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October 12: No School for students / School Planning Day
October 14: Green Team Meeting - 3:30 pm
October 19: Fall Picture Day (individual photos)
October 22: Kindergarten Field Trip - Cox Farms
October 23: PTA Howling Fun Run - 9:30 am
October 23: Woodson Homecoming Parade - 4:30 pm @Woodson
October 27: G6 Field Trip - National Portrait Gallery (Impens/Nicely)
October 29: G6 Field Trip - National Portrait Gallery (Kellams/Stahl)
October 30: 2-Hour Early Release - end of quarter - 1:25 pm
October 30: Green Team Fall Cleanup - 1:30 pm
November 20: SAVE THE DATE - Thanksgiving Luncheon
Monday, October 12, is Indigenous Peoples' Day. FCPS honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. #OurFCPS. It is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete school year calendar.
How to Order Pictures:
- Go to Strawbridge.net
- Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks” Button
- Enter code: PX526543
- Click “Find” Button
- Place your order by logging in, or registering if you are a new family.
Wakefield Forest ES was again awarded the Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School for welcoming and supporting our military families.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Alex Dilldine, School Testing Coordinator, at adilldine@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend AAP information meetings, led by Alina Delarosa, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services: On September 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom, families learned about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students. If you were unable to attend, click here, View Continuum of Academic Services Presentation, then scroll down to "Presentations."
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Full-Time AAP Identification: November 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. (Link to be shared later). Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Alina Delarosa, AART, at amdelarosa@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Accessing K-6 Family Life Education (FLE) Materials
K-6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons beginning in December. (Be on the look out for communication from teachers regarding the specific dates).
For your convenience, the lessons and materials are available for families to view at your own pace on the All Parents/Guardians: Wakefield Forest Elementary School Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found HERE.
Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Virtual Parent Preview Night for FLE on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually. If you want to opt your child out of these lessons the form is due by October 23rd.
Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93938963976?pwd=IHjKylFG1cXWapiZ25LcSruyS2l9Ba.1
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Amy Williams at alwilliams1@fcps.edu with any questions.
Our PTA is at it again! Every year, their Howling Wolf Fun Run funds programs our students love, and this year it matters more than ever. County budget cuts have hit specials teachers, support staff and programs, so the PTA has set a goal of $40,000 in two weeks (about $70 per student) to help fill the gap.
Ways to help
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Give or share: Donate or share your student’s page at wfesfunrun.com (Student Code is on the envelope). Can’t give this year? Sharing counts just as much.
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Volunteer: Sign up to donate your time.
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Know a local business that loves our community? Businesses can sponsor a starting line or hydration station and get their name in front of 600+ students, staff and families. Check out the sponsorship opportunities and share with businesses you frequent!
🎁 Prizes, prizes, prizes!
The more donations your student collects, the more prizes they earn. The PTA will hand out prizes after the Fun Run, so keep those envelopes coming!
💪Thanks to last year's Fun Run, our PTA brought WFES:
Capital improvements: Hallway art murals (coming soon!) · Cafeteria security window tinting
Community programs: Kindergarten playdates · Newcomer Buddies · Scripps National Spelling Bee · Teacher, Staff & Bus Driver Appreciation Week · Teacher reimbursements · S.T.E.A.M. Fair, Movie Night & Glow Party
Academic programs: Positivity Project & Mindfulness · 5th & 6th grade electives · Tech upgrades · Student assemblies · After-school programs · Field trip assistance
🎯 This year's big goals: The PTA hopes to provide new rugs for every classroom, plus landscaping and maintenance services to keep our school beautiful!
Key dates:
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Fundraising Starts: 10/9 - Check your kids' backpacks for the donation envelopes!
- Envelopes collected: 10/13–10/22
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Howling Wolf Fun Run: 10/23, 9:30–10:30 (breakfast burritos + coffee will be available for purchase for adults.)
🙌 Thank you to local business sponsors, who’ve already given over $6000!
Andrew Gause's Martial Arts, Burke Family Orthodontics, Complete Chiropractic, Edesign Electric LLC, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: AJ Skolnitsky, Enlighten Home Inspections, F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company, Hunter Drainfield Design, Kia Real Estate, Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness, Sean Rotbart Realty, With This Ring I Thee Wedd
Woodson Homecoming Parade - Oct. 23
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Target Audience: Everyone!
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Time: Friday, October 23 4:30–5:30 PM
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Location: Woodson HS neighborhoods
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Activities Included: Set up your chairs on your favorite street and enjoy watching our Marching Cavaliers Band, sports teams, principals, etc march and roll through the local neighborhoods around Woodson HS.
- Parade route:
- Straight across Pickett Rd.
- Straight on Starlit Ponds Dr.
- Right on Pickstone Dr.
- Left on Weirich Rd.
- Right on Olley Ln.
- Right on Chestnut Knolls
- Left on Tartan View Dr.
- Right on Jan View Ln.
- Left on Picket Rd.
- Right on Nutwood Way
- Left on Spode Ct.
- Right on Baccarat Dr.
- Right on Whitacre Rd.
- Parade ends at Woodson Stadium.
🎃Woodson Leadership Fall Fest - Oct. 31
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Target Audience: Fun for Pre-K through 6th grade!
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Date & Time: October 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Location: Outdoor basketball courts at Woodson High School
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Activities Included: Games, face paint, crafts, trunk-or-treat, and more!
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Admission: Free!
Volunteering
We love our volunteers! All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS prior to volunteering.
Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school. If you plan on volunteering at Wakefield Forest, you need to register in the FCPS Volunteer System. It is simple to do, so just click below to begin the process.
Wakefield Forest volunteering
Signing in at School - Made Easy with Raptor!
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to our school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk.
Now you can make the check in process easier by using the QR code below to get the Raptor app. How does this help you? With the app, you can have your own personal QR code ready to go before you enter the building, then scan it in the computer kiosk when you arrive. No more pulling out your license, running home because you forgot it, or taking a new picture at every visit. Give it a try today!
Outstanding Employee Awards - Window to nominate is October 12 - October 23, 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Employee Awards! You can submit a nomination for a Wakefield Forest ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below.
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
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Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
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Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link below has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and their eligibility requirements.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) All responses will be kept confidential.
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, October 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lucas.
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
The Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This webinar will guide participants through the special education identification process to include:
- An overview of the local screening process addressing initial consideration for special education eligibility.
- An overview of the essential components of the individualized education program (IEP)
Family Cafe: Growing Together — Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a vital role in helping children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and key skills that support success both in school and throughout life.
Fairfax County Public Schools invites parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels to attend an interactive family workshop:
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Event: Family Cafe — Growing Together
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Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Location: Kingstowne Regional Library (7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Kingstowne, VA 22315)
What You Will Learn: This workshop will help parents and caregivers:
- Understand their child’s SEL Screener results.
- Use results to begin meaningful conversations at home.
- Support their child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Registration & Contact Information: Please register in advance to attend using the QR code below. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships Office at 703-204-4300 or by email at FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
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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