🧮 Our 5th graders have been exploring the world of fractions with hands-on center activities. From matching to sorting, clip cards to dominoes, we’re mastering dividing fractions one fun game at a time. #MathMania #HandsOnLearning #FifthGradeFun
🩸New this year, some of our 6th and 7th-grade students chose to take "Scientific Illustration" as their STEAM elective which combines science and artistic illustration. For their first project, students celebrated Valentine's Day by studying cardiac muscle in mammals, amphibian blood under the microscope, and creating life drawings from real cow and sheep hearts. Students used their illustrations to inspire the completion of a larger project; a heart-themed Emo-style tattoo or a Valentine's Day card. Each illustration had to include a new fact they learned about the circulatory system of their organism.
Our other projects this year include "Geometric Snowflakes", "Cosmic Constellations", and entering a national Fish Art Contest! View our student artwork here: https://sites.google.com/wakefieldschool.org/scientificillustrationclasssit/weekly-art-projects?authuser=0
#wfs #stemeducation #northernvirginia #haymarket #warrenton #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🐉 Our Kindergarten students enjoyed learning about Lunar New Year in Mrs. Navin’s class. Since it’s the year of the dragon, students made their own dragons and Chinese lanterns, read books and watched videos all about the tradition, and learned how to use chopsticks with traditional fried rice courtesy of Mrs. Navin.
#wfs #Curiosity #lunarnewyear2024 #culturalstudies
🎉 For International Women’s Day, we celebrate our dedicated Head of School, Ashley Harper. Mrs. Harper’s unwavering commitment to the community of Wakefield School shows in her consistent appearances at our student events, her close relations with Wakefield families, and her strategic oversight of all school operations.
Most recently, she was appointed to the board of directors for the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). As a chapter of the National Association of Independent Schools, VAIS is a recognized accreditation body for independent schools by the Virginia Board of Education, with 94 member schools. It is without a doubt that Mrs. Harper's three decades of PK-12 independent school experience in classroom, divisional, and advancement roles have earned her this achievement.
This appointment comes after six years of collaborative headship, leading the drive to make Wakefield a school for student-centered academic experience. Under her direction, Wakefield has expanded opportunities for student agency and independent studies. Her leadership culminated in the recent unveiling of the reimagined Wakefield brand and mission: To foster the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Harper for her astute leadership, representing an excellent example of what is possible for ambitious women everywhere. 🦉
#wfs #internationalwomensday2024 #girlbossinspiration #womenempowerment #nais #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🗣️ Have you read our recent feature article in the Lifestyle magazines? Check out “Purpose-Driven Travel: Expanding students’ access to the world” by Tutt Stapp-McKiernan in the March editions.
➡️ Warrenton Lifestyle PG 14-15
➡️ Haymarket/Gainesville Lifestyle PG 10-11
#wfs #haymarket #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #independentschool #privateschool #studentsabroad #internationaltravel #studyabroadlife
📚 Our 6th graders have been reading and doing various assignments based on the book, Crispin: The Cross of Lead, which tells the story of a boy who is wrongfully accused of a crime in medieval England. The book highlights themes of education, poverty, freedom, and choice. By introducing unique perspectives available to us through literature, students begin to shape their individual voice, gaining a better understanding of the world outside of themselves.
#wfs #nais #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🦉 Our admissions office has released all acceptance letters to our new families!! We can’t wait to welcome our new Owls to the nest in September! ❤️
#wfs #owlpride #northernvirginia #privateschool #independentschool
🦉 In Junior Kindergarten, our little ones honored Black History Month by learning about different African American historical figures including Dr. Mae Jemison, Alma Woodsey Thomas, Sir David Adjaye, and Dwayne McDuffie. Students put their creative skills to use by making art inspired by the contributions of these inspiring leaders in history. You can view their wonderful creations displayed in our Lower School hallway. 😍
#wfs #blackhistorymonth #historylesson #creativekids
STEM education is something that begins in our Lower School, inspiring curiosity in the young minds of our students and laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. After spending a unit learning all about polar bears, our first graders put their STEM minds to work by creating polar bear dens out of toothpicks and marshmallows.
#wfs #stemeducation #learningisfun #stemforkids #polarbears #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🏀 A round of applause for the Girls Varsity Basketball team coming through with the WIN tonight against Stone Ridge in the first round of the VISAA State Tournament!!! It was a hard-fought battle and their determination and teamwork paid off. Well done ladies!! We couldn’t be more proud of you. 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿 #wfs #fightingowls #girlsbasketball #champions #letsgochamp
🏀 We are so proud of our Varsity Boys Basketball for also winning the GPAC Season and Conference title!! 👏🏾 Good luck to the team as they travel to Kenston Forest School to take them on for the first round of States. Move that ball, get those baskets and rebounds, and play smart boys. Y'all got this!! 🔥 #wfs #fightingowls #mensbasketball #basketballislife #studentathlete #nais #basketballgame
🦉 We are so proud of our Varsity Girls Basketball for being the GPAC Season and Conference Champs!! 👏🏾Good luck to the team (#8 in the state) as they take on Stonebridge School (#9) today at 4pm in the Upper Gym for the first round of States!!! Come out and show your support for our Fighting Owls and make sure you bring that winning EN-ER-GY! 🔥 #wfs #fightingowls #womensbasketball #basketballislife #studentathlete #nais #basketballgame
🦉 In celebration of Black History Month, we caught up with Wakefield alum, Eric Wilson from the class of 2010!! Swipe left to learn about his story.
#wfs #fightingowls #nais #blackhistorymonth #militaryservice #studentathlete #alumnipride
Congratulations to our Upper School girls who placed third in the engineering challenge at the Foxcroft Women in STEAM event over the weekend. They designed a parachute for an egg drop. Way to represent girls!
#STEMeducation #STEMstudents #womeninstem
Congratulations to our 6th-7th grade girls who attended the Foxcroft Women in STEAM Event over the weekend! Our girls competed in five different STEAM challenges, placing in third for two of the five challenges! There were a total of 40 schools that attended the event both middle and high school. Way to go ladies!!
#STEMlearning #stemeducation #stemstudents
🏀 TODAY IS THE DAY!!! Both Varsity Basketball teams will compete for the GPAC Conference Championship. Be sure to come out and rally behind both teams starting at 3:30 in the Upper Gym. LETS GO FIGHTING OWLS!!! Show ‘em what ya got! 👏🏽😤🦉 #wfs #nais #basketballislife #studentathletes #independentschool #basketballgame
🦉 What an incredible winter season it has been for Wakefield Athletics! We are so proud of our Fighting Owls!!
🏇 Equestrian made it to IEA Zone 3, Region 10 Finals for the first time in 8 years!! 👏🏼 Kendall (first pic) secured First Place in her class and earned a spot at the Zone 3 Finals in Lexington scheduled for March!
🏊♀️ Girls Varsity Swim were GPAC Conference Champions 👏🏼 and Alexandra, Julia, Addy and Grace represented us this past weekend at the VISAA State Championship, swimming their personal best times. Nice work ladies!!
🦉Our Varsity Squash team is headed to the US Squash National High School Championship this weekend. Best of luck to the boys!
🏀 Girls Varsity Basketball earned the title of GPAC Season Champs finishing with a season record of 16-1 and are headed into the semi-finals today. Best of luck ladies, knock ‘em dead!!
🏀 Boys Varsity Basketball are also GPAC Season Champs finishing with a season record of 13-4. They are headed into GPAC Conference semi-finals today. Show ‘em what ya got fellas!!
🏃🏽 Curtis placed first in the 3200 meter race at the VISAA Indoor Track and Field Championship. Emmett finished in 5th place. Congratulations on representing Wakefield so well boys!!
🏀 Our Middle School Basketball ‘B’ Team was undefeated this season!!! Way to go boys!!! 👏🏼🙌🏾👏🏽
#wfs #athletics #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🩸Check out our 7th grade Physical Wellness class engaging in a hands-on learning exercise tracing how blood cells move through the cardiovascular system. Their next unit will be on the importance of sleep. 🩸 #wfs #nais #studentwellness #wellnessfitness #hearthealth #healthmatters
❤️ This past week our Lower School celebrated Kindness Week. According to Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. Nelson’s third grade class is so musically inclined and have such hearts for singing. Enjoy this wonderful video! ❤️ #wfs #nais #kindnessweek #wakefieldway #courtesy #bekindalways #spreadkindness
🇺🇦 This video is an outstanding example of the Wakefield Way in action with our Upper Schoolers. Taken from the UYAN website (mapworkslearning.org): “The Ukraine Youth Action Network is an initiative designed to channel Ukrainian high school students’ wartime anxiety and trauma into positive, student-driven action for themselves and their country. This project enables young Ukrainians whose lives have been disrupted by war to connect with eachother and with peers in the United States to jointly develop and practice skills of personal efficacy and leadership as well as develop concrete plans of action to benefit Ukraine.” 🇺🇦 #WakefieldWay #charactermatters #studentslife #takeaction #ukraine🇺🇦 #standforukraine
In our steadfast commitment to raising articulate learners, Wakefield understands instilling the research and writing process at a young age better prepares our students for their futures. The annual National History Day project frames student research within a historical theme. This year's theme was Turning Points in History. We are happy to announce the following first-place participants will represent us at the regional competition in March.
➡️ Documentary: We had a tie and will be sending both Bernard - AI, Julia & Hayden - King Henry the VIII
➡️ Exhibit: Noelle & Cora - Amelia Earhart
➡️ Paper: Bella - Roe v. Wade
Congratulations to our second and third-place winners in the exhibit category:
➡️ 2nd place was a tie: Gianna & Olivia - Barbara Johns, Riley & Euni - Rosie the Riveter
➡️ 3rd place: Chole & Candy - Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
#wfs #nais #turningpointsinhistory #studentagency #nationalhistoryday #researchprocess #independentschool #privateschool
🎉 A huge round of applause for our Mardi Gras Gala this past weekend!!! What an absolute success for the Wakefield community. Bravo to Lisa Winick, Jenn Moores, Karissa Epley, Langdon Johnston and our awesome auction committee for throwing a fabulous party. Thank you to all those who attended and made this event one to remember. Until next year, laissez bon temps rouler!!! 🥂
🥳 Every year, Madame Lalonde throws a Mardi Gras celebration in her French classes where they learn about the traditions and have fun with a parade, pancake flipping, king cake eating, and passe le bébé!! Happy Fat Tuesday!! 🥳
🌱 As a part of our Junior Master Gardener program, our second-grade students learned about the parts of a plant with the Head of Lower School, Mrs. Leonard, and enjoyed comparing the different parts using their five senses. 🌱
#wfs #nais #littlegardeners #exploration #independentschool #privateschool
🇫🇷 Watch our senior student, Luke, give his French presentation on the issues of our world. Luke chose to speak on numerous issues including immigration, climate change, and racism. 🇫🇷 #wfs #nais #frenchstudent #frenchclass #independentschool #privateschool
🎺 It’s Mardi Gras Trivia with our very own court jester, Mr. Pringle! 🎺 Only 4 days until our Mardi Gras Auction, we can’t wait!!! It’s going to be an absolute blast. Tickets still available. 🥳
✈️ Our Junior Kindergarten enjoyed a special field trip to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum! ✈️
#wfs #experientiallearning #fieldtrip #smithsonian #independentschool #privateschool
🎺 Make sure you get your tickets to come party Mardi Gras style with us February 10th for the Annual Auction! This evening will be packed with Mardi Gras fun including a live jazz band, DJ and dance floor, caricaturist, tarot card reader, themed cocktails, and a delicious catered dinner by @blackgarliconthegram. Visit the link in our bio for more details! 🎺 #wfs #haymarketva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #mardigras
🛠️ Since the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the term “liberal arts” has referred to the fields of study necessary for an individual to participate fully in citizenship. Naturally then, what comprises the liberal arts continues to develop over time as our world grows in breadth and complexity. Wakefield prides itself in offering a wide range of courses for our Middle and Upper Schoolers in support of our liberal arts curriculum, one course being Intro to Technical Theater (pictured here).
This course is for students with little or no experience in technical theatre. In it, students learn an introduction to the history of theatre, the basics of the theatrical production process, including roles of the production process, basics of tool use and scene shop safety, introduction to carpentry and stagecraft, basics of stage lighting, sound and costume/wardrobe, and fundamentals of working on stage crew.
When an audience watches a piece of theatre, they rarely understand what goes on behind the scenes or know the people who work to make the production look its best. This course is an exploration of that world behind the scenes. 🛠️
#wfs #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #liberalarts #nais #technicaltheater #theaterlife #theaterkids #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🦉We had a fabulous time catching up with some of our alumni at our Charlottesville Meet-Up! Those in attendance were Brie, Chelsea, Michael, James (all class of ‘20), Will (‘21), and Trustee Emeritus, Sue Lewis and her husband Steve (parents to Brenton ‘09), plus Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Winick, and Mrs. Epley. Stay tuned for where our next Meet-Up will be!! 🦉
#wfs #alumni #owlsmeetup #wakefieldstrong #fightingowls
🤓 In Mrs. White’s 5th-grade Math class, students enthusiastically engage in Scoot! With 90 seconds to solve each problem, they “scoot” to the next desk, combining movement and math to reinforce skills. Today’s focus: subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators! 🦉
#wfs #nais #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #5thGradeMath #ScootGame #MathSkills #InteractiveLearning #ProblemSolving #MixedNumbers #ClassroomFun #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🦉 Good luck to all the Model UN students who are headed up to Philly with Mr. Carter this weekend for the Model UN Conference!! Check out this video of Mason giving his take on why he joined Model UN. 🦉 #wfs #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #nais #modelunitednations #modelunitednation #studentlife #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
❄️ Our 3rd graders have been enjoying the snow during their recess! ❄️
#wfs #nais #playinginthesnow #snowfun
🦉 Shoutout to @katyprime_atoka for being a corporate sponsor of Wakefield’s candy cart used in our production of Mary Poppins, Jr. this past December! 🦉
#wfs #supportthearts #theaterlife #sponsorship #artseducation #theaterkids #independentschool #privateschool
🧪 Curiosity is the driver of progress which is why this distinguished characteristic is a pillar of our mission. In this reel, Middle School students in physical science played “chemical detective”, looking for the signs that a chemical change is taking place. Students concluded that color change, temperature change, gas formation, and solid formation were the 4 signs of chemical changes that they observed at each station.
The catalyst for discovery begins with inquisition and this video demonstrates that principal in action. 🧪 #wfs #nais #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #scienceexperiment #chemistry_lab #stemeducation #stemlearning #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
❄️ Hootie, move over! Looks like we’ve got a new mascot on campus thanks to Mr. McDonough and his son Luke. We hope everyone has been enjoying this snowy week! ⛄️
🏺Check out this video of our Upper School teacher, Mr. Pringle, showcasing the work of his Ancient Civilization students! 🏺 #wfs #CharacterCuriosityClearVoices #ancientegypt #ancienthistory
Wakefield students learn to communicate their thoughts and ideas clearly and eloquently from a young age. By giving them the opportunities to present to their peers and instructors, authentic communication becomes second nature to our students. Knowing how to articulate their perspective supports the ability to collaborate with others, enabling them to impact the world around them.
#wfs #nais #CharacterCuriosityClearvoices #communicationskills #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🗣️ Wake Alum!! YOU’RE INVITED to the Alumni Meet-Up in Charlottesville!
📆 TUESDAY, JANUARY 23RD @ 5PM
📍 The Ridley at The Draftsman Hotel
🍻 Hosted by Ashley Harper & Lisa Winick
🦉 We hope our young alumni located in the UVA and surrounding area will join us!
📲 Please RSVP at the link in the bio.
📩 If you'd like to suggest a city for our next alumni gathering, please email Lisa Winick at [email protected].
#wfs #alumnimeet
🐢 A Wakefield education extends far beyond textbooks and exams. It’s about self-discovery and a deep connection to the world around us. Some of our Upper School Wakefield students are a part of the Mola Mola Club led by Dr. Miller. The club members held a fundraiser to raise money for the conservation of green sea turtles in the Galapagos in addition to providing educational opportunities for students of the Galapagos to further their environmental science education. In this effort, students learned how they can directly influence global conservation initiatives while pouring their time into a subject matter they feel passionate about. 🐢 #wfs #molamolaclub #wildlifeconservation #savetheturtles #characterdevelopment #givingback #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🤖 In keeping with the trends of today's educational landscape, STEM learning is an option for interested students. As a part of our robotics class, our middle schoolers are presented with a challenge each week in which they have to collaborate as a team and find a viable solution. For the "Up and Over Challenge," students engineered a robot fully equipped with a mechanical arm capable of moving blocks from one place to another. The variables they had to consider were weight, torque, motion, and speed, as this challenge was a timed trial. Our young budding engineers develop critical thinking skills as they tackle each challenge with enthusiasm and tenacity. 🤖
#wfs #stemlearning #robotics #criticalthinking #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
👮♂️Our Kindergarten is delving into the world of aspiration and inspiration during their Community Heroes unit. They have enjoyed special visits from our community's remarkable parents, all essential workers and true heroes in their fields. We've welcomed a dedicated police officer, an ER director, and a veterinarian, each sharing their expertise and reading a special book they’ve chosen. To ignite our students' curiosity, we dive into discussions about their dreams for the future. Witnessing the genuine eagerness of our young minds to learn from the real-life experiences of our local heroes is a testament to the unique environment we cultivate. 👩⚕️
#wfs #nais #localheroes #careerday #essentialworkers #curiosity
🎉 Congratulations to both JV & Varsity Equestrian teams for advancing to regionals which will be held on February 4th! Way to go ladies, way to represent!! 👏🏼🏇🦉Video and photo credit: 11th Grader, Marissa C. for the Marketing Club 🦉#wfs #fightingowls #equestrainlife #equestriansport #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
☀️ This summer, Wakefield will offer seven weeks of summer programming and summer camps in Northern Virginia for 4-year-olds through rising 12th-grade students. Join us for summer programming such as:
☀️ Summer Camps
📚 Academic Courses for credit
🧠 Enrichment and Bridgework Classes
🎶 Private Music Lessons
🤓 Academic Tutoring
We offer half and full-day summer camps for 4-year-olds through rising 12th grade campers.
📲 Register today at /community/summer
#wfs #summerprograms #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #summercamps
❤️ Thanks to Wakefield School’s continued commitment to community outreach and service, local families in need woke up with Christmas gifts under their tree this morning.
Wakefield School is proud to continue our relationship with the @windyhillfoundation in providing holiday gifts for their resident children in need.
Earlier in December, the student prefects in the Upper School Community Council, along with Lisa Winick, Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations, shopped for items, and then wrapped them all for presentation to Windy Hill.
Thank you to those who participated and raised money in our recent Turkey Trot at Thanksgiving. The funds raised in that event supported this outreach project.
Additionally, we would like to thank our partner in this effort, Teneo, for providing Wakefield with half of the gifts donated to the children. We are grateful for their demonstration of selflessness and generosity! ❤️
🎈 3-2-1 blast off! What happens when you use a balloon to power Santa’s sleigh? Will he make his rounds in time, or will he fall flat? The 4th Graders in Mrs. White and Ms. Acklin’s classes had a blast with Santa’s balloon rocket STEM activity! Not only is it awesome fun, but also it explores physics and the Laws of Motion! 🎈#STEM #SantaSTEM #fourthgrade #lawsofmotion
The faculty proved victorious again during the Middle/Upper School volleyball tournament!!! Can we say winning streak!?!? 💪🏼😮💨👏🏼 Next up! Dodgeball tournament in March. Who ever said we don’t have fun on the hill!? Pshhh. 😉
❤️ Our Junior Kindergarteners have been learning about the holidays around the world! ❤️
#wfs #holidaysaroundtheworld #nais #curiosity
🇺🇸 On Thursday night, December 14th, Wakefield students and administrators were honored by the Warrenton VFW post. Eighth graders Nathan T. and Matthew K. received recognition as the first and second-place winners of the Patriot’s Pen Essay contest. Eleventh grader Ava P. was recognized as the first-place winner of the Voices of Democracy podcast contest. All three students were awarded certificates, medals, and cash prizes for their entries.
Additionally, Wakefield School was recognized for its contributions to teaching citizenship and patriotism by the VFW. Ashley H., Head of School, and Kerry C., Head of Middle School were in attendance to support the students and gratefully accepted the unexpected honor from the VFW.
All three students, as well as Saylor S., seventh grade, and an honorable mention awardee, will move on to district competition with their submissions. 🇺🇸
#wfs #nais #clearvoices #vfw #citizenship #democracy #excellence
🎊 It’s opening night of 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈, 𝒥𝓇. 🎊
☂️ You have four opportunities this weekend to Step In Time with our fantastic cast of 4th-8th graders!! ☂️
📅 DEC 15TH @ 7PM
📅 DEC 16TH @ 2:30PM & 7PM
📅 DEC 17TH @ 2:30PM
🎫 Purchase your tickets here: https://wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #nais #marypoppinsmusical #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #privateschool #independentschool
🦉Planning, organizing, and executing fundraisers for local community groups is one way our students are taught the value of giving back.
Our 5th graders enjoyed a field trip to Hope and Serenity Farm in October and collectively decided they wanted to do more to support the farm’s mission of rescuing neglected and abandoned animals. The students were successful in raising $1,755.13 at a school bake sale. With a donor match, we were able to donate a total of $3,510.26 to the farm! What an inspiring example of the Wakefield Way in action. We are so proud of you all!!🦉
#wfs #nais #wakefieldway #communitysupport #giveback #ourstudentsrock
🎭 Best be off to 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈 𝒥𝓇. this weekend! Spit spot!!
📅 DECEMBER 15TH, 16TH, & 17TH
🎫 Purchase your tix at https://wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #nais #theaterlife #marypoppinsmusical #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #independentschool
❤️ Fostering mentorship across grade levels is one of the benefits of being a Wakefield Owl. We raise leaders who understand the importance of building relationships and being good role models. Pictured is great example of this in practice. The Senior class had the pleasure of reading holiday books to their 1st grade buddies while the little ones enjoyed some candy cane treats. ❤️
📷 @brandonrutherford05
#wfs #nais #mentorshipmatters #readingbooks #rolemodels
🌂 “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - that job’s a game!”
🎭 Don’t miss our 4th-8th graders perform in 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈, 𝒥𝓇. on December 15TH, 16TH, & 17TH!
🎫 Reserve your seats at https://wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #marypoppins #theaterkids #theaterlife #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #privateschool
🩸 The budding scientists in Mrs. Perry’s 5th grade science class took on the role of lab technicians, investigating the intricacies of the circulatory system. Collaborating with a partner, they skillfully identified the blood type of four synthetic samples, employing antisera for A, B, and Rh (D) antigens, mirroring real-world blood testing procedures. Their keen observations of agglutination and careful measures to prevent cross-contamination showcased their commitment to scientific excellence. The students' genuine enthusiasm was evident as they immersed themselves in this authentic science scenario. 🩸
#wfs #nais #sciencelab #scienceclass #scienceexperiment #sciencerocks
🎭 Join us for our winter musical, 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈, 𝒥𝓇., where you will be whisked away on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure with our talented 4th-8th grade performers! The adventure will only take an hour of your time as Mary Poppins is quite mindful of your busy schedules. 🎭
📅 Performances are DECEMBER 15th, 16TH, & 17TH
🎫 Reserve your seats at https://wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #nais #marypoppinsmusical #theaterkids #theaterlife #communitytheatre #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #fairfax #northernvirginia #independentschool
🗣️ Six students (Piper, Alexandra, Emily, Natalie, Emmett, and Hugh) and Mrs. Handford traveled to Richmond this weekend to compete in the National High School Ethics Bowl, a program that promotes respectful, supportive, and in-depth discussion of ethics among high school students nationwide.
Ethics Bowl fosters constructive dialogue and furthers the next generation’s ability to make sound ethical decisions. The Wakefield team held their own in competition, making it to the third round, and winning an important case against book censorship. The team worked for the last two months to prepare for the sixteen cases and presented themselves with poise, acknowledging all sides of an argument, and putting forth sound arguments that supported their positions.
According to Mrs. Handford, "In a world as polarized as ours, it was heartening to see students practice and build the virtues central to democratic citizenship. All of the students navigated difficult questions with an open mind and respect." Well done, Wakefield! 🦉👏🏼
#wfs #nais #ethicsbowl #discourse #studentsuccess #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
☂️ Winds in the East, there’s a mist coming in, like something is brewin’, and ‘bout to begin!” ☂️
📅 Come see our gifted 4th-8th graders perform in 𝑀𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈, 𝒥𝓇. on DECEMBER 15TH, 16TH, & 17TH
🎫 Tickets are selling fast! Reserve your seats at www.wakefieldschool.thundertix.com today!
#wfs #nais #marypoppinsmusical #theaterproduction #theaterkids #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
❤️ Mrs. Putnam’s Lower School music classes have been doing different activities based around the classic folktale, 𝐿𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝒹 𝑅𝒾𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝐻𝑜𝑜𝒹.
Some classes enjoyed dressing up and enacting Little Red Riding Hood’s trail run from the wolves while Rachmaninoff's Op.39 "Little Red Riding Hood" played over the speaker. Other classes sung songs and created beautiful interpretive art. ❤️
#wfs #musicclass #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🎭 Only two weeks until our fantastic production of Mary Poppins, Jr. takes the stage. Tickets are already going fast!! Make sure to reserve your seats ASAP! Get them at: www.wakefieldschool.thundertix.com 🎭
#wfs #marypoppinsjr #theaterproduction #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
📐The Geometry students have been studying chapter three which involves lines and transversals. With a wealth of new vocabulary such as corresponding angles, alternate exterior angles, alternate interior angles, and same-side interior angles, students were tasked to create a town with three parallel lines and two non-parallel cross streets. This is a unique project that allows students to use the knowledge they have learned and apply it to a practical map of a town where specific structures (ie, grocery store, post office, courthouse, etc) need to be in certain places according to the angles that were studied in class. Before placing their town on the poster board, students are asked to have their draft plans reviewed by a classmate. Students spend roughly five hours of class time working through the logistics of the town before placing it, creatively, on their poster board. 📐
#wfs #geometryart #mathstudents #northernvirginia #independentschool
🧡❤️ Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!! Special thanks to all those who made our annual Friendsgiving a wonderful celebration to remember. 🧡❤️
🦉Mr. Carter’s 8th grade Composition class is working on a mini model of our Junior and Senior Thesis project. The goal of this research paper is to help our students becomed skilled at the writing and research process early on.
The prompt Mr. Carter has provided his class is as follows: Communities must work together to respond to the challenges of a changing world in order to prepare for the future. Some students shared what they chose for their research questions.
🧐 Why is conducting research of another planet, such as Mars, more important than trying to save our own?
🧐 What is the history of biological warfare and how should our communities respond to it?
🧐 How does autism affect the emotional development of children and how can we help it?
At Wakefield, our standards for education are intended to prepare students for their future. As we know, a good portion of under and post-graduate education is centered around the art of research and writing. This is precisely why we require our students to grasp this process from an early age. Furthermore, the process encourages deep learning and critical thinking, as well as cross-curricular understanding.
Showing our students the advantages of taking ownership of their education and igniting their own personal voice is what makes Wakefield stand out amongst independent schools in our area. Just ask our graduates who are now excelling in their college experiences. Most of them credit Wakefield with the thorough preparation for the rigorous requirements of a college education. 🦉
#wfs #nais #studentagency #researchpaper #theartofwriting #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🇺🇸 Yesterday, we welcomed Sergeant First Class Kim Harrell (mom to Coach Chisman) and Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Teller (father of Scarlett and Kenley) to speak about their experiences as military veterans.
Both speakers reminisced on the experiences they shared with their military brothers and sisters, the challenges they had to overcome, and the rewards they received for their sacrifice. Themes of humility, selflessness, community, relationships, mentorship, finding ways to serve, and the benefits of serving were common threads throughout both presentations.
Volunteers were chosen from the student body and tasked with using Lieutenant Colonel Teller’s robot to complete a mission using a stuffed owl, which proved to be easier said than done. Under normal circumstances, the robot is used to extract and dispose of explosives. You could feel the enthusiasm buzzing in the room as the students clamored to get called on during the Q&A.
Overall, it was a wonderful visit from two military heroes who inspired our school just by simply telling their stories. We are eternally grateful for their service and honor their sacrifice with deep reverence. 🇺🇸
#wfs #nais #militaryheroes #veteransday
The spotlight is on #WorldKindnessDay today, but at Wakefield, we emphasize this important attribute every day. Through our courtesies program and cross-grade level relationships, instilling good character in all of our students is at the forefront of our mission: Fostering the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
Kindness is often demonstrated in how our students stand in respect of an incoming visitor to their classrooms, how they hold the door open for each other in between classes, or when our fifth-grade honor guards assist the younger students to their classrooms in the morning from the drop-off line. Pictured are two students working together to build tricycle bikes for the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes to play with on their recess breaks.
At Wakefield, kindness is celebrated every day!
#wfs #nais #spreadkindness #characterdevelopment #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🫡 Our Upper School Community Council decorated the campus with American flags yesterday in honor of our veteran community. Happy birthday to the Marine Corps today and a sincere thank you to all the armed services who so valiantly served and continue to serve our country to protect our freedoms. There is no gesture great enough to match the sacrifice you have made for our citizens. Happy Veterans Day weekend! 🇺🇸
📸 Tony Nuccio
#wfs #nais #honor #veteransday #freedomisntfree
🍎 Middle schoolers in Mrs. Findler’s Sustainable Solutions STEM class engineered solar ovens to preserve apples from our crab apple trees on the front lawn. They dried them for a week and the results were delicious! The winning teams were awarded extra credit. 🍎
#wfs #nais #stemlearning #crosscurricular #stemforkids #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🗣️ Be sure to read our feature article in this month’s publication of the Warrenton (pg. 16) and Haymarket/Gainesville Lifestyle (pg. 18) magazines entitled “Hands On the Book: Parent Support for Early Literacy” by Tutt Stapp-McKiernan. Spread the word!
👉🏼 Follow this link to see the digital version: issuu.com/pamkamphuis/docs/hglm_nov_2023_web
#wfs #educationalleadership #thoughtleader #nais #thoughtleadership #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #northernvirginia #independentschool #privateschool
🎭 The reviews are in!! Wakefield inboxes are raving about the students’ performance last night in Puffs!!
🗣️ “Super funny and must see!”
🗣️ “The costume changes are miraculous. Jokes that will leave you in hysterics.”
🗣️ “This show is magical!!”
👉🏼 Come out and show your support for the hard work of the @wakefieldarts Theater Department!! Two more chances to watch the magic - tonight @ 7pm and tomorrow afternoon at 2:30pm!! Purchase your tickets here: wakefieldschool.thundertix.com. 💫
#wfs #nais #puffsplay #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool #theaterlife
💫 It’s opening night of Puffs!! 💫 Support @wakefieldarts Theater Department by coming to see the show tonight, tomorrow night, or Saturday afternoon. This quirky, fun sattire on a very famous school of wizards that will remain unnamed is great for the whole family! 👉🏼 Get your tix at Wakefieldschool.thundertix.com. 💫 #wfs #theaterlife #independentschool #privateschool #theaterkids
🗣️ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the Boys Varsity Soccer and Girls Varsity Tennis for moving on in their respective tournaments.
⚽️ Boys Soccer defeated Immanuel Christian School, 1-0, and will advance to the VISAA state quarterfinals against Walsingham Academy this Friday, November 3rd at 4pm.
🎾 Girls Tennis defeated Highland, 5-2, and will advance to the conference championship against Foxcroft this Friday, November 3rd at 3pm.
🦉 We are incredibly proud of both teams’ performances and wish you all the best on Friday!! Go Fighting Owls!! 🎉🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏿🙌🏼🎉
#wfs #nais #varsitysports #independentschool #privateschool #athletics
❤️ WE ARE SO PROUD OF THE WAKEFIELD GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS who are ranked #2!!! Remember your back-to-back wins against Highland this season as you take them on today! 🦉You all got this. Let’s go Fighting Owls!!! 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼 #wfs #varsitytennis #girlstennis #nais #independentschool #privateschool #tennis🎾 #tennislife🎾
🎃 Happy Halloween!! 🎃
#wfs #spooktacular #spookycute #trunkortreat #spookyseason
💫Want to find out the real story of how the 4th house of a certain school of magic was affected by the life of a certain boy with powers? It’s interesting to see this story told from an underdog point of view. Don’t miss out on this hilarious and entertaining play this week - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!! Come watch our incredibly talented Upper School actors in Puffs! Get your tickets at wakefieldschool.thundertix.com. 💫 #wfs #nais #independentschool #theaterlife #puffsonstage #thirdornothing
📖 7th Grade Literature students recently read a novel called Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. The book is about a diverse group of people in Cleveland, Ohio, who come together to turn an empty city lot into a community garden. Mr. Pennisi's students created patches for a community quilt as a way of celebrating the book and one another. Each student created two patches: one about the book and one about themselves. The students then worked together to sew all the individual patches into the finished product: a 72-patch quilt! It now hangs on the wall in Mr. Pennisi's classroom. Stop by sometime and take a look! 📖
#wfs #nais #projectbasedlearning #collaborativelearning #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #indepenentschool #privateschool
🪄Puffs is a clever and inventive play that “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be. 💫
#wfs #theaterlife #theaterkids #independentschool #privateschool #theater
We were so excited to welcome an associate alumna and now Princeton Head Coach of Women’s Rugby, Josie Ziluca, on campus today. She and her team decided to make a pitstop on their route to an away match and were more than gracious to discuss their experiences as both Princeton students and athletes. Josie told us about her journey to becoming a college coach and reunited with Wakefield faculty and parents. It was an emotional reunion that emphasized the impact our community has on our students. We love it when alumni return to tell us their stories of success. Best of luck to Coach Josie and the ladies at their match tomorrow!
#wfs #alumna #collegecoach #tellyourstory #inspirationalwomen
✨ Don’t miss our Upper School fall play, Puffs! You’ll be taken on silly ride with the nerds of a certain school of magic closely resembling a wizarding franchise that has blown all other magical stories out of the water. Get your tickets today at Wakefieldschool.thundertix.com! ✨
#wfs #puffsplay #thirdornothing #theaterlife #thespian #independentschool
Our Junior Master Gardener program is proving to be quite an experience for our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes! 🌱
#wfs #gardenerslife #outdoorclassroom #environmentaleducation #learningtogether #nais
Wakefield School Theater proudly presents
✨PUFFS✨
📅 November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
🎫 Wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #theaterlife #puffsplay #wizardingworld #independentschool #theaterkids
Wakefield is excited to welcome (left to right) Sebastian, Jimena, and Esteban from Guatemala to experience the Wakefield Way for the next 6 weeks. They are attending Wakefield as a part of a cultural exchange program designed to expose them to American culture while sharing their own culture with our students and faculty. When you see them about, make sure to give them a warm welcome!! 🦉
#wfs #wakefieldway #nais #culturalexchange #guatemalan
✨ A wizarding world is casting its spell on Wakefield this November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th! If spells that make you giggle are your preferred trance, then get your tickets now! Go to Wakefieldschool.thundertix.com. ✨ #wfs #theaterlife #puffsonstage #eatslugs #haymarketva #warrentonva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #independentschool
🛡️The advanced engineering of the Roman aqueducts is one of the greatest achievements in the ancient world. More than two thousand years later, many of the Roman aqueducts still stand today. As a culminating project for this unit, the 6th grade embarked on a STEM Challenge to build aqueducts using a set list of materials. The goal of this challenge was to design an aqueduct that could transmit water from a source to at least three different locations (separate containers of water) and need to be leakproof.🛡️
#wfs #nais #stemlearning #stemeducation #independentschool
🪄 Get your tickets for our fall play, Puffs, “A fast-paced romp through ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterfiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit the world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!” 📣
📅 NOVEMBER 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH
🎫 Purchase tix at Wakefieldschool.thundertix.com
#wfs #theaterlife #puffsplay #thirdornothing #jfinchedapproved #badgersunite
Get to know our new Admissions Associate, Wakefield alum, daughter to Connie Lalonde, and Wakefield parent, Michele Lalonde Dudley! 🦉
#wfs #welcometoWakefield #nais #vais #middleburgva #leesburgva #asburnva #fairfaxva #gainesvilleva #haymarketva #warrentonva #northernvirginia #independentschool
You’re invited to Walking Wednesdays every week from 8:15-10am where Wakefield parents are invited to connect over morning refreshments and coffee followed by a walk around the hill. All you have to do is bring your sneakers and positive attitude to the Archwood Admissions office every Wednesday! We hope to see you there this week. 👟🦉
#wfs #walkingwednesday #nais #vais #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our new Latin teacher, Makaila Daeschel! 🦉
#wfs #welcometoWakefield #latinteacher #nais #vais #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #warrentonva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🌞 On beautiful days you can find our new Lower School music teacher, Ms. Putnam, bringing her love for nature to the classroom by teaching the students in various places around our gorgeous 68 acre campus. 🌞 #wfs #musicclass #outdoorclasses #nais #vais #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our new Middle School English teacher, Corinne Johnson! 🦉
#wfs #welcometoWakefield #nais #vais #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #northernvirginia #independentschool
🤖 Wakefield’s robotics class gives our middle schoolers the agency to explore their creative engineering skills and put them to the test when teams battle it out to see who built the best bot. 🤖
#wfs #nais #vais #roboticsengineering #roboticscompetition #stemeducation #stemforkids #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our newest Guest Theater Director and Wakefield parent, Toby Reidway! 🦉 P.S. Tickets are on sale now for the fall Upper School play, Puffs (a parody on a certain boy wizard) directed by Dr. Reidway. Get them here: https://wakefieldschool.thundertix.com/
#wfs #nais #vais #welcometoWakefield #haymarketva #warrentonva #middleburgva #gainesvilleva #fairfaxva #leesburgva #ashburnva #northernva #independentschool
🏈 Our Annual Pumpkin Bowl was a senior showdown between Barbie and Oppenheimer. The Barbies came through with the win!!! Say it all together - we are kenough! 🩷🩷🩷 #wfs #homecomingweek #barbiemovie #oppenheimer #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our newest Lower School Health & P.E. teacher, Peyton Lalone! 🦉
#wfs #nais #vais #welcometoWakefield #haymarketva #warrentonva #middleburgva #gainesvilleva #fairfaxva #leesburgva #ashburnva #northernva #independentschool
🗣️ Be sure to read “Literacy Begins At Birth” by the Wakefield writing legend herself, Tutt Stapp-McKiernan in the October edition of Warrenton Lifestyle and Haymarket/Gainesville Lifestyle on page 12. The magazine is available in print form and can also be found online via Issuu. 🦉
#wfs #thoughtleader #thoughtleadership #educationleadership #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #ashburnva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our new Lower School Academic Support Teacher and Wakefield parent, Emily Faulkner! 🦉
#wfs #welcometoWakefield #haymarketva #warrentonva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #leesburgva #fairfaxva #fauquiercounty #princewilliamcounty #loudouncounty #fairfaxcounty #northernvirginia #independentschool
At the beginning of each year, our Middle School students go on a two-day experiential trip where they participate in a variety of physical challenges and learning experiences that are designed to extend and push personal goals. Many students conquered fears and approached unfamiliar situations with newfound confidence. This experience is one way we develop good character in our Wakefield Owls.
#wfs #experientiallearning #teambuilding #teambonding #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #warrentonva #middleburgva #leesburgva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our new Director of Admissions and Wakefield parent, Elise Scalise! 🦉
#wfs #naise #vais #welcometowakefield #warrentonva #middleburgva #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #leesburgva #northernvirginia #independentschool #admissions
🗣️ The 11th graders had a blast touring Penn State, Ursinus and Villanova over the last two days. The college tour is something unique that Wakefield offers our Junior class every year. 🗳️ Who did this camera trick better!? Team Fuchs or Team McDonough?? Comment below!! 👏🏼 #wfs #nais #vais #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #warrentonva #leesburgva #fairfaxva #northernvirginia #independentschool
Get to know our newest Lower School music and Middle School guitar instructor, Bess Putnam! 🦉
#wfs #welcometowakefield #musicteacher #haymarketva #gainesvilleva #middleburgva #leesburgva #warrentonva #princewilliamcounty #fauquiercounty #loudouncounty #northernvirginia #schools #independentschool
Did you miss CSF on Chronicle? Don’t worry! Tune into WCVB Channel 5 on Friday, June 18 at 7:30pm to watch an episode the work of CSF and our schools and students that was aired as part of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund Celebration in April!
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