 Dear Wofltrap Families,
🎯🎯We had another successful and fun Pizza Bingo! Thank you to our parents and to Ms. Stephanie Burdett, who is retiring this year as emcee and teacher liaison.
Please note the recent Special Education and 504 newsletter! Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter | Fairfax County Public Schools
As we review our recent beginning-of-year assessment data and classroom observations, our instructional team is preparing to launch formal Wolfie Time 🐺 across all grade levels over the next few weeks.
Wolfie Time is a dedicated daily instructional block designed for targeted intervention and extension. This time scheduled in the instructional schedule across the school allows us to meet every student at their need. During this block, your child may work in a different classroom or join a small group led by a specialized teacher, interventionist, or guest instructor (including me ) 🙂. Reorganizing students across classrooms or within classrooms during Wolfie Time is a deliberate strategy. Whether a student needs targeted phonics practice, multi-step math problem-solving, or a creative writing extension project, they receive that instruction.
Grouping allows us to deploy reading specialists, math coaches, special educators, and classroom teachers where their specific strengths will make the greatest impact.
When an entire grade level moves simultaneously, grouping becomes a natural part of the classroom culture. Every learner has areas to grow and areas to excel, fostering a strong growth mindset.
What you can expect:
- Placement in a Wolfie Time group may not be “permanent.” Groups are reassessed and restructured based on ongoing progress monitoring and fresh data points.
- Teachers will keep you informed of the Wolfie Time process at that grade level throughout the year.
Warmly,
Dr. Maggie Grove, Principal
Ms. Megan Tipton, Assistant Principal
We recognize our Military families during this Blue Star week!
🧭 🧭 Advanced Academic Services: Mrs. Burdett will be hosting two meetings this week for parents entitled Understanding the Full-Time AAP Identification Process. Email sdburdett@fcps.edu with any questions. The Advanced Academic Program (AAP) fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3 to 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time AAP services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Ms. Burdett by Thursday, October 15. Late referrals will not be accepted.
For students who are not new to FCPS, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2 to 7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by Tuesday, December 15. Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services.
Understanding the Full-Time AAP Identification Process
Thursday, October 1, 6-7pm (virtual) - RSVP here by 9/30: https://forms.gle/RPYrrHG7zVa8SktB7
Friday, October 2, 9-10am (in-person) - in the Wolftrap Cafeteria
Superintendent Community Conversations: Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
🐾 PAWSITIVE FAMILY NEWS!: Wolftrap Elementary School Family Liaison Newsletter is now on Schoology! Please check it out for wonderful family news. *If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that helps directly in the community, you will want to read her first issue! Here is the “Pawsitive Family newsletter” link to be shared in the Pawprints: https://lms.fcps.edu/page/8571333588
Traffic Safety Near Our School: We understand that families may need to drive their children to school from time to time. If you need to, please familiarize yourself with our Kiss and Ride line. You can find more details in the parent handbook.
Please drop off or pick up your students in the designated areas. Students should not be dropped off or picked up on Talisman Drive. Please do not double park in front of Wolftrap, if you intend to walk your child to school. This can increase the number of students walking through busy intersections and create traffic hazards for other drivers and families trying to get to school.
Please follow all signs and directions posted at our school, on public roads, or provided by school staff or crossing guards, and avoid making U-turns. Most of all, always — ALWAYS — drive slowly near our school. The safety of all our students is one of our top priorities!!
Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch Menu: FCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback, and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts. Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
- Monday, September 28th and Tuesday, September 29th: Dining for Dollars at Vienna Inn
- Wednesday, September 30th: FIRST 3 HOUR EARLY RELEASE!
- Monday, October 12th: No School
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
- Sign and Return the SR&R
- Check Out New Menu Options
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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