From the Principal
Dear White Oaks families,
I hope you had an enjoyable mid-winter break. I can’t believe March is upon us. March signals the beginning of daylight-saving time (Sunday, March 13), longer days, and the end of the 2nd trimester. (Yes, we are two-thirds of the way through our school year!)
As we close out the 2nd trimester, teachers will be taking time during class to assess student progress in a variety of subjects. These assessments are not “high stakes” but are used by teachers to make informed decisions on curriculum and instruction for the rest of the school year.
Report cards will be sent via email before March 15. Please celebrate all of the progress that your student has made this school year. It’s incredible to watch the collective growth of our students here at White Oaks, both academically and socially-emotionally.
Warm regards,
Leah Scholer, Principal
[email protected]
SCEF News and Events
The annual Starlight Gala is in TWO weeks
Sunday, March 13, at 5 p.m. — REGISTER NOW
Hear from Chad Carvey, the Principal Auctioneer of our family-friendly virtual celebration and fundraiser benefiting all San Carlos public schools. You can attend from the comfort of your home! All registered guests participating in the event will have the chance to win a 4-night Mayan vacation.
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Register by March 7 to secure your goody bag and TOWN cocktail. Check out the Virtual Gala program to learn more.
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Starlight Raffle: Only 250 tickets will be sold. Your chance to win a live auction package for the cost of a raffle ticket!
Not sure what the Starlight Gala is all about? Visit the SCEF website for more information or read our Gala Primer fundraiser summary for ALL you need to know.
School News and Events
March 2: PTA Meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. — MU and ZoomPlease join us for our first in-person PTA meeting since March 2020. We are so excited to meet again in our MU. We will be discussing our spring events and hear from Principal Scholer. Masks are required. You can also attend the meeting via Zoom.
March 2: Walk to School Wednesday
Please join us for Walk to School Wednesday this week. Charms will be given to students who walk, roll, ride or scoot to school! Walk to School Wednesday takes place the first Wednesday of every month.
March 4: Weekly Walk after Morning Drop-off
Come meet fellow White Oaks parents during the PTA’s weekly parent walk. The next one is this Friday, March 4, at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the White Oaks marquee at Fairmont and Cedar for a 30-minute loop. Let’s connect and catch up! All are welcome, and we’d love to see you!
White Oaks Needs Your Input! Please Complete This Survey
The annual White Oaks LCAP School Climate survey for families is now available. We’re eager to hear your feedback! Each school has a unique survey address. You can find White Oaks’ survey here. Please fill out one survey per student, per family.
The survey is an essential part of our school and district improvement process. We use results annually to measure progress and set goals aligned to our Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan. Families, teachers and staff and students in grades 3-8 will all be completing surveys. Results will be shared with principals, school staff, parent leadership groups, and the Board of Trustees.
As always, your responses remain anonymous and confidential. This year, we are using the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Survey to assist with managing the survey process to ensure data privacy and security.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill out the survey.
District News and Events
Due March 4: Intent to Return Confirmation Process for 2022-23
Each year, we ask families for assistance in completing an Intent to Attend Form regarding your child’s enrollment for the next school year (2022-23). This form was emailed to you Feb. 14. Your timely completion of this form will assist SCSD in having the most accurate numbers for returning students for next year, which is directly tied to the SCSD budget and will allow District staff to plan more effectively.
Please fill out one form for each child by March 4.
After completing this form, you will receive an email from noreplyregistration@
If your plans change at any time and you are not planning to return next year, please notify your school office as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance with this important process.
March 7: An evening of LIVE JAZZ at Tierra Linda Middle School!
This event is free to the public. The Tierra Linda Jazz Band and A Touch of Brass Big Band from San Jose will be performing LIVE on Monday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the TL Middle School Quad, 750 Dartmouth Ave.
BYO picnic dinner (tables available), and snacks will be on sale, courtesy of the San Carlos Chicken’s Ball.
March 7-11: Get Ready for Ability Awareness Week!
The mission of Ability Awareness Week throughout the San Carlos School District is to promote understanding, acceptance, and appreciation of individual learning and ability differences through fun, experiential activities. The Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC) strives to instill in our children that everyone is different and can do different things. It is common to say what a person HAS, but we choose to educate and focus on what a person IS. We emphasize abilities, not limitations.
Students will be engaging in activities throughout the week that give them a chance to experience what it is like to complete a basic task while having a learning or developmental difference. Students will all have a set of common experiences through activities already taking place on campus to spark discussion, increased understanding, and compassion.
COVID Reminders: Stay Home When Sick and Get Tested
Staying home when sick and getting tested for the COVID-19 virus are two of the most effective ways to keep our community safe. Find details from the SCSD Health & Safety Plan in this document.
If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call your school office to report an illness, stay home, and take a COVID virus test.
If you need to report a positive COVID test, please call District Nurse Page Pollack at 650-632-8300 (Arroyo office) or Human Resources at 650-590-5922 if the nurse is unavailable.For more information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page and review the SCSD Health & Safety Plan.
Community News and Events
Camp Galileo for Pre-K through Rising 10th-Graders
A summer of imagination awaits in San Carlos! Camp Galileo engages kids in hands-on, STEAM-based learning that captures their imaginations and builds lasting skills. Supported by an inclusive environment and the boundless talent of the best staff around, kids get inspired to turn their big ideas into reality — and have the fun-filled summer of their lives.
Every week brings a new adventure, with activities tailored by age and wrapped up in a whimsical theme:
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AMUSEMENT PARK ADVENTURE: Step right up to a playful park of your own design.
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CASTLES AND QUESTS: Embark on an epic journey to medieval times.
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DINOSAUR DIG: Unearth an adventure of prehistoric proportions.
Camp Galileo comes to Mariposa Upper Elementary June 13 to July 29. Spaces fill fast — sign up now! Enroll by Feb. 28 to save $50 per week. Optional extended care 8-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Learn more at galileo-camps.com.
Survey to Prioritize Community Conversation Topics
The Community Foundation of San Carlos serves as a connector for the community and local organizations. By listening to the community we identify community needs and distribute resources.
We have heard around town a set of topics/areas that affect our community and would appreciate your feedback on prioritization. Your feedback will be used to plan community events in the upcoming year. The events will include experts in identified fields and facilitators.
This survey will only take a few minutes. Please note that the deadline to complete the survey is Monday, Feb. 28.
These events are for the benefit of the community and NOT intended to be used for City or Government Planning.
Curative COVID-19 PCR Testing in San Carlos
Please take advantage of the free COVID-19 virus testing provided by the San Mateo County Health Department. Sign up online for your weekly testing.
Central Middle School parking lot, 757 Cedar St.
- Mondays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Thursdays noon-7 p.m.
- Fridays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Book at the Central location here.
Tierra Linda Middle School parking lot, 750 Dartmouth Ave.
- Wednesdays and Fridays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Book at the Tierra Linda van here.
Find other community testing sites in San Mateo County here.