August 17, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: EZ Meal Application
- PTA News: PTA Playground Committee
- Community News: Parent Education Night, E-Bike Safety, Join our San Carlos Early Learning Team, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, 8/19: TK/Kinder Meet and Greet and 1st-3rd Grade Lemonade Tour
Wednesday, 8/20: First Day of School (Minimum Day)
Tuesday, 8/26- Back to School Night
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
I am delighted to welcome you to the new school year. The teachers and I are eager and excited to embark on a new year filled with growth, discovery, and learning. I’m especially excited to get to know a new school community!
Last week, I attended the administrators’ retreat with Superintendent Frentress and district and school leaders. We connected, discussed the Learner Profile, reviewed data and planned for the year. I am inspired and motivated to lead with this incredible group of educators.
Sending out a HUGE thanks to the White Oaks Team who are preparing to open our school environment to welcome students.
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Our custodians, Jesus Muñoz and Felipe Hernandez, as well as our district maintenance team are making sure White Oaks is clean, tidy, and ready for classes to begin.
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Our administrative assistant, Annie Stevenson, is making sure that our teachers, staff, parents and I are supported to start off strong!
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Our PTA Presidents, Aurelia Abcower and Mariel Valezzi and I have met to discuss projects, events, and all things good for kids! I love partnering with parents and can’t wait to do the same with all of you!
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Our teachers are preparing for our students and I’m so happy to get to know this incredible group of educators. I can tell already in the short time that I’ve been with them that our teachers are stellar. Their commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment is invaluable.
Here’s a reminder of the week ahead:
Tuesday, 8/19:
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TK/Kindergarten Meet and Greet: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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New Family Lemonade Tour for students in grades 1-3: 1:30 - 2:00 pm. Meet at the table in front of the office (entrance is on Fairmont Ave.)
Wednesday, 8/20:
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First Day of School: 8:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
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Coffee, tissues, and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer and join the PTA! Let’s connect in the MU (multi-use- room) and build community!
Thursday, 8/21:
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First day of regular schedule: 8:25 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1st - 3rd grade)
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“Everybody Day” schedule: 8:25 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. (TK - Kindergarten)
Tuesday, 8/26- Back to School Night
See you all very soon!
In community,
Rosina Tong, Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
Support Our Schools: Complete the EZ Meal Application Today!
Free & Reduced Lunch Form - Please complete the EZ Meal Application. Your Participation Matters! Whether or not you think you’ll qualify, completing the EZ Meal Application helps every student in our district. These forms don’t just determine who gets free or reduced-price meals—they also help our schools secure important state and federal funding for programs, staff, and resources that benefit all students. Plus, your family might qualify for extra support you didn’t know was available. It only takes a few minutes, and the impact lasts all year!
Please visit our Free & Reduced-Price Meals | EZ Meal Application webpage for more information.
This message is provided as a quarterly reminder for families.
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
We'll see you back at school on Wednesday, Aug 20!
PTA News
Join our PTA Playground Committee! Help Us Make it a Better Space Where All Kids Can Thrive!
We hear you! We've had lots of requests for various improvements in the playground and outside space on campus. Here's your chance to give a little of your time that will have years of impact for our kids! Kids thrive on outdoor play, and this space shapes how they learn, make friends, solve problems, burn energy and grow in so many ways. We're creating a committee to gather ideas and create a proposal for the School District to implement. Sign up here!
As this project will likely take some time, we're establishing the committee now so we can hit the ground running next school year. Initial ideas include introducing shade structures, more turf, including sensory play options, better access for physically disabled students, and other enhancements.
Community News
Join us on Monday, Aug 18 for a P-3 Parent Education Night
Attention San Carlos Preschool, TK & Kindergarten parents!
Join us on Monday, Aug 18 for a Parent Night with guest speaker Lindsay Astor Grant to learn how to support your child's growth and development at home.
In-person meeting at Brittan Acres Elementary School, 6:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP HERE
Before you ride your E-Bike around San Carlos, make sure you know the rules to stay safe!
Watch the City of San Carlos E-Bike Safety video and learn the top five safety tips, rules of the road, and different classes of e-bikes.
We want our residents, especially our youth, to ride responsibly and be safe!
Join our San Carlos Early Learning Team!
Join our San Carlos School District team! We are currently looking for:
- Preschool Teachers (24+ ECE units required)
- Preschool Aides (12+ ECE units required)
- TK Aides
- TKELP After School Program Aides, part-time (All TK schools)
- STEAM Teacher (Grades 4-8)
If you or someone you know is passionate about working with young children and creating a nurturing, play-based learning environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or learn more: https://www.edjoin.org/scsdk8#
Parent Education Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in August:
Michelle Remond, cultural and immigration specialist, presents this month's Foro de Padres (español), Infórmese sobre el sistema escolar de Estados Unidos (August 20). This event is in Spanish.
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
PTA CORNER
Join the White Oaks PTA. Your membership matters and helps support programs and events for our students and teachers.
A percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the White Oaks PTA — at no cost to you!
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