Dear Wolftrap Families,
On Friday, we watched as Wolftrap students from the Class of 2026 (and maybe some teary-eyed parents) returned and walked the halls of our building to thunderous applause as their high school graduation approaches. There are several reasons this is an important right of passage.
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It gives the seniors a chance to look back over time and to be celebrated for completing this part of life’s journey (particularly this group, who did not get their sixth grade hallway parade, as we were online!!).
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It gives staff a chance to see the students they knew years ago. Wolftrap staff were part of the seniors’ growth and development.
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It gives our current Wolfies an opportunity to celebrate siblings and neighbors but also to glimpse at their future as engaged students and graduates. We are so proud of the Class of 2026! 🎓🎓
📫📫Final Paw Prints Newsletter arrives in your inbox on Wednesday! Don’t forget that the final edition of my school newsletter, The Paw Prints, will be published on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 17th. This edition will feature important summer information and a special farewell message!
Please remember that Wednesday, June 17th is the last day of the 2025-2026 school year! It is also an early release day, with dismissal scheduled for 1:15 PM. Please make arrangements for your child's timely pick-up. 🎉🎉🎉We also will be celebrating our sixth graders on June 17th. Sixth grade parents are invited to the last walk of the Wolftrap halls to the cheers of adoring fans at 9:30am on Wednesday, June 17th.
We've had an incredible year together, and I'm so proud of all our students' accomplishments. Stay tuned for Paw Prints on Wednesday!
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
Upcoming score reports for testing: We have other testing that occurs during the end of the school year, outside of SOL testing grades 3-6. See links below for information on testing and dates that results may be viewed. Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Megan Tipton at metipton@fcps.edu
Grades PreK-K:
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VALLSS for most students, posting by June 12
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VKRP (EMAS/CBRS) for most students, posting by June 12
Grades 1-2:
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VALLSS for most students, posting by June 12
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MAP Math for most students, posting week of June 22
Grades 3-8:
VALLSS for identified 3rd grade students, posting by June 12
Many thanks to our partners at Educate Fairfax! Their support of a grant to our sixth grade team has paved the way for our PRODUCTION of Madagasgar, Jr, ON JUNE 10th! We are so excited!
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📆📆Calendar Survey: FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey. Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter: View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter. Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter.
Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include:
- Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer
- Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function
- Keep SEL Growing all Summer Long
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services: Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery support that includes medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services. Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources: FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number. Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts. And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
🚨Calendar Updates: JUNE
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal): The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed 2 hours early (1:15pm)
Juneteenth (Holiday): Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
District News/In Case You Missed It: (ICYMI): In case you missed it in Read FCPS This Week to learn more about the following topics:
- Calendar Survey
- Summer Resources
- Deadline to Request Accommodations for SAT School Day
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