Dear Wolftrap Families,
I hope that you have had an opportunity to dig out and enjoy some time in the snow. I’m so fond of the picture of the wolves in the snow that I have left it here for one more week! 😀I read in the Washington Post that the wolves at the National Zoo really enjoyed the snow, so I hope you did too! When is Spring Break, again??? 😀
We are already planning for the 2026-2027 school year, and that includes welcoming our newest Wolfies! If you know families in your neighborhoods, please let them know that Kindergarten registration is coming up! We will be publishing our Kinder orientation date soon. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. If your child will attend Wolftrap or you know someone who has a Kindergarten aged child, please contact the Wolftrap office for guidance to gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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⛄ REMINDER: 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. *We have experienced several cold advisories the past week. 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. You can also reach out to Ms. Azita Behdad, abehdad@fcps.edu, our family liaison.
🚨Calendar Updates: February
February 3: End-of-Quarter Adjustment: Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3. Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments. See the complete school year calendar.
February: Black History Month: Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
February: Career and Technical Education Month: By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage. CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
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February 2-6th: Shout out to Ms. Britney Mason, our amazing school counselor!! National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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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:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
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