White Oaks Weekly - September 29, 2024

September 29, 2024

 IN THIS ISSUE

• Principal’s Message 
• Breakfast/Lunch Menu
• School News:  Family Movie Night, Spirit Store, Conference Week
• PTA News: Walk-a-Thon
• Community News: Hispanic Heritage Month, Parent Education Series

IMPORTANT DATES

Fri, 10/4: Family Movie Night - "Ferdinand"

Sun, 10/6: Last Day to order from Spirit Store

Mon, 10/7 - Fri, 10/11: Conference Week ~ minimum day all week

Sun, 10/20: Walk-a-thon/Family Fun Day

Principal’s Message

Dear White Oaks Families,

Goal setting conferences will take place Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11, providing the opportunity to develop a partnership between home and school, build a strong relationship with each other, and to identify goals early in the school year. Conferences will be conducted, in-person, on-campus as it is after students leave for the day.

During conference week, all students will attend school from 8:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. so that teachers can meet with families in the afternoon. Conferences are meant for adults to connect so please arrange for child care in advance. 

During the conference, teachers will share observations about what your child is doing well, and where he/she needs to grow.  In addition, teachers will ask you for input about your goals for your child. This conversation will focus on key aspects that are relevant for your child, drawing from core academic areas as well as work habits, social skills, and the skills and dispositions in our Learner Profile. These conferences are different from report cards as the focus is on goal setting. Please read here for more information.

Examples:

• “This year I would like my child to read with better fluency.”

• “This year I would like my child to demonstrate a better understanding of addition and subtraction facts.”

• “This year I want my child to learn to wait his/her turn and not interrupt conversations.”

• “This year I would like my child to take increased responsibility in completing his/her work independently.”

The information discussed during conferences differ from the information you receive on report cards as the focus is on building a strong relationship and prioritizing the immediate needs of our students.  Please click on this document for more information on the differences: Conference vs. Report Card Expectations. In addition, here is a comprehensive description of conferences that elaborates on the experience we hope to embrace as we partner with you this year unlike any other.

We are looking forward to partnering with you to set goals tailored to your child’s needs.

Thank you, Parent Volunteers!

I’d like to extend a HUGE thank you to the parents who were able to volunteer for picture day last Tuesday. The day went so smoothly because of your help. We appreciate you so much! 

Thank you also, to all the parents volunteering for lunch duty and play pod! We could not do this job without you. 

Warmly,

Leah Scholer, Principal

This Week's Menu

School News

Family Movie Night - this Friday!

Our PTA Family Movie Night is this Friday, October 4. Bring your chairs, blankets and flashlights for a night of fun with our school community! Food trucks will be at the White Oaks cul-de-sac or you can bring your own picnic dinner. Popcorn will be provided by the PTA. The students chose the movie "Ferdinand."

This will be shown via a large screen on the lawn and will start promptly at sundown, 7:00 p.m. We are excited for this popular family event and look forward to seeing you!

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.

Walk to School Wednesday

Please join us for Walk to School Wednesday on Oct. 2. 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.

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.

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

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

Ready - Set - Bid!

The 2024 Fall Online Auction is now open. The top bidder on Oct 7th is the winner!!! Browse our auction full of fabulous experiences, memorabilia, vacation spots, dining opportunities and more. Bid early and often - It’s for the kids!!

SCEF Raffle: Win a dinner for 20 in the TOWN Board Room or a 7-day Mexico Beach Resort Family Getaway. Will you be the lucky winner? Order tickets for yourself and your teachers!

Fall is the perfect time to plan your gift to SCEF
Visit scefkids.org/ways-to-give for all the ways to support San Carlos public education. Workplace giving, recurring/monthly gifts, Donor-Advised Funds, appreciated stock. Make your plan TODAY!

 Stanford Park Youth Sports challenges players both mentally and physically to help them grow on and off the court. Our 60-minute sessions, led by experienced coaches with collegiate and overseas playing experience, focus on shooting, footwork, ball-handling, defense, rebounding, and passing. We foster hard work, confidence, teamwork, and life skills through a positive approach. Off-court development is just as important as on-court, with soccer used as a tool to help kids succeed in school, college, and life. No matter their stage, we guide players to elevate their game. Register HERE

 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in October!

How can we help kids tap into their purpose!? We welcome Belle Liang, PhD, clinical psychologist, co-author of How to Navigate a Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond (October 2)

Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD, adolescent suicide expert and Professor of Applied Psychology at the NYU Steinhardt School, presents Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens (October 3)

This month's Parent Forum (English) features Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans, in Helping Your Child Build Good Habits (October 4)

Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events

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