Dear Wolftrap Families,
If you have not downloaded the FCPS mobile app, it is a great place to get information. See below for details. Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Here’s how it makes life easier:
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Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
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No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
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Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
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Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
Before this snow set in, how much fun did everyone have at our inaugural dance?? Thank you to our PTA for a fun and festive January event. I hope that your family is staying safe and warm. Please take good care.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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Winter Weather: Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities: At Wolftrap, we will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Upcoming 3 Hour Early Release: February 18 is our next 3 hour early release. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be an occasional childcare hardship. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. Please let us know your plans for the 18th by completing this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Wolftrap Elementary. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Questions? Please contact the office at 703-319-7300.
🚨Calendar Updates
January 28:Quarter End: January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.
January 29 and January 30: student holiday: staff professional development and workday
District News/In Case You Missed It: (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, Read FCPS This Week to learn more about the following topics:
- More News and Updates on-the-go With the FCPS App
- Academy Open Houses
- Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
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