Dear Wolftrap Families,
Read allll the way to the end! Lots of good info this week!!! Our FIRST Annual Spring Day of Service was AMAZING! I’m so proud of the work we all did, contributing to make the world a better place. 🙂I will be sharing more when we get our photo montage put together, but THANK YOU for all you did to support us. We could not have done it without you!
In the Madison Pyramid, we believe our schools and neighborhood are "Our Shared Home." This day moves learning beyond the classroom, helping students grow as Ethical and Global Citizens. Through hands-on service, students will learn that they have the power to strengthen their community through intentional, compassionate action.
🐺🐺THANK YOU to everyone who helped+contributed to+ran in the PAJAMA 5K. I hear through the grape vine that there is some sliming to do... I can promise, that will be the highlight of the news show one day this week!!! 🥈👟🥈 😁
🎨🎨Congratulations to students who were selected for the Madison Pyramid Art Show! We are going to display the board in the front hallway later this week. Stop by, if you did not get to visit Madison! They will be on display by Thursday, April 23rd, and we will leave them up until April 30th.
The Spring SEL Screener window for students in grades 3-12 is now closed. You may remember that the SEL Screener is an online student reported survey of students in grades 3-12. Students share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. Parent/guardian reports will be available to families in SIS ParentVUE this week of April 20, 2026. If you need to know how to look up the screener and the results, please let us know in the office.
Reminder: class placement form is open until April 29th. To share your input, please complete the 2026-2027 Class Placement Form. The form will remain active until Wednesday, April 29th at 5:00 PM.
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
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Discipline Recording Process Updates: As we continue through the 2025-26 school year, please be aware of a mid-year update regarding how student behavior incidents are recorded and communicated. To enhance transparency and our ongoing partnership with families, Wolftrap will be implementing a shift in practice that will be followed consistently going forward.
What is Changing? Going forward, all discipline incidents that are considered disciplinable per the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) will be recorded in the Student Information System (SIS). Once an incident is logged in SIS, it will be visible to families through their SIS ParentVUE account. This is a shift from previous practices and is designed to ensure families have direct access to their child’s records.
What You Can Expect to See To support understanding of the information recorded in SIS ParentVUE, please keep the following process details in mind:
- SBAR Coding: Incidents are documented using Student Behavior and Administrative Response (SBAR) codes, which categorize behaviors into groups such as "Behaviors that Impede Academic Progress" (BAP) or "Relationship Behaviors" (RB).
- Required Interventions: A key component of this update is that every disciplinary incident must include a behavior intervention. These interventions are designed to re-teach and reinforce positive school expectations.
- Leveled Responses: Administrators use a discipline matrix to determine the appropriate response, ranging from Level 1 (least restrictive) to Level 5 (most restrictive). For our students, these responses are tailored using specific "K-6" starting points.
- Timely Communication: While these records are now visible in SIS, our commitment to personal communication remains. Administrators and teachers will still notify families of a disciplinary incident involving their child.
We believe this shift supports our mission to provide a responsive, caring, and inclusive culture where every child feels valued and supported. You can find more information about these categories and the full discipline matrix in the 2025-26 SR&R Family Guide. If you have any questions about this update or how to view these records in SIS ParentVUE, please do not hesitate to contact Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal.
Spring Testing Reminders: As a reminder, please mark your calendars for the following Spring testing dates. Reach out to your child’s teacher for specific test dates. We ask that you make every effort for students to be at school on test days to ensure they are able to complete them within the testing window. This is especially important in Grades 3-6 for SOLs. If you have specific questions regarding testing, please contact Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal + School Test Coordinator.
Grades K-2
- VALLSS Literacy April 20-May 22
Grades 1-6
Grades 3-6
- iReady Reading April 13-June 4
Grades 3-6
- Standards of Learning (SOLs) April 27-May 22
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Reading SOL
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Math SOL
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Science SOL
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3rd grade
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May 8
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May 15
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n/a
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4th grade
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May 4
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May 11
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n/a
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5th grade
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April 28
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May 5
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May 12
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6th grade
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May 7
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May 14
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n/a
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Services at Dunn Loring Center to Relocate: Several family support services at the Dunn Loring Center will be permanently relocated because the building is being renovated and returned to use as a school. To support this transition, services at Dunn Loring will stop in May. The Family Resource Center at Dunn Loring will close on Monday, May 4. The last day for student registration appointments will be Friday, May 8, and the last day for early childhood testing appointments will be Friday, May 15. We are committed to maintaining access to these important services and appreciate your flexibility during this transition. All services will reopen at Pimmit Hills Center beginning Monday, June 1. Learn more about the relocation.
Webinar: Partnering With Your Child's Middle School: In this webinar, families of rising middle school students are invited to explore ways to stay connected to learning and maintain strong family-school partnerships throughout their child’s secondary education. Register to attend on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
’Red Flag Gun Law in Virginia: Virginia's Emergency Substantial Risk Orders (ESRO) law prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing, possessing, or transporting any kind of firearm. If you know of someone with a gun acting in a way that concerns you, speak up to prevent a gun tragedy. To request an ESRO in Fairfax County, call the police non-emergency line at 703-691-2131. If there is an immediate danger, call or text 911. Learn more about Red Flag laws on the county government website.
🚨Calendar Updates: APRIL
April 21st: no school tomorrow! Special election: 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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays: Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 which was previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
April 8-29: Class placement form open. This form remains open until April 29th at 5:00pm.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar: The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website. The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
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:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
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