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 April 2, 2023 IN THIS ISSUE
IMPORTANT DATES Tue 4/4: Heritage Day Informational Meeting, 7 p.m. Mon 4/10-Fri 4/14: Spring Break Wed 4/19: Founders' Day Event, 6:30 p.m. Fri 4/28: White Oaks School Dance, 6:30 p.m. Mon 5/15: San Carlos Night at the Giants, 6:45 p.m. Wed 5/17: Heritage Day  Principal’s Message Dear White Oaks Families, Our Book of the Month for April is The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts. Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe. She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the kids who are bullying others, she finds that one small girl can make a difference.This story teaches about what it means to stand up to bullying, or mean behavior. It teaches how to be an upstander and how to empathize with others. Warmly,  PTA News Congratulations to the 2023 Founders’ Day Honorees!Founders’ Day is right around the corner, and we would love for you to join us on Wednesday, Apr. 19, at 6:30 p.m. This event is a time-honored tradition at White Oaks where we celebrate volunteers and staff members who have given countless hours to our school community. We are thrilled to announce this year’s honorees: Debbie Blucher, Kari Burchard, Veronica Hardie, Christine Roberts and Brooke Sibley. This special event will take place in the MU. RSVP here, and email Jennie Romeo if you have any questions.  Walk to School WednesdayHelp us welcome spring at 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.  Heritage Day Informational MeetingPlease save the date for our first ever Heritage Day on Wednesday, May 17. Families are invited to come celebrate the diversity of our school by sharing their heritage with students from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the MU. Sign up here! An informational meeting for parents will be held via Zoom on Apr. 4 at 7 p.m. (Meeting ID: 837 3440 5368 Passcode: 905495)  Save the Date: Spring School DanceSave the date for Friday, Apr. 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MU for our Spring School Dance! This event is open to all White Oaks students, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult. More details coming soon.  SCEF News Sing the Anthem at the SF Giants Game - An Unforgettable Experience! This is your last chance to sign up! Your child still has the opportunity to be ONE of 150 San Carlos School District children to sing our national anthem before the San Francisco Giants and their fans at Oracle Park on San Carlos Night at the Giants! This unique experience will be at the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Memorable and priceless (and students receive a T-shirt!), this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience your child will always remember! Everything you need to know is explained HERE (order and sign-up by child’s shirt size).  Community News Join Spring Cooking with Junior Chef Stars!New classes start the week of Apr. 24. Junior Chef Stars is where math, science, reading, and art mix with kids. We’ve been stirring up success since 2002 with this winning recipe. We encourage you to explore new worlds of flavor by painting your plates with imaginative and original recipes. You will learn proper cutting techniques, measurements, how to use different cooking utensils while making new friends and having a blast. Each week we will focus on a different recipe, and you get to take some home to try your delicious creation! So, secure your spot and register today!  Chess Wizards FunJoin Chess Wizards this semester for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, and work out your most powerful muscle -- your brain! Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, variation games and more. More than just a game of winning and losing, we make learning chess fun!  ReThinkWaste Trash to Art ContestApril is right around the corner – celebrate with RethinkWaste by having your 3rd through 5th grade students participate in our annual Trash to Art Contest. The contest is open to individual students. Per usual, a selection of fun prizes are available for contest winners!  Safe Routes to School Parent/Caregiver Survey Open Until Apr. 15Please take a few minutes to share how your student/s travel to school! The Safe Routes to School Parent/Caregiver Survey provides valuable feedback on what programs and infrastructure projects are needed to encourage students and families to use active transportation to and from school. Access the English survey (also in Spanish and Chinese).  Parent Education OpportunitiesNEW! When should parents be concerned about disordered eating? Join Avery Carter Walker, PsyD, Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders Clinic, Stanford Children's Health, for Eating Disorders and Body Image: What Should Parents Know? (April 6). NEW! How can parents reframe the high school years and help their teens find joy? Irena Smith, PhD, college admissions expert, will discuss her forthcoming book, The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays (April 13). Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information. PTA CORNERJoin the White Oaks PTA. Your membership matters and helps support programs and events for our students and teachers.  REWARDS PROGRAMSA percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the White Oaks PTA — at no cost to you!  FOLLOW
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