Principal’s Message Dear White Oaks families, I would like to thank all of our parents who donated fans to our classrooms during this week's incredible heatwave. Our teachers, coaches, and support staff powered through the hottest week I think we’ve ever experienced. I’m grateful for the positivity and energy that they sustained for our students. The kids kept cool during recess lunch by enjoying “chill” activities such as board games, coloring, and Legos. I appreciate our community coming together, yet again, and am very much looking forward to a cooler forecast. Welcome Wednesday This past Wednesday, students voted to name our owl mascot and now I’d like to formally introduce Lil’ Hooty, the White Oaks Owl! Students were very engaged in brainstorming and voting for the name in our very first Imagine If Challenge (Imagine If our owl mascot had a name).    We want Welcome Wednesdays to be student-centered and student-led! There are many different ways they can participate this year. In addition to the clipboard I have set out at lunch, students can also sign up here. I will reach out to families and students who sign up and plan with you for future Welcome Wednesdays on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ask your child if they'd like to get involved and help them get signed up. Students can put their names under as many categories as they are interested in participating in. I cannot wait to hear from our students! School Site Council Parent/Community Membership - 2 Positions Open The White Oaks School Site Council consists of five parent or community members and five staff members, including the principal. Parent and community members are selected through an election process. There are approximately seven meetings scheduled each year. Meetings are usually scheduled on selected Thursday afternoons at 3-4 p.m. at White Oaks. Please refer to the SSC News September 2022 email that will go out on September 15 for more information about White Oaks School Site Council. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Site Council, please email Leah Scholer with a blurb about why you are interested in the position and how you contribute to the Council. If there is more than one person interested, we will hold an election to fill the opening. Warmly,  PTA News Co-Chairs Needed for the White Oaks Book FairWe are looking for two co-chairs to help run our White Oaks book fair! This is one of the students' favorite events and we need your help. For more information, please reach out to Debbie Blucher. The date is not determined, but this fun this event typically happens in November.  Help White Oaks PTA File Our TaxesWe are looking for a CPA in our community who can prepare taxes for the PTA in the fall of 2023. If you can help, please contact [email protected]. Calling All Artists for the White Oaks Walk-a-Thon Design Contest - Due Sept. 26 The T-shirt design contest is under way and open to all students. Create a simple, one-color line drawing that represents White Oaks and our Walk-a-Thon tradition, and the winning artwork will be featured on this year's T-shirts! To enter, draw your design using a black pen (such as a Sharpie) on white paper, then submit your design to the office or email it by Monday, September 26  Mark Your Calendars for the White Oaks Day of Service - Sept. 25White Oaks Elementary will be participating in the San Carlos Day of Service with a campus cleanup! There will be various jobs such as weeding planter boxes, power washing patios, and raking leaves. Sign up sheets and more details to come.  (Family Movie Night & Food Trucks - Sept. 30 (new start timeOur PTA Family Movie Night is Friday, September 30 at 6 p.m. Bring your blankets or chairs for a night of fun with our school community! Food trucks will be at the White Oaks cul-de-sac for purchase, or you can bring your own picnic dinner. The movie Sing 2 will start at sundown (approximately 7 p.m.) on the lawn. We are excited for this popular family event and look forward to seeing you Please remember that wheels should not be on campus. Park your bikes, scooters, or skateboards in the bike racks. In addition, the PTA recognizes that every family makes their own decisions about which movies are appropriate for their children’s age, temperament, and maturity. If you are looking for information to help you decide whether to attend the movie portion, consider reading the review provided by Common Sense Media. Email Amy Kim or Brooke Sibley if you have any questions  SCEF News Fall into Fundraising FunWe are kicking off the school year and welcoming fall with some great opportunities for you to win great experiences and items while supporting your school
 District NewsCOVID Reminders and Testing OptionsIf your child is experiencing symptoms, please keep them home and give them a rapid antigen test. Staying home when sick can lower the risk of spreading infectious diseases to other people and testing remains a key mitigation layer to detect and curb transmission of COVID-19. If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or your household is in need of additional test kits, please contact your school site as soon as possible
COVID-19 Testing for Schools and Students - Find up-to-date resources on testing in districts and schools as well as at home  Community News San Carlos Day of Service Returns - Sept. 25Celebrate our community by doing your part to make it even better! After a three-year long hiatus, the San Carlos Day of Service returns on September 25, and local organizations need your help. Whether you’re planting a tree with friends, donating much-needed items or food, or organizing a cleanup, your good works will make a lasting impact. Join your fellow volunteers for a morning celebration at the San Carlos Youth Center, then make your way to your own project location to start the day with a charitable project of your choice. Click here to learn more about the return of the San Carlos Day of Service and choose your favorite project.  Healthy Cities Tutoring Fall WorkshopsNew Tutor Orientation on Zoom Fall Training: Tutor Tips Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., San Carlos Public Library (RSVP
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7-8 p.m., Clifford Elementary School Library (RSVP
Volunteer and Make a Difference for Students in Our Community  Parent Education OpportunitiesWant to help your children discover awe and wonder? Join Deborah Farmer Kris, author, developmental expert, and founder of Parenthood365, for How to Raise Awe-Filled Kids (Even When the World Feels Awful) (Sept. 14, Online) We've all heard that stress is harmful, but can it be good for students? Join Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author and Stanford health psychologist, for The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It (Sept. 22, Online Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information Give Your Safe Routes to School Feedback TodayThe draft plans for our schools' Safe Routes to School plans have been extended until September 16-- please check out the drafts here and ensure they align with your vision for the areas around schools regarding walking, biking, and driving safely. If they don't, you can add in your feedback and comments |
White Oaks Weekly - September 11, 2022
09/11/2022