 Dear Wolftrap Families,
A reminder that we are about a month away from our first pyramid Day of Service. Not only are we excited to work with a variety of organizations, but we are excited to support each other in these efforts. Don’t forget that we have listed our grade level wishlists for items to support each service project. They are listed on our website. Kindergarten will be “in the field” on that day, so they do not have a wishlist. They will be out on a field trip to support our effort. **You can find our wishlists on the Wolftrap website, linked here. We look forward to sharing more details and specific schedules as we get closer to the date. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students grow into community-minded leaders.
Please consider joining us tonight at Louise Archer for a conversation about the budget. Also, use the link below to fill out a survey for budget input. About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
April Statewide Election: No School for Students: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid: Connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9: FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Marshall High School Food Drive: Two Marshal HS students are conducting a food drive, with donations going to Food for Others. Students can drop donations in a bin outside of the office between now and March 27.
Most needed items: diapers, cereal, peanut butter, canned fruit, tomato sauce, pasta, mac and cheese, rice, and maseca.
🚨Calendar Updates: MARCH
March 16th: TONIGHT!: 7:00pm at Louise Archer Elementary School: Come learn about the budget and the schools with Hunter Mill Supervisor.
March 18: 3 hour early release: Have you filled out your transportation for this day?
March 20 - *Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr: Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. #OurFCPS
March 27: Quarter End and Early Release: the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. See the complete school year calendar.
March 30 to April 6 - *Spring Break / Teacher Workday : Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
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:
- Family Engagement Survey
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
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