November 10, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: School Priority Registration
- PTA News: PTA Meeting
- Community News: EZ Meal Application, Parent Education Series
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, 11/11: Veterans Day - No School
Mon, 11/8 - Fri, 11/22: Book Fair
Tues, 11/9 - Sun, 11/17: SCEF Sports Basement Event
Wed, 11/14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Mon, 11/25-11/29: Thanksgiving Week Break - No School
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
This week we will be participating in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on November 14th sponsored by the SMCOE Safe Routes to School Program. We will be handing out bracelets, stickers and buttons to those students who walk, roll, ride, or carpool on this historic day. For those that would like to join, we’ll be meeting on the corner of Brittan and Cedar by the field at Burton Park at 8:00 am to walk to White Oaks.
Ruby Bridges became a symbol of the civil rights movement at age six, when she was the youngest of a group of African American students designated to integrate schools in the American South. On November 14, 1960, her first day of school at William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Ruby was escorted to school by four federal marshals and spent the entire day in the principal’s office as irate parents marched into the school to remove their children.
The inaugural Walk to School Day in San Mateo County was in 2018. Students from Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco were learning about Ruby Bridges and wanted to celebrate her courage. They advocated to their school board to make November 14 Ruby Bridges Day and were invited to do the same at an SMCOE Board meeting. Their passion caught on and 14 schools across the county participated in 2018. Several districts also passed resolutions. Since then the movement has grown. You can learn more about Ruby Bridges and the Walk to School Day initiative on the website.
We are excited to participate and join many other schools around the county in walking to school. Please join us - We will meet at Burton Park (Corner of Brittan and Cedar) at 8 a.m. to walk to school together.
Thanksgiving Gift Cards Needed
We currently have several families we hope to be able to help financially during the holiday season. Both the giving and receiving will remain confidential with Mrs. Scholer. We are collecting gift cards now and will distribute them to families for their holiday celebrations starting with the Thanksgiving holiday. Gift cards can be placed in an envelope addressed to Mrs. Scholer and left at the school office. For Thanksgiving gift cards, please drop off by Wednesday, November 15th. Gift cards in any denomination are appreciated. Thank you to our community for helping with this yearly tradition to make sure that all families feel supported during the holidays.
Warmly,
Leah Scholer, Principal
This Week's Menu
School News
New Student Priority Registration - Important Dates
SCSD New Student Priority Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens January 8 and closes January 31, 2025. Register future students during this window to secure their spot. For detailed information, visit our How to Register for the 2025-26 School Year page. If you have questions, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or email [email protected].
Note: Current TK-7th grade students do not need to re-register.
For Parents of 4-year-olds:
Transitional Kindergarten is expanding! Children who turn five between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021 are eligible to start TK in August 2025. Be sure to register during the Priority Registration period to help us plan for the appropriate number of classrooms.
For Incoming TK/K Families (2025-26):
Attend your school's Parent Information Meeting on January 29, 2025. More details will be available on your school’s website in January.
Book Fair in Nov 18-22 and Volunteer Signup
Book Fair starts on Nov 18! You can find a variety of books for all ages and interests. It is a great opportunity to support our library and foster a love of reading in our students, plus the family fun night with puppet and magician shows.
VOLUNTEER - We look to your help for this big event - please sign up here. All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount.
Here is the detailed schedule:
Mon 11/18: 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:15 p.m. Tue 11/19: 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:15 p.m. with Family Fun Night* 5:15-7:30 p.m. Wed 11/20: 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 12:25-1:05 p.m. Thu 11/21: 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:15 p.m. Fri 11/22: 7:45-8:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:15 p.m.
*On Family Fun night the Book Fair opens at 5:15pm and the Puppet Show (TK-1st) and Magic Show (2nd &3rd) begins at 6:00 p.m. Shop at the book fair before the show!
PTA News
PLEASE READ THIS! PTA Membership Drive ENDED Oct 31- Please JOIN the PTA!!
Join us for our next PTA meeting on November 13th at 6 p.m. in the MU. We will be discussing the Book Fair, Holiday Store, DEIB initiatives, and hearing from Ms. Scholer about the School Plan for Student Achievement. We hope to see you there!
Calling all Crafters, Tinkerers, and Lovers of Holiday Cheer
Do you knit, build, or craft? Do you enjoy gift-giving, decorating, organizing, or coordinating? Do you love bringing joy to our students and parents through events and get-togethers? The Holiday Store Committee wants you!
The Holiday Store is an annual event where students can shop for their loved ones with the help of big kid helpers while parents enjoy coffee and socializing. Many gifts are hand-made, filling the entire MU with so many unique offerings. Last year, we sold over 1,500 items!
If you’d like to be part of making the magic, fill out the form below or email Aurelia at [email protected]
SCEF News
We are Grateful for your Ongoing Support
As we head into November, we are grateful to everyone that supports the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF). For more than 42 years parents, community members and businesses have demonstrated their support for our local San Carlos public schools with donations to SCEF. We are proud to be the vehicle through which people express their desire for quality public schools. Learn more about how SCEF grants impact San Carlos students at www.scefkids.org. Be sure to keep December 3rd – this year’s Giving Tuesday date – on your radar and to check your employer’s Workplace Giving programs for special matches and grants on that day. Thanks to all for your donations.
Easy ways to support your school - Sports Basement!
Sports Basement is hosting a week-long shopping event in support of SCEF. Visit their Redwood City store for a special SCEF discount from Nov. 9-17. Take 11% off most items, and Basementeers can receive a total of 20% discount on their purchase. Click HERE for the flyer for in-store shopping and coupon codes for online sales.
Community News
LET’S CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
We’re in the second week of Native American Heritage Month! Watch this short PBS Kids video of a young Native American girl singing about their way of life for a quick introduction for your kids.
LOCAL EVENTS: - Native American inspired weaving craft in SC Library, 11/14 @ 3.30 p.m. - Pajama Storytime with Native American books, Wed 11/12 @ 6.30 p.m. Redwood Shores Library - Coyote Hills park (East Bay) was once home to an Ohlone village. They have Native American events throughout the year and you can track them here
GET CRAFTY! Make some bowls inspired by the designs of the Native American Puebloan pottery! Ideas for paper mache bowls are here and for pottery bowls here
GET WATCHING! A collection of Molly of Denali episodes that Celebrate Alaska Native Heritage on PBS Kids
SPOTLIGHT: Learn about our native plants and how the local Ohlone peoples used these in everyday life here
Parent Education Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in November!
November's Foro de padres #40 features Eduardo Torres, founder of Pathways for Prevention, in La verdad sobre las adicciones: una plática para padres, madres y cuidadores (en español) (November 12).
How does representation shape STEM learning? Christa Jackson, PhD, Professor of Mathematics, Science and STEM Education, St. Louis University, joins us for Fostering Mathematical Brilliance in All Students (November 13)
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Assistance Available
SCSD has funding available to support students wishing to participate in our Expanded Learning Program, both before and after school. If you believe your child would benefit from attending one of our before or afterschool programs, grant funding is available to help pay for tuition for qualifying families.
Please reach out to Jesse Torres, Program Supervisor, through email at [email protected] for more information and visit our After School and Extended Learning Programs page.
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