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Hello, Wolfies

CORRECTION: Please see updated link to buy SkateNight Tickets here and below. 

Thank you to Anne Tartaglia and the Talent Show team for directing a fantastic event on Saturday evening! It was a delightful time and we loved seeing our Teachers and WatchDOGS join in the fun! Our Wolfies are so talented.

Next week, we'll have our February PTA meeting at 7:00 pm. We'd love to see you at this month's meeting and hang out afterwards with anyone who is available!

On the Horizon

Feb. 22: Edison Expo (STEAM Fair)

Mar. 16 - Skate Night 

Edison Expo Next Week

Our STEAM Fair is almost here! The Edison Expo will be held Thursday, February 22 from 6-8 pm.

It’s not too late for your K-6 student to create a project, invention or informational display. Check out the Getting Started Guide on the PTA website for ideas.

The Egg Drop Challenge – for 5th and 6th graders – will also be happening at the Expo! Can you design a contraption that keeps an egg intact dropping 4 feet, 6 feet or more?

To register, and for more information on the both Edison Expo and Egg Drop, visit the PTA website.

6th Grade: Paws for Applause Deadline this Friday

Last Call! Don't forget to submit a short message to your student(s)! The message should be 2-3 sentences, with a 300-character limit to ensure space for all. Deadline is this Friday, February 16th. 

Please submit your message by completing all questions in this form.

Skate Night Tix for Sale!

Skate Night will be Saturday March 16th from 6:45-8:15pm at Reston SkateQuest. Buy your tickets now for $12 per person.  Prices go up at the door. We can’t wait to see you there.

Get Your Shoes Ready!

The 19th Annual Wolftrap 5k & Fun Run is Sunday, April 21, 2024. Early registration is now open - sign up and get a discount! Register here. Early registration will go until March 24th and registration cost will increase.

If you are new to Wolftrap, the Wolftrap 5k & Fun Run is one of our biggest events and fundraisers. All proceeds support the PTA in providing amazing programs and support to our school.

The 5k is not just about the run, it's about community! We have a number of activities on race day to include food sales, cake walk, large raffle, DJ, and a Slime your Faculty event. To find out more information on the events and timing of these events check out our 5k website.

To encourage registration, five of our Wolftrap staff have volunteered to be slimed! A slime meter will be put up at school for our students to monitor progress. Once a registration level is hit, that faculty member will be slimed at our 5k event. Students can enter the raffle to win that opportunity! If we hit 500 registrants, we will slime Dr. Grove!

Mark your calendars and register today!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Volunteers Needed

• Walking Wednesday is looking for a few parents to help with setting up the sign in table and coffee area. Contact [email protected]. 
• Volunteers needed for A Walk in My Shoes. This program fosters inclusion by providing empathy-building activities designed to teach elementary school children how to be respectful and inclusive of all children, especially those with medical conditions, developmental challenges, or learning differences. Sign up here. 

Thanks, iCode!

The Parents Night Out event at iCode was a big success, raising more than $500 for our school! 

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2023-2024 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22812  |  Main Office: 703-319-7300

Attendance: 703-319-7373 | School Website | Twitter

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Join us in our Facebook Group for Wolftrap Families and Staff!

Hello, Wolfies

Thank you to Anne Tartaglia and the Talent Show team for directing a fantastic event on Saturday evening! It was a delightful time and we loved seeing our Teachers and WatchDOGS join in the fun! Our Wolfies are so talented.

Next week, we'll have our February PTA meeting at 7:00 pm. We'd love to see you at this month's meeting and hang out afterwards with anyone who is available!

On the Horizon

Feb. 22: Edison Expo (STEAM Fair)

Mar. 16 - Skate Night 

Edison Expo Next Week

Our STEAM Fair is almost here! The Edison Expo will be held Thursday, February 22 from 6-8 pm.

It’s not too late for your K-6 student to create a project, invention or informational display. Check out the Getting Started Guide on the PTA website for ideas.

The Egg Drop Challenge – for 5th and 6th graders – will also be happening at the Expo! Can you design a contraption that keeps an egg intact dropping 4 feet, 6 feet or more?

To register, and for more information on the both Edison Expo and Egg Drop, visit the PTA website.

6th Grade: Paws for Applause Deadline this Friday

Last Call! Don't forget to submit a short message to your student(s)! The message should be 2-3 sentences, with a 300-character limit to ensure space for all. Deadline is this Friday, February 16th. 

Please submit your message by completing all questions in this form.

Skate Night Tix for Sale!

Skate Night will be Saturday March 16th from 6:45-8:15pm at Reston SkateQuest. Buy your tickets now for $12 per person.  Prices go up at the door. We can’t wait to see you there.

Get Your Shoes Ready!

The 19th Annual Wolftrap 5k & Fun Run is Sunday, April 21, 2024. Early registration is now open - sign up and get a discount! Register here. Early registration will go until March 24th and registration cost will increase.

If you are new to Wolftrap, the Wolftrap 5k & Fun Run is one of our biggest events and fundraisers. All proceeds support the PTA in providing amazing programs and support to our school.

The 5k is not just about the run, it's about community! We have a number of activities on race day to include food sales, cake walk, large raffle, DJ, and a Slime your Faculty event. To find out more information on the events and timing of these events check out our 5k website.

To encourage registration, five of our Wolftrap staff have volunteered to be slimed! A slime meter will be put up at school for our students to monitor progress. Once a registration level is hit, that faculty member will be slimed at our 5k event. Students can enter the raffle to win that opportunity! If we hit 500 registrants, we will slime Dr. Grove!

Mark your calendars and register today!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Volunteers Needed

• Walking Wednesday is looking for a few parents to help with setting up the sign in table and coffee area. Contact [email protected]. 
• Volunteers needed for A Walk in My Shoes. This program fosters inclusion by providing empathy-building activities designed to teach elementary school children how to be respectful and inclusive of all children, especially those with medical conditions, developmental challenges, or learning differences. Sign up here. 

Thanks, iCode!

The Parents Night Out event at iCode was a big success, raising more than $500 for our school! 

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2023-2024 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22812  |  Main Office: 703-319-7300

Attendance: 703-319-7373 | School Website | Twitter

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Welcome to a new week of learning at Wolftrap! I would like to offer a reminder to you to please read your newsletter from your child’s teacher/teachers. There is a lot of important information, and teachers work hard to make sure you are all informed!

 

Some breaking news on our new playground! I have received word that Wolftrap is next in the queue and should anticipate groundbreaking in a couple of weeks. I’m scheduled to be at a construction meeting, and I will have more detail for you after that meeting. Please anticipate changes to our recess locations. Teachers will reach out to you to communicate any modifications.

 

Many thanks to all of you who helped and participated with the talent show. You can see a picture of us getting ready for our next stop on Broadway!

Our best to you,                                             

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal  
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

VIRGINIA KINDNESS WEEK: In honor of Virginia Kindness Week, the VDOE is encouraging schools to promote and celebrate kindness during the week of February 11-17, 2024. The purpose of Virginia Kindness Week is to recognize that simple day-to-day acts of kindness enable our schools, communities, and state to be a kinder, safer, healthier, and more inclusive place to live, work, learn, and play.

Look for information coming from your child’s teacher to see how we are participating!

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR FCPS: 😎 Dive into summer fun with FCPS! Registration is now open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities. Sign your child up for a summer program for a fun-filled experience that will enhance your child academically. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and have a blast. Secure your child’s spot today! https://bit.ly/3OBMlyj

LEARN ABOUT LEXIA: FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom. 

SAVE THE DATE:

February 16, 2024: Madison HS is sponsoring a parents night out on Friday, February 16th. See the flyer included to the right.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Joe McClure is our band teacher at Wolftrap, and he has been teaching here for 9 years out of his 11 in education. As you may know, his work with our band students has been outstanding, keeping the kids playing through our Covid closure. Students played online, and Mr. McClure hosted outside holiday concerts, before we could play at concerts again. He loves the support for the arts at Wolftrap and the Vienna community. Thank you, Mr. McClure!

FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Summer Camp and Learning Opportunities
• Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
• Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 703.319.7300
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Hello, Wolfies

Spring events are heating up!

See below for all the details on Talent Show, Edison Expo, and more! We have so many fun events still coming this year. Please reach out to us if you'd like to get involved with any of these events.

It's also time to start thinking about leadership opportunities for next school year. We're currently looking for a couple more current PTA members to fill out our Nominating Committee for next year's board positions. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

On the Horizon

Feb. 10: Talent Show

Feb. 22: Edison Expo (STEAM Fair)

Mar. 16 - Skate Night 

Talent Show is this Saturday!

The Wolftrap Talent Show is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this Saturday at the Marshall High School auditorium! Please get the word out to friends and family to see these awesome students show their creativity, talent and courage on stage! 

If you are a performer or a volunteer, please arrive at 5pm. Park at Door 5 and follow the signs to the auditorium. Performers will have assigned seats directly in front of the stage and parent volunteers will help them get on and off stage at the right times. All props should be delivered to the backstage crew as soon as performers arrive.

We still need a few more parent volunteers to help usher the performers. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in helping out the day of the show.

Edison Expo Coming Soon

Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze and Bring Results!

The Edison Expo, Wolftrap’s STEAM Fair, is only two and a half weeks away on Feb 22! The Edison Expo offers all students K-6 an opportunity to showcase a project, invention or informational display.

Fan favorite, the Egg Drop Challenge – for 5th and 6th graders – will also be happening at the Expo! Can you design a contraption that keeps an egg intact dropping 4 feet, 6 feet or more?

For more information on the Edison Expo and Egg Drop -- plus our Getting Started Guide, plus links to register, click here. To lend a hand, please email us at [email protected]

Parent's Night Out at iCode on Friday

Parents Night Out at ICode will be this Friday, 2/9/24 from 6-9pm, $30/child!
Register here.

Wolftrap made almost $500 from the first Parents Night Out! It was awesome!

Help with Food for Others

We need volunteers to help pick up the donated food from the cafeteria on Fridays and drop it off at Food For Others [2938 Prosperity Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031]. This food is desperately needed in our community.

Sign up here.  Thank you for making a difference!

Yearbook Updates 6th grade: Paws for Applause Deadline Soon

Each year in the Wolftrap Yearbook, sixth grade parents are able to submit a short message to their student(s). The message should be 2-3 sentences, with a 300-character limit to ensure space for all.

Please submit your message by completing all questions in this form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook Team at [email protected]. Deadline is February 16th. 

Photos Deadline

If you are planning to submit pictures for consideration for the Yearbook, please get them in by February 15th. After that date we will only be able to accept images from the Talent show, Edison Expo, Skate Night, and Kindergarten 100 days of school.

On Sale!

Also, a reminder that Wolftrap's official 2023-2024 Yearbook is now on sale through April 10! Order via MySchoolBucks.

Yearbooks will be distributed by the school at the end of the school year. 

Faculty Volleyball - Volunteers Needed!

The annual faculty volleyball game is Friday, April 5th. This is a fun event for students, families and staff - and we need your help to make it a success!

The committee, led by Rachel Burns, is looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: 

1. Spirit gear
2. Concessions
3. Girl Scout color guard 
4. Marketing/Social Media
5. Volunteers
6. Music

Reach out to [email protected] if you're interested!

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2023-2024 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22812  |  Main Office: 703-319-7300

Attendance: 703-319-7373 | School Website | Twitter

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Throughout February, we'll be honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. Look forward to special activities, classroom discussions, and hallway displays recognizing this month. Our Equity team has been identifying a book study for our school to highlight diversity each quarter. 

 

 

For 2nd quarter, every class enjoyed reading the beautiful book "My Name is a Story" by Ashanti. This heartwarming story sparked creativity, and students had the opportunity to craft their own unique name poems, based on the books. For 3rd quarter, we are reading about Ramadan and will be sending out the title when our committee has voted.

 

 

100th Day of School: Mark your calendars for February 8th! This is a great day for elementary school students! The other day, I had a class of Kinder students count by 10s to 100 for me. It’s an exciting time! 😊

Our best to you,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget: Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board. 

View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.

If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.

Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.  🐉

 

LUNAR NEW YEAR: FEBRUARY 10: Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! This year's Lunar New Year artwork was created by Marshall High School student, Kerstin Q. In many east Asian countries, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck & prosperity with family. #OurFCPS

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Have you met Ms. Jane Renshaw? Ms. Renshaw is a Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, and she has been at Wolftrap for 13 years! She loves the family feel of Wolftrap, and she loves Jazzercise and hiking, as you can see in her picture! Ms. Renshaw is a graduate of Langley High School. Go Saxons! You may see Ms. Renshaw walking her dog Jammer, as she not only works in the Wolftrap community, but she lives here, too.

FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Superintendent to Present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Here Comes the Bus App
• Career Exploration Event for High School Students

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 703.319.7300
Attendance: 703.319.7373 | Web | Twitter

Hello, Wolfies!

In this issue, learn more about:

• Joining the PTA board
• Donating to CHO
• Reflections winners
• Yearbook orders
• Registering for Girls on the Run 

On the Horizon

Feb. 10: Talent Show

Feb. 22: Edison Expo 

Mar. 16 - Skate Night (Save the Date)

Miss the January PTA Meeting?

It's 2024!  Time to start thinking about next year's PTA Board!

Are you considering running for one of the open Board positions (Vice President, Secretary) for next year?  Interested in helping find parents to fill those positions? 

The PTA is looking for people to participate on the Nominating Committee to help us get a strong Board for next year.  If you are interested or have questions, please contact any of the current Board members ASAP!

CHO Donations for Feb/March

We recently announced a new official partnership between Wolftrap Elementary and the Committee for Helping Others, a Vienna-based charity that distributes basic needs to families in our area.

Thank you so much to those who donated canned foods, dry goods, pasta, toiletries, etc. for CHO in January. On Friday, we dropped off 3 full bins at CHO & they are very grateful to have received your donations. Thank you to Shira Enstrom for picking up and dropping off the donations.

In February and March we are focusing on the following items:

• Laundry detergent
• Cooking oil
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Spam
• Velveeta
• Small canned ham, non-refrigerated

Bins are in the office and in the main entrance. Please contact Ms. Azita Behdad at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Order Your Yearbook Now!

Wolftrap's official 2023-2024 Yearbook is now on sale through April 10! Order via MySchoolBucks.

For those new to the platform, you will have to create an account, which will link to your student(s) and let you access the Wolftrap School Store to place an order. (Click on browse all items)

Yearbooks will be distributed by the school at the end of the school year. April 10 is an absolute deadline

PTA Reflections Contest Winners

We are thrilled to announce that four Wolftrap students have come in first place across all of Fairfax County and their entries will be moving on to compete at the Virginia PTA level!

• Second grader Audrey L. placed first in Music Composition at the Primary Level.
• Second grader Juliet R. placed first in both Film Production and Dance Choreography, also at the Primary Level. Additionally, Juliet placed second for her Photography entry.
• Sixth grader William G. placed first in Photography at the Middle School Level
• Sixth grader Simon S. placed first in Visual Arts in the Special Artist Category.

We are so proud of our four winners and can't wait to see how they perform at the Virginia state level!

Register for Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is back for its fourth season and will be coached by Jenna Pietro, Aarti Desai, Eliza Ross and our newest Coach Kelly Williams.

GOTR inspires girls in grades 3 through to 6, to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. More details here.

Season kicks off on March 4 with twice a week practices held from 3:30-4:45 on Mondays and Thursdays. You must be able to attend both days each week (absences here and there are to be expected).

We will be working towards a celebratory 5k fun run that will be held the weekend of May 18-19 (day and location TBD).

The Wolftrap ES Program Registration will open Monday, 5th Feb until Tuesday, 27th Feb. All registrants are entered into the lottery to allow everyone a fair and equal chance to join. Payment is due up front and will be refunded should your participant not be granted a space.

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2023-2024 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22812  |  Main Office: 703-319-7300

Attendance: 703-319-7373 | School Website | Twitter

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Last week, every student reflected on his/her work as a communicator, collaborator, ethical and global citizen, or another skill! You can see a picture of Ms. Newman and Mr. Lonnett, a consultant from our central office, directing Wolftrap on the morning news show. Teachers used open questions to facilitate reflection. Everyone did an AMAZING job! I’m so excited about our learning community.

Our best to you,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

 

SAVE THE DATES:

UPCOMING dates in the New Year for those sixth graders planning to attend Kilmer: Kilmer Middle School’s rising seventh grade curriculum events will take place on Tuesday, January 30 and Wednesday, January 31. Tuesday will be the virtual General Information Session from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Wednesday will be the Rising Seventh Grade Curriculum Night Open House from 5:00 -7:00 pm. 

Progress Reports: Second quarter progress reports will be available online on February 5 at 6am.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: If you have a rising kindergarten student, please take a moment to register them for the upcoming school year. 

Go here for forms and information. Still have questions? Contact [email protected].

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: We would like to introduce you to Ms. Debbie Clinage, who has been an educator for 41 YEARS! 21 of those years have been at Wolftrap. Ms. Clinage teaches 3rd grade this year, and she loves how supportive our community is to all staff. When she is not teaching, she is running around with her gorgeous grandchildren (2 granddaughters and 1 grandson).

 

FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Please read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 703.319.7300
Attendance: 703.319.7373 | Web | Twitter

Hello, Wolfies!

Hope you enjoyed the snow days last week! We wanted to provide a few PTA updates to kick-off this newsletter. 

January's PTA meeting will be held TODAY, January 23rd at 9 am in the cafeteria. We will publish a summary in next week's Connection if you can't make it. 

PTA Info at your Fingertips!

You can always access our PTA website from your mobile device, but there is also an app for your phone called Membership ToolKit. If you download the app to your device, you'll get push notifications right to your phone when the PTA sends out reminders. You'll also have easy access to the online directory (available to members only).

• Apple Store Link
• Google Play Link

On the Horizon

Jan. 23: PTA Meeting this morning at 9am in the cafeteria

Feb. 10: Talent Show

Feb. 22: Edison Expo 

Mar. 16 - Skate Night (Save the Date)

Volunteer for Talent Show

 

The Wolftrap Talent Show will be February 10 at Marshall High School.  Preview days are complete but the team could use your help --

Volunteer!

We'd love your help putting on this fabulous event! Sign up here to volunteer.  We are especially looking for fifth or sixth graders who want to be stage hands and pass out programs, as well as parents who can help manage the flow of acts on and off the stage. 

Finally, we'd love to have a Sixth Grade Act.  Sixth grade parents, if you could lead this, please let us know!

Please contact [email protected]

Partnership with Committee for Helping Others (CHO)

Thank you to our wonderful Family Liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad, for working on ways the Wolftrap community can stay connected with our wider community. Starting this month, Wolftrap will be collecting items for the Committee for Helping Others (CHO).

In January, we are collecting Food and Hygiene items. Boxes are in the front office for all donations. 

CHO has requested the following items specifically: 

• Peanut butter & Jelly; Spam; Rice; Dry pasta; Cereal; Velveeta Cheese; Small canned ham that does not need refrigeration; Canned fruit; Oil; Laundry detergent; Soap bar, Dish Soap; Toothbrush, toothpaste

Stay tuned for more information about next month's donation focus and for an opportunity to help out with pickups and drop offs of donations. 

Attention Sixth Grade Parents!

Each year in the Wolftrap Yearbook, sixth grade parents submit a short message to their student(s). The message should be 2-3 sentences, with a 300-character limit to ensure space for all.  

Please submit your message by completing all questions in this form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook Team at [email protected].

FIRM DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 16, 2024!

Edison Expo (STEAM Fair) Feb. 22

Edison Expo is returning on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria!

The Expo, Wolftrap’s STEAM fair, offers all students K-6 an opportunity to showcase a project in Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or Math. Students can work alone or with a partner on an experiment or invention or share their passions with their peers in an informational display.

Our annual Egg Drop Challenge, open to 5th and 6th grade students, will also be happening. Stay tuned for more information!

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2023-2024 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22812  |  Main Office: 703-319-7300

Attendance: 703-319-7373 | School Website | Twitter

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Join us in our Facebook Group for Wolftrap Families and Staff!

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

After a long drought, we enjoyed TWO whole snow days last week, and now we move into a short week with the end of the 2nd quarter on Thursday.

We are so excited to be working with all students (K-6) this week to reflect on how each one has grown over the course of the quarter, particularly in Portrait of a Graduate skills. Did you know that each grade level is focusing on a skill more deeply? If you are not sure what your child’s focus is, please touch base with your child and your child’s teacher!

At the end of each quarter, students reflect on their work as a communicator, collaborator, ethical and global citizen or another skill. Teachers will use questions, such as the ones on the illustration below, to facilitate reflection. We are excited about how this work will help our Wolftrap citizens grow as they advance in their educational career. Wonderful things are happening at Wolftrap!

Our best to you,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse: FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive. What can families do?

• Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. 
• Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success. 
• Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage. 
• Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors. 
• Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”

FROM OUR FAMILY LIAISON:

SAVE THE DATES:

January 24th: 8:45am: all students, K-6 will participate in our quarterly event, DEAR (Drop Everything and Reflect!). Students will work together with teachers to curate pieces of work that they have completed during second quarter to include in end of year portfolios. At the end of the year, everyone will be having a presentation in classrooms to show what work has been completed this year!

January 25th: 1:15pm: early dismissal

January 26th: no school for students, teacher workday: end of quarter.

UPCOMING dates in the New Year for those sixth graders planning to attend Kilmer: Kilmer Middle School’s rising seventh grade curriculum events will take place on Tuesday, January 30 and Wednesday, January 31. Tuesday will be the virtual General Information Session from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Wednesday will be the Rising Seventh Grade Curriculum Night Open House from 5:00 -7:00 pm. 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Annie van Hilst teaches 2nd grade at Wolftrap, and she has been here for 9 years. She has taught for 24 years, total! Ms. van Hilst loves our supportive PTA. When she is not teaching 2nd grade, she loves to read. If you have not heard, Ms. van Hilst’s picture was featured on the front page of The Washington Post, when she started teaching!  We are so glad she is on our 2nd grade team! 

FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• FCPS Receives $16 Million to Buy More Electric Buses
• Science Fair Judges Needed
• How Families Can Help Fight Opioid Misuse

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Hello, Wolfies!

We hope everyone enjoyed their snow day! Our next PTA meeting has been rescheduled to next TUESDAY, January 23rd at 9 am in the cafeteria. Dr. Grove will provide an update on our outdoor projects and we will also have a special presentation from iCode, who hosted a Parents' Night Out for us in the fall. Hope to see you there!

On the Horizon

Jan 23: PTA meeting, 9 am, cafeteria

Feb. 10: Talent Show

Mar. 16 - Skate Night 

Talent Show Updates Last two preview days!

• January 18th (today!) 3:30-6:30 in the cafeteria
• January 22nd 3:30-6:30 in the music room.

Please sign up here. Students must sign up for a preview to be in the show. 

Volunteer!

We'd love your help putting on this fabulous event! Sign up here to volunteer. 

Questions?

Please contact [email protected].

Have you joined the PTA yet?

There's still time to join us and support your school! PTA membership costs $25 and is good for the entire school year. Members get access to our online directory and can vote in PTA meetings to approve budgets, select new leadership, and decide on important projects and programs for our school. Click here to join today. 

Photos Requested for Yearbook

Reminder! We are looking for pictures from all grades from field trips, winter parties and other class events. We are particularly in need of 6th grade pictures. Send to: [email protected]

Thank you for Reading!

Visit the PTA Facebook group to get up-to-date, ongoing information.

Check out the Community News page of the PTA website. We add new events all the time. 

Share your comments, questions and feedback on the Connection to [email protected]. 

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! 

2022-2023 PTA Board:
Rachel Kraft, President ([email protected])
Aarti Desai, Vice President ([email protected])
Kerry Lombard, Secretary ([email protected])
Jenna Pietro, Treasurer ([email protected])

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Despite the weather, I hope that you and your family were able to reach out in service to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. I’m always moved by his words about love and light driving out darkness and hate. I believe that first steps toward that light are working in community and service for each other.

I hope you had a happy snow day!! If you have not heard, there will be some frigid weather this week! 😊 A reminder that we plan on having recess during cold days. Please make sure that your child comes to school appropriately ready for time outside during recess. There are common sense factors that we consider when playing outdoors, including wind chill, sunshine and the length of time spent outdoors. Recess is typically 30 minutes, but it may be shortened in the event of wind chill advisories or warnings. Regardless, please make sure your child is bundled up because we will most likely venture outside! If students are not appropriately dressed for very cold weather (including shorts), teachers may elect to have that student stay inside. Thank you for your help.

Our best to you,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

FREE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES! Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities? Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC). *Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter. You can also reach out to our amazing Family Liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad.

SAVE THE DATES:

January 24th: 8:45am: all students, K-6 will participate in our quarterly event, DEAR (Drop Everything and Reflect!). Students will work together with teachers to curate pieces of work that they have completed during second quarter to include in end of year portfolios. At the end of the year, everyone will be having a presentation in classrooms to show what work has been completed this year!

January 25th: 1:15pm: early dismissal

January 26th: no school for students, teacher workday: end of quarter.

UPCOMING dates in the New Year for those sixth graders planning to attend Kilmer: Kilmer Middle School’s rising seventh grade curriculum events will take place on Tuesday, January 30 and Wednesday, January 31. Tuesday will be the virtual General Information Session from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Wednesday will be the Rising Seventh Grade Curriculum Night Open House from 5:00 -7:00 pm. 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Stephanie Tise teaches fourth grade at Wolftrap. She has been a teacher for 10 years, 7 of those at Wolftrap! Ms. Tise loves the strong community at Wolftrap that extends throughout our school and community. She enjoys Saturday, when she can snuggle with the dog and have a good cup of coffee. Her dream job was to be an artist in France. While she has not become an artist, YET, we are “très joyeux” to have her at Wolftrap.

FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Tutor.com Helps with More Than Homework
• Gap Year Fair

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

1903 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 703.319.7300
Attendance: 703.319.7373 | Web | Twitter