February 6 - 16: Edison Expo

February 8: Picture Day (2 of 2)

February 10:Talent Show Acts Due

February 11: PTA Meeting (7:00 PM)

February 19: PAWS for Applause Deadline

Dear Wolftrap Families,

I hope you and your family enjoyed the snow fall. We needed to see the beauty of snow this season and hopefully your children enjoyed making some snowmen and sledding throughout Vienna!

As a reminder, there will be a School Board work session on February 2 from 1:30-4:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting includes an update on health information, vaccine updates, staffing updates, interim guidance recently issued by the Virginia Department of Education for the reopening of K-12 schools, and an updated timeline for return to in-person learning. The meeting will be televised on FCPS Cable TV channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) and will also be livestreamed on the FCPS website. 

SCHOOL COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK (February 1-5, 2021): Please join me in thanking Mrs. May and Mrs. Johnson for the outstanding service they provide Wolftrap students and their families!

REPORT CARDS AND FORMS: A mailing is going out this week with several items: report cards (for those who have chosen to receive a hard copy), Student Intention Forms, Survey of Preschool Children, and a letter explaining the Tdap Immunization Requirement for rising 7th graders. Please fill out the Student Intention Form for each Wolftrap student and return to the office as soon as possible. Return the Survey of Preschool Children as appropriate. Call the office if you have questions regarding any of these items.

SCHOOL PICTURES: Our second day of school pictures has been moved to Monday, February 8, from 1-7pm. There are still slots available. Sign up at pickatime.com/vos/wolftrapes

PARENTING RESOURES: The FCPS Parent Resource Center has shared several opportunities for Webinars

From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty

• How are YOU doing?  Really, how are you? Trying to lead a family during these times can be exceedingly difficult. Children's mental health is declining, and parents are concerned about their own mental health. 
• Learn practical tools that can be applied IMMEDIATELY to restore your sense of calm and focus so you have the energy and confidence you need to cultivate joy and connection in your family.
• Presented by Corinne Coppola, M.A., and Well-Being Professional.
• Friday, February 12, 2021 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Register for From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty: A Webinar for Families

Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series: Teaching your Children to Follow Directions

• Parents/guardians will be provided an overview of instructional control
• Parents/guardians will review strategies to support their students with following directions
• Thursday February 18, 2021, 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m.
• Register for Teaching Your Child to Follow Directions

Is it Over Yet? How to Help your Child Cope with the Pandemic and the Eventual Return to Normalcy: A Webinar for Families

• Join licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Bateman for a webinar focused on parenting strategies to help children cope with the challenges of the pandemic. 
• Strategies include: 
• Coping with general stress, changes in daily life/routine, uncertainty about the future, loss of regular activities and social interaction, virtual school, etc.
• Executive functioning to assist with the challenges of virtual school
• Managing anxiety about health and safety
• Building resilience in children to reduce risk of separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. once the pandemic ends
• Friday, February 26, 2021 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Register for Is it Over Yet? How to Help your Child Cope with the Pandemic and the Eventual Return to Normalcy: A Webinar for Families 

Talent comes in all shapes and sizes and with a virtual show, our Wolftrap kids can show off skills that aren't possible on a live stage. As always, we welcome our singers, dancers, musicians, actors, and magicians, but this year we also invite our kids to think “outside the box” and show off their mad skills in whatever they enjoy and want to share. This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 PM. Acts are DUE by February 10th - Check out the Talent Show page for full details including information about the 6th grade showcase.

• Have a great act? Upload Your Video for the Show
• Interested in the 6th grade showcase? Learn More. 
• Want to join the Audience? Register for the Performance.
• Learn more about the show!  Visit the Talent Show Page.
• Have specific questions? Reach out to our team!

The Edison Expo is back this year with a 2021 twist – we invite all Wolftrap students (K-6) to participate in this year’s Edison Expo STEM challenge between the week of February 6 through February 16th. Create the tallest free-standing structure possible using approved materials, such as cups and paper plates. No adhesives (such as glue or tape) are allowed and no boxes. We will have classroom-level and grade-level prizes for the highest cumulative
towers.

See https://wolftrappta.membershiptoolkit.com/Edison_expo for guidelines and additional details. Questions? Contact edisonexpo@wolftrappta.org.

Photo Reminder to All Parents - Thank you for all the wonderful photos you've sent to the Yearbook email. Keep them coming so we can include all of this year's students in our yearbook! All photos must be submitted by Feb. 19th. Don't forget to include your child's name and grade in the email: yearbook@wolftrappta.org. We are specifically still looking for photos of the following:  

* If your child did not get a portrait taken at school this year, please send a recent headshot so we can include your child's photo with his/her class

* Your child with artwork created for school this year

* Your child with/playing their band instrument

* Your child from their Talent Show act

* Any photos from a class Spirit Day - pj day, school colors, unity day, etc.

* Photos from recess, snow days, lunch, or PE

* Photos with Flamingos or Valentine's Day Roses

* Any other photos of your child from the school year that we can include with their grade-level pictures

PAWS for Applause - Calling all 6th Grade Parents! Every year, all sixth grade parents 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.  

Early Registration: The 16th Annual Wolftrap Elementary School 5k is NOW OPEN for registration! Our Virtual Race will take place from April 9-18th. From now through the end of February, each registration is $20 and includes a cotton race t-shirt with our 5k mascot pictured here. Upgrade to a performance t-shirt for an additional $5. Don't wait to register! Grab this deal before early-registration prices expire on March 1st. 

     Virtual Race: For our Virtual Race, wear your race shirt and participate in a healthy activity - walk, run, jog, bike, hike, or take your pet for a long walk anytime during April 9-18th! Follow our certified 5k race route or choose your own path. "Chalk the walk" along the route and leave encouraging messages for participants who come behind you. Submit a photo on our PTA's Facebook page of your race to be automatically entered to win a raffle basket of goodies!  

     Spiritwear: While registering, browse our new Spiritwear options featuring our Wolfie mascot and our 5k Wolfie mascot.  

     Online Silent Auction: Mark your calendars. This year's Online Silent Auction will take place from April 9-18th. Stay tuned for a sneak peek at this year's offerings!

 Pie in the Face: You read that right - Pie in the Face is back this year, with a virtual twist! Seven of our brave teachers have agreed to record themselves having a pie thrown in their face if we reach certain registration goals. Visit our weekly-updated Pie in the Face meter on the PTA 5k page to track the progress. The videos will be aired in a special Pie in the Face event on Google Meets the evening of April 9th. Stay tuned for more details, and get your family registered. More Registrations = More Pie in the Face! 

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.