March 3, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message: Parent Survey
- PTA: White Oaks Events
- SCEF: Giants Game
- District: Measure H and Facility Planning
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed 3/6: Walk to School Wednesday
Fri 3/8: Disco Bingo, 6 p.m.
Sat 3/9: Healthy Cities Perfect Pairings Benefit
Wed 3/13: PTA Meeting, 6 p.m.
Wed 3/20: White Oaks Heritage Day, 8:30 a.m.
Sat 3/30: Living Campus Garden Installation, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Mon-Fri 4/8-4/12: Spring Break, no school
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks families,
As partners in your child's educational journey, your involvement and active participation in school activities play a pivotal role in their success. Your engagement not only supports your child's academic growth but also fosters a strong sense of community within the school environment.
As partners in education, your feedback and insights are invaluable to us. We're committed to continuously improving our school community, and your participation in our upcoming survey is crucial in this endeavor.
By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you help us better understand what's working well and where we can make enhancements. Your input will directly inform our decisions and initiatives aimed at creating a more enriching and supportive environment for all students.
Here's why your participation in the survey matters:
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Shape the Future: Your input guides our efforts to enhance various aspects of our school, from academic programs to extracurricular activities, facilities, and parent involvement initiatives.
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Voice Your Concerns: If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding your child's education or the school environment, this survey provides a platform to express them constructively.
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Improve Communication: Your feedback helps us understand how effectively we're communicating with parents and where we can improve in terms of transparency and accessibility.
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Enhance Parental Engagement: By participating in the survey, you demonstrate your commitment to your child's education and the broader school community, setting a positive example for parental involvement.
Your contribution to the survey will remain confidential, and the data collected will be used solely for the purpose of improving our school. We highly encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey and share your thoughts with us.
Click here for the survey. If you have multiple children at WO, please complete one survey per family.
Your participation is invaluable, and we sincerely appreciate your time and input. Together, we can continue to make our school a place where every student thrives.
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Leah Scholer
Principal
This Week's Menus
PTA News
Walk to School Wednesday This Week
Please join us for Walk to School Wednesday on Mar. 6. 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.
Bingo Night - Mar. 8
Bring the whole family to the MU for a night of Bingo on Friday, Mar. 8 from 6-8 p.m.! We will be serving pizza and there will be bingo, dancing, and prizes! The White Oaks 1st Grade Girl Scouts will also have a booth, so please come support them. If any student has older siblings that would like to help call out bingo numbers, please contact Tiffany Day. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Mar. 6 for pizza headcount.
Support San Carlos Art in Action!
Central students have created a way to organize your child's artwork for their 8th grade ROPES project. All proceeds from the project will be donated to support Art in Action.
White Oaks Living Campus Garden Installation- Mar. 30
Come join the White Oaks community and Each Green Corner as we build the new Living Campus school garden!
- Morning Session: 9 a.m.-Noon
- Afternoon Session: 1-4 p.m.
- Register here
Tasks are appropriate for volunteers ages 5 and up. We especially need volunteers who are handy with power tools and light carpentry work! Please sign up for the appropriate volunteer session (general tasks or light carpentry). Bring work gloves and a water bottle. We will proceed rain or shine!
PTA Meeting, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. in the MU
All are welcome to join us for our March PTA meeting on Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. in the MU. Hear about the upcoming Heritage Day Celebration, Garden Project, Spring Dance, teacher appreciation, assemblies, Measure H, and SCEF events.
Heritage Day, Mar. 20
The last day for families to sign up to participate in White Oaks’ Heritage Day is this Friday, March 8! Heritage Day is Wednesday, Mar. 20 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Families are invited to come celebrate the diversity of our school by sharing their heritage with students in the MU. Sign up by Mar. 8!! If you missed the Zoom information meeting last week, the slides are here. If you have any questions, email Amy Kim.
White Oaks Yearbook: Final Order and Customize Two FREE pages
This is the last chance to order your 2023-2024 White Oaks yearbook! Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school and there will NOT be extra copies for purchase in the White Oaks office. Order your copy TODAY! If you're not sure if you already ordered, contact Taylor Simon.
Already have a Treering account? Log in → in My Stuff select Kids → select Settings and Add Kid → select Add New School/Year → enter Passcode for White Oaks (1016947994291205). Customize your two FREE pages before Apr. 18. The two custom pages are free and printed ONLY in your book. Have multiple children? You can create two pages in each yearbook.
Lucky on Live Raffle for a Live Auction item
You’re invited to enter SCEF’s Starlight Raffle! Tickets could win you a private dinner for 20 at TOWN, dinner for four at the French Laundry, a Mexico vacation, tickets to Dead & Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas, or another item.
Visit scefkids.org/starlight-
SF Giants’ tickets available NOW for San Carlos families! Special SCEF pricing is $10 per ticket! Use this special link to purchase your Game Tickets (and promo code: SCEF).
Attend a Golden State Warriors Game!
SCEF Night at the Warriors vs. Grizzlies is Mar 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets here-- no Ticketmaster fees!
Upcoming SCEF Events
- Online Silent Auction, Mar. 25-Apr. 2
- Pickleball Tournament, Apr. 28
- Revel@Devil's Dance Party, May 4-- featuring The Love Handles!
District News
Stay Informed! Measure H & Facility Planning Update
Dear San Carlos Families,
SCSD is committed to providing safe and conducive learning environments for all our students. As part of our ongoing efforts, Phase 1 of our Facility Master Plan is underway, focusing on crucial upgrades to enhance air quality and ensure year-round comfort in our schools.
With over $400 million allocated for improvements, Phase 1 prioritizes climate-resilient projects, including systemwide HVAC upgrades and measures for effective smoke mitigation. These enhancements are vital for maintaining optimal learning conditions, regardless of external factors.
Your input matters! The SCSD Facility Master Plan (starting from page 121) reflects the collaborative efforts of students, staff, and community members. Sustainability is a core focus, aligning with our commitment to environmental responsibility.
On Mar. 5, 2024, Measure H will be on the ballot. This bond measure is crucial for fulfilling the outlined needs of our facilities. Visit our website for comprehensive information on Measure H, including frequently asked questions.
Together, let's ensure a brighter, safer future for our students and schools.
Community News
Parent Education Opportunities
Special event! How can we foster a sense of belonging in our children? Geoffrey Cohen, PhD, Psychology Professor, Stanford University, presents Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides (Mar. 6).
NEW! It can be hard to talk about race with our children. We welcome Donald E. Grant, Jr., PsyD, Executive Director, Mindful Training Solutions, LLC, for How to Talk With Your Kids About Race and Inclusion (Mar. 7).
NEW! Grace Hawthorne, MFA, MBA, author, artist, and adjunct professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (Stanford d.school), offers Make Possibilities Happen: How to Transform Ideas Into Reality (Mar. 8).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
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