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 Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony - Always Part of the Pack!
August 21: Student Open House & Patrol Training
August 24: First Day of School, 2026-2027
Wakefield Forest summer office hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday through Friday. |
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It was a great end of the year with these two Principals-in-training. Thank you Avery and Liam for a smooth last day. |
Dear Families,
We made it! As the final bell rings today, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. This school year has been filled with growth, laughter, and hard work, and I could not be prouder of our school community.
Thank You for Your Trust: Sending your children through our doors every morning requires an immense amount of trust. Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us to care for, protect, and nurture your students this year. It is a privilege we never take take for granted.
Together, we have built a culture of achievement and belonging, and the results speak for themselves. Before we head off for summer vacation, I want to share a few incredible milestones we achieved this year thanks to our collective efforts.
📊 Reasons to Celebrate: Our Year in Numbers
We have looked at our data from this past year, and the growth our students have shown is nothing short of phenomenal. Here are a few highlights we are especially proud of:
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Showing Up for Success: We dramatically reduced our chronic absenteeism rate to just 3%! Thank you for prioritizing daily attendance—being here is the first step to learning.
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Math Milestones: We saw tremendous growth in math across all grade levels. Specifically, we expanded access to advanced math in grades 3–6, with 35% of these students participating in advanced math coursework this year.
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Reading Triumphs: Our literacy initiatives paid off with an increase in the number of students meeting or exceeding expectations in reading.
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Supporting the Whole Child: Education is about more than just academics. On our recent Social Emotional Screener, we saw a 5% growth in positive outcomes for students in grades 3–6, proving that our kids are growing more resilient, self-aware, and connected.
🎒 Summer Reminders & Office Hours
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Keep Reading! Please encourage your children to read for pleasure this summer. Visiting the local library is a great way to keep those reading muscles strong.
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Main Office Hours: Our school office will operate on summer hours starting next week 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Stay Tuned: Keep an eye on your inbox in August for information regarding class placements, school supply lists, and orientation dates for the upcoming school year.
👏 Community Spotlight: Above and Beyond
A school is only as strong as its community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such passionate supporters.
I want to extend a massive thank you to our phenomenal PTA Board for their tireless hard work, creativity, and dedication all year long. A special shout-out goes to our PTA President, Bruce Eastmunt, whose leadership and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on our school culture.
Additionally, we want to express our deep gratitude to the Leadbetter family. Thanks to their incredibly generous donation, our staff was able to celebrate the conclusion of the year with a fantastic end-of-year teacher party. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our educators!
To our departing 6th graders, we wish you the absolute best as you head into middle school—you are ready for this next adventure! To our returning families, thank you again for a beautiful year and for letting us be a part of your children's lives.
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer break!
Warmly,
Sharyn Prindle
Principal
Our first ever Cheer Elective performed at our end of year assembly!
Student library books were due back on 6/5. The school office is open 9am - 12:00 noon during the summer, so please bring them back if you find them, or arrange with Mrs. Rapuano to pay for lost books.
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The Lexia/FCPS Family Information Website has resources and additional information on the Lexia programs:
At home Core5 Resources
- Literacy Activities
- Activity Sheets
- Choice Boards
At home PowerUp Resources
This summer, there are optional Lexia Professional Learning for Families sessions to learn more about how best to support students with Lexia and what the expectations are for Lexia usage at home over the summer.
FCPS Summer Learning Resources are now available for students and families. Resources are organized by grade level and provide opportunities for students to review previously taught concepts, practice skills, and explore new ideas throughout the summer.
Families can access the resources at any time as one of many ways to support continued learning and engagement over the summer.
Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Consider using the Summer Bucket List for inspiration to get outside this summer! How many activities can you check off the list before summer ends? Here is the Summer Bucket List in English and in Spanish - there are many ways to connect with nature over the summer break!
The PTA fundraiser for online ordering of school supplies for the next school year is open! Orders 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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Did you miss out on ordering the 2025-2026 Wakefield Forest Elementary School Yearbook? Good news! The yearbook sale is re-opening for a very limited time starting July 1st!
Don't let those precious memories slip away. Since ordering is happening over the summer, all yearbooks will be shipped directly to your home!
How to Order Your Copy:
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Go to www.strawbridge.net
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Click on "Order Photos and Yearbooks" in the top right corner.
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Enter our unique school code: YB33499
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Click Find! Fill out the necessary information, and complete the checkout process.
Note: Make sure to order right away when the window opens on July 1st so you don't miss this final deadline!
Brought to you by Strawbridge Studios, Inc.
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.
☀️ 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
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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.
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"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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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