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Dear Wolftrap Families,
What about this crazy March weather! We are prepared for cold one day, wind the next, and. . . hopefully. . . a warmup coming? Next week, we will have our required Tornado Drill, so you can talk with your students about that upcoming event.
If you have not been in the building recently, part of our celebration for Black History Month included a schoolwide read aloud of How Do you Spell Unfair? This is story of a student who was not included in the National Spelling Bee. Classes read the book and used a Harvard Thinking Routine to respond. Many of these responses are posted around the school. Thank you to our Equity team who researches books and creates the thinking routines for classes to use.
I’m going to keep including the Kindergarten Registration link in the newsletter for a few weeks. If you are not aware, staffing is based on our enrollment. If enrollment decreases, we run the risk of losing staff, so we want to recruit any neighborhood families to register early, if they choose to come to Wolftrap. Thanks for being great ambassadors for our program!
Best,
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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On Monday, March 24, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program for me as a principal and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. If you add any comments, I will see that anonymous feedback. When you receive an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. I read the comments, and I act on your suggestions. Thank you for your time and participation!
This event is for elementary and middle school students in special education, focusing on future planning and successful transitions to adulthood. This event will help you start preparing for life after school, ensuring postsecondary success for students with disabilities through transition planning.
Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School
You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a range of CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about postsecondary education, training, and employment opportunities. The fair presentation will cover: Building Independence & Expectations, Academic & Career Planning, Career & Technical Education Academy Courses, CTS Elective Courses, Postsecondary Education & Training Opportunities, Turning 18 & 22, and Adult Support Services.
We look forward to seeing you there as we help plan for your child’s successful future! You may register here as well.
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.
The Financial Empowerment Center at South County offers financial coaching, small business coaching, and a variety of workshops. For more information, go to their website.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Options
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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