September 22, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: Family Movie Night, Spirit Store, Yoga
- PTA News: Walk-a-Thon
- Community News: Hispanic Heritage Month, United Against Hate
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri, 9/27: Deadline for AIA Contest Submissions
Fri, 10/4: Family Movie Night
Sun, 10/6: Last Day to order from Spirit Store
Sun, 10/20: Walk-a-thon/Family Fun Day
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
Hispanic Latino/Latin X Heritage Month is a time of celebration and learning in our school. Our teachers are implementing resources in our classrooms to honor this rich culture. Additionally, we invite families to share and present to celebrate the Hispanic Latino/Latin X month on Wednesday morning at one of our Welcome Wednesday assemblies. Please fill out this Google Form for the opportunity. Your participation is not only welcomed but also valued, as it enriches our school community.
Our Play Pod is now open! Every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch recess, our “loose parts play” is available to all students. It’s a treat to see students working together to build, create, and imagine!
Phrases like, “Hey, let’s try this!” and “What if we…” can be heard among, “Let’s combine our work!” and, “Do you want to join us?”
We need YOUR help to keep our Play Pod running! Consider signing up for a slot (or two) to help run this station during lunchtime. Without your support, we’re unable to keep the Play Pod open. We are also always looking for more materials to add to our students’ creations. Please email Leah Scholer if you have items you think would work for this program.
Warmly,
Leah Scholer, Principal
This Week's Menu
School News
Save The Date - Movie Night 10/4!
Family Movie Night is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct 4 for our family movie night hosted at the White Oaks playground. We'll have food trucks available to make for an easy, fun night for the whole family. Movie will begin at sundown (around 7 p.m.) with food trucks available starting around 5:30 p.m.
Please note that movie night has been moved from Friday 10/4, rather than 9/27 as stated in previous documents. Please subscribe to the White Oaks Google Calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
Yard Duty Volunteers needed!
This year Legarza is not able to provide as much supervision for lunch time as previous years. Parent support to be Yard Duty Monitors would be greatly appreciated! Help is needed at lunchtime Mon, Tues, Thur, and Fri from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.! Sign up here.
White Oaks Spirit Store - NOW OPEN!
Ready to show your school spirit with White Oaks attire? Now that school is in full swing, it’s time to order the latest White Oaks Spirit Wear! There are new pullover hoodies, tees for the kids, and heathered green tees for the entire family. Show your school spirit and order some stylish White Oaks attire. The online store is open now through Sunday, Oct. 6.
Give your child a fun way to unwind after school with kidsYoga with Peacebank
Give your child a fun way to unwind after school with kidsYoga with Peacebank and Legarza at White Oaks on Mondays from 2:30-3:15 p.m. This is a playful, active, and engaging experience that invites children to connect with their bodies, minds, and peers with curiosity and compassion. Children will explore yoga asanas (poses) and mindfulness practices through movement, stories, songs, games, partner and group activities, and more.
Each class features themes and activities that are designed to present age-appropriate challenges and opportunities to practice facing obstacles and regulating emotions through intentional movement, breathing techniques, grounding exercises, meditation, and more. Children will learn how to develop essential self-care strategies, gain valuable self-awareness, and self-confidence that extends beyond the yoga mat and into everyday life. Classes start 9/23 so hurry and enroll now at legarzasports.org and let your child discover the joy of yoga!
ACE is Now Enrolling for the 2025-26 School Year!
Afterschool Care Enrichment, also known as ACE offers a flexible, innovative, California State licensed child care program focused on enrichment and youth development to challenge our Lower & Upper Elementary students. Each day includes a Healthy afternoon snack, our Homework Lab with staff assisted support, STEAM activities and Active Outdoor Enrichment Programming. ACE will offer both Morning and Full Time or Part Time Afternoon Programming for the 2024-25 school year. Register here.
Please visit our website at www.acesancarlos.com or contact us by phone: (650) 931-4007 if you have any questions.
San Carlos-Belmont After School TK/Kindergarten Registration: Open registration for the 2025-26 year begins soon! Our website will be open in Mid-October for registration. Please go to www.afterschoolkids.net for more information or to put your child on our interest list.
School Year Holiday Camp Programs at After School: Sign ups will be opening soon for San Carlos-Belmont After School's holiday camps. Our programs are available to all families in the district during all holiday weeks: Harvest Week (November 12-15), both Winter Break Weeks, Presidents Week and Spring Break.
Please go to www.afterschoolkids.net for more information and to sign up.
Will you have an incoming TK student next year? Unlock an unforgettable after-school adventure for your little one with TKELP! Our program is designed to provide a safe, welcoming space where your child will thrive while having a blast. From dynamic physical activities like JamaRoo Kids Dance to hands-on STEAM projects, every day is packed with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and discovery. Plus, we’re thrilled to offer a Spanish Language Enrichment program, immersing TKers in a fun, interactive way to start learning a new language!
TKELP is the perfect place for your child to grow and develop with enriching activities tailored just for them. And here’s a bonus: TKELP students get priority enrollment in the ACE enrichment program for Kindergarten the following year!
Our program is available at Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather, and White Oaks Elementary Schools. Don’t wait—enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens on October 1! REGISTER HERE
Visit our TKELP website to learn more and meet our dedicated staff!
PTA News
Art in Action Updates
The time has come! The new AIA SCHEDULE sheet has finally been released and volunteer slots are filling up fast. Book your spot now, and check back often as we will be adding useful links for training and lesson materials.
Also, the AIA ART CONTEST deadline has been extended to Friday, September 27, 2024. The submissions so far look great! See details here
Don't forget also that AIA closet tour and training is happening this week, September 25-27th, 8:15-8:45 a.m. The location is right behind Room 11 (Ms. Phipps). Be there or be Mondrian!
Walk-a-Thon: Sign Up to Help
Join us for the Walk A Thon on Oct. 20th at 1:00 p.m. We truly can’t pull this off without your help – there’s a job for every family! Please browse the list and sign up for a spot. The shifts are short and a lot of fun!
Please join the PTA!! Did your child come home last week talking about the green wig challenge? As part of our PTA membership drive, if we reach our goal of 85% of families joining the White Oaks PTA, Mrs. Scholer will wear a green wig on the first Wednesday of November! We currently have 50% of families signed up and our goal is to have 100% of White Oaks families participate. The PTA supports Art in Action, materials, family fun events, and so much more! The cost is $10 per parent/$20 per family. Your membership is crucial and no other commitment is necessary, though we will have plenty of opportunities to get more involved throughout the year. Please join here!!
SCEF News
Will you be a winner? Fall Silent Online Auction and SCEF raffle THIS Week!
Great prizes being raffled and auctioned off in partnership with SCEF’s Evening at TOWN:
- Fall Silent Auction: Opens THIS FRIDAY, September 27th and closes October 7th. We have curated another auction full of fabulous experiences, memorabilia, dining opportunities and more. Once open, you will be able to browse and bid from our event page at scefkids.org/events.
- SCEF Raffle: Win a dinner for 20 in the Town Boardroom or a seven-day Mexico beach resort family getaway. Two other ticket holders will receive a gift card for Town or Alpine Inn. Get tickets for yourself and your teachers!
Thank you to Alexandria Real Estate Equities & Black Mountain Properties for their generous support for our schools. Are you a business owner? Know someone who is? Learn how your business can become a sponsor, benefit our schools and get exposure to more than 2,100 local households. Learn more here.
Community News
Let's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
We’re in the second week of Hispanic Heritage Month! The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”. Your family can learn more with these resources:
- Here is a reading list of books about famous Latinos
- Experience Latino contemporary visual, literary and performance art at San Jose’s MACLA
- View online exhibitions from SF's Mexican Museum
- Check out PBS Kids’ shows Alma’s Way and Rosie’s Rules
Fun Facts! Hispanics are the fastest-growing group in the US, with a current population of 63.7M - almost the population of France! Just over 25% of Major League Baseball players are of Latino descent (Source - Hispanic Star Heritage Month Toolkit 2024).
Community Foundation of San Carlos United Against Hate Week
This year’s United Against Hate (9/22 - 9/28) initiative is centered on inclusion, specifically anti-bullying. Community Foundation of San Carlos volunteers have pulled together a series of events to address this issue. They have planned time for people to come together to discuss the topic and workshops for our middle school students and parents. We invite you to look over the various offerings and find a topic that interests you.
Join us for Parenting in the Digital Era: Supporting Dialogue & Strategies for Building Healthy Tech Habits. Presented by DigitalTAT2 (live, online webinar) on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm. We know that bullying behavior often starts online, so it is imperative we address this issue during our week. We have engaged MyDigitalTAT2, a local leader in providing training for parents on this topic. Register here.
Junior Chef
Join us as we provide junior chefs with the tools necessary to create, cook, and learn. Our curriculum covers nutrition, seasonal cooking, knife skills, the purpose of core ingredients and the cultural aspects of food all while having a blast and making new friends. Every season has new and exciting recipes so sign up if you are seasoned junior chef star or for the first time! https://www.juniorchefstars.
Stanford Park Youth Sports - Soccer
This Clinic brought to you by Stanford Park Youth Sports will challenge players mentally and physically to help them become the best possible versions of themselves on and off the court. 60 minutes sessions led by our experienced coaches who not only played on the collegiate level but pursued their careers playing overseas. Shooting, footwork, ball-handling, defense, rebounding, and passing are some of the vital pieces of the game. Our philosophy encourages kids to confidently and consistently work hard towards their goals and aspirations on and off the court. We use a positive approach to encourage confidence, develop life skills, and promote teamwork. We understand the importance of patience, creativity, and fun to keep our players engaged & focused. We believe in developing the entire player, so off court development is just as important as on court development. We use soccer as a tool to develop the entire child. Our goal is for kids to have success in school, college, and in life. No matter which stage your child is in their journey, we will motivate and guide them to elevate their game while understanding and applying the philosophy.
Register here.
The Neurodiversity Education Series welcomes Elizabeth C. Hamblet and Eric Endlich, PhD, neurodiversity college specialists, for Neurodiversity and Disability Support in College Admissions and Beyond (September 24).
How can we raise confident and powerful girls in today's culture? Jo-Ann Finkelstein, a Harvard-educated psychologist, presents Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World (September 25).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
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