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Dear Wolftrap Families,
We had so many amazing events last week! Thank you to those of you who attended our first author visit from Jennifer Weaver, one of the authors of Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength. We have a copy of the book in our office if anyone is interested. Then, we had our FIRST Battle of the Books with our sixth graders at Colvin Run Elementary School. The team did a great job! Thank you to Ms. Hardin and Ms. Newman who worked with Dr. Grove to coach our team. On Friday, there was the welcome return of World Heritage Night! It was a wonderful event. Ms. O’Donovan and I remain grateful for the support of a vibrant school community.
🖍️ It’s Kindergarten Registration Time ! Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage. As you may know, the number of kindergarteners impacts our staffing numbers. If you are aware of any families in your neighborhoods who have moved in, please let them know about Wolftrap Kindergarten. You may contact Ms. Caroline Kamel ckamel@fcps.edu in the Wolftrap office. Thank you!
**Don’t forget, Friday, May 3rd is a student holiday!
Our best to you,
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Lisa O’Donovan, Assistant Principal
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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COMING UP: MAY is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
FRIDAY, MAY 3rd: *Orthodox Good Friday (Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day) Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH!: Bike to School Day: Come join Dr. Grove on the trail!! Bike Month has been celebrated since 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more people to give biking a try. Fairfax County has an extensive network of both paved and natural surface bike trails. You can access a map to all the trails in Fairfax county online.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: We have been so excited to welcome a parent AND reading specialist to Wolftrap this year! Ms. Liz Finnerty has been in education for 15+ years, and she has been assisting us at Wolftrap for 2 years. She loves the approachable and kind teachers and kids. When she is not helping with reading, she is running, reading and spending time with her amazing family. We are so happy she has been able to join us at Wolftrap!
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:
- Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
- Weigh in on School Health Services
- FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition
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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