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Dear Wolftrap Families,
WELCOME BACK! Here we are. . . in the home stretch, but we are not done yet! As the last quarter begins, excitement begins to build, alongside that familiar end-of-trip energy. Like a long car ride, even the most enthusiastic students can get a little restless as the destination starts to come into view.
There is much more academic ground to cover in this last quarter. Tests need to be completed, projects finished, and final concepts solidified. We will be working toward our Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning Day on June 3rd. At Wolftrap, we have a well-established routine to keep learning focused and productive during this final stretch. Teachers will be providing clear expectations and reminders about routines.
Your support at home is crucial too! Taking a few moments to review end-of-year schedules and routines with your child can make a big difference. This will help them stay organized, prepared, and focused on their remaining schoolwork. Together, we can ensure smooth and successful learning during this last quarter.
Our best to you,
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal
WALK IN MY SHOES: Please take some time to consider volunteering for this wonderful event. Walk In My Shoes (WIMS) is an all-volunteer run nonprofit organization that develops programs that teach about inclusion, empathy, and accessibility. Ms. Mary Beth Hazelgrove has been organizing this event for the past few years at Wolftrap. She has recently been awarded a SEPTA grant to fund kits for our primary grades. This program is a wonderful way for parents, teachers, counselors, librarians, and other school staff to collaborate to create something meaningful and memorable for the students. The program benefits everyone involved, from the students who learn how they can be more inclusive, to the volunteers get to see important learning happening in front of their eyes. The program is especially meaningful to students with challenges, and uplifts parents whose greatest hope is that their children will feel welcome and safe at school so they may thrive. The event this year is April 8th-12th, and the sign up link is here. Please join us!
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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION IS TOMORROW! Do you know anyone who is interested in Kindergarten for next year? Please have the family call the office and inquire about registration and orientation, which is April 2nd at 1:30pm! |
DO YOU HAVE USED BIKES IN YOUR GARAGE? We are collecting bikes for a fellow FCPS elementary school. Bring your bikes by Wolftrap until April 11th!
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD: April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. *We will be celebrating with our PURPLE up day on April 17th! Don’t forget to wear your purple!
NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
MUSLIM AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS: Please note a shift in language that is coming to FCPS. Recently, Dr Reid sent out the following message, and I think it is important to highlight here as well. “Educators and education associations across the nation have begun to instead use terms like “Emergent Bilingual” or “Multilingual Learner.” These “asset-based” terms acknowledge that our students should not be defined by their lack of fluency in English. Instead, we can use language which makes it clear that English fluency is something these students are gaining atop their existing language skills, rather than a deficit they are overcoming. With this in mind, FCPS is shifting our language to “Multilingual Learner” and away from “ESOL student,” “ESL student,” and “Second-language learner.” It’s important to know that “English learner” is still used for demographic data at the state and federal level, so it will continue to be used for some accountability metrics and reporting.” Please let me or Dr. Mona Lohr, our Multilingual Learner specialist, know if we can answer any questions about this shift.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Shannon Hardin is our librarian at Wolftrap! She loves many things about Wolftrap, but her favorite thing is that everyone truly values kindness. This may come as a surprise, but Ms. Hardin loves to read in her spare time! She has been in education for 13 years, and all those years, even her student teaching, was spent at Wolftrap! She even taught 4th grade with Dr. Grove! We are so excited that she is here. We celebrate Ms. Hardin this month during School Librarian Day on April 4th!!!
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MADISON PYRAMID ART SHOW! This event will be held on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30-7pm at Madison High School. Come by and see the art created by our talented pyramid students! |
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CHECK OUT the spring newsletter from the AAP office. Please let Samira Newman know if you have any questions!
FCPS NEWS: District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Updated COVID Recommendations
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey!
- April Webinars and Events for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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