Dear Wolftrap Families,
After the fall launch of the new volunteer program, we are receiving some reminders about how to continue this year. Volunteer FCPS allows you to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Wolftrap. At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Please keep in mind that all volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
📚📚📚We are also excited for Read Across America week, which is coming up at the beginning of March! See the events listed below, and talk with Ms. Hardin, our amazing librarian, if you have any questions.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence: Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School. The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
New Visitor Management System: We are excited to announce that Wolftrap is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry. For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. **Kudos to some of you who have already showed up here with your QR code!! 🙂Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our amazing front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping Wolftrap safe.
Countdown to Kindergarten: Friday, March 27, 10-11:30 a.m.: Is your preschooler heading to kindergarten this fall? Join the family resource center for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support your child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register here
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students: Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps.
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
Read Across America Week is March 2-6! Get ready to make bookmarks, partner up to talk about books, cozy up and read in your jammies, dress up as your favorite book character, and bring a flashlight to read in the dark.
🚨Calendar Updates: February
February 23-27 - Public Schools Week (YAY!) : Wolftrap welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. We are #PublicSchoolProud for Public Schools Week 2026! #PSW26 #OurFCPS
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:
- Celebrating Our Students
- Summer Camp and Learning
- New High School Name
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