April 28, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message: Caregiver Survey Results
- PTA: Last Meeting, Art Show, Teacher Appreciation, Yearbooks
- SCEF: Revel @ Devil's
- Community News
IMPORTANT DATES
Sat 5/4: SCEF Revel @ Devil's Community Dance Party
Mon-Fri 5/6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wed 5/8: Last PTA Meeting in WO Library, 5:30 p.m. Founders' Day Celebration, 6:30 p.m.
Sat 5/11: School Garden Phase 2, 9:00 a.m.
Sun 5/12: Stanford Baseball Game, 1:05 p.m.
Wed 5/22: Celebration of Learning Night, 6:00 p.m.
Mon 5/27: Memorial Day, no school
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
Our San Carlos School District Caregiver Survey results are in! 117 parents and guardians completed our family survey this school year.
In many areas, 90% or more of responses were favorable. Here are some of the highlights:
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I agree that White Oaks has adults that really care about their students (96%)
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I agree that White Oaks communicates the importance of respecting different cultural beliefs and practices (99%)
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I agree that White Oaks encourages parents to be an active partner with the school in educating children (97%)
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I agree that White Oaks promotes academic success for all students (96%)
Areas for Continued Conversations
Family responses also highlighted a need for continued conversations in some areas. We are considering these topics as we set goals and plan budgets for the school year ahead:
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How we provide instructional materials that reflect all students’ culture, ethnicity, and identity
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How we ensure support staff are available to students when they need them
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How we create quality programs for students’ talents, gifts, or special needs
If you would like more information, or to engage in a conversation to review survey results, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Leah Scholer
Principal
This Week's Menus
PTA News
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10! If you have been wanting to thank teachers and staff for their dedication at White Oaks, Appreciation Week is the perfect time. It's not too late to join the Appreciation Committee-- contact your WO Teacher and Staff Appreciation chair, Doug Okamoto to help say "Thanks" in a very special way. Also, if you are a room parent, you may be thinking of doing something special for your teacher within the classroom. If this is the case, and you haven't yet reached out, please reach out to the committee so that we can best coordinate efforts. Thank you so much!
The Art Show at Celebration of Learning Night
Attention all parent volunteers! It's that time for our fabulous Art in Action art show, happening on May 22 during the Celebration of Learning Night. Right now, AIA class coordinators are working with teachers to select the art pieces to be displayed (thank you, AIA class coordinators!). Then, from May 9-14, we will need your help with mounting and hanging artwork--any help is greatly appreciated. Your AIA class coordinator will be providing more information; please reach out to your class coordinator and also feel free to contact your WO AIA site coordinator, Doug Okamoto with additional questions. Thank you from the bottom of our arts!
Last Day to Order a White Oaks Yearbook: May 1
Have you ordered your student's yearbook? Have you customized your student's two free pages? The FINAL deadline for yearbook orders and customizations is May 1. Order now! (White Oaks school code: 1016947994291205)
May PTA Meeting: May 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the White Oaks Library
Join us for the last PTA meeting this school year. We will be voting in the new board for 2024/25 and reviewing the budget for next year. The meeting will be held in the White Oaks Library at 5:30 p.m., right before Founder's Day. Hope to see you there! Here is the agenda.
Come Join Us Founders’ Day Wednesday, May 8
Founders’ Day is Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us in celebrating this year's award recipients. This event is a time-honored tradition at White Oaks where we recognize those volunteers and staff members who have given countless hours to our school community. We are thrilled to announce this year's honorees: Minji Enemark, Julie Epley, Amy Kim, Andrea Roberts, and Sara Ting.
Our special event will take place inside the White Oaks MU and will feature entertainment from the White Oaks cast of Frozen. Please join us as we recognize the contributions of our award winners. RSVP here, and email Jennie Romeo if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
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!
PTA Appreciation for School Dance
Our students had such a great time at the School Dance last Friday evening! Special thanks to Kristy Iyama, Paige Sanks, Taylor Simon, Tiffany Day, and Kohar Kojayan for their hard work to organize this fun event, and to all the parents who helped out. PTA sponsored events like this are made possible by parent volunteers and your donations to SCEF.
San Carlos Education Foundation News
Revel at Devil’s–Join us for the annual SCEF Community Dance Party!
Get your tickets now before the price increases! Join with other San Carlos school parents for a fun night out. Food trucks and dancing to the tunes of the Love Handles. Saturday, May 4th at 7pm. Buy your tickets today!
Revel Raffle
Will you be the winner this time? The last SCEF raffle of the year features a chance to win: a 7-night Mexico Beach Resort Family Getaway, a Bianchini's $1,500 Gift Card, dinner at Chez Panisse for 4, or a diamond necklace from Geoffrey's valued at $3,850. Winner's Choice! Learn more at https://www.scefkids.org/
District News
It's Time to Complete Your Annual Back-To-School InfoSnap Forms ASAP
Each spring, we ask families with students in TK-7th grade to complete their annual Back-To-School student information forms through PowerSchool online. This allows families to update/add emergency contact information, give permissions, update health records (allergy or medical considerations), and is required to secure your spot for the next school year.
In March, you should have received an email titled (2024-25) Back-To-School Form Instructions from noreplyregistration@
PowerSchool had some difficulty with the rollout of the forms, so please reach out to your school or [email protected] if you did not receive your email. If you need assistance on how to complete the form, please see this video for assistance on how to access your back-to-school forms. We genuinely appreciate your cooperation in this essential process.
If your plans have changed and you no longer intend to return for the next academic year, please notify your school office ASAP.
Community News
Silicon Valley Tennis Academy Summer Camp
Silicon Valley Tennis Academy invites all 6-16-year-olds to join us for some summer fun! From June 10 to August 16, we offer weekly camps at Arguello Park Tennis Courts - 300 Phleps Road. Learn more on our website and sign up here. Have questions? Email or call us at 650-414-1690.
San Carlos AYSO Fall Soccer Registration Open
Registration for the San Carlos AYSO Fall 2024 season is now open! AYSO is a recreational soccer league focused on player development in a fun family environment. To register your player(s), go to our website, click on either "Login" or "Register Now." We have programs for ages 3 to 18! We are also looking for parent/community volunteers to be coaches and referees. Come join us on the pitch this fall!
San Mateo County Needs Your Input
San Mateo County is currently working to survey community members about local services such as the public library and to hear what’s needed and desired. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese and takes approximately ten minutes to complete.
Parent Education Opportunities
How can we foster a sense of belonging in our children? Join Geoff Cohen, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, author of Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides (April 30).
What are teens really feeling? Lisa Damour, PhD, clinical psychologist and NY Times bestselling author, presents The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Capable, Competent, and Compassionate Adolescents (May 2).
NEW! The third event in the new Neurodiversity Speaker Series features David Flink, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye, for Empowered and Equipped: A Personal Perspective of Neurodiversity (May 9).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
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