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Inside this week's issue:
- Memorial Day tribute
- Bike-to-School Day
- Artist-in-the-Making
- Reflections update
- 5K recap and highlights
Hello Wolftrap Families: As we observe Memorial Day, we invite you to help us honor loved ones who gave their lives in military service.
If your family has someone who died in action or during training, we would be honored to include them in a tribute during our morning news show. Please feel free to share their name and any details you’d like included.
Please send their name and photo no later than April 24 to: Emmanouel@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us remember and honor these heroes.
Mark your calendars! Wednesday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m. is the Spring Wolftrap Bike to School Day and we want to see EVERYONE rolling in!
Dust off those helmets, pump up those tires, and let's fill the streets with pedal power! It's a great way to get some fresh air, have fun with friends, and start the school day with a smile.
 Wear your helmet
If you have lights or bright colors please wear them so our neighbors can see us coming
Arrive ready to RIDE, the train starts at Liberty Tree Ln and Beulah, but jump on anywhere along the route.
See you on the road — let's make May 13 the most fun commute of the year!
It's time for our final AIM (Artists in the Making) project of the year!! This time, our young artists (K - 5th) will be exploring the work of Fredrick Prescott through an exciting upcoming kinetic art project!
Inspired by Prescott’s creative designs, students will have the opportunity to experiment with movement and imagination as they bring their own dynamic pieces to life. We can’t wait to see what our students will create!
Don't worry, we haven't forgotten our Sixth graders! They will not be participating in this project because they’ll be focusing on a special AIM project which will be displayed during their promotion ceremony — stay tuned for more info in the upcoming weeks!
Emails will soon be sent out to the AIM Classroom leads with instructions and a link to the instructional video. Thank you again to all our volunteers - we couldn't do it without you!! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact us at aim@wolftrappta.org.
** Special Request for all Parents** We are in need of newspapers! If you have any old newspapers at home, please bring them (or send them in with you child) so we can use for future AIM projects! There will be a box outside of the main office to collect them. Thank you in advance!
We are thrilled to announce that several of our Wolftrap PTA's first-place winning submissions have received recognition at the Fairfax County level!:
-Colette Hecker - Award of Merit (Bronze) in Dance Choreography
-Abby Howsare - Award of Merit (Bronze) in Literature
-Abby Howsare - Award of Merit (Bronze) in Photography
Additionally, we would like to recognize Juliet Rosner whose independent submission to the county also received an Award of Merit (Bronze) in Dance Choreography!
We are incredibly proud of all our Wolftrap students who participated in Reflections this year! Thank you for your creativity and for making our school community shine!
We will be holding an awards ceremony for all participants on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Wolftrap Cafeteria. Come celebrate your artwork and enjoy some ice cream!
RSVP to reflections@wolftrappta.org.
Thank You for an Amazing Pajama Jog 5K & 1‑Mile Fun Run!
Sunday was an unforgettable morning! A huge and cozy thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, and enthusiastic cheering section who helped make our Pajama Jog 5K and 1‑Mile Fun Run such a tremendous success!
Even with the weather keeping us guessing, our community showed incredible flexibility and spirit, proving once again that nothing can stop a determined group of pajama‑clad runners! Whether you jogged, walked, danced, or zipped along in your comfiest sleepwear, you brought joy, energy, and togetherness to every mile.
To our volunteers: Your Friday afternoon and early morning, warm smiles, and willingness to pivot with the school dismissal and weather made all the difference.
To our sponsors: Your support fuels this beloved tradition and directly benefits our students and teachers.
To our cheering squads: Your cheering and boundless enthusiasm powered every runner from start to finish!
To every participant: Your commitment to fun, fitness, and community made this year’s event truly special.
A special shout‑out to our amazing Pajama Jog Committee, whose hard work and creativity brought this event to life.
Please join us in thanking:
Jenna Pietropola and Kelly Williams - Co-Committee Chairs; Uppasna Chand - Fundraising Lead; Stacy Lundy - Trophies and SUG Lead; Kate McCartan and Kevin Shers - Co-Food Leads; Jessica Priemer - Shirts/Banner Lead; Linda Pugel - Communications Lead; Gabi and Brian Ritchey - Ad Hoc Co-Leads; and Melissa Shillinglaw - Purchasing Lead. A special thank you to Chris Harney for her relentless support, ideas, and marking out the 5k course at 6:30 in the morning when she no longer has kids at WES.
And of course, an extra‑special THANK YOU to the teachers who bravely volunteered to be SLIMED!
Ms. Carbajal, Ms. McAdams, Ms. Mason, and Dr. Grove. Your willingness to jump into the gooey fun brought huge smiles, unforgettable memories, and endless giggles to our students. You reminded us that school spirit can be messy… and absolutely awesome.
This event continues to be one of our school’s most cherished traditions, and it’s all because of you. Thank you for showing up with heart, humor, and your finest pajamas. We can’t wait to see you again next year, maybe with even fuzzier slippers!
Apr 1-6: No school (Spring Break)
Apr 10: No School
Apr 15: Military Child Day/PTA General Meeting
Apr 19: 5K Run
Apr 21: No School (Special Election)
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