December 18, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message: Winter Break
- Plus SCEF, District and Community News
IMPORTANT DATES
Thu 12/22: Minimum Day
Fri 12/23- Fri 12/6: Winter Break
Mon 1/9: Teacher Professional Development Day (No school for students)
Tue 1/10: Students Return
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks families,
It is hard to believe that this is my last message of 2022. We are only a few days away from a well-deserved couple of weeks off for both students and teachers. This is a great time for everyone to recharge their batteries and come back ready for school in January.
As a reminder, Thursday, Dec. 22 is a minimum day for all students. All students (including early/late bird K students) will attend school from 8:25-12:25 p.m. There will be no school Fri., Dec. 23 - Mon., Jan. 9. School will resume on Tues., Jan. 10 on a normal schedule.
I am hoping during our two-week break, your children have opportunities to continue learning and exploring the world. Whether it’s digging in a park or backyard or visiting a museum or reading new books from the library, there are various ways students can be challenged to ask and investigate new wonders. Here are some activities and resources to explore:
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Find a local skating rink and try out ice skating
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Make a fort to cover the living room
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Watch a favorite movie inside the fort
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Go on a night hike
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Build a snowman (real or a craft)
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Donate old toys & books to a local charity or daycare
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Make a gingerbread house
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Do a puzzle bigger than you’ve ever done before
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Write a thank you letter for a favorite gift
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Play dominoes
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Look at photos from the year and create a scrapbook
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Enjoy your time together as a family and share a great book together. Here is a great list from Common-Sense Media on 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They’re 12.
I am so grateful to come to work every day and work with such a great group of people: talented educators, engaged students, and supportive parents and community members. I wish you all a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year! My New Year’s wish for our students is to look forward to the upcoming year with confidence and courage, and be prepared to fill a book’s empty pages with all of their wishes and dreams!
Last Reminder: Any Lost and Found Items Left After Dec. 20th Will Be Donated!
Our lost and found is overflowing. Please stop by and look through the items to see if you recognize any missing items from your son or daughter’s closet. Anything left after December 20th will be donated to a local charity. In the future, please label jackets and sweatshirts with your child’s name so that they can find their way back to you.
All the Best,
Leah Scholer
Principal
PTA News
Thank You City of San Carlos for Safe School Commutes!
Since 2015, the City of San Carlos has partnered with the San Carlos School District (SCSD) to support a crossing guard program to help students get to school safely. Over the years, this expense has been shared by the City, the SCSD and local school PTAs funded by parent donations. Recently, the City assumed full financial support for this program! This support represents $252,500 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
The San Carlos PTAs would like to thank The City of San Carlos for this substantial investment in programs that support safe routes to school for students in San Carlos.
SCEF News
Every Donation Helps
I Am SCEF Video
Check out the 3rd video in the series and hear our community speak to the impact of SCEF.
Your Dollars at Work
Thanks to the generous donations from parents and community members, SCEF was able to supplement the budget of every San Carlos public school. You can see your dollars at work in the K-8 music programs, library services, social-emotional counseling, and elementary PE. Your donations also allow for smaller K-3 class sizes, technology devices, applications and tech associates and provide a principal fund to support the needs of each campus. NEW THIS YEAR, your donations to SCEF are funding the activities of your school PTA.
If you haven’t made your annual fund gift, please consider donating by 12/31/22. If you are planning on making a Donor Advised Fund or Stock gift, please initiate it now as it can take up to 2 weeks for these gifts to be received by our office. To learn about the many ways to give, visit our website.
District News
It's Almost Time To Register NEW Students for the 2023-24 School Year!
If you have a student who will be NEW to the district next year, be sure to register them for school during our Priority Registration window - Jan. 10-Feb. 10. Registration is ONLY for students who are not currently attending our schools, students who are in TK-8th grade now do not need to re-register. However, if your child is in one of our SCSD preschool classes, they do need to register as a new student.
All completed registrations received during this time-frame will receive priority into their home school if space is available. Registrations received after February 10 will be processed on a space-available, first-come, first-served basis. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or email us if you have any questions.
Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night for New Families
Do you have friends or neighbors who have an incoming TK or Kindergarten student? If they are NEW to the district, please encourage them to join us for our Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night! Designed to provide families with information about the San Carlos School District, its community partners and programs, and to provide an overview of how to register for school - Monday, Jan. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a virtual presentation via Zoom (link to be provided end of Dec. or beginning of Jan. on our Key Dates page). See flyer for more information.
Mark Your Calendar for These Important Key Dates:
- Monday, Jan. 9 - Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night for New Families - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 10 - New Student Priority Registration Opens in PowerSchool at 12:00 p.m. (only for students NEW to the district)
- Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Intradistrict Transfer Form opens for families wishing to request a transfer to another school within SCSD - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Schools hold Virtual Elementary School Tours for Incoming TK/Kindergarten Families - 4:00-4:30 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 10 - New Student Priority Registration Deadline - 4:00 p.m.
COVID Reminders and Testing Options
If 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.
Testing Resources
- Curative - Tierra Linda Middle School parking lot - Sign up
- Other Community-Based Testing Sites in San Mateo County
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 United Soccer Club Holding Additional Tryouts - Jan. 8
San Carlos United will be holding additional tryouts for girls born in 2015 on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 for the Spring 2023 season. If interested, please register online. We look forward to seeing you at the San Carlos United tryouts!
Winter Cooking Classes with Junior Chef Stars!
Join us as we provide junior chefs with the tools necessary to create, cook, and learn. Have your junior chef expand on their cooking knowledge as our curriculum covers nutrition, seasonal cooking, knife skills, the purpose of core ingredients and the many cultural aspects of food all while having a blast and making new friends. Every season has new recipes so sign up for multiple sessions whether you are a seasoned junior chef or it's your first time!
Classes start in January 2023 at Mariposa, Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather, & White Oaks. Visit our website for more information or to register today.
Piano and Ukulele Classes at White Oaks with Hummingbird Music School!
Does your child want to learn how to play piano or ukulele in a fun group environment? Hummingbird Music School's popular after-school music classes will be offered again this Winter at White Oaks!
- Piano Class: 2:30-3:20 p.m. Thursdays (Room 3)
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Ukulele Class: 2:30-3:20 p.m. Mondays (Room 3)
Registration is now open and classes will fill, as they have in the past! Read more and register here.
NEW! What is "radical inclusion" and why does it matter? Vikram K. Jaswal, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, presents Radical Inclusion: Understanding Visible and Invisible Differences (Jan. 18, Online).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
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