Dear Wolftrap Families,
Welcome to the beginning of a series of short weeks! Please check your FCPS calendar closely to make sure you know of all of the upcoming events and dates for early dismissals and closures, particularly in September.
Perhaps you have seen the new construction for the preschool playground outside! We are so excited to have that construction start for our littlest Wolfies. I have been advocating for this support for the students over the past two years. It is wonderful to see it finally come to fruition!
A few timely reminders!
- Please consider joining our AMAZING PTA!!! If you have not done so, Sign up today!
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🎡🎡I’m so excited to let you know about the volunteer fair that will open up at 5pm on September 17th, prior to Back to School night ! Meet the PTA committee chairs in the cafeteria and learn about ways to volunteer!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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There will be three opportunities for parents to attend an information session about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP). These sessions will provide an overview of AAP services provided to students at Wolftrap. Parents will also learn about the process for referring students in grades 2-6 for Full-Time AAP services. Two sessions will be presented on Back-To-School Night, September 17th; at 5:15 and 6:45. There will be a third presentation on Monday, September 22nd from 9-10am. Please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Stephanie Burdett, at sdburdett@fcps.edu with any questions.
At Wolftrap, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students. Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe. These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
All parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at Wolftrap need to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application. *If you intend to volunteer for a field trip or volunteer to be a WATCH dog, you will need to register for level 3. This requires a background check and may take more time. Please start the process right away!
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
Per the SR&R, all discipline incidents must be recorded in the Student Information System (SIS). This means that when a student is referred to administration for a behavior violation listed in the SR&R, the incidents are recorded in SIS and are attached to a student’s record. Documentation related to incidents that resulted in disciplinary action up to and including a short-term suspension are retained in a student’s scholastic record for 5 years after the incident occurred. Families will be notified within 24 hours of any SR&R violations that warrant disciplinary action and are encouraged to check ParentVUE to see their child’s discipline record. For any questions, please contact Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal metipton@fcps.edu
This is a friendly reminder about student dress code expectations at school. While we love to see our students express themselves, several students have been observed wearing clothing to school that could be a dress code violation, and we are asking for your help in supporting appropriate clothing choices for school. Specifically, certain summer attire choices expose body parts in a way that is not considered appropriate.
Dress code violations are subject to disciplinary consequences. Per the SR&R (page 24-25) and FCPS Regulation 2613.12:
- Students are expected to dress appropriately for a K-12 educational environment
- Clothing and accessories should not: Expose genitalia, chest, buttocks, underwear, or undergarments due to transparency, length, or lack of coverage.
We ask that you continue to closely monitor your child’s clothing choices and speak with your child privately to encourage careful selection of clothes for school. We may speak with students privately at school should clothing choices continue to violate dress code expectations. Thank you for your continued support at home and we appreciate your partnership in maintaining a positive learning environment at Wolftrap! For any questions, please contact Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal metipton@fcps.edu
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help ensure your child has what they need to succeed. Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Loving Solutions
- Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
- Parent Project
- Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: How to Prepare for School; Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators; Worried Parents, Anxious Kids; and What Families Need to Know About Drugs for Their Students with Disabilities.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Family and School Partnerships (FSP) will be facilitating a virtual workshop given by the Office of Special Education Procedural Support on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The Office of Special Education Procedural Support will present information on the IEP/504 process within FCPS, provide resources to help families navigate receiving these services in accordance with the Military Interstate Compact, and answer questions from workshop participants. The presentation will be geared towards military families, and parents/guardians may submit questions beforehand.
This virtual event will be held via Zoom. To register for the workshop, as well as submit questions, please fill out this Google form by Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
FSP will be facilitating monthly workshops, webinars, or family engagement events for military families throughout the school year. Please check the Family Academy catalog under “Military-Connected Families Offerings” for more information on these events as they are posted.
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
The Family Resource Center curated kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school top resources from their library, webinars, and digital resources for "Back to School 2025-2026".
Each FRC Pack contains:
- Selection of 2-3 books for a caregiver or educator.
- Books for a child (perfect for a read-aloud or independent reading for an older child).
- A resource guide with a list of eBooks, free webinars on YouTube, and other resources
Please call 703-204-3941 or email frc@fcps.edu to reserve your pack. Packs can be picked up at the Family Resource Center or sent to your child's school for you to pick up.
Starting in September, FCPS elementary schools will use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math assessment to assess grade level mathematics skills in grades 1-6. The MAP Math test along with the iReady Reading test fulfill a state requirement to measure academic growth in grades 3-6 throughout the school year.
MAP Math tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring. They help teachers identify students' strengths and areas where they may need more support. Families can learn more about MAP Growth assessments by visiting the MAP Test Information webpage.
September 8th: Picture Day
September 9th: Election Day: Teacher Workday, student holiday
September 10th: 3 hour Early Release ** please fill out the form for dismissal on this day!
September 17th: Back to School Night! Doors open at 5:00pm to view the volunteer fair; sessions start at 6:00pm
September 22-23: *Rosh Hashanah (sundown on the 22nd, holiday on the 23rd)
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
- 🚨 Safety and Security Information
- 📍 Updates on Comprehensive Boundary Review
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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