From the Principal
Welcome back, White Oaks families!
I hope you all are ready for the first week of school and a year of learning, growth and wonder. I would like to thank our custodians, Jesus Muñoz and Felipe Hernandez, as well as our district maintenance team for the outstanding job they have done to make sure White Oaks is ready for classes to begin. We are incredibly appreciative of their work on behalf of our students and staff. I would also like to thank our administrative assistant, Teresa Williams, for the remarkable job she has done to support our teachers, staff, parents, and me! Thank you to Debbie Blucher and Britta Ellis, our PTA co-presidents, who have worked tirelessly to ensure that our parents and students have a fabulous year ahead. Finally, I would like to thank our amazing teachers for preparing for our students and creating classroom environments that feel so inclusive and welcoming.
We have an exciting and busy week ahead, so please take note of the dates and times below. You may also want to refer to my Welcome Back email that was sent out on Aug. 6 for more details.
TUESDAY, AUG. 17
- TK/Kindergarten Meet and Greet: Early Birds 10:00-10:20 a.m. / Late Birds 10:25-10:45 a.m. Meet your teacher on your classroom patio!
- New Family Lemonade Tour: 1:30-2:00 pm. Meet at the table in front of the office (entrance is on Fairmont Ave.).
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18
- First day of school: 8:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- Sign up to volunteer and join the PTA! 8:15-8:35 a.m. in front of the office.
THURSDAY, AUG. 19
- First day of regular schedule: 8:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (1st-3rd grade)
- “Everybody Day” schedule: 8:25 a.m.-1:25 p.m. (TK-kindergarten)
Family Support
We want to ensure that our families receive the support they need as we transition back into school. Please visit the SCSD website for information on the Free and Reduced Lunch program, the district's health and safety plan, and after-school programs. We also offer Chromebooks to students without devices at home to support at-home learning as needed. We do not currently anticipate a need for at-home devices, although students may want one so that they can access Lexia, Raz-Kids, and Reflex Math for additional practice at home. If your child does not have access to a device at home and you would like them to have a Chromebook, please contact me or Teresa Williams.
Sincerely,
Leah Scholer, Principal
School News and Events
Welcome From Your PTA
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year at White Oaks. This year our theme is Adventure Awaits. Our hope is for our kids to be able to explore a world of possibility and happiness — a true adventure full of wonder.
We are so happy to be back on campus with our White Oaks family, and we cannot wait for all the adventures ahead. The PTA's goal this year is to continue to build community and help provide and advocate for a quality, well-rounded education for all our children.
The White Oaks PTA is incredibly grateful to our incomparable teachers and staff for all the hard work they have put into the start of school.
We look forward to working with our community this year and are excited to see what we can accomplish together. Whether you are a new or returning family, we hope you will join our PTA, reach out with new ideas, and attend our monthly meetings.
Come meet us right after the first day of school drop-off to learn about ways to get involved. And check out this Google form listing our volunteer opportunities.
Finally, feel free to contact us with any questions. We are here for you and cannot wait to partner with you in making this an amazing year for our kids at White Oaks!
Britta Ellis and Debbie Blucher
PTA Co-Presidents
SCEF News and Events
Thank You to Our Generous Donors!
Your donations to the San Carlos Education Foundation last year will allow us to grant over $3.1 million to support every San Carlos public school student in the 2021-22 school year. For more information about SCEF and what we do as a nonprofit fundraising organization, please visit scefkids.org.
Devil’s Canyon Back-to-School Night
All San Carlos School District and San Carlos Charter families, educators and staff are invited to stop by Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. on Friday, Aug. 27, for a no-host family back-to-school night during their weekly Beer Friday, starting at 4 p.m. This is an all-ages event, and food trucks will be available.
Be a GEM: Give Every Month
Did you know that you can make your donation by setting up an automated recurring gift? When you Give Every Month, your support of SCEF is spread across the entire year. Learn more and join this campaign (at any dollar amount) at scefkids.org/gem.
Like our Facebook page for all SCEF news.
District News and Events
Help Reduce Car Traffic at Our Schools: Students Can Take SamTrans
Learn more about the options for students to take the SamTrans from your neighborhood to school and back! Visit the SamTrans site for fares and to see the schedules and maps for these San Carlos buses: Route 61 and Route 95
Check out the SCSD website for information on Safe Routes to School, and options for students to walk or roll to campus this year.
Happy First Day of School! #SCSDFirstDay
Welcome back to school, San Carlos families! We want to see your back-to school photos on our social media pages! To have your photos featured, please email them to [email protected]et and then follow/like us on our pages to see your pics. Facebook / Instagram / T
Don't forget to use our SCSD hashtags: #scsdfirstday and #scsdproud