Wolftrap Connection - Special Edition, Under the Stars!

WTUS with Ghaffari 2022


Wolftrap Under the Stars Information Includes:

  • General Event Information
  • Get Ready for FUN:
    Event Activities
  • Come Hungry
    Food Trucks and Ice Cream
  • Amazon Gift Card Drawing
  • We Need Some Help:
    Volunteers Wanted
  • Thanks to our Sponsor
    Ghaffari Orthodontics

Wolftrap Under the Stars

The BIG event you’ve all been waiting for is just days away: that’s right, Wolftrap Under the Stars is Friday, September 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on the field behind the school and according to local weather forecasters it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful evening! 

Wolftrap Under the Stars is a FUN, family event and all are welcome to join in the celebration! Bring a picnic blanket or folding chair to sit on, but there is so much to do, you may just use it as a meeting place for your crew. 

Reminder: Keep an Eye on Your Kiddos

Gentle reminder: Parents are expected to be present to supervise their children (or at least a parent with a group). Students are not to be dropped off without an adult who is responsible for their group. 

We are grateful to our primary sponsor Ghaffari Orthodontics for their help in making this event extra special for all of you! Below is a bunch of information to help with all things “Wolftrap Under the Stars”. For for ongoing updates, join our Facebook Group we'll continue to post more there (click here to join).


Get Ready for FUN!

There are so many things for the kids to do on the big field including:

Special activities with some guest ‘Stars’:

  • Join Dr. Grove, WES Principal, in the Dice Building Challenge
  • Meet up with Mrs. O’Donovan, WES Assistant Principal, at the bubble machine for Giant Bubbles
  • Can you guess the image? Come and play Large Format Pictionary with Ms. Engnoth, WES new Art Teacher
  • Will Mr. Bechtle be the Last One Standing? Join him for a Hula Hoop challenge out on the field!
  • Complete the Wolftrap Under the Stars Challenge Sheet and show you Wolfie spirit! (Available at the PTA tent)
  • Participate in other games and activities like....
Classic Games:
  • Corn Hole 
  • Football Toss
  • Giant Jenga
  • Kan Jam Frisbee
  • Sack Races
New Games: 
  • Water Bottle Flip Race
  • Skyscraper Building
    Challenge
  • Hoop-la and Last One Standing
Party Favorites:
  • DJ Dance Party
  • Photo “booth” Picture Wall
  • The Sidewalk Chalk
    Wolfie Challenge

Come Hungry: We'll Have Food Trucks and Ice Cream

Check out our three food trucks and don’t forget Ben & Jerry’s for dessert. Cash and credit are both accepted, but note, cash is faster in the line…. Click on the links below to peruse the menus!

  • Rocklands BBQ: A local favorite of BBQ, sandwiches, ribs and more!  Pre-order is available through THIS LINK through Thurs, September 8th at noon. Click “Order Now” and then select “Wolftrap Elementary” and select “Update changes”. When you check out, you have the ability to change the pick up time. Please be sure to make a pick-up time selection between 5-7pm.
  • The Lunch Box: Burgers, fries, hotdogs, chicken tenders - lots of kid-friendly options here! Pre-order is not available, but they can crank through a line.
  • Two Smooth Dudes: Salads, wraps, and tater tots. Drool!  Pre-order is available through THIS LINK and available now through the end of WTUS. 
  • Ben & Jerry’s Vienna:  Stop by the middle of the field and grab a simple, no-frills, dish of ice cream. The perfect cold treat for a nice evening. This year's flavors include; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mint Chocolate Chunk, Milk & Cookies, Vanilla, and Non-Dairy Strawberry Marshmallow.
  • Water: All this fun activity can make Wolftrap families thirsty; the PTA will have water for sale for $1 a bottle (cash only) at the PTA tent at the top of the playground. Bathrooms will be available in the gym for those that are staying properly hydrated :-) 

Win BIG - Amazon Gift Card Raffle!

Three $100 Amazon gift cards will be given away - all gift card donations are courtesy of Ghaffari Orthodontics. Join the PTA and donate to Friends of Wolftrap and you will be automatically entered into one (or more) of the following raffle groups:

  • Wolftrap Families that have purchased a PTA Membership for the 2022-2023 school year will be automatically entered into a raffle drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

  • Wolftrap Families that have donated to Friends of Wolftrap for the 2022-2023 school year will be automatically entered into a raffle drawing to win another $100 Amazon gift card.

  • All Wolftrap staff that have signed up for a PTA membership for the 2022-2023 school year will be automatically entered into a raffle drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

  • You do not need to be present to win the gift card. To be entered, you must have purchased PTA memberships and/or donated to Friends of Wolftrap prior to the time of drawing. You can join and donate by clicking on THIS LINK to the WES PTA Website. Memberships can also be purchased at Wolftrap Under the Stars. 


We Need Your Help

Help us make this a safe and fun night for our students by signing up for a short, 30-minute volunteer slot.

Please check out THIS SignUp Genius LINK and pick a time or two to volunteer! We need parents (or older siblings in MS or HS) to help run games, be timers for races, and more! Middle & high schoolers who sign up will get credit for their volunteer hours.


Smiles for Miles!

Ghaffari Logo

A huge "Thank You!" to Ghaffari Orthodontics for sponsoring this year's WTUS!

Ghaffari Orthodontics is located in the heart of Vienna and specializes in the treatment of orthodontic care for both children and adults. Dr. Ghaffari offers a wide range of treatment options - from expanders to braces to Invisalign - and offers complimentary initial consultations. Learn more at the Ghaffari Orthodontics website.



Wolftrap Under the Stars is one of the most memorable nights to kick off each new school year! Join the PTA, the Wolftrap Staff and all our wonderful Wolftrap families for a night of FUN!


Festivities start at 5:00 pm this Friday, we can’t wait to see you there!!


Thanks for Reading!

For more ongoing PTA information:

Please feel free to reach out to the PTA leadership with any questions or comments! Our information is below.


2022-2023 PTA Board:

Debbie Rhoda-Choate, President (president@wolftrappta.org)
Rachel Kraft, President-Elect (presidentelect@wolftrappta.org)
Kerry Lombard, Secretary (secretary@wolftrappta.org)
Laura Roper, Treasurer (treasurer@wolftrappta.org)


Wofltrap PTA