 May 14, 2023 IN THIS ISSUE
IMPORTANT DATES Mon 5/15: San Carlos Night at the Giants, 6:45 p.m. Wed 5/17: Heritage Day, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thu 5/18: Mental Health Q&A, 7 p.m., Arroyo Commons Sat 5/20: Hometown Days Parade, 9:00 a.m. Wed 5/24: Celebration of Learning, 6:00-6:30 p.m. (TK-1st) and 6:30-7:00 p.m. (2nd-3rd) Fri 5/26: Minimum Day, dismissal at 12:25 p.m. Mon 5/29: No School (Memorial Day) Wed 6/7: White Oaks Folk Dance, 8:25-9:00 a.m.  Principal’s MessageDear White Oaks Families, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While our school district prioritizes mental health every day, we will be doing special activities at the school sites to remind students the importance of taking care of their minds. A frequent question that our mental health team gets is - what’s “typical” for my student, developmentally? We know each student is different, and we know that the pandemic interrupted/stalled age-appropriate behaviors in some cases. However, Yardsticks is a fabulous, loose guide to follow to utilize when wondering, is this situation normal, given my child’s age? Is this a mental health or behavioral issue, or is this typical for folks in this age bracket? Please use the following guide to get to know “typical” characteristics of students, depending on their general age range. This can hopefully allow for some solace, and knowing that you’re not alone in some issues you’re working on with your student(s). If you do have concerns about your student, please remember that we have extensive resources for you to utilize. If you are overwhelmed by where to start, reach out to us! It’s just as important that YOU are receiving the help and support you need, too. We partner with Care Solace to help get you connected to a therapist that is covered by your insurance. Lastly, please join our Mental Health Lead, Kiersten Daniel Baca and Health and Wellness Director, Ilana Yakubovich for a Mental Health Q & A on Thursday, May 18, 7-8 p.m. at Arroyo Commons. RSVP and add topics to discuss here. More mental health resources:
Warmly,  PTA News The Art-in-Action Show is Coming Soon!Once again the MU will be transformed into an Art Exhibition Hall to show off the students' Art in Action work. Volunteers are needed to help create this beautiful display. We need people to help prepare the space, sort and hang art and take down everything after the show. Please join us!  Sign Up to Be a Buddy Family for New Families!As we get closer to summer, we want to encourage families to sign up to be Kinder Family Buddies. This special White Oaks tradition pairs current families with incoming Kindergarten and TK families to help them feel like a part of the White Oaks community. It is a wonderful resource for the new families in case they have questions about school over the summer or at the beginning of the year. First-time families often have normal jitters, and having a particular person or family to talk to helps a lot. Please fill out this form by May 31 to sign up to be a Kinder Family Buddy. Reach out to our Kinder Buddy volunteers with any questions via email.  SCEF News Every eligible school in our school district was recognized as a California Distinguished School. Of the many things that contribute to our fantastic schools, we want to acknowledge the generous parent and community support through SCEF. With this additional local fundraising, our schools can provide our students with a balanced and enriching education. Mental Health & Wellness, and Physical Education  District News Mental Health Q+A with SCSD Wellness Leads - May 18Have questions about supporting your student? Unsure what's developmentally appropriate vs. when it's time to get help? Come chat with Kiersten and Ilana, SCSD Mental Health and Wellness Leads!
 Community News Making Room for a New Public Gathering Place in Downtown San CarlosOn April 24, the City Council directed staff and the consultant team to move forward with a bold vision to transform the 700 block of Laurel Street into a plaza, thereby paving the way for a more pedestrian friendly downtown. Learn more.  Hoping to Pack a Few More Weeks of Excitement into Your Kids’ Break?Book a fun-filled week or two at Camp Galileo full of traditional summer fun, imagination-sparking STEAM projects and tons of new friends. Stack up the savings with a multi-week discount of $25 per week if you enroll in 2 weeks or more.
Book an unforgettable summer! You can learn more about our scholarship program here.  Parent Education OpportunitiesCan a plant-based diet improve your family's health? Join Kaiser Permanente physicians Dr. Kathryn Gopez, Pediatrics, and Dr. Elizabeth Nadiv, Pediatrics, for Plant-Based Nutrition: Building Healthy Habits for Family Eating (May 18). NEW! What is "immigration grief" and how does it impact generations of newcomers? Michelle Remond, immigrant advocate, presents Understanding Immigration Grief: Connecting to Past, Present, and Future Generations (May 23). 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.  A percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the White Oaks PTA — at no cost to you!  FOLLOW
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