a sumptuous Thank You Volunteer Tea.
We want to celebrate the "morning of appreciation" you deserve in our cherished library. All who have dedicated their time and resources to our community are welcome to join us as we extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your invaluable contributions.
Event Details
Celebrate your child's upcoming 6th grade promotion! WFES "Congrats" yard signs can be picked up in the office at anytime. We cannot send them home with your student, so please arrange to come by the front office during our regular hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. They are FREE!
The PTA fundraiser for online ordering of school supplies for the next school year is now available! Ordered placed by June 21, 2026 will be delivered to your child's classroom prior to the first day of school.
- Go to the following website: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
- Enter the School ID: WAK017 (3 letters, 3 numbers)
- Follow the directions to complete your order. Please be sure to order your child's grade level for NEXT year.
- Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Questions? Contact melissa.spring.warren@gmail.com
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Go ahead! Zoom in and see if your child's coat, jacket or sweater is in our lost and found. Stop in anytime school is open and browse to find any lost items. Small items such as watches, rosaries, rings, etc are kept in the office. All items will be donated at the end of the school year.
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it’s only three weeks away!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Please help us spread the word! Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax
Thank you for supporting joyful learning and puzzle-solving fun across FCPS!
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On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Join the Fun: FCPS Elementary Institute for the Arts!
Are you looking for a creative outlet for your child this summer? Registration is now open for the FCPS Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA). This camp offers a vibrant environment for young artists to explore the fine and performing arts.
Camp Logistics
Who Can Attend?
The program is open to all students currently in grades K-5. We welcome:
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FCPS students, Private school and homeschooled students and Non-Fairfax County residents.
Registration & Tuition
Space is limited! To guarantee your child's spot, we encourage you to register early.
Register Today: linktr.ee/iftafcps
Questions? Please reach out to Maeve Nash, Program Director, at mnash@fcps.edu.
Strings Camp at South County
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
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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