Paw Prints, February 20, 2024

Dear Wolftrap Families,

Some MORE breaking news on our new playground! We received word on Friday afternoon that the tree outside on the playground would be removed on Monday, February 19^th (yesterday). This will not impact recess at this time, but it means that construction will start soon. I will be speaking to this construction at the next PTA meeting on Wednesday night!  

If you know families in your neighborhood who are ready for Kindergarten, please forward this message with the details below on registration! We are getting excited to welcome our newest Wolfies!!              

Our best to you,                                             

Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal  
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal

BUDGET UPDATE: At the last board meeting, Dr. Reid presented a proposed FCPS budget for the 2024-25 school year. Highlights include:

✅ Competitive compensation: 6% compensation adjustment

✅ Support for all students: Maintaining class sizes, additional support for students eligible for free/reduced price meals, special ed, and ESOL

✅ Expanding athletics (HS boys volleyball & girls wrestling) and fine/performing arts stipends

✅ Continuing multiyear initiatives: Inclusive preschool, environmental initiatives & modernized HR system

See the details and watch her presentation: https://bit.ly/49uV9hr

See the Budget Development Calendar: https://bit.ly/3ODUSkn

IT’S TIME FOR KINDER REGISTRATION!! Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3. . . There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

• Determine eligibility. 
• Identify your local school. 
• Gather documents. 
• Fill out forms. 
• Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. **Wolftrap Kindergarten Orientation will be on Tuesday, April 2^nd. Stay tuned for details!

Try Online Registration: Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.