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Upcoming Events
School and PTA Updates
5K Volunteer Meeting
Directory Pickup Schedule
Yearbook: 6th Grade Responses and Cover Contest
Flamingo Update
Dining for Dollars
January 7: 5k Volunteer Meeting, 7:30 pm
January 11: Staff Planning Day (class morning meeting will still take place)
January 12: First Day of New Bell Schedule (9am-3:30pm)
January 18: MLK Day/Student Holiday
January 20: Inauguration Day/Student Holiday
January 22: Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
January 27: Dining for Dollars
February 19: PAWS for Applause Deadline
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Dear Wolftrap Families,
Happy New Year!! I hope that each of you enjoyed a great holiday break with your families.
As students return for in-person learning, it will be necessary to revise the bell schedule to accommodate more bus runs. The number of students allowed on each bus will be reduced substantially to meet social distancing requirements. With fewer students able to ride a bus at the same time, FCPS must adjust the times that buses are transporting students. The school day will be reduced by 15 minutes due to the increased cleaning time required between bus runs. Wolftrap’s new bell schedule will be 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, effective January 12. You will receive a detailed daily schedule from our teachers for your children’s specific grade level. This schedule will be in place for the remainder of the year. All in-person classes have two dedicated handwashing times and two mask breaks, while our virtual students will have two screen breaks at the same time. New arrival and dismissal procedures are being developed. We are also designing new recess structures, which will involve classes being assigned rotating zones around the school grounds. This ensures that our virtual families can still enjoy a common lunch break! Students in Grades K-2 have already received updated teacher assignments and cohort assignments (Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday) for those who selected in-person instruction. Parents of students in Grades 3-6 will receive a personalized email this week with this information.
On Tuesday, January 5, at 3 p.m., the return to in-person instruction will be discussed at the School Board work session. You can watch the meeting on FCPS Cable Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) or the FCPS website. Following this meeting, more information will be provided regarding return dates for in-person instruction for those who selected that option. As additional student groups return to school in person, parents are asked to complete a Health Screening Commitment form before students return to school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their students home should they become ill. The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through ParentVUE (PVUE), or via hard copy. If you need a hard copy, please contact the Wolftrap main office and a copy will be emailed or mailed to you. Please understand that no students will be allowed to begin in-person instruction until this form has been submitted.
We are very excited to be back with your children and look forward to a productive and fun 2021!
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
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 Happy New Year Wolftrap! It's 2021 and the PTA is ready to kick off the rest of the year with many activities planned. Before we jump into next year's activities, let's recap the awesomeness that ended the year:
January is a quiet month for the PTA as we are gearing up for activities in late January and into February. We have Dining 4 Dollars, a Valentine's Event, a twist on our Edison Expo Science Fair, Talent Show activities, Yearbook, and 5k Committee kick-off! Stay tuned and get involved. Email president@wolftrappta.org if interested in getting involved in any way. Hope to see you Feb 11, 2021 at our next PTA meeting.
Wolftrap PTA Board
Christine Harney, PTA President
Corrine Fields, PTA Pres-Elect
Katie Hunter, PTA Treasurer
Mary Finney, PTA Secretary
Calling all volunteers for this year's 16th Annual Wolftrap Virtual 5k & Fun Run. Join us on Thursday, January 7th at 7:30pm for a virtual meeting to plan this year's event. Register to receive the meeting link here. Help us plan for this year's event, including fundraising, t-shirts, and marketing. All are welcome to come learn how your talents can help with this fun community event. Contact Corrine Fields at wolftrap5k@gmail.com with any questions.
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PTA Members have another chance to pick up directories on Monday, January 11th from 12:30-3:00pm. This coincides with the Wolftrap library curbside pick-up time. Don’t forget to wear a mask and hold up a sign with your child's first and last name to help our Wolftrap staff!
The paper directory is a great reference for families to get connected. It contains class lists and contact information. It's not too late to get yours! All you need to do is join the PTA today for only $25 here. A paper directory will then be made available for pickup.
 PAWS for Applause - Calling all 6th Grade Parents! Every year, sixth grade parents are able to submit a short message to their student(s) to be published in the Wolftrap Yearbook. Submit a message for your child here. Deadline is Friday, February 19th.
Cover Contest - All 3rd-6th grade students are invited to submit original artwork for this year's Yearbook Cover Contest. This year's theme is Virtually Unstoppable. See this year's flyer for specific details and requirements for submissions. Entries are due to the school office by Jan. 22.
Reminder to Parents - We need photos from you for this year's Yearbook! With the students virtually learning, we are counting on you to help us get photos of our students. Please email any and all photos of your students at events or at their learning spaces to yearbook@wolftrappta.org.
Our next Dining for Dollars is at Bear Branch Tavern on Wednesday, January 27th from 11 am to 10 pm. Wolftrap will receive a portion of all TAKE OUT orders all day long. Simply mention Wolftrap in your order to be counted.
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The Wolftrap PTA completed 100 flamingo flocks over Sept to December! Our flock has migrated, staying warm through the winter. But don't worry, the flamingo flock will be back February 22nd. They will be back for only a short period of time so order your flock now. The flock will be available from Feb 22nd - April 9th, 2021. To schedule your flock click here. Our flocking manager will get back to you with confirmation on your date.
Have questions? Email flamingos@wolftrappta.org.
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