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Dear Wolftrap Families,
Please don’t forget the upcoming Boundary Review Community Meetings! Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria. Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
If your family is in any need for food this season, please contact Ms. Azita Behdad to arrange pick up. You can find additional resources in the 🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide: Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
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PLEASE remember that parking along Talisman Road during arrival and dismissal is limited by no parking signs. It is also dangerous for students who are trying to cross in the crosswalk. Please do not leave your car facing the wrong way on the street or park in the crosswalk! Our staff members will be helping with this effort, so I ask that you observe these safety guidelines and receive reminders from staff graciously. Thank you!
Also, I ask for your help in remembering the parking lot guidelines, even after and before school hours. Please observe slow speed and remember that the parking lot is ONE WAY. Entering from Talisman Road is going against traffic. Thank you!
HEY! Have you checked out our website lately and the 10 WAYS THAT WOLFTRAP WILL WOW YOU!!! Our school is an amazing place to learn.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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Daytime band and strings concerts are arranged primarily for students. We welcome families at the evening concerts. With our limited space, it is hard for us to provide seating for families, in addition to staff, during the school day. If there is a special need, please reach out the office for guidance, and we can provide accommodations. Thank you!
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I think it is important that all of you are informed about the discussion on Middle School Start Times, which don’t just affect Middle School! At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent. Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral to Ms. Stephanie Burdett no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. For more information, you may reach out to Ms. Stephanie Burdett sdburdett@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Thursday, December 12th: Family Science Night, 6pm
Monday, December 16th: Winter Band concert 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 17th: Winter Strings concert 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 18th: Boundary Discussion: see above
Winter Break (Student Holiday): As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Family Academy Orientation
- Literacy Resources
- Winter Programs and Activities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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