Wolftrap Connection - September 16th, 2026
Inside this week's Connection:
- Join the PTA
- Pizza Bingo - September 24!
- Dining for Dollars - September 28-29
- Yearbook Cover Contest
- Artists in the Making
- Girls on the Run
- At a Glance
Joining the PTA is easy and makes a huge difference for our school! The cost of 2026-2027 membership is just $30. PTA members get voting rights at PTA meetings - helping to ensure the parents and the teachers make decisions that matter for our students. By joining you also get access to the online school directory.
Learn more & Join the PTA!
PIZZA BINGO IS SEPTEMBER 24!
Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 PM for Pizza Bingo on the Wolftrap field.
Enjoy a night of bingo, pizza, food, a raffle, and prizes. Everyone is a winner!
Volunteers needed: Sign up here!
Many thanks to our title sponsors, Dulles Kitchen and Bath and Katie Hunter, for their support. And also to our Friends of Wolftrap donors like Terra's Ice Cream!
FIRST DINING FOR DOLLARS EVENT!
VIENNA INN - SEPT. 28 AND 29
Please join us for the first Wolftrap PTA Dining for Dollars event of the year at the Vienna Inn!
How it works:
- Dine anytime between 8 am and 10 pm on September 28th or September 29th
- Mention you are with Wolftrap Elementary, and 15% of sales will be donated to the Wolftrap PTA to help support our students and teachers.
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST!
CONTEST STARTS SEPT. 22!
Calling all 3rd-6th Graders! Show off your Wolfie Spirit by submitting original artwork for this year’s Yearbook Cover Contest.
The design must include:
- This year’s theme: We Run As One
- School name: Wolftrap Elementary
- School year: 2026-2027
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Instructions: Entries are due by October 19th
- Use an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper oriented VERTICALLY.
- Any art medium may be used (crayons, paint, pastels, markers, etc.).
- NO clip art, internet files, digital art, or copied work are allowed.
- Be sure to fill all the space with COLOR!
- Then submit your art to the front office with your name, teacher, and grade on the back.
Wolftrap Teachers and Staff will judge the entries. All entries appear in the Yearbook! The winner will receive a free yearbook. Please keep sending your photos from school events and any questions to: yearbook@wolftrappta.org
ARTISTS IN THE MAKING!
Bring art to life in your child's classroom!
Artists in the Making (AIM) invites parents to step into the classroom and introduce students to an inspiring artist and lead a fun, hands-on art project. No art experience needed—we provide all the supplies and everything you need to make it a success!
- Each session: About 1 hour
- Art skills: Not required!
- Supplies: We provide them all
- Who can volunteer? Any parent or caregiver!
Ready to join in on the fun? Fill out this Google Form and we’ll send you information before our session.
Questions or want more information? Please email aim@wolftrappta.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is returning to Wolftrap and there are a few open spots on the team! GOTR is an empowering program that inspires 3rd–6th grade girls to build confidence, kindness, and healthy habits through dynamic, interactive lessons and running.
The team meets after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45. The first practice is on September 24th, and the program culminates in a celebratory 5k on November 22. Late registration is open until September 25th.
To learn more about the program and registration process, please contact Bridget Cooper.
- Monday, September 21: No School
- Thursday, September 24: Pizza Bingo
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Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29: Dining for Dollars at Vienna Inn
- Monday, October 12: No School
- Wednesday, October 14: Bike to School
If you’d like to submit PTA or school events and announcements for inclusion in the Connection, on social media, or on our website, please use this form.
Note: Connection content requests for the same week should be submitted by the Sunday evening before.
Thank you for reading! Your 2026-2027 Board is available to answer questions and help direct you however they can! Please reach out at board@wolftrappta.org OR check out the website at www.wolftrappta.org.
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