|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
We enjoy welcoming back our graduating seniors who went to Wakefield Forest. Always part of the pack!
June 10: G6 Kickball game - 9:00 am
June 11: Thank You/Volunteer Tea - 8:15 am - Library
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion - 9:30 am - doors open 9:00 am
June 15: Little Heroes/Military Families Popsicle Party - 2:30 pm
June 16: End of Year Picnic/PTA Meeting - 6:00 pm
June 17: Last Day of School for Students - 1:25 pm dismissal
Dear Families,
What an incredible, high-energy week we’ve had at our school! As we approach the final days of the academic year, our hallways have been filled with music, memories, and a few happy tears. Here is a look back at the wonderful events that made this week so special.
🎓 Inspiring Our Future: The Senior Grad Walk
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house this week as we welcomed back graduating high school seniors for our annual Grad Walk. Watching these accomplished young adults march through our hallways in their caps and gowns was incredibly moving.
Our elementary students lined the halls, cheering, high-fiving, and getting a firsthand look at what their own futures hold. It was a beautiful full-circle moment that reminded us all why we do what we do.
⏳ History Preserved: The Green Team Time Capsule
Our student-led Green Team officially made history this week! They successfully buried our school time capsule. A huge thank you to our Green Team and the amazing Mary Muratore for organizing this project—we can’t wait for future generations of students to dig it up and look back at our legacy.
📚 Summer Reading Kickoff
To help beat the "summer slide," we hosted guest speakers from the Public Library this week. They spoke to our students about the exciting summer reading programs, challenges, and rewards available at the local branch. Keep an eye out for reading logs coming home soon—let's keep those minds sharp over the break!
🎶 A Night of Harmony: Band & Strings Concert
Our gym was packed for our Band and Strings Concert, and our student musicians absolutely blew us away! The hard work, dedication, and practice they put in all year was on full display. Thank you to our incredible band and strings teachers and to all the families who came out to support our performing arts program.
🚀 Wishing Well to Staff on New Adventures
Along with our retirees, we have several valued staff members who will be leaving us at the end of the year to pursue exciting new chapters. We are so grateful for the dedication they’ve shown to our students and wish them the absolute best in their next steps:
-
Caroline Coleman is moving closer to home to cut down on her commute.
-
Sophia Takacs is making the leap to older students as she shifts to teaching middle school English.
-
Julia Lopresti is transitioning into a new career in the private sector.
-
Juliana Teixiera is heading back to school to further her own education.
-
Alina Buzamat is packing her bags for a big move to Louisiana.
🍎 Wishing a Happy Retirement to Our Legends
As the year winds down, we are also preparing to say a bittersweet goodbye to three extraordinary educators who are retiring. Together, they have given decades of love, patience, and wisdom to our community.
Please join me in showering the following teachers with gratitude and well-wishes:
-
Cynthia Cook
-
Laura Risinger
-
Nancy Cradler
Thank you all for your continued partnership as we head into our final stretch of the school year. Have a wonderful, restful weekend!
Warm regards,
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
 Mrs. Cradler's last band concert. We will miss her as she heads off to retirement, and we thank her for all she has done for the students in band and for our school community. LET'S GO BAND!
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
 |
|
Meet us on the field for an End of Year Picnic on June 16th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Bring your own blanket and dinner.
We will be celebrating the following staff members who are retiring this year:
- Mrs. Risinger, 5th grade teacher
- Mrs. Cook, Kindergarten teacher
- Mrs. Cradler, band director
|
 |
|
Congratulations to our new Patrol officers for the 2026-27 school year!
Captain: Amna
Lieutenant: Jemma
Sergeant: Elise
(picture: Jemma , Amna, Elise)
|
A huge thank you to the students and parents who made the Green Team such a significant leadership group at WFES this year! We are so proud of our growth as an Eco School and celebrate these major milestones:
- We officially applied for our first Eco School Green Flag after documenting a year of impactful environmental initiatives.
- Our team made history by burying a time capsule in the courtyard near the Crepe Myrtle tree.
It has been an exciting year of stewardship, and we hope to hear about our Green Flag honor before summer break!
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!
Student library books were due back on 6/5. Emails are being sent home daily to the email address of the enrolling parent of any students with books out. Books can be returned to the main office if there are too many to be sent in with your student. Please return all books or contact Ms. Rapuano to replace any that cannot be found before the end of the school year.
|
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
|
Please 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.
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:40 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 17.
Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained online. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.
If you have any questions, please contact the school health room at 703-503-2310. LaToya Goodman, BSN, RN/Public Health Nurse, School Health
Getting ready for the upcoming school year? Inova Cares is hosting a series of Pediatric Health Fairs to help ensure your children are healthy, safe, and fully prepared for the 2026–2027 school year!
These fairs provide FREE school physicals and immunizations for children ages 5 and older who are on Medicaid or are uninsured.
📅 Event Dates & Locations
All health fairs take place on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM:
-
June 27: Inova Cares Clinic for Children – Manassas
-
July 25: Inova Cares Clinic for Children – Falls Church
-
August 8: Inova Cares Clinic for Children – Herndon
⚠️ Important Requirements
To ensure your child receives care, please keep the following rules in mind:
-
Appointments are REQUIRED: No walk-ins will be allowed.
-
Call to Register: Please call 703-698-2550 to schedule your appointment slot.
-
What to Bring: You must bring your child's up-to-date vaccine records with you.
Disclaimer: These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
☀️ Hey Parents & Awesome Readers! ☀️
Summer is finally here, but that doesn't mean the adventures have to stop! Check out these super fun, totally awesome ways to keep your reading muscles strong while earning some epic rewards (yes, including free pizza and free books!).
Grab your sunglasses and dive into these summer adventures:
🎪 Festival Fun & Library Adventures
-
Children's Summer Reading Festival: Kick off the sunny season on June 13th at the Fairfax Government Center! It’s a free outdoor festival sponsored by the Fairfax County Public Library.
-
"Unearth" Summer Reading Program (June 17 - August 19, 2026): Sign up with the Fairfax County Library, complete fun reading activities, and earn cool badges. Once you reach your goal, you'll score some awesome prizes!
-
Library Events Calendar: Check out the Fairfax County Public Library calendar all summer long for a lineup of fun family learning events.
🍕 Free Treats & Book Rewards
-
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Journal: Read any 8 books this summer, write them down in your reading log, and exchange it for a FREE book from Barnes & Noble!
-
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program: Show off your reading superpowers! Meet your summer reading goals and earn a mouth-watering, free Pizza Hut® personal pan pizza.
🧩 Brain-Teasing Quests & Resources
-
FCPS Puzzle Hunt: Ready to become a detective? Sign up for the Fairfax VA location of this community puzzle hunt. Grab your bike or your walking shoes to solve outdoor puzzles together with your family and friends.
-
FCPS Summer Resources Site: Looking for even more ways to learn and play? Explore the links provided by Fairfax County Public Schools to find cool resources for all kinds of subjects.
📚 Happy Reading, Falcons! Let's see how many books we can conquer before school starts! 🚀
For more details and links to these awesome resources, click here:
https://wakefieldforestes.fcps.edu/announcements/2026-summer-reading-opportunities
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
|
