April 14, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message: Parent Input Form, Parent Appreciation
- PTA: Meeting & Social, School Dance, Stanford Baseball Game, Garden Project
- SCEF: Starlight Raffle Winners, Revel @ Devil's
- Community News
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed 4/17: Parent volunteer appreciation coffee cart, 7:45-10:45 a.m.
Thu 4/18: PTA meeting & social, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thu 4/18: SCSD Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Fri 4/26: Spring Dance in MU, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sat 5/4: SCEF Revel @ Devil's Community Dance Party
Wed 5/8: Founders' Day
Sat 5/11: School Garden Phase 2, 9:00 a.m.
Sun 5/12: Stanford Baseball Game, 1:05 p.m.
Mon 5/27: Memorial Day, no school
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
Optional Parent Input Form
In the spring, our school staff members work collaboratively to make class placements for the upcoming school year. Each child’s unique strengths, learning style, and academic goals are carefully considered. We aim to create balanced classes that result in a comfortable and enriching classroom community for all. One of the qualities I value most about our school is that our teachers really know their students extremely well. I’m confident that a thoughtful and mindful placement will be made for each child.
If there is specific information that you’d like us to consider during the placement process, make sure to submit this optional form no later than Friday, May 3. Please also remember that requests for specific teachers will not be considered at any time, and comments received after the deadline will not be accepted.
If you have any other questions or concerns about your child’s transition to the next grade level, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I look forward to continuing to support your student's educational journey.
Thank you to all our parents, whether at-home or on-site, for your continued support and engagement in your child’s education. Parent involvement in a child’s education has been examined in countless studies and reports and the research overwhelmingly supports increased academic achievement, better classroom behavior, and positive teacher morale. It is our goal to partner with parents to provide an enriching whole child learning experience.
Thank You, Volunteers-- Coffee Cart on Wednesday Morning!
Parent volunteers are the lifeblood of so many of our programs here at White Oaks. From Art in Action to classroom parties and everything in between, we are SO grateful for your support. To thank you for your efforts, there will be a coffee cart in front of the office on Wednesday, Apr. 17 from 7:45-10:45 a.m. This is just a small token of our appreciation and we could not provide our students with so many enriching opportunities without you.
Warmly,
Leah Scholer
Principal
This Week's Menus
PTA News
All-Star School Dance on Friday, Apr. 26
Lace up your dancing shoes and throw on your favorite athlete’s jersey– our school dance is coming up! Stop by the MU on Friday, Apr. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to show off your moves and celebrate your favorite athletes as we look forward to the Summer Olympics. We’ll have music, games, and snacks. Parents, please RSVP here. Due to capacity restrictions, attendance is limited to current White Oaks students and one adult per family. We also need help with setup, cleanup, and running the event– take a look and sign up for a volunteer shift!
PTA Appreciation for our new School Garden
Our new school garden is taking shape beautifully and the PTA sends a HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the install during April. Special thanks to Mrs. Scholer for coordinating our partnership with Each Green Corner to make this project happen, and to Aurelia Abcouwer & Emily Sangi for organizing refreshments for our families.
There will be one more day help is needed on May 11 to complete the installation. Please sign up here. We're excited to see this garden grow for years to come!
White Oaks Stanford Baseball Day
Hey White Oaks Parents, get ready for an extra-special Mother's Day treat– a fun-filled day out with the family at the Stanford Baseball game against Arizona State!
- Date: May 12 (Mother's Day!)
- Time: 1:05 p.m.
- Location: Stanford Stadium
What better way to celebrate Mom than with a day at the ballpark? You can secure your seats by purchasing tickets here. You'll not only snag a special discount but also be seated alongside other White Oaks families!
Recruit, Refresh, Reconnect: Join Our PTA Social!
Please join us on Thursday, Apr. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at 1917 St. Francis Way for a PTA social to mingle with parents and have a chance to learn more about the PTA and how you can get involved.
Our PTA plays a crucial role in supporting our school and enriching the experience for our students. To continue our mission effectively, we need passionate individuals like you to join our team. Whether you have ideas to share, skills to offer, or simply a desire to make a difference, there's a place for you in our PTA. Feel free to bring along friends who might be interested in learning about the PTA. The agenda is available here.
San Carlos Education Foundation News
Starlight Raffle Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Starlight Raffle. The lucky winners were Becky and Michael Quigley, who won a trip to Mexico! Our next raffle will take place at the Revel at Devil’s Party on May 4.
Get Your Tickets to Revel @ Devil’s on May 4
Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. for the SCEF’s annual community dance party at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co., Revel @ Devil’s. This year's event features The Love Handles, an 11-piece high-energy cover band with a rocking horn section. Enjoy dancing, beer, and food trucks at at this get-together for parents, teachers, staff, and all of San Carlos! Buy your tickets today!
Community News
Kamparama Summer Camp Registration
Kamparama Summer Camp registration is now open. We will have lots of fun daily arts and crafts, games, and sports, as well as magicians, Happy Birds, a game truck, the Bubble Lady, a balloon guy, and fun weekly field trips! We serve lunch four days a week and offer a stay-back option during all field trips. All are welcome! Register at kamparama.com.
Soccer Tryouts for San Carlos United
San Carlos United Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for the fall season for girls and boys born 2007 through 2016.
- Born 2011-2016: Week of May 6
- Born 2007-2010: Week of May 20
Players born in 2017 may try out for the 2016 teams.
If interested, please register on the San Carlos United website and a manager from the team will reach out to coordinate. We look forward to seeing you at the San Carlos United tryouts!
Parent Education Opportunities
NEW! Why are the messy, magical tween years so often misunderstood? We welcome Deborah Farmer Kris, a child development expert and founder of Parenthood365, for Understanding the Tweenage Brain (April 16).
NEW! How can we help kids process their climate emotions? Author and journalist Anya Kamenetz joins climate advocate Liz Hurtado for How and Why to Talk to Kids About Climate Change: From Anxiety to Action (April 18).
NEW! What do your teens want out of life? How will they leave their mark? Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, a professor of Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, presents Helping Young People Lead Lives of Purpose (April 24).
NEW! How can you keep your kids safe online? Join Sameer Hinduja, PhD, a cyberbullying and safe social media expert, for Cyberbullying Prevention: Navigating the Intersection of AI, Social Media, and Digital Ethics (April 25).
NEW! Chronic loneliness and social isolation are a growing public health crisis. We’re honored to host Jeremy Nobel, MD, PhD, bestselling author of Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection (April 26).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
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