Dear Families,
While we know there were some Blackboard connection issues early this morning, it seems that the afternoon classes are going great! FCPS is truly sorry for the frustration these technology issues have been causing our families, students, and teachers who were looking forward to connecting and learning together. Please know that Wolftrap teachers are just as eager as you to reconnect with your children and establish their teaching routines from Monday through Thursday. FCPS thanks you for your ongoing patience and based on all of the work I know is going on in the background, the IT department is trying hard to rectify the situation.
I wanted to highlight a few resources available to families during this time:
· FCPS Distance Learning YouTube Channel: The language arts and mathematics instructional videos that are being aired on Apple 21 are now available on demand on the FCPS Distance Learning YouTube Channel found here. Teachers and parents now have access to playlists which support distance learning, the instructional packet sent home, and classroom teacher instruction. The site will be updated regularly as videos are developed and finalized. Playlists are arranged by grade level (for math) and content (for language arts).
· Mental Health Resources: Numerous resources have been developed to support families, including the Healthy Minds Blog, Student Voice videos, and a Learning from Home webpage for families. These resources can be found on the following link: Social-Emotional and Wellness Resources for Families.
· Conservation Poster Contest: Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting entries for the 2020 poster contest. The theme is “Where Would We BEE Without Pollinators?” The competition is open to all students in grades K-12, and scouts who enter are eligible to receive a conservation poster contest scout patch. Winners in each age category will be sent to compete in the state competition. Entries from Fairfax County students must be submitted to NVSWCD by Friday, May 15, 2020. Learn more about the Conservation Poster Contest and how to enter.
· New Book: Kate Beckner, assistant principal at Clearview Elementary, wrote and illustrated (with the help of her daughter) a beautiful children’s book about school being closed and how to adapt to our new normal. Ms. Beckner reads the book aloud on this link: https://youtu.be/Jn3CBOrKL80
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
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This week hopefully begins a new start for online learning for us. No matter what, we are grateful for the enormous work that our teachers and staff have put in so far. A big thank you for all their efforts!
Even with recent events, we still have much to celebrate within our community. Yesterday marked the end of a two-week long Wolftrap Elementary 5k and Fun Run event. We somehow found a way to "come together," share in some fitness, raise 100% of our summer goal for Wolftrap AND $2,000 in grocery gift cards for a local school. Just incredible! This herculean effort was driven by our Wolftrap families, our sponsors, the mighty 5k committee including leads Wendy Rosner, Corrine Fields, Helen Burton and the entire PTA board. Thanks to ALL, it was great to see this event continue and all the wonderful pictures!
More good things happening at Wolftrap-- check out the cards by Wolftrap students for INOVA first responders below, this month's Dining for Dollars at Social Burger, as well as the new Summer Book Bundle offering. Much like the Sprouts supply boxes, we are bringing this on as a nominal fundraiser for the PTA and as a helpful tool for parents.
As always, feel free to reach out and stay safe Wolftrap!
All the best,
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An election for 2020-21 open board positions will take place on Wednesday May 6, find nominees here. Results will be announced at our final virtual PTA meeting of the year, on Friday May 8 at 8am.
Login will be available in the next Connection!
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Looking forward to next year! There are still definite needs for volunteering, in particular Odyssey of the Mind, the Directory, AmazonSmile, AIM, Talent Show and Reflections.
Please consider helping out where you can, but don't worry! There are always other mentors and volunteers to help at Wolftrap. It's easy to have an impact in a way that's manageable for you. And it's the single best way to know the school from your child's perspective. Take a look and find your volunteering sweet spot today!
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Thank you Wolftrap Community for running wild supporting the Virtual 5k!! We had 462 registrants raising 100% of our goal for the school and $2,000 in grocery gift cards for a local school in need! Though the race was a bit different this year, this community adapted enjoying outdoor activity while sporting our vibrant race shirts.
Thank you all who posted to Facebook your virtual race pictures. Your names will put in for the Elevation Burger gift card drawing. Winners will be posted to Facebook no later than Wednesday, April 22.
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None of this could have happened without our volunteers, sponsors, donors, educators and attendees. A huge "THANK YOU" to all our sponsors and donors who supported our 5k. We appreciate their time, their talents, and their financial resources supporting our school.
As the saying goes, "It takes a village". Thank you to the entire 5k Committee whose dedication and support made this happen: Allison Kreps, Amy Cordone, Audra O'Rourke, Beth Verderese, Christina Min, Clare Plaisted, Corrine Fields, Elz van Berkel, Heather Collins, Helen Burton, Jean Lee, Jenn Miller, Jenny Lee, Jo Neuber, Juhye Lanfried, Kadie Blaney, Kerry Lombard, Kianoosh Tahbaz-Salehi, Lisa Arnold, Liz Finnerty, Liz Strats, Mandy Ryan, Marta Zappala, Mary Finney, Michelle Delpizzo, Michelle Scalise, Michelle Tierney, Sarah Kehrt, Wendy Rosner
2020 Wolftrap PTA 5k Silent Auction Close Out
This year the 5k Silent Auction went virtual as well! Corrine Fields spearheaded this effort streamlining viewing and bidding of over 100 items collected by the Fundraising Committee from all around Northern VA. At the end of this auction, we reached over 138% of our goal allowing us to support a local school in the community as well as Wolftrap!
REMINDER: All winning payments need to be made by PayPal to treasurer@wolftrappta.org by 6pm EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Please select a "Family and Friends" payment and include your full name, the Bidder Display Name you used in 32Auctions, and "5k Silent Auction" in the memo section of the PayPal transaction.
See Auction website for delivery details. Questions? Email wolftrap5k@gmail.com.
Save the Date for the next Dining For Dollars night on April 28 at Social Burger. Online ordering and carry-out will be available and families are encouraged to purchase a donated meal from the online store for Frontline and First Responders. All regular proceeds that would have gone to Wolftrap will instead go towards purchasing additional donated meals.
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The After School Programs has been working on solutions with vendors due to COVID-19 cancellations. Each vendor has their own policy and resolutions for handling the remaining classes, including online class options, proration or other substitutions.
Please indicate here by May 1 your preference to refund or donate the remainder for the following classes:
- Keyboarding, Funky Forces, Intro to Sculpture, Sew What?, Fencing, Art Journaling, Tea with Manners, RoboFun, Puzzle Club and Glee Club
Preferences not received by May 1 will be assumed a donation to PTA school funds.
Thinking already about summer slide? Book Bundles to the rescue! Coming soon- choose from a selection of books curated by our local book fair vendor Bookworm, our amazing librarian Ms. Stubbs and our Wolftrap teachers for next year's rising students. This list includes new May releases and favorite authors shipped direct to your home.
It's the perfect way to keep the kids entertained and educated with books approved by their teachers. Stay tuned!
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Parents - Let's look forward to the fall of 2020! Your student's exact teacher requested school supplies for the 2020-21 school year are available now! Go to www.sproutsupplies.com/supplykits and enter school code WES002. More info here.
Stemtree is now offering K-6 Science & Coding Instructor-led Online After School Programs. Please click on this link for more information.
Did you know that our Wolftrap PTA homepage has many Community Events listed? We get info from local scouting programs, after school care companies, opportunities for parents of students with special needs and more! Check it out at www.wolftrappta.org.
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