August 25, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- PTA News
- District News: Attendance and EZ Meal Application
- Community News: Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, 8:28: First Welcome Wednesday
Thur, 8/29: Back to School Night (Parents only!)
Fri, 8/30: Minimum Day (12:25 p.m. dismissal for all)
Mon, 9/2: No School, Labor Day
Mon, 9/9: Late Bird schedule starts for Kindergarten
Wed, 9/11: First PTA Meeting
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
We are jumping right into a fabulous year! It was so heartwarming to see our campus bustling with excitement this past week.It feels so good to have the school alive again with the laughter and chatter of little voices.
Please take some time to browse our website to get to learn more about our school. Remember that Thursday, 8/29, is our Back to School Night (parents only). Join me for my Principal’s Welcome from 5:30 - 5:55 pm in the MU and visit your classroom from 6:00 - 6:30 pm (TK-1) and 6:40 - 7:10 pm (2 - 30. Friday, 8/30, is a minimum day and dismissal will be 12:25 pm for all students.
Welcome Wednesday
This Wednesday, 8/28, will be our first Welcome Wednesday of the year! This morning assembly starts promptly at 8:25 - 8:40 am and is not optional for students (still considered tardy if not in line). Parents are invited to stay and if you are able to join us, please be sure to stand behind the lines of students so everyone can see and hear. Each week, we will share announcements, learn about White Oaks and our students, and sing our school song.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast should be picked up by the child (parents can walk their child directly to the kitchen) in the morning from 8:15 am until when the bell rings to line up for class at 8:25 am. If they grab it right at 8:15 am, the child needs to sit at a lunch table and eat before lining up for class. (There is no walking around eating) If they are running behind and grab it right before the bell rings, then they will have to put it in their backpack until snack time to eat it.
When Late Birds start, they can pick up breakfast in the office on their way to their classroom.
Snack is not provided as part of this program. Please continue to send your child to school with a healthy snack.
Lunch is picked up as usual. On their way to lunch, they need to stop by the kitchen to pick up their food. The child will tell the lunch server their name and they will be given lunch. Nothing needs to be done on your end but you can view the menu options here.
Drop Off/Pick Up Reminders
You may have noticed a sign at the playground entrance with a "students only" reminder. By asking parents, caregivers, and preschool siblings to stay off the yard, we are able to provide a safe space for active play. Our "students only" routine also allows supervisors to see the children playing and be visible when students need help
PARKING: Please remember that Fairmont Ave and both the East and West White Oak Way cul de sac are loading zones only and cars are not to park there from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm. If you would like to park and walk your child in, please do so on another street. Also, please be aware that you are not blocking any of the neighbors driveways.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is very important for our elementary school students. Please be sure that your child is at school by the time the bell rings at 8:25 am to get their day started off right!
Yard Duty/Hot Lunch Volunteers
Are you missing your child already? Would you like the opportunity to see them during school hours, and see if they're really eating their lunch? Now's your chance - sign up to be a Yard Duty/Hot Lunch Volunteer! If you are able to help, please sign up here. It takes just one hour of your time from 11:40 a.m. -12:40 p.m.
Thanks and see you on campus!
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, 8/29: Back to School Night
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Principal’s Welcome: 5:30 - 5:55 pm
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TK - 1: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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2 - 3: 6:40 - 7:10 p.m.
- *Reminder that this Friday, 8/30, is a minimum day with dismissal at 12:25 p.m. for all.
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Monday, 9/2: No School, Labor Day
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Monday, 9/9: Late Bird schedule starts for Kindergarten
Sincerely,
Leah Scholer, Principal
This Week's Menu
PTA News
First PTA Meeting is Wednesday, 9/11
Please mark your calendars for our first PTA meeting on Wednesday, 9/11!
It will be at Tiffany Day's house with 5:00 p.m. social and 6:00 p.m. meeting. We hope to see you there!
Agenda and other details will be shared soon.
Aurelia Abcouwer and Mariel Valezzi, PTA Co-Presidents
SCEF News
THANK YOU to our generous donors and WELCOME to new families! Your donations last school year to the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) will allow us to grant over $3.2 million to support every San Carlos public school student in the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Watch our video to learn why we have a nonprofit, parent-led Education Foundation in San Carlos.
This year’s SCEF grant will support: social emotional programs and counselors, access to libraries, PE teachers, technology associates and devices for students. Music programs for all grade levels, middle school electives, a Principal’s Fund at every school and funding for your school PTA. Your school PTA will use these funds to provide classroom/teacher grants, purchase library books, fund assemblies, create community building events/activities and more. Learn more at www.scefids.org
Thank you to everyone who contributed to SCEF last year. Together you make a real difference for students. Learn about the many Ways to Give which includes workplace giving, monthly recurring giving, stock donations and more.
To learn about our Fall special events including an online auction, Evening at TOWN, tickets to Giants games and the October 18 Warriors game vs the LA Lakers, please visit https://www.scefkids.org/
Here’s to a great school year! Like the SCEF Facebook page for more upcoming details and news: https://www.facebook.com/
District News
Get ready to head back to school by subscribing to the calendar!
Subscribing to School/District Calendars Never miss a school event again! You can subscribe to your school's and the SCSD calendar so that the events will load onto your favorite supported calendar program (iCal/Outlook, Google, or Download ICS). - Go to our SCSD Events page -> Check the boxes for the calendars you want to subscribe to (school(s)/district) -> Click on Subscribe on the top right of the page and choose your preferred calendar program
Every Day Counts!
Did you know that student attendance is a strong predictor of academic success? Missing just 10% of the school year—about 15 days—can significantly impact a child's performance. By 6th grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a major warning sign for potential high school dropout. Let's work together to improve attendance! Regular attendance is essential for building strong reading and math skills, fostering good habits, and setting the foundation for future success in college and careers. Missing school not only hinders academic progress but also affects social-emotional development. If your child is sick, please contact our school administrative assistant. If you have concerns about getting your child to school, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Principal. Together, we can support your child’s growth and success!
Universal meals are offered to all students in grades TK-8th grade at breakfast and lunch every school day. We are thrilled to share that we have new ovens to allow for on site warming of the food prepared by The LunchMaster! Heating foods closer to the time of service will result in fresher tasting items and improve the experience of our students who chose to participate in our free meal service.
Meals are ordered by the school site based on student preference and participation. A variety of options will be available for breakfast and lunch for any student who would like a meal. Please visit our School Lunch page for more information.
Each year we ask that all families fill out the EZ Meal Application to benefit your family, school, and community even if you do not believe you will qualify based on your income. Completing this form helps your school receive more funding to support your child’s learning environment. The application is used to calculate school funding levels from the state and federal level. Please visit our Free & Reduced-Price EZMeal Application webpage for more information.
Important Message for Students/Families who ride SamTrans
Due to a labor action, SamTrans bus service to/from school may be disrupted on Monday August 26 and Tuesday August 27. Please seek alternative transportation. SamTrans apologizes for the inconvenience.
Debido a una acción laboral, el servicio de autobús SamTrans hacia/desde la escuela podría estar interrumpido el lunes, 26 de agosto y el martes, 27 de agosto. Por favor, busque un medio de transporte alternativo. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente.
Community News
School Site Council Parent/Community Membership - 3 Positions Open
The White Oaks School Site Council consists of 5 parent or community members and 5 staff members, which always includes the principal. Parent/community members are selected through the election process. There are approximately five meetings scheduled each year. Meetings are usually scheduled on selected Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm via Zoom until further notice. Please refer to the SSC News September 2023 email that will go out on September 12th for more information about White Oaks School Site Council.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Site Council, please email Leah Scholer with a blurb about why you are interested in the position and how you contribute to the Council.
Parent Education Opportunities
The Neurodiversity Speaker Series kicks off its fall season with attorney Ellen Cookman, founder of Cookman Law, in Basics of Special Needs Planning: Estate Planning, Trusts, and ABLE Accounts (August 29).
What's the best way to support your student athlete? We welcome Kirsten Jones, author, speaker, and nationally recognized performance coach, for Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide (September 5).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information. - Parent Venture Series Events -
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