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Wolftrap Connection - March 27, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

Spring spirit wear
PTA board elections
Camp Invention coming to Wolftrap this summer
Faculty volleyball game
Military family breakfast
5K/Fun Run: NEW updates!
Spring after school programs: FILLING UP QUICKLY!!!
Shout Out!
Summer camp Info!
At a glance

SPRING SPIRIT WEAR!!!

Show your Wolftrap pride with the '25 Spring Spirit Wear! Every purchase directly supports PTA programs in helping enrich our students' educational experiences, supporting our teachers, and strengthening our school community.

Don't miss out—the Wolftrap Spring Spirit Wear store is open now through April 11th! Order today and make a difference!

PTA BOARD ELECTIONS

At our last PTA meeting, we voted to increase the PTA Board to five positions by adding a second Vice President. We have now opened nominations for three positions that will be open on July 1st for the 2025-26 school year:

Vice President #1

Vice President #2

Treasurer

Each position serves a 2-year term, so you must have 2 years remaining at Wolftrap.

General time commitment:

Monthly meeting with Board members.
Monthly meeting with Board and Administration.
Attend PTA meetings.
Other miscellaneous duties, including supporting committee chairs, coordinating fundraising efforts, and other ad hoc support as needed.

Interested? Please let us know which position you’re interested in. You can reach out to Laura Morrow on the Nominating Committee at [email protected], or any current board member. We are happy to answer any questions!

CAMP INVENTION COMING TO WOLFTRAP!

Make this summer unforgettable for your child with @Camp Invention! This exciting camp is coming BACK to Wolftrap Elementary from 7/21 to 7/25. This camp is open to any student in the northern VA area. Campers will embark on an incredible journey through #science, #technology, #engineering, and #art as they build their own claw machine, create planet-saving inventions for penguins, and so much more! Register now and save $40 with code NEWCAMP40. For more information reach out to Dr. Lohr, [email protected].

FACULTY VOLLEYBALL GAME- NEXT WEEK!

Mr. Bechtle and his team of Wolfies are gearing up to defend last year's big WIN against our cross-town buddies at Louise Archer! Come cheer them on at this year's match up on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm at Madison High School.

Get dinner done by preordering your pizza NOW! And as always, please consider volunteering to help run concession and spirit gear sales to make this event a success!

Admission to the event is free but donations to Louise Archer’s Food Pantry are encouraged in lieu of entrance fee.

Dry Beans
Cereal
Shelf-Stable Milk
Rice
Canned Meat (Tuna and Chicken)
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Cooking Oil
Maseca Flour
Packaged Snacks (Chips, Cheese Crackers, Pretzels, Granola Bars, Fruit Snacks, Cookies, Juice Boxes)

*Please note that Louise Archer is NOT in need of canned vegetables at this time.

Please sign up here to volunteer!

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD- BREAKFAST FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too!

To celebrate our military families at Wolftrap, there will be a Purple Up day breakfast for the military students and their families on April 9th, 8:45-9:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. During the breakfast, there will be a slide show of the military students and their families.

Families, if you have pictures you'd like to share in the slide show, that would be wonderful! Please send to the school family liaison, Azita Behdad.

5K EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 7th!

Early bird pricing for the Wolftrap 5K and Fun Run has been extended through April 7th. This is an event you do not want to miss! Here are the top reasons to sign up:

Super fun theme this year-- kids (and adults!) can wear tutus and/or capes!
Over 300 people have already signed up -- you do not want your children to miss out!
There will be a DJ, prizes, raffle baskets, hot cocoa/coffee, Anita's burritos, Dunkin' Donuts, face painting and a cakewalk!
Every child who signs up for the 5K will receive a medal!
NEW THIS YEAR: Every child who signs up for the 5K or Fun Run will be automatically entered into our GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! Prizes include: Principal/Assistant Principal for a day, ice cream sundae bar for your homeroom class, your class gets to watch the Great Zucchini perform live - and more!

Sign up today! We want everyone to be able to participate, so please reach out to Wolftrap family liaison, Azita Behdad for confidential financial assistance with registration fees. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions and be sure to check out the race website for more information and to see how you can help fill up raffle baskets!

5K RAFFLE BASKET DONATIONS HELP MAKE THE RAFFLE BASKETS FUN!

We are very excited to once again hold the Basket Raffle on the day of the 5K and Fun Run on Sunday April 27th!! Anyone wishing to participate in the raffle (not just runners!!) will be able to purchase raffle tickets in advance through this link on this webpage and place them into the drawing for any of the baskets. Following the run events, a raffle ticket will be chosen at random for each basket being offered -- you do not need to be present to win!

We are seeking donations to fill the baskets to be raffled off. For convenience, each grade level has been assigned a theme and a corresponding Amazon Wish List for each has been created. We've also created a few other fun basket ideas, in addition to the grade level themes. Purchases from the list will be sent directly to the 5k & Fun Run Event Committee Lead!

While there is a wish list for each grade, you are welcome to purchase new items for any theme. If you have a great donation item and prefer to drop it off, please do so starting April 1st and no later than April 23rd at Wolftrap front office. Email the 5k team at [email protected] for any additional coordination.

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Registration for Spring after school programs is currently open, and will run through April 13th at 11:59 p.m.

For more information contact: [email protected].

Here is the list of classes for the Spring:

VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT!!!

"I volunteered to decorate the display case for the Book Fair. The concept required additional hands to help put it together. I reached out to Jessica Black at the last minute and she thankfully showed up ready to help. I wouldn't have been able to piece the display case without her assistance."

SKATE NIGHT THANK YOU!

From the Skate Night Committee:

We had a great night! Over 271 skaters joined us for a fun filled evening! Thanks to all the families, staff, and volunteers for making Wolftrap a great community!

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

First grade mom, Jessica Raymond, kindly put together a handy [free] tool with a list of summer camps in the area. Visit www.mycampfinder.com. You can also link to an Instagram page at @mycampfinder. For more information or questions, please email [email protected].

AT A GLANCE! Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

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

Paw Prints, March 24, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Happy Spring! Our flowers have started sprouting in the front yard, and it is such a cheery sight! Our Get to Green team is excited to walk to Wolftrap creek and test the water, so there are outdoor activities all over!

Please note the information about the Purple Up breakfast below. Ms. Behdad is excited to feature a slide show with any pictures of our military families and their experiences! If you can share for the morning of the breakfast, please send those to Ms. Behdad. I would love to see pictures of the many incredible experiences that our military families have encountered! Thank you.

Best,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Purple Up Breakfast!

We are having a new event to celebrate our miliary families with a Purple Up day breakfast: April 9th, 8:45-9:15 in cafeteria. Families (including students) are welcome! We would love to feature pictures of our miliary families! If you would like to be featured in our slide show, please send picture to our family liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad. [email protected] Please come and celebrate our military families on April 9th! Additionally, we will be celebrating our military families with other in school activities!

Are you subscribed to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter?

News You Choose (GovDelivery) is a subscription-based email service. Visit the FCPS News You Choose (GovDelivery) Subscription webpage.

Selecting "Add Subscriptions" (at the bottom of the page).

Selecting or deselecting the topics they want to subscribe or unsubscribe to. The Special Education and 504 Newsletter is located under "Special Services".

Our Wolftrap website has been updated to include several linked resources to the FCPS Special Education support page. Please visit the link here to see what we have added for information and support for all families!

TJ Spring Break Camp:

Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend spring break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 3 PM, with optional extended care available.

Cost:$180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
Location:6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
Lunch:Students should bring their own
All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email [email protected].

Community Conversations - Open to all families from all regions:

Dr. Reid values community input and looks forward to seeing you at the community conversations. The upcoming conversations are listed below. Click on the link to register. Interpreter services will be provided for all events.

Kinder Orientation Will Be on April 28th! 1-2:15pm

For those of you who do not know, our staffing depends on our enrollment. That is why it is important for us to make sure all students who desire to attend Wolftrap register early. Kindergarten registration is open now! Spread the word, especially if you have families in your neighborhood! There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten. After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for our spring orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Ms. Caroline Kamel, school registrar.

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 and others:

Student Achievements
Art in Our Schools Month
Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples

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

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

Wolftrap Connection - March 20, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

Skate night: TOMORROW NIGHT!
Updated yearbook news
PTA Board elections coming up
Camp Invention coming to Wolftrap this summer
Faculty volleyball game- UPDATED INFO
5K information
Spring after school programs: classes listed!
Summer Camp Info!
At a Glance

SKATE NIGHT: TOMORROW NIGHT!

Please join the Wolftrap community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct., Reston, VA 20190, tomorrow evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Skate Night brings the Wolftrap community together! No minimum skating ability is required, and everyone is welcome! There will be various genres of music that will appeal to all Wolftrap attendees, students, teachers and parents alike!

Tickets may be purchased for $12 per person before the event through 11pm March 20th, by visiting the Membership Toolkit on the Wolftrap PTA website. The price will go up to $15 cash/$17 credit per person at the door. Tickets include skate pass, skate rentals and a glow stick. Additional glowsticks can be purchased before the event for $3 per bundle of 10, or $5 at the event.

The snack bar will be open for food and drink purchases. This is not a drop off event. Please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of emergency.

SKATE NIGHT PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK- DUE SATURDAY!

The yearbook editor would love to include photos from Skate Night tomorrow evening. Please note that they MUST be received no later than Saturday, March 22. Please send to [email protected].

*And friendly reminder that the deadline to order yearbooks is APRIL 9. They can be ordered by visiting MySchoolBucks.

TIME TO ELECT NEW PTA BOARD POSITIONS

Vice President #1

Vice President #2

Treasurer

Each position serves a 2-year term, so you must have 2 years remaining at Wolftrap.

General time commitment:

Monthly meeting with Board members.
Monthly meeting with Board and Administration.
Attend PTA meetings.
Other miscellaneous duties, including supporting committee chairs, coordinating fundraising efforts, and other ad hoc support as needed.

CAMP INVENTION COMING TO WOLFTRAP!

Still looking for camp options for the kids this summer? Consider Camp Invention! Camp Invention is a summer day camp filled with fun, hands-on STEM adventures led by qualified local educators, designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and ignite a lifelong love for learning. It is for kids entering grades K-6. Camp Invention will be held at Wolftrap from July 21 – July 25, led by Dr. Lohr and Mrs. Burdett. Registration is coming very soon! Visit https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention for more information!

FACULTY VOLLEYBALL GAME

Mr. Bechtle and his team of Wolfies are gearing up to defend last year's big WIN against our cross-town buddies at Louise Archer! Come cheer them on at this year's match up on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm at Madison High School.

Get dinner done by preordering your pizza NOW! And as always, please consider volunteering to help run concession and spirit gear sales to make this event a success!

Admission to the event is free but donations to Louise Archer’s Food Pantry are encouraged in lieu of entrance fee.

Dry Beans
Cereal
Shelf-Stable Milk
Rice
Canned Meat (Tuna and Chicken)
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Cooking Oil
Maseca Flour

*Please note that Louise Archer is NOT in need of canned vegetables at this time.

Please sign up here to volunteer!

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD 5K REGISTRATION

Time is running out to save with early bird pricing for this year's Wolftrap 5K! The 5K is the biggest event of the year and is one you do not want to miss! This year's race is on Sunday, April 27th at Wolftrap at 8:00 a.m. Participants may choose between the 1 Mile Fun Run or the 5K. Every student who runs the 5K will receive a medal!

It will be an amazingly fun day which will include prizes, donuts, hot chocolate, Anita's burritos, face painting, a cakewalk, raffle baskets and more! To save on registration, sign up here by March 24th!

We want everyone to be able to participate so please reach out to our school's family liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad at [email protected] for confidential financial assistance. Please email [email protected] with any questions!

5K RAFFLE BASKET DONATIONS HELP MAKE THE RAFFLE BASKETS FUN!

We are very excited to once again hold the Basket Raffle on the day of the 5K and Fun Run on Sunday April 27th!! Anyone wishing to participate in the raffle (not just runners!!) will be able to purchase raffle tickets in advance through the link on this webpage and place them into the drawing for any of the baskets. Following the run events, a raffle ticket will be chosen at random for each basket being offered -- you do not need to be present to win!

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Registration for Spring after school programs open on March 24th at 9:00 a.m. and will close on April 13th at 11:59 p.m.

For more information contact: [email protected].

Here is the list of classes for the Spring:

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

THE PTA would like to celebrate the 2024-2025 Committee leads.

Please read the Gratitude Poem on behalf of the PTA board.

AT A GLANCE! Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

PTA Facebook Page | PTA Website

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

Paw Prints, March 18, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Do keep in mind the budget process that is currently occurring. You should have received the most recent update from our school board representative, Ms. Melanie Meren, if you receive her emails. The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak. Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget. You can learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process in the link. Please take some time to educate yourself about this important process!

Best,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Rising Kilmer Students to Visit on April 29:

Additionally, Sarah Groh, Kilmer counselor has sent a link to all rising 7th-grade families with important information about course registration and transition activities. Registration for the Kilmer Shifting Gears summer program is open!

Purple Up Breakfast!

We are having a new event to celebrate our military families with a Purple Up day breakfast: April 9th, 8:45-9:15 in cafeteria. We would love to feature pictures of our military families! If you would like to be featured in our slide show, please send picture to our family liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad, [email protected] Please come and celebrate our military families on April 9th! Also use this link to register for the events featured in this flyer:

Purchase Your Yearbook Now!

Wolftrap's official 2024-2025 Yearbook is now on sale through April 9th! Order via MySchoolBucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/). 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. You may see a past order date, if it is from 2024, it was last school year's order.) Yearbooks will be distributed by the school at the end of the school year. April 9th is an absolute deadline.

Welcome Class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

For those of you who do not know, our staffing depends on our enrollment. That is why it is important for us to make sure all students who desire to attend Wolftrap register early! Kindergarten registration is open now! Spread the word, especially if you have families in your neighborhood! There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for our spring orientation! Details to come! Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Ms. Caroline Kamel, school registrar.

Don't Forget:

Reminder to Sign Up Weekly for Student Fasting Meal Kits Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

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 and others:

Second Annual Food Show
Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
Comprehensive Boundary Review Process Explained

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

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

Wolftrap Connection - March 13, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

General PTA meeting TONIGHT!
Skate night: Next Friday!
Faculty volleyball game
5K news
Spring after school programs: classes listed!
PTA thank you notes
Yearbook orders
Volunteer shout out
Summer Camp Info!
At a Glance

MARCH PTA MEETING TONIGHT

The PTA hopes to see you at the March general PTA meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m., in the school cafeteria. If you are unable to attend in person, please log into Zoom at:

Meeting ID: 988 7016 6748
Passcode: WES

SKATE NIGHT: NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT!

Please join the Wolftrap community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct., Reston, VA 20190, on Friday night, March 21st! This fun event will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased for $12 per person before the event through 11pm March 20th, by visiting the Membership Toolkit on the Wolftrap PTA website. The price will go up to $15 cash/$17 credit per person at the door. Tickets include skate pass, skate rentals and a glow stick. Additional glowsticks can be purchased before the event for $3 per bundle of 10, or $5 at the event.

The snack bar will be open food and drink purchases. This is not a drop off event. Please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of emergency.

FACULTY VOLLEYBALL GAME

Get dinner done by preordering your pizza NOW! And as always, please consider volunteering to help run concession and spirit gear sales to make this event a success!

Please sign up here to volunteer!

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD 5K REGISTRATION

5K RAFFLE BASKET DONATIONS HELP MAKE THE RAFFLE BASKETS FUN!

We are very excited to once again hold the Basket Raffle on the day of the 5K and Fun Run on Sunday April 27th!! Anyone wishing to participate in the raffle (not just runners!!) will be able to purchase raffle tickets in advance through the link on this webpage and place them into the drawing for any of the baskets. Following the run events, a raffle ticket will be chosen at random for each basket being offered -- you do not need to be present to win!

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Registration for Spring after school programs open on March 24th at 9:00 a.m. and will close on April 13th at 11:59 p.m.

For more information contact: [email protected].

Here is the list of classes for the Spring:

PTA THANK YOU NOTES

Teacher, Kathleen Piester, put together a beautiful display case to share notes written by faculty and staff at Wolftrap, thanking the PTA for all of the work over the school year. We hope you had a chance to stop by and see!

ORDER YEARBOOKS BEFORE APRIL 9!

Wolftrap's official 2024-2025 Yearbook is on sale through April 9th! 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. You may see a past order date, if it is from 2024, it was last school year's order.)

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

April 9th is the absolute deadline!

VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT!!

Stephanie W., mom of a 4th grader.

Stephanie has been an invaluable member of the 4th Grade Parent team, serving as our Treasurer for the second year and playing a lead role in planning all of our events. She is creative, organized, fantastic to work with, and willing to jump in and help with anything! She also recently co-led the Talent Show, which was incredible! Thanks, Steph, for all you do!

"WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU!"

THE PTA would like to celebrate the 2024-2025 Committee leads.

Please read the Gratitude Poem on behalf of the PTA board.

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

AT A GLANCE! Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

PTA Facebook Page | PTA Website

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

Paw Prints, March 10, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

What about this crazy March weather! We are prepared for cold one day, wind the next, and. . . hopefully. . . a warmup coming? Next week, we will have our required Tornado Drill, so you can talk with your students about that upcoming event.

If you have not been in the building recently, part of our celebration for Black History Month included a schoolwide read aloud of How Do you Spell Unfair? This is story of a student who was not included in the National Spelling Bee. Classes read the book and used a Harvard Thinking Routine to respond. Many of these responses are posted around the school. Thank you to our Equity team who researches books and creates the thinking routines for classes to use.

I’m going to keep including the Kindergarten Registration link in the newsletter for a few weeks. If you are not aware, staffing is based on our enrollment. If enrollment decreases, we run the risk of losing staff, so we want to recruit any neighborhood families to register early, if they choose to come to Wolftrap. Thanks for being great ambassadors for our program!

Best,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Parent Feedback Form:

On Monday, March 24, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program for me as a principal and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:

Instructional leadership
School climate
Management (human resources and organizational)
Communication and community relations
Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. If you add any comments, I will see that anonymous feedback. When you receive an email from [email protected], please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. I read the comments, and I act on your suggestions. Thank you for your time and participation!

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair:

This event is for elementary and middle school students in special education, focusing on future planning and successful transitions to adulthood. This event will help you start preparing for life after school, ensuring postsecondary success for students with disabilities through transition planning.

Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a range of CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about postsecondary education, training, and employment opportunities. The fair presentation will cover: Building Independence & Expectations, Academic & Career Planning, Career & Technical Education Academy Courses, CTS Elective Courses, Postsecondary Education & Training Opportunities, Turning 18 & 22, and Adult Support Services.

We look forward to seeing you there as we help plan for your child’s successful future! You may register here as well.

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun:

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6. Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Free Financial Education for Families:

The Financial Empowerment Center at South County offers financial coaching, small business coaching, and a variety of workshops. For more information, go to their website.

Mark Your Calendar: 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 and others:

A Strong Academic Foundation
70th Annual Regional Science Fair
New Breakfast Options

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

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

Wolftrap Connection - March 6, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

5K Registration- last call for early bird sign-ups!
March teacher appreciation month
Skate Night- this month!
Yearbook news
Spring after school programs
Summer Camp Info!
At a Glance

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD 5K REGISTRATION

MARCH TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH

Wolftrap's March teacher and staff appreciation event will be sponsored by the 2nd and 3rd grades! We are bringing back a favorite event for our amazing teachers and staff -- a fruit and yogurt parfait breakfast! We are looking for volunteers who can donate yogurt, berries and/or granola. If you are able to help, please sign up here! The breakfast is on Friday, March 21st. Items can be dropped off at school by 7:30 a.m. or dropped off the day before . Please see the sign-up for instructions. Thanks in advance!

SKATE NIGHT COMING UP!

Please join the Wolftrap Community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct., Reston, VA 20190, on Friday night, March 21st! This fun event will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased for $12 per person before the event, by visiting the Membership Toolkit on the Wolftrap PTA website. The price will go up to $15 cash/$17 credit per person at the door. Tickets include skate pass, skate rentals and a glow stick. Additional glowsticks can be purchased before the event for $3 per bundle of 10, or $5 at the event.

ORDER YEARBOOKS BEFORE APRIL 9!

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

April 9th is the absolute deadline!

SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Programs will start in mid-April.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements with details on registration!

We can't wait to offer these enrichment opportunities again and hope your child will join us! Stay tuned for more information soon.

For more information contact: [email protected].

SHOUT OUTS!

Do you want to give a "shout out" to a volunteer who has recently helped with a project at Wolftrap? If so, be sure to fill out this Google form so that the PTA can share this with others!

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

AT A GLANCE! Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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Paw Prints, March 3, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Welcome to March! Read Across America Day: Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video. The first week in March, we typically celebrate Read Across America week! Please see the flyer to have your children participate each day. There will also be a tracker given out to students who can work toward a free Bundt cake! Thank you to Ms. Hardin for all she does to encourage a love of reading in the library!

MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. We have a robust program at Wolftrap that supports all students. FCPS has updated their website to include valuable information about this process. Please let Dr. Grove or Ms. Tipton know if we can answer any questions about this process.

Fairfax County Public Schools, in partnership with community organizations, will present the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. This in-person event will be held on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School in Reston. Featuring keynote speakers Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, the summit offers breakout sessions on advocating for, supporting, and understanding your student's learning, as well as partnering effectively with schools. Attendees can also explore exhibitor resources, including Assistive Technology, and enjoy a student showcase highlighting student creativity and leadership. Register today and join us in building a more inclusive community!

Once again, please remember not to park along Talisman Road at ARRIVAL and/or DISMISSAL. We have had two incidents in the past week where children came close to moving cars. This is a reminder for the safety of all students at Wolftrap. Unfortunately, this continues to happen, even as Ms. Tipton, other staff and I patrol the area. Thank you for your help.

Best,

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun:

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Spring 2025 SOL Schedule:

Reading SOL

Math SOL

Science SOL

3rd Grade

May 6

May 15

4th Grade

May 5

May 13

5th Grade

May 2

May 16

May 8

6th Grade

May 1

May 9

Vienna Student Creativity Contest:

The Vienna Conservation & Sustainability Commission's Student Creativity Contest is now open. Between now and April 1, contestants (K-12) can write an essay or create a piece of art responding to the following prompt:

What changes can you make toward a more eco-friendly footprint?

For details and submission information, contact the Conversation & Sustainability Commission, [email protected], 703-255-6300.

Mark Your Calendars

National Women’s History Month: Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

National School Social Work Week: March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS. **We love Ms. Patrick!!!

Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward): Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.

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 and others:

Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
Supporting Academic Growth
Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child

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

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Wolftrap Connection - February 27, 2025

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Yearbook update! Pictures still needed!
Spring after school programs
5K Registration
Talent Show thank you
"Shout outs!"
Summer Camp Info!

YEARBOOK UPDATE!

Thanks again to everyone who has sent images for the 2024-25 Wolftrap yearbook! Images from 2nd grade, 4th grade, AIM, Book Fair, and Pizza Bingo would still be much appreciated.

With the exception of Skate Night, if you would like to have images considered to be included in the yearbook, please send them to [email protected] no later than Monday, March 3rd. Anything received after that date may not be considered for inclusion in the yearbook.

SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Programs will start in mid-April.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements with details on registration!

We can't wait to offer these enrichment opportunities again and hope your child will join us! Stay tuned for more information soon.

For more information contact: [email protected].

Wolftrap Capes & Tutus 5K & Fun Run: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Early registration for the 20th annual Wolftrap 5K on Sunday, April 27th at 8:00 a.m. is now open! Register here! Early registration will go until March 23rd, and it will save you money and helps with the committee's planning! All proceeds directly support the PTA in providing programs and support to the school.

Promote your business at the Wolftrap 5K!

Do you have a business you would like to promote to the community or family that would like to support WES? Our Wolftrap 5K is a great way to do it! We have multiple sponsorship levels that support your needs and interests. If you are interested in discussing opportunities with us, please reach out to Katie Hunter at [email protected]

TALENT SHOW THANK YOU AND RECAP

A note from the Talent Show committee:

Thank you so much to all the students, family, faculty, and friends who performed, donated their time or attended the 2025 Wolftrap Elementary Talent Show!! You all made it a raving success. The evening began with the incredible sixth grade chorus singing the national anthem, then the party was kicked off by the faculty to riotous cheering. The audience was filled with support as our Wolftrap Elementary Super Stars danced, acted, played a wide variety of instruments, wrestled and magicked us for the whole night. We can't wait to see you again next year!!

SHOUT OUTS!

Do you want to give a "shout out" to a volunteer who has recently helped with a project at Wolftrap? If so, be sure to fill out this Google form so that the PTA can share this with others!

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

PTA Facebook Page | PTA Website

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

Paw Prints, February 24, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Many thanks to our PTA for a successful talent show! I am always amazed at the variety of talents our students can show during the evening! I hope you enjoyed our staff act. What we lack in talent, we try to make up for in enthusiasm! We like to apply that same mantra to our upcoming staff volleyball game, as well. 😊 See you there!

As you all know, each year Wolftrap submits a school improvement and innovation plan to FCPS to guide our instruction throughout the year. The instructional council recently met, which is made up of grade level team leads and staff, to review winter testing and progress toward our goals. I am pleased to say that we are making good strides toward our goals as a school, particularly in math. The new reading program, Benchmark Advance, is also guiding teachers and students toward success. I plan to report out on specific results at the next PTA meeting, so join us then!

Along the same lines as math advancement and excellence, please see the item below about the budget and supporting academic growth with algebra by eighth grade. I think it is important to keep you informed of division news, as it directly affect Wolftrap students. Please let me know if you would like to discuss!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade

The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan. Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math. Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters. Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.

Student Fasting Meals Form for Feb 28 - Mar 7

Parents and Guardians, if your child is fasting from February 28 - March 7 and you'd like them to get a meal kit to take home at the end of the school day, a form will be provided. The first form was sent out last week via enotify. You'll need to fill out a new form each week for each of child who needs a meal kit. Please make sure you use the right form for each week. Contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions: [email protected]. Food and Nutrition Services phone: 703-813-4800.

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Mark Your Calendars

February 28 - *Ramadan begins at sundown (Evening-only Observance Day): Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up cannot take place after school. See the complete school year calendar. Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

Check out the upcoming events at Marshall and Madison HS!

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 and others:

Middle School Start Times
New Lunch Items
Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

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

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Wolftrap Connection - February 20, 2025

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Talent Show: SATURDAY NIGHT!
Spring After School programs
Yearbook pictures needed!!!
5K Help Needed/Registration Open!
Request from Art Teacher
Girls on the Run Spring Registration
Chinese Cultural Institute event
Skate Night
"Shout outs!"
Summer Camp Info!

TALENT SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT!

Come on down to Marshall High School on Saturday night and see some of Wolftrap's most talented students entertain us with acts ranging from dance to song, piano to guitar, wrestling to skits! You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love our superstars! See you there!

Saturday, Feb 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m., George C. Marshall High School.

Please park in:
1) the front lot and enter through the front doors or
2) the back overflow lot and enter via the Auditorium Lobby.

SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!

EXCITING NEWS!

AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE BACK!

The PTA is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs.

Programs will start in mid-April.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements with details on registration!

We can't wait to offer these enrichment opportunities again and hope your child will join us! Stay tuned for more information soon.

For more information contact: [email protected].

REQUEST FROM YEARBOOK CHAIR: PICTURES NEEDED!

Thank you to everyone who has sent in pictures so far! We will be wrapping up accepting images soon, from events that happened earlier in the school year, but are still in need of some more photos of the following:

Classes: Siggers, Terwelp, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade.

Events: Bike train, Wolf Trap Under the Stars, Veteran's Day assembly, Pizza Bingo, Artist in the Making, World Heritage Night, Family Science Night, and Book Fair.

Please submit photos to [email protected].

Thank you!

WOLFTRAP'S ANNUAL 5K - HELP NEEDED!

Wolftrap Capes & Tutus 5K & Fun Run: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN! AND...... We need your HELP!

With this event right around the corner, we need your support! This event is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, and it takes a team effort to make it a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We can't do it without you!

Promote your business at the Wolftrap 5K!

ART TEACHER LOOKING FOR MAGAZINES, OTHER ITEMS!

A message from our art teacher, Anne Engnoth:

Hi, we have a need for (a lot of) magazines in the art room to use for collages. Any magazine will do (please avoid hunting magazines)! We can even use that pesky junk mail.

Also, we can always use empty toilet paper rolls, odds and ends from workbenches or kitchen junk drawers, old costume jewelry, old books, etc. So, if anyone is doing any spring cleaning yet, please keep Art in mind!

Thank you,

Anne Engnoth

Please drop off at the office labeled with Ms. Engnoth's name.

GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY!

Registration for the Spring 2025 season is open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 23rd.

All registrants will be entered into the "lottery" to allow everyone a fair and equal chance of experiencing the program. Payment or a payment plan set-up is due at the time of registration. If your participant is not granted a space on the team, you will receive a full refund. Note, no girl has been turned away from the WES team to date.

Spring 2025 season dates;

Program Registration Open: February 3 - 23

Spring 2025 Season Begins: Week of March 3

Celebratory 5K Weekend: May 17 & 18

Meeting day: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Unlocking, Power & Potential

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

2025 coaches: Jenna Pietropola, Eliza Ross, Aarti Desai, and Krista Hollo.

CHINESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE HOSTS SHOW AT KENNEDY CENTER

The Chinese Cultural Institute is hosting a private Shen Yun show at the Kennedy Center Opera House on February 25th at 7:30 p.m. CCI is offering a $35 discount to Wolftrap Elementary School and Kilmer Middle School families on every ticket, using the code: STUDENT35.

Families should plan to arrive at 7:00 p.m. For those who would like to come early, there will be a tribute to veterans between 6:00-7:00 p.m. in front of the theater entrance.

SKATE NIGHT: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Back by popular demand, please join the Wolftrap Elementary School Community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190, on Friday, March 21st, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is a fun event to bring the WES Community together and everyone is encouraged to come and skate. No minimum skating ability is required and everyone is welcome! There will be various music to appeal to all WES attendees, students, teachers and parents alike!

Tickets are $12 per person before the event and can be purchased on the WES PTA website. The price goes up to $15 cash / $17 credit per person at the door. Tickets include skate pass, skate rentals and a glow stick. Additional glowsticks can be purchased before the event for $3 per bundle of 10, or for $5 at the event. The snack bar will be open for food and drink purchases.

This is not a drop off event, please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of an emergency.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

The committee would LOVE your help, primarily on the night of the event, checking folks in. To lend a hand, please email [email protected].

SHOUT OUTS!

Do you want to give a "shout out" to a volunteer who has recently helped with a project at Wolftrap? If so, be sure to fill out this Google form so that the PTA can share this with others!

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

PTA Facebook Page | PTA Website

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

Paw Prints, February 19, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

As you know, I’ve been reminding families to not use Talisman Drive for drop off or pick up. Some of you may be familiar with the popular book by Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation. Haidt writes about promoting independence with children by “experiences in the real world.” One of those experiences is “drive to five,” when school is too far to walk alone. He suggests, “you drop kids off with other kids at a spot that is five minutes away from school. Let them walk that last leg by themselves” (pp. 272-273). This is a great suggestion to support our Safe Routes to School initiative. If you are interested in organizing a group, please let me know, and I’m happy to support the effort! Haidt says that this can reduce traffic congestion at school, so I’m hopeful this could help us at Talisman! Let me know, and let’s work together to keep our kids safe while promoting their independence. I’ve really enjoyed reading this book, so let me know if you would like to discuss.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Protect Yourself from the Flu:

As you all know, we are experiencing a high level of students who have been out sick. Additionally, Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:

Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note Date Change):

FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Carter G. Woodson High School.

The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community. Please join us!

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Mark Your Calendars

February 24 - 3 Hour Early Release

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 and others:

Flu Prevention
Students Spread Joy
Investing in our Classrooms

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

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Wolftrap Connection - February 13, 2025

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February PTA Meeting Tonight!
- Zoom Link
- Guest Speaker: Leina Lunghi
- Security Camera Discussion/Vote
Paws for Applause: LAST CHANCE
5K Help Needed/Registration Open!
Request from Art Teacher
Talent Show
Girls on the Run Spring Registration
Capital Improvement Project: Cameras
Skate Night
2024-2025 Yearbook for Sale!
"Shout outs!"
Summer Camp Info!

FEBRUARY PTA MEETING TONIGHT! GUEST SPEAKER AND CAMERAS

The February general PTA meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Wolftrap cafeteria and via Zoom.

Zoom Link

Please link here to join:

Meeting ID: 935 0634 4790
Passcode: PTA

Guest Speaker: Leina Lunghi, a Licensed Professional Counselor (and Wolftrap parent!)

About Leina:

Leina Lunghi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and school counselor, with over 13 years of expertise in individual, group, and family counseling. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, she has been recognized for her leadership in fostering positive school cultures, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness practices. She is passionate about empowering individuals through self-talk strategies, resilience-building, and strength-based counseling.

As an award-winning educator and therapist, Leina is dedicated to helping others cultivate confidence, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.

Potential Security Cameras to be Added Around School

Options will be discussed at tonight's PTA meeting to include a possible vote on increasing the capital improvement budget to fund them. There will also be a potential vote on camera installation. The purpose of the cameras is to protect the safety and security of students, employees, ongoing monitoring of building exterior areas, and authorized visitors on school grounds.

6TH GRADE PAWS FOR APPLAUSE- LAST CHANCE!

Sixth grade parents are welcome and encouraged to submit a short message to their student(s) in the school yearbook. 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 18th.

WOLFTRAP'S ANNUAL 5K - HELP NEEDED!

Wolftrap Capes & Tutus 5K & Fun Run: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN! AND...... We need your HELP!

Promote your business at the Wolftrap 5K!

ART TEACHER LOOKING FOR MAGAZINES, OTHER ITEMS!

A message from our art teacher, Anne Engnoth:

Hi, we have a need for (a lot of) magazines in the art room to use for collages. Any magazine will do (please avoid hunting magazines)! We can even use that pesky junk mail.

Thank you,

Anne Engnoth

Please drop off at the office labeled with Ms. Engnoth's name.

TALENT SHOW: NEXT WEEKEND!

The 2025 Wolftrap Talent Show will be at Marshall High School on Saturday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Be sure to come out and support the performers!

GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Registration for the Spring 2025 season is open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 23.

Spring 2025 season dates;

Program Registration Open: February 3 - 23

Spring 2025 Season Begins: Week of March 3

Celebratory 5K Weekend: May 17 & 18

Meeting day: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Unlocking, Power & Potential

2025 coaches: Jenna Pietropola, Eliza Ross, Aarti Desai, and Krista Hollo.

SKATE NIGHT: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

This is not a drop off event, please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of an emergency.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

The committee would LOVE your help, primarily on the night of the event, checking folks in. To lend a hand, please email [email protected].

YEARBOOK ORDERS OPEN THROUGH APRIL 9TH

Wolftrap's official 2024-2025 Yearbook is now on sale through April 9th! 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. You may see a past order date, if it is from 2024, it was last school year's order.)

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

April 9th is an absolute deadline!

Please also continue to send any pictures to [email protected]. We are still in need of pictures from all grades and events.

SHOUT OUTS!

Do you want to give a "shout out" to a volunteer who has recently helped with a project at Wolftrap? If so, be sure to fill out this Google form so that the PTA can share this with others!

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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

PTA Facebook Page | PTA Website

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

Paw Prints, February 10, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

Although I would like to keep all our Wolftrap students at Wolftrap 😊, I want to make you aware of two upcoming opportunities: Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, and Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools Lottery. Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. Get more details on the DLI Program webpage. Also, you have an opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Please let me know if I can assist or answer any questions about these opportunities. We are looking forward to a wonderful week!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note Date Change):

FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Carter G. Woodson High School.

3 Hour Early Release, Feb 24:

Our next 3 hour early release will be on Monday, February 24th. Please use this form to let us know whether or not your child needs to remain at school until 3:15 on that day. Your response will help ensure that we have an appropriate staffing plan in place.

Virginia Kindness Week, Feb 9-15:

Kindness Week aims to highlight the significance of everyday acts of kindness, which contribute to making our schools, communities, and state more compassionate, secure, healthy, and welcoming environments. At Wolftrap, students can fill out a kindness board, created by VDOE, to show how they have participated and turn it in to Mrs. Hardin! Visit this kindness bank, also created by VDOE, to get ideas or come up with your own way to spread kindness!

Attention 6th Grade Parents:

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 18th.

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and registration, please see the flyer.

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Mark Your Calendars

Presidents Day (Holiday): All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

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 and others:

Proposed Budget Progress
Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
Black History Month Event

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

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Wolftrap Connection - February 6, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

Girls on the Run Spring Registration
February General PTA Meeting: Guest Speaker!
Capital Improvement Project: Cameras
Paws for Applause
Annual Classroom Refresh
Skate Night
2024-25 Yearbook for Sale!
Summer Camp Info!
"Shout outs!"

GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Registration for the Spring 2025 season is open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 23.

Spring 2025 season dates;

Program Registration Open: February 3 - 23

Spring 2025 Season Begins: Week of March 3

Celebratory 5K Weekend: May 17 & 18

Meeting day: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Unlocking, Power & Potential

2025 coaches: Jenna Pietropola, Eliza Ross, Aarti Desai, and Krista Hollo.

FEBRUARY PTA MEETING/GUEST SPEAKER

The general PTA meeting for this month will be next Thursday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Wolftrap cafeteria and via Zoom. Leina Lunghi, a Licensed Professional Counselor (and Wolftrap parent!), will be the guest speaker.

About Leina:

As an award-winning educator and therapist, Leina is dedicated to helping others cultivate confidence, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.

POTENTIAL CAMERAS TO BE ADDED AROUND SCHOOL

Options will be discussed at next week's PTA meeting to include a possible vote on increasing the capital improvement budget to fund them. There will also be a potential vote on camera installation. The purpose of the cameras is to protect the safety and security of students, employees, ongoing monitoring of building exterior areas, and authorized visitors on school grounds.

6TH GRADE PAWS FOR APPLAUSE

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 18th.

CLASSROOM REFRESH!

The annual refresh of classroom supplies was recently completed, and teachers were super excited with the outcome! Thank you to the parent volunteers who made this possible!

SKATE NIGHT COMING UP IN MARCH!

Back by popular demand, please join the Wolftrap Community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190, on Friday, March 21st, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is a fun event to bring the Wolftrap Community together and everyone is encouraged to come and skate. No minimum skating ability is required and everyone is welcome! There will be various music to appeal to all Wolftrap attendees, students, teachers and parents alike!

This is not a drop off event, please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of an emergency.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

The committee would LOVE your help, primarily on the night of the event, checking folks in. To lend a hand, please email [email protected].

YEARBOOK ORDERS OPEN THROUGH APRIL 9TH

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

April 9th is an absolute deadline!

Please also continue to send any pictures to [email protected]. We are still in need of pictures from all grades and events.

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

SHOUT OUTS!

Do you want to give a "shout out" to a volunteer who has recently helped with a project at Wolftrap? If so, be sure to fill out this Google form so that the PTA can share this with others!

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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Paw Prints, February 3, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

We are well on the way to the third quarter of school! We had a wonderful Drop Everything and Reflect day, where students across the school stopped to study Quarter 2 work and choose items for portfolios that illustrated their work toward a Portrait of a Graduate goal. We are so excited to invite the community to Wolftrap to hear about our progress at the end of the school year!

Reminder: We are friends with a school in Reston who has recently put out a call for 25$ gift cards from Safeway for families in need. Families can easily walk to Safeway, so it is the preferred gift card. If you are moved to help, please drop those gift cards to the Wolftrap office, and we will get them to our friends. Thank you so much for considering this way to support those in our community.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Safety Update: Booster for cell service on Feb 4th!

I am excited to announce that we will have cell service boosters installed on February 4th. I’m hopeful that these boosters will help cell service become more reliable throughout the building. This reliable service would help those visiting the school to log onto the network and help phones work in all areas of the building.

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Wolftrap Elementary:

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

View 2nd Quarter Progress Reports:

Progress reports will be viewable on SIS ParentVUE accounts on Tuesday February 4th. If you have any trouble accessing this information, please let the office know. Thank you!

Welcome class of 2038! Kindergarten Registration:

Determine eligibility.
Identify your local school.
Gather documents.
Fill out forms.
Schedule an appointment.

Proposed budget Presented to School Board:

Superintendent Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation. The proposed budget reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. It focuses on competitive compensation, including a 7.0% salary increase for all staff to recruit and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students; investing in students who require additional support; and continuing multiyear initiatives such as inclusive preschool and safety and security updates. Learn more on the Budget webpage.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meeting:

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The last virtual meeting will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Mark Your Calendars

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.

By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage. CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!

VSBA School Board Appreciation Month: Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year. Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them.

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 and others:

FY 2026 Proposed Budget
Student-Driven Lunch Menus
Inclusion Awards Nominations

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

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Wolftrap Connection - January 30, 2025

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Inside this week's Connection:

Talent Show
Food for Others
Reflections winners!
Paws for Applause
Skate Night
Edison Expo update
2024-25 yearbook for sale!
Summer camp info!

TALENT SHOW

The Talent Show will be held on February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at Marshall High School. To sign-up for your child to do a preview, please fill out this form. For more information on the Talent Show, email [email protected].

FOOD FOR OTHERS HELP AND DONATIONS

Hello amazing Wolftrap families!

It may be cold and snowy outside, but our Food For Others closet needs help! Volunteers are needed to help pick up the donated food from the cafeteria on Fridays and drop-off at Food For Others at 2938 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031. This food is desperately needed in our community.

Please visit the sign-up genius to see available dates in January, and the rest of the year.

For more information, contact [email protected]. Thank you for making a difference!

REFLECTIONS CONTEST UPDATE

Any first place winners at Wolftrap automatically had their submissions sent on to compete at the Fairfax County level. There, they competed with all other first place winners from participating schools in the county. There were many schools to contend with, but two Wolftrap students have won first place and will be continuing on to the Virginia state PTA competition! Five more have received Awards of Excellence or Merit (2nd/3rd place)!

A huge congratulations to all of our county winners!

First Place Winners, advancing to the Virginia State PTA Level:

Luke Herbeck, Intermediate, Film

Katie Pierson, Middle School, Literature

Second Place/Awards of Excellence:

Banu Gerami, Primary, Dance

Ryan Howsare, Primary, Photography

Alice Lord, Middle School, Visual Arts

3rd Place/Award of Merit:

Juliet Rosner, Intermediate, Dance

Charlotte Salnoske, Intermediate, Photography

6TH GRADE PAWS FOR APPLAUSE

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 18th.

WOLFTRAP'S ANNUAL SKATE NIGHT IS BACK!

Back by popular demand, please join the Wolftrap Community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190, on Friday, March 21st, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 per person before the event. The price goes up to $15 cash / $17 credit per person at the door. Tickets include skate pass, skate rentals and a glow stick. Additional glowsticks can be purchased before the event for $3 per bundle of 10, or for $5 at the event. The snack bar will be open for food and drink purchases.

This is not a drop off event, please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of an emergency.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

The committee would LOVE your help, primarily on the night of the event, checking folks in. To lend a hand, please email [email protected].

EDISON EXPO TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER DATE

More information will be out as soon as new leadership is identified. If you are interested in stepping up to put on the event (with detailed instructions at the ready) please email [email protected].

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!

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

April 9th is an absolute deadline!

Please also continue to send any pictures to [email protected]. We are still in need of pictures from all grades and events.

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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Paw Prints, January 27, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

It has been an adventurous beginning to 2025 with late starts and snow cancellations! As always, our Wolfies and the staff persevere! Thank you for your patience as we navigate the cold weather. We bid farewell to our South Korean teacher interns and friends last week. What fun it was to host them and learn about school in South Korea as well.

A school in Reston has recently put out a call for $25 gift cards from Safeway for families in need. Families from that school can easily walk to Safeway, so those are the best gift cards to purchase. If you are moved to help, please drop the gift cards at the Wolftrap office, and we will get them to our friends. Thank you so much for considering this way to support those in our community.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

Have you visited our website lately?

Our SBTS, Sara Clark, has added important information to the Wolftrap website. Please peruse soon! Here is a sample, with updated Special Education information.

Drop Everything And Reflect! Quarter 2:

Every K-6 student at Wolftrap takes some time at the end of the quarter to assess what skills have been improved. Teachers lead a lesson to help students think deeply about their learning and why that those skills are important. Make sure that you take some time on Tuesday to talk to your children about what they have accomplished this quarter.

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.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.

Virtual Community Boundary Review Meeting:

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Virginia's Student Assessment Summary for Families:

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

Rising 7th Graders!

It’s hard to believe we are thinking about our sixth graders moving on to middle school! For more information about the course registration timeline and to access the Kilmer Middle School Course Catalog, please visit the Course Registration page on our Kilmer website. If you have any questions about the course registration process or curriculum events, please contact Sarah Groh, Director of Student Services, at [email protected].

Mark Your Calendars

Quarter End: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. See the complete school year calendar.

Wednesday, January 29th: Lunar New Year: Teacher Workday, student holiday 🐍 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐! Chúc mừng Năm Mới! Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.

Reading Opens the World Event

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 and others:

- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed

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

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Wolftrap Connection - January 23, 2025

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Thank you to those who have sent us pictures of their children enjoying the snow the last couple of weeks!

Submitted by Leina Lunghi

Submitted by Yvonne Colman

~Your PTA Board

Inside this week's Connection:

January PTA meeting TONIGHT at Wolftrap!
Artist in the Making
Talent show
Edison Expo update
2024-25 yearbook for sale!
Skate night
Summer camp info!

JANUARY PTA MEETING TONIGHT AT 7:00 p.m.

Please join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. in person at the school, for the January general PTA meeting. You can also join the meeting online via Zoom:

Meeting ID: 917 6275 8625
Passcode: WESPTA

November meeting minutes will need to be approved. To review previous PTA meeting minutes, visit the Membership Toolkit.

ARTIST IN THE MAKING (for February)

Our February artist is Tyree Guyton, an American street folk artist from Detroit who transformed his blighted neighborhood through art. We will have our training session for classroom volunteers on January 30th from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Wolftrap cafeteria. Hope to see you there!

6TH GRADE PAWS FOR APPLAUSE

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 18th.

TALENT SHOW

The Talent Show will be held on February 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Marshall High School. To sign-up for your child to do a preview, please fill out this form. For more information on the Talent Show, email [email protected].

EDISON EXPO TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR LATER DATE

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!

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

April 9th is an absolute deadline!

Please also continue to send any pictures to [email protected]. We are still in need of pictures from all grades and events.

WOLFTRAP'S ANNUAL SKATE NIGHT IS BACK!

Back by popular demand, please join the Wolftrap Community for Skate Night at SkateQuest Reston, 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190, on Friday, March 21st, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This is a fun event to bring the Wolftrap community together and everyone is encouraged to come and skate. No minimum skating ability is required and everyone is welcome! There will be various music to appeal to all Wolftrap attendees, students, teachers and parents alike!

This is not a drop off event, please indicate an adult that will be present and responsible for your child during Skate Night in case of an emergency.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

The committee would LOVE your help, primarily on the night of the event, checking folks in. To lend a hand, please email [email protected].

SUMMER CAMP FINDER

First grade mom, Jessica Raymond, kindly put together a handy free tool with a list of summer camps in the area. Visit www.mycampfinder.com. You can also link to an Instagram page at @mycampfinder. For more information or questions, please email [email protected].

Thank you for reading!

Your 2024-2025 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at [email protected] OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.

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

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Paw Prints, January 21, 2025

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Dear Wolftrap Families,

As you know, we are expecting some of the coldest weather of the season this week! Please remember, make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. You can also visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Ms. Azita Behdad at Wolftrap. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week!

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal

Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal

WELCOMING TEACHER INTERNS TO WOLFTRAP!

We have had such a wonderful visit with our student interns from South Korea! They are working closely with the teachers and students to learn about schools in the United States. They will be here on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Tuesday, they are visiting Colin Powell, which is the only Korean immersion elementary in FCPS! It has been an honor to host them.

From our Family Liaison, Ms. Behdad:

Starting on January 28th, Edu-Futuro will offer the Strengthening Families class at Oakton HS. The classes will be on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This class will be in Spanish for this session.

Rising 7th Graders!

It’s hard to believe we are thinking about our sixth graders moving on to middle school! This year, there will be multiple opportunities for sixth-grade students who are attending Kilmer and their families to learn about middle school course options and make informed course selection decisions. These opportunities begin with two curriculum events:

Virtual Rising 7th Grade General Information Session: Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:00 PM Location: Live-streamed on the Kilmer website. The link will be shared closer to the event, and a recording will remain available on our website.

Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Open House: Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM Location: Kilmer Middle School

For more information about the course registration timeline and to access the Kilmer Middle School Course Catalog, please visit the Course Registration page on our Kilmer website. If you have any questions about the course registration process or curriculum events, please contact Sarah Groh, Director of Student Services, at [email protected].

Mark Your Calendars

Quarter End: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. See the complete school year calendar.

Hidden In Plain Sight (HIPS)

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 and others:

Family Academy Orientation
Literacy Resources
Winter Programs and Activities

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

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