April 13, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: Day of Service, School Dance
- PTA News: April Meeting and Election
- Community News: Centennial Coloring Contest, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Stanford Afterschool School
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, 4/16: PTA Meeting and Election
Sat, 4/19: Day of Service
Fri, 4/25: School Dance 6-8 p.m.
Sun, 5/18: Hometown Days Fun Run
Principal’s Message
Optional Parent Input Form
In the spring, our school staff members work collaboratively to make class placements for the upcoming school year. Each child’s unique strengths, learning style, and academic goals are carefully considered. We aim to create balanced classes that result in a comfortable and enriching classroom community for all. One of the qualities I value most about our school is that our teachers really know their students extremely well. I’m confident that a thoughtful and mindful placement will be made for each child.
If there is specific information that you’d like us to consider during the placement process, make sure to submit this optional form no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. Please also remember that requests for specific teachers will not be considered at any time, and comments received after the deadline will not be accepted.
If you have any other questions or concerns about your child’s transition to the next grade level, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I look forward to continuing to support your student's educational journey.
Thank you to all our parents, whether at-home or on-site, for your continued support and engagement in your child’s education. Parent involvement in a child’s education has been examined in countless studies and reports and the research overwhelmingly supports increased academic achievement, better classroom behavior, and positive teacher morale. It is our goal to partner with parents to provide an enriching whole child learning experience.
Warm Regards,
Leah Scholer
Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
ABILITY AWARENESS RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & KIDS
The School District recently held the annual ‘Ability Awareness’ week and this is a perfect opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of disabled people, as well as gaining a better understanding of the unique talents of, and challenges faced by, some of our students.
Our Culture & Belonging PTA committee has created a parents guide with a number of parenting support resources for those with children with additional support needs. This provides a wealth of information on a number of topics such as neurodiversity, where to get help, additional support needs, parent support groups book recommendations and MUCH more! We would like this to be a 'living' resource, so if you have any recommendations you’d like to add, please share with Barbara Taylor ([email protected]) and/or Mariel Valezzi ([email protected]).
We've also curated a collection of Ability Awareness related activities to share with your children at home like learning ASL, picture book lists, crafts and occupational therapy practices to use at home!
White Oaks School Dance
The White Oaks School Dance is coming up on Friday, April 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the MU!
Grab your cowboy hat and boots, this year it's a Western theme! We'll have a DJ and other fun activities. Attendance is limited to current White Oaks TK-3rd grade students and their parents. Western attire or White Oaks spirit wear is encouraged!
Please note that the playground will be closed during the dance. Please help us keep our kids safe by redirecting them towards this special event.
RSVP here!
Beautify our campus during the White Oaks Day of Service!
We hope to see you on Saturday, April 19th, 9a.m. - 12 p.m. for our annual day of service! We will be doing beautification work all around campus and need your time, effort, and supplies to make it happen. We need all hands possible to see some amazing projects come to life, like new sandboxes, gardening cleaning, weeding, and painting. Kids are invited and encouraged to come with their grown-ups.
This is an all-family event. Please fill out this form below to register.
PTA News
PTA April Meeting and Election
Please join us Wed, April 16th for the April PTA meeting where we will be hosting Dr. Frentress, our Superintendent, to tell us about the upcoming facilities projects. We will also be electing our slate for next year's PTA board, as well as discussing all the upcoming spring events. We hope to see you there!
SCEF News
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent gala and auctions. Your support makes an incredible difference to our students every day.
Congratulations to the winner of our Starlight Raffle was Reena Jashnani-Slusarz & Kevin Slusarz. They won dinner for four at the French Laundry.
There is still time to support STEAM education in our schools. Donors generously committed $150,000 to the Fund-The-Future of Curiosity campaign at the SCEF Starlight Gala. Our goal for this effort is $170,000. Consider helping ensure students have the tools they need for STEAM activities and teachers have access to important professional development next school year.
Community News
Downtown Streetscape Master Plan
The City of San Carlos is excited to share that the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is ready for adoption and can be accessed HERE.
The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is a key component of the broader Downtown Specific Plan project. The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan sets forth new designs for the downtown's entire street network, including new public plazas, and sets the stage for significant transformation of the downtown core.
The Public is invited to attend the following public hearing where consideration will be given to formally adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan on April 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.: City Council Meeting to consider the PTC's recommendation to adopt the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 600 Elm Street, 1st Floor, Council Chamber.
To access the agenda packets and meeting details please visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/
Questions? Please reach out to advanceplanning@
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (Ages 18+) (April 26)
The San Carlos Youth Center is offering a free Youth MHFA training for adults (ages 18+) who work with youth. The free training will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Youth Center (1001 Chestnut Street, San Carlos) and is sponsored by San Mateo County Health Behavioral Health & Recovery Services.
Kingdom Love LLC instructors will facilitate the full-day workshop where participants will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18 years.
If you or someone you know is interested in registering the training, registration is available by visiting cityofsancarlos.org/register.
Join us for Soccer with Stanford Park Youth Sports!
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. Tuesdays from 2:40-3:40 p.m. starting April 15. Cost is $315 for 7 classes. Register HERE
City of San Carlos Centennial Art Contest
The Centennial Art Contest is now open for submissions ending on May 9. Coloring sheets for elementary students are available online by clicking here.
San Carlos youth and teens in grades 6-12 are also invited to showcase their talent by submitting original artwork illustrating the theme, “What San Carlos Means to You.” Submissions for the Art Contest are due with the attached submission form/flier no later than Friday, May 9 to the San Carlos Youth Center (1001 Chestnut Street).
The grand prize winner and the 1st - 3rd place winners of the Centennial Art Contest will receive a gift card and commemorative Centennial Hometown Days ribbon. Finalists will also be honored at the City Council Meeting on May 27, and have the opportunity to have their art displayed at City Hall May 19 through June 30.
Hometown Days Fun Run
Break out your running shoes! Registration is open for the Hometown Days Fun Run on Sunday, May 18, at 8:30 a.m. This is a family-friendly 5K/10K Fun Run. Registration is $35 for adults and $17 for children. Register early, as prices increase on May 1. Participants can register HERE.
Parent Education Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these terrific events coming up in April:
NEW PUPS event! We welcome Lisa Damour, PhD, psychologist, NYT bestselling author, and co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast, for Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth (April 17).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
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