March 6 - Walking Wednesday
March 8 - PTA Meeting
March 9 - Faculty Volleyball
March 11 - 3 Hour Early Release
March 13 - Walking Wednesday
March 15 - K-3 Dance programs
March 20 - Walking Wednesday, Edison Expo
March 27 - Walking Wednesday
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Dear Wolftrap Families,
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION: If you have not signed up to attend our orientation, please do so at this link https://wolftrapes.fcps.edu/student-services/kindergarten-orientationtimelines. The event will take place on Friday, April 5, at 9:00 AM.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY: The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents who interact with the school health rooms: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/85QGH7C
The survey will take less than five minutes to complete and will provide the FCHD with valuable information.
STUDENT INTENT FORMS: Each Wolftrap student received a “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form. For planning purposes for the 2019-20 school year, everyone needs to fill it out and return it promptly. It is imperative that we know your child’s intention so that our projection numbers are accurately portrayed to the county and we receive appropriate staffing. If your enrollment plans change subsequent to submittal of the form, please contact the main office.
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS: In case you are not aware, the Wolftrap website contains a page dedicated to student resources to support student learning at home. This includes all of the Wolftrap subscriptions such as DreamBox math, MyOn, Wixie and coding sites. Additionally, there are websites for typing and internet safety: https://wolftrapes.fcps.edu/student-links
We are very excited about the Wolftrap vs. Louise Archer volleyball game this Saturday! Please remember to come out to Madison HS at 6:00 PM to cheer on the Wolftrap staff!
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
March Madness is taking on new meaning this month with all that is going on at Wolftrap. Here are a few things from a PTA perspective.
PTA Survey: We are pleased to announce that the results to our survey, titled 2018-2019 PTA Feedback/Questionnaire, are in! The objective of this survey was to take the pulse of the Wolftrap ES community on PTA meetings, events, spend priorities, and communications. A total of 117 responses were received and analyzed. The results will be summarized at our meeting this Friday at 8:45 am in the teacher’s lounge.
PTA Meeting: Yes! As noted above, the March PTA meeting is this week, Friday March 8that 8:45am in the teacher’s lounge. In addition to a review of the survey responses, items on the agenda for this meeting include the principal’s message and an update from the 5K planning committee on this important fundraiser. The full agenda is posted each month prior to the meeting here. Check it out and we hope to see you there!
PTA Committee Chairs Needed: March is also a time when we start serious planning for next year’s committees and specifically committee leadership in order to ensure we have a chair for each initiative or event. We have identified the following committees in need of a new chairperson for next year:
- Front Sign
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Book Fair
- Faculty Volleyball
Please let us know if you are interested in any of these positions or any other committees on the PTA. We can always use more help. Email ptaboard@wolftrappta.org with any questions or if you are interested in signing up!
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A celebration of Read Across America will kick off the month of March and Dr. Seuss books will be featured in the library. We will also be doing a school wide spirit day from March 4-8.They are as follows:
Monday: One Fish Two Fish (Wear red and blue)
Tuesday: Mixed up day (wear mismatched or backwards clothes)
Wednesday: Fox in Socks (wear crazy socks)
Thursday: Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character
The GRACE Art Jam will be on Tuesday, March 5th at 8:45 am.
This month we will be studying the art of Paul Gauguin. Join us to see the project we will be working with.
Our beloved Wolftrap faculty will face Louise Archer faculty in a friendly (but fierce) competition on Saturday, March 9th at Madison High School (2500 James Madison Dr., Vienna, VA 22181). Doors open at 6pm; Game at 6:30. Admission to the event is free but donations to CHO are encouraged in lieu of entrance fee. Come wear your spirit wear and cheer on our Wolftrap faculty. There will be pizza, candy, and spirit gear sold at the event. We will also have music and dance party during half time! It's going to be great! Don’t miss it! Go Wolftrap!
Faculty Volleyball is looking for Concessions and Spirit Gear Sales Volunteers. Please consider and sign-up here.
Need spirit wear? Order today! 50th anniversary t-shirts, water bottles, umbrellas, picnic blankets, and stadium chairs are still available
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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” -Thomas Edison
Get your science on!!! The Edison Expo, Wolftrap's STEAM fair (open to all students K-6) and the first annual Edison Expo Egg Drop (for 5th and 6th graders), is on Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 - 8:00 PM! Students can showcase an Experiment, an Informational Display, or an Invention focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. New this year – 5th and 6th graders are invited to build a contraption to protect an egg from an 8 foot drop!
For details and guidelines for the Expo and the Egg Drop, click here.
Register for the EDISON EXPO (For all students K-6)
Register for the EDISON EXPO EGG DROP COMPETITION (For 5th and 6th Graders Only)
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Don’t delay…Order your 2018-2019 Full Color Yearbook today!
The price for the yearbook is $20.00 per copy. Order forms are available in the office or online at this link. Quantities are limited. Only those who pre-order a book are guaranteed a copy.
Pre-Order deadline is March 22, 2019
Hello Wolftrap Families!
We are pleased to officially announce the winners of the 2018 - 2019 Reflections Contest, "Heroes Around Me” in age group order:
PRIMARY AGE GROUP:
Photography: 1st Place-William G.
Visual Arts: 1st Place- Jane Y., 2nd Place- Nila B., 3rd Place -Naomi R.
INTERMEDIATE AGE GROUP:
Literature: 1st Place- Lily E. (also won 2nd place from Fairfax County Council PTA), 2nd Place- Cassie G.
Photography: 1st Place- Abigail T., 2nd Place- Emily B., 3rd Place- Robert B.
Visual Arts: 1st Place-Julia D., 2nd Place- Luke L., 3rd Place Emilie G.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE GROUP:
Visual Arts: 1st Place- Elizabeth Y.
Congratulations to all our winners, as well as every participant! The judges loved all the entries. A reception to honor all participants and winners will take place at some point in April. Details to follow shortly. Thanks again for all your support! Great job everyone!!
Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended Until March 14!
Early bird registration fees are 5K Adult/$30, 5K Child/$20, Fun Run/$10. Rates go up by $5 on March 14 when regular registration begins. Click here to register today!
Sponsorship Opportunities!
TEACHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Every class will have the opportunity to sponsor their teacher as a race sponsor. Be on the lookout for an email from your room parent providing details. There will be exciting rewards for the classes that raise that most and have the highest participation levels. DOES YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN WANT TO BE ON THE RACE SHIRT? Each year individual Wolftrap Families sponsor the race -- showing their school pride and earning the opportunity for their family name to appear on the official race t-shirt. Contact funrun@wolftrappta.org for more information.
Friends of Wolftrap:
A big thank you to our Fun Zone Sponsor, Ghaffari Orthodontics! Located in the heart of Vienna, Ghaffari Orthodontics specializes in the treatment of orthodontic care through braces and Invisalign for both children and adults. Dr. Ghaffari seeks to give each patient the treatment he would want for himself and for his family in a cheerful and pleasant atmosphere. He uses cutting-edge technology and techniques in orthodontics to achieve the best results. He is a firm believer in treating each patient individually and as conservatively as possible. Dr. Ghaffari offers a wide range of treatment options for his patients, and offers complimentary initial consultations. Click here to learn more.
A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Vascular Institute of Virginia! Vascular Institute of Virginia has two state-of-the-art facilities that provide treatments for many conditions, including Men’s and Women’s health, Vascular Disease, Kidney Failure, and Oncology. The team of doctors is comprised of multi-specialty Vascular & Interventional experts, which allows them to treat an array of health issues in a comprehensive manner. The physicians use cutting-edge technology, minimally-invasive procedures in relaxing outpatient settings to provide excellent patient care. Dr. Shah is not only the medical director and founder of the Vascular Institute of Virginia, he is also a proud Wolftrap parent! Click here to learn more.
A big thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Jack Weil, DMD – Dentistry for Children & Teens! Located in the heart of Vienna, Dr. Weil has been serving Vienna and the Northern Virginia community for over 35 years. Dr. Weil and his highly-trained and skilled team are dedicated to providing children of all ages the personalized, gentle care that they deserve. They provide patients with the latest pediatric preventative and restorative dental techniques. Dr. Weil also provides patients and parents with the information and education needed to make informed decisions about oral health needs. Click here to learn more.
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Registration is now open for Camp Invention @ Wolftrap Elementary. The camp is offered July 22- July 26 from 9:00 - 3:30pm. You can register here.
We are looking forward to another great camp this year!
For more about events going on in our Wolftrap community visit our PTA website homepage and check the Community News section.
Highlights are a Drama Camp at Madison, Links to resources for Special Education Families, Cub Scout Canoe races, and more!
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