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Dear Wolftrap Families,
Welcome to March! Read Across America Day: Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video. The first week in March, we typically celebrate Read Across America week! Please see the flyer to have your children participate each day. There will also be a tracker given out to students who can work toward a free Bundt cake! Thank you to Ms. Hardin for all she does to encourage a love of reading in the library!
MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. We have a robust program at Wolftrap that supports all students. FCPS has updated their website to include valuable information about this process. Please let Dr. Grove or Ms. Tipton know if we can answer any questions about this process.
Fairfax County Public Schools, in partnership with community organizations, will present the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. This in-person event will be held on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School in Reston. Featuring keynote speakers Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, the summit offers breakout sessions on advocating for, supporting, and understanding your student's learning, as well as partnering effectively with schools. Attendees can also explore exhibitor resources, including Assistive Technology, and enjoy a student showcase highlighting student creativity and leadership. Register today and join us in building a more inclusive community!
Once again, please remember not to park along Talisman Road at ARRIVAL and/or DISMISSAL. We have had two incidents in the past week where children came close to moving cars. This is a reminder for the safety of all students at Wolftrap. Unfortunately, this continues to happen, even as Ms. Tipton, other staff and I patrol the area. Thank you for your help.
Best,
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6. Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
For those of you who do not know, our staffing depends on our enrollment. That is why it is important for us to make sure all students who desire to attend Wolftrap register early! Kindergarten registration is open now! Spread the word, especially if you have families in your neighborhood! 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 guardian must be present), the student will be ready for our spring orientation! Details to come! Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Ms. Caroline Kamel, school registrar.
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The Vienna Conservation & Sustainability Commission's Student Creativity Contest is now open. Between now and April 1, contestants (K-12) can write an essay or create a piece of art responding to the following prompt:
What changes can you make toward a more eco-friendly footprint?
For details and submission information, contact the Conversation & Sustainability Commission, csc@viennava.gov, 703-255-6300.
National Women’s History Month: Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
National School Social Work Week: March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS. **We love Ms. Patrick!!!
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward): Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Growth
- Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child
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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