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Inside this week's Connection:
- 2025-26 PTA Board elected!
- Highlights from Memorial Day ceremony
- Volunteers still needed for Field Day
- End of Year Volunteer Celebration Recap
- Lost and Found
- Sprout boxes on sale now!
- Camp Invention
- Rising K and 1st Summer Playdates
- At a Glance - May
Elections were held at the May PTA meeting for the upcoming school year's PTA Board! Three new members are among the group of five:
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Anne Snyder (Vice President 1) is the mom of a current second grader (Colin) and a rising kindergartener (Ellie), as well as an almost 2 year old (Hazel). She grew up in Vienna (and went to Wolftrap!) but returned to the area in 2016 after graduating from law school. Anne is thrilled to once again be part of the Wolftrap community and to have the opportunity to support all its members as a PTA VP! |
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Jessica Black (Vice President 2) has lived in Vienna, VA with my her husband, Jon, and son, Bennett (second grade), for three years. Prior to coming to VA, her family was in south central PA. Jessica is excited to take on one of the roles of Vice President for Wolftrap Elementary School! She is looking forward to meeting everyone and supporting parents, teachers and students in the upcoming school year. |
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Stephanie Wolter (Treasurer) has been part of the Wolf trap family since her son, Isaac, began kindergarten in 2020. She, her husband, and son moved to the area in 2016 from their native NJ and have loved getting to know the town and community (especially all the town-wide and school-wide celebrations!). She has a background as a financial analyst, an artist, and is a life long math enthusiast. Stephanie is excited to bring all of those to the position of Treasurer for the next two years. |
Returning board members:
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Britt Mintz (President) is excited to step into the role of PTA President for the upcoming school year. She has two children at Wolftrap—Henry, a rising fourth grader, and Heidi, who will be in second grade. Her family moved to Vienna two years ago with her husband, who serves on active duty in the military. Britt is passionate about supporting the Wolftrap community and looks forward to a fun and fulfilling year ahead with the PTA. |
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Linda Pugel (Secretary) will be returning for her second year as secretary. She is a Northern Virginia native, and grew up in Prince William County. She has two boys, currently in second (Henry) and fourth grade (Harrison). Linda is a huge sports enthusiast, who had dreams of becoming a sports commentator for ESPN, and loves to cook. What makes her happiest is being with her boys, and spending time at Wolftrap volunteering in their classrooms, library, and joining them for lunch on occasion! She looks forward to serving her second year as PTA Secretary at Wolftrap! |
Wolftrap's annual Memorial Day ceremony was held on Friday, May 23rd, in front of the school.
From Emmanouel Lee, 2nd grade parent and Military Appreciate committee lead:
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who joined us for Friday’s Memorial Day flag raising ceremony. Your presence made the event truly meaningful. A special thank you goes to Will Rifenbark and Rhian Thomas for their leadership in guiding the scouts during the flag ceremony—it was a powerful tribute. We’d also like to recognize the Girl Scouts for their outstanding contributions to the Morning News Show this past week.
 
This year's field day is Wednesday, June 4th, and Mr. Bechtle is looking for volunteers! Please visit the sign-up sheet to volunteer for a spot!
Ideally, it would be great to have a morning set of volunteers and an afternoon set. *Preferably parents of students who are participating in that session, so that they are able to see their kids.
The PTA Board held an end of the year "thank you" event on May 28th to honor members/volunteers who help make Wolftrap so wonderful! The celebration was at Vienna Vintner, and had a great turn out! The current board was recognized, to include departing members, Jenna Pietropola (served two years as Treasurer) and Aarti Desai (served two years between Vice President and President). The newly elected board for 2025-26 was also introduced! Thank you so all who attended!
  
Special poem written to honor the PTA volunteers:
As the school year draws to a close,
We pause to honor those who chose
To give their time, their love, their care,
To show up, help out, and always be there.
From Pizza Bingo—so much fun,
To Capes and Tutus, our 5K run!
Faculty Volleyball brought screams and pride,
And Teacher Appreciation warmed hearts inside.
World Heritage Night and the Book Fair glow,
Original Works, Skate Night and the Talent Show.
Watch D.O.G.S., Purchasing, and Military Cheers,
Don’t forget the Audit Committee volunteers!
But wait—there’s more, we’re not quite through,
There’s so much good that you all do!
Room Parents and Walking Wednesday each week,
Yearbook and School supplies that students seek.
Dining for Dollars, After School Programs fun,
Nominating Team—you got it done!
Food for Others, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,
The PTA Closet—finally a tidy solution!
From Artists in the Making to Reflections art,
Webmaster skills, all playing their part.
The Welcome Committee with smiles so cool,
And pedaling strong for Bike to School!
We’ve celebrated PTA events—what a list!
But school sponsored fun should not be missed.
With Teachers, Staff and Parents standing side by side
Each class had moments that brought great pride,
Grade-level events brought joy and flair:
Batta Bing, It’s Spring!—first grade was there.
Bug Bash for second, with bugs galore,
Ancient Civilizations—third grade explored.
Virginia History Day made fourth grade beam,
Renaissance Faire is a fifth-grade dream.
Finding Nemo—sixth grade takes the stage,
Promotion Ceremony will close out their grade.
Fall and Spring Parties brought laughter and cheer,
With fun and excitement throughout the year.
Field trips galore, adventures anew,
Learning beyond walls with each traveling crew.
With music in the air and talent so grand,
We clapped for Chorus, Strings, and Band.
And let’s not forget the best day to play—
Some of you will have a blast at Field Day!
And through it all, our teachers and staff stood tall,
Guiding with passion, giving their all.
With lessons and laughter, patience and grace,
They made our school a brighter place.
Each hour you gave, each task you embraced,
Left a mark on the school that can't be replaced.
Here’s our thanks, both loud and true—
Wolftrap Elementary is better because of all of you.
Please raise a glass and take a bow,
You’ve earned our deepest thanks right now.
Parents! Be sure to check the lost and found before the end of the year, or have your child check it out when they are in the cafeteria for lunch!
Anything that is not claimed during the week of June 16th will be donated!
🎒📚📓✏️✂️ School supply sale for '25-'26 boxes is NOW OPEN! Save yourself the hassle - now that the race to summer is ON, place your order today. Your future self will thank you! ✅🌞😎
 Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to Wolftrap Elementary July 21st to July 25th, campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Register now and use the discount code ‘NEWCAMP30’ for $30 off! For more information reach out to Dr. Lohr, mmlohr@fcps.edu.
Summer playdates for rising Kindergarteners and first graders have been selected! Be sure to make your calendar for June 12th and August 14th for playdates at the Wolftrap Elementary School playground! More details to come.
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