WFES - News You Choose - Friday, May 17, 2024
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In this Issue...- Important Upcoming Dates
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Retirements
- Volunteer Breakfast
- 5/20 - WFES Green Team Meeting
- FCPS Parent Orchestra Shines!
- 5/22 - Patrol Applications Due
- 5/28 - Community Conversation with Dr. Reid
- 5/30 - Power of Our Words Event Register Today!
- 6/1 - Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza
- 6/5 - Senior Grad Walk
- ⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
- Give Wakefield Forest a Follow!
- Contact Us
May 20: WFES Green Team Meeting
May 21: G3 Math SOL
May 22: G1 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows; Patrol Applications Due
May 27: Memorial Day - School Holiday
May 31: SCA Spirit Day - Harry Potter Day
June 5: Community Retirement Celebration - 4:00 PM
June 5: WFES Grad Walk - 2:30pm; Strings/Band Concert - 6:30 pm
June 10: G6 v Families Kickball Game - 9:00 am
June 11: G6 Promotion Ceremony - 9:30 am
June 12: Last Day of School - Early Release
A flower for Ms. Dilldine...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthPeople with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Jewish American Heritage MonthMay is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
RetirementsEvery year we have to say farewell to some of our amazing staff members. This year we have three teachers retiring after many years of committed service. We're sad to be saying good bye to Nina Rumohr, Kathleen Linehan and Carmen Alvarez-Keefer.
Please help us celebrate these amazing ladies Wednesday, June 5th at 4:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Volunteer BreakfastWe loved celebrating our amazing volunteers today! We are incredibly grateful to our many volunteers for their hours of work.
5/20 - WFES Green Team MeetingWFES is proud to have a Green Team committed to doing great work at the school and in the broader community. Our last meeting of the school year will be on Monday, May 20th. If you have any questions, contact Mary Muratore at [email protected].
FCPS Parent Orchestra Shines!Congratulations to the FCPS Parent Orchestra on their fantastic Spring Concert performance from May 9th at Annandale HS auditorium!
Many of our own Wakefield Forest ES parents (Mrs. Barrows, Mrs. Borlinghaus, Mrs. Crowder, Mrs. Osten, Mrs. Pocock) participated and performed with the Parent Orchestra this year!
We had over 200 parents sign up this year!
Parents in the Parent Orchestra learned how to play a string instrument or returned to their string instrument since childhood in the Parent Orchestra. 😊
Ms. Lubinski conducted the “Previous Experience” (Intermediate) group.
Ms. Lubinski learned a great deal about and appreciates the support network of parents for their students who learn a string instrument. 😊
There will be a 2024-5 sign up at the start of the next school year.
Congrats, again, to our parent orchestra parents!”
5/22 - Patrol Applications DueStudents in 4th and 5th grades can apply to be a WFES Safety Patrol for the 2024-2025 school year. Students that are in 5th grade, currently serving as a Safety Patrol, have an option to apply to be an Officer.
Students already learned about the application process during PE Class. WFES Patrol Co-Sponsors, Ms. Massimo and Ms. Maxwell-Gold, explained the process, reviewed the qualifications and showed students how to apply.
Wednesday, May 22th – Applications are due. (Late applications will not be accepted.)
Friday, May 31st – Patrol and Officer selections announced (letters will be given to students at the end of the school day).
5/28 - Community Conversation with Dr. ReidDear Families,
Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities.
The dates for the final Community Conversation is below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.
We invite you to register for the last community conversation of the school year. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.
May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
at Katherine Johnson Middle School,
Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
For more information please visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you at the last Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.
5/30 - Power of Our Words Event Register Today!To help us prepare, please fill out the GOOGLE FORM to show your intentions to attend and to submit questions/comments to be answered at the event.
6/1 - Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer ExtravaganzaDon’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
6/5 - Senior Grad WalkWe invite our former Wakefield Forest Wolves to the Senior Grad Walk on June 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Wear your cap and gown and be celebrated by our current Wakefield Forest crew. Please meet us in the new front lobby/main entrance at door #1. Parents are welcome to join us and watch their seniors parade through the school.
(Due to construction, parking can be challenging, so please plan ahead.)
⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start TimesFairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
- Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
- Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Give Wakefield Forest a Follow! Contact UsAttendance: 703-503-2323 or [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Assistant Principal: Amy Williams [email protected]
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