September 21, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: Literati Book Fair, Book Drive
- PTA News: PTA Corporate Sponsorship, Walk-A-Thon Volunteers Needed
- SCEF News: Online Auction
- Community News: Join the Cub Scouts, Each Green Corner, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, 9/22: School Photos
Wed, 9/24: Walk-A-Thon Design Contest Submissions Due
Mon, 9/29- Mon,10/6: SCEF Online Auction
Sun, 10/5: SCEF An Evening at TOWN
Tues, 9/9-Fri, 10/10: Online Book Fair
Mon, 10/6-Fri, 10/10: Book Fair
Sun, 10/19: Walk-A-Thon and Family Fun Carnival
Principal’s Message
Dear Families,
You may be surprised to learn just how crucial regular attendance is, even from the earliest years of education.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Starting in UTK and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
Building good attendance habits early sets the foundation for academic success and helps children stay on track. -
Missing 10% of school days, which is just about 2 days each month over a school year, can make it harder for children to learn to read.
Consistent attendance helps children develop strong reading skills essential for all other learning. -
Even missing one or two days every few weeks can cause students to fall behind.
Regular attendance is key, as each school day provides valuable learning experiences. -
Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
Arriving on time is important for a smooth start to the school day and ensures children don't miss out on learning activities. -
Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Your child's attendance not only impacts their own learning but can also affect their classmates' learning experiences.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. It builds a sense of belonging and confidence. By starting this habit early, you are helping your child understand that going to school on time every day is important. These habits will benefit them not only now but also in high school, college, and beyond.
Thank you for your commitment to your child's education and well-being. Let’s make this a year of great learning and growth! Remember when you are not here…We will miss you.
In community,
Rosina Tong
Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
Book Fair and Volunteer Signup
The Book Fair is back October 6-10! Book Fair hours in the MU:
~Monday (10/6): 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m.
~Tuesday (10/7): 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m.
~Wednesday (10/8): 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m.
~Thursday (10/9): 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m., 5:15-7:30 p.m.
~Friday (10/10): 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS - we need your help to make this event possible! Please sign up here to help. All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount! All of your purchases help provide our school library with funds to purchase new books, so please come support! Kids also have the opportunity to purchase a book for their teacher from the teacher's Book Box for their classroom, and a chance to win a gift card through the raffle!
And don't forget about FAMILY FUN NIGHT, which is happening on Thursday evening, October 9th. The book fair opens at 5:15 p.m., the puppet show for TK and First Graders & magician for Second and Third Graders starts at 6 p.m.!
Online Book Fair
The Online Book Fair is happening now We are excited to announce the start of this year’s Online Book Fair, which runs from Sep 9 through Oct 10. Proceeds help to support our school’s library! Please visit here to start shopping online earlier. It allows the whole community to shop at the book fair with an expanded catalog of books. Gift cards are available to purchase books online or at the White Oaks in-person book fair—perfect for teacher gifts!
DONATE A BOOK TO A CHILD IN NEED DURING THE BOOK FAIR!
Para español, haga clic aquí
If you have any kids books to pass on, we’d love them for our first school-wide book drive! All donated books will be given to the Children’s Book Project
(https://www.
How to donate:
- Now: Drop your donations in the box outside the school office
- During the Book Fair 10/6 - 10/10: Pass your donation to a volunteer and you’ll be entered into the raffle to win a gift card!
Questions? Contact Barbara Taylor: [email protected]
We NEED You for the Walk a Thon and Carnival
Join us for the Walk A Thon and Carnival on Oct. 19th at 11:00 a.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!
Special traditions such as the White Oaks Walk-a-Thon are powered by the PTA parent volunteers and your SCEF donations and we thank you! This is one of our biggest events and truly excites our kids and our school community.
PTA News
White Oaks PTA Corporate Sponsorship
As a corporate sponsor, you will become a year-long partner with the PTA. Your company logo will have prominent placement on our website, the weekly W.O.W. newsletter, a dedicated yearbook page, and on a banner displayed on the Fairmont Street fence entrance for the entire school year. You will also have opportunities to provide branded take-home items for kids with your logo on them at events. Make your donation by September 22nd to have your logo included on all Walk-a-thon t-shirts worn by students throughout the year! Click the link to donate today!
Calling All Artists
Calling All Artists for the White Oaks Walk-a-Thon Design Contest - Due Sept 24.
The annual Walk-a-Thon T-shirt design contest is under way and open to all students. Create a simple, one-color line drawing that represents White Oaks and our Walk-a-Thon tradition, and the winning artwork will be featured on this year's T-shirts! To enter, draw your design using a BLACK Sharpie on WHITE paper, then submit your design to the office or via email to [email protected] by Sept. 24!
FREE RESOURCES FOR CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH / RECURSOS GRATUITOS PARA CELEBRAR EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA
Recursos gratuitos para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en español aquí
We are proud to have many families with Hispanic and Latino heritage in our White Oaks school community. Your Culture & Belonging PTA Committee curated some free resources to help you and your families celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which runs 9/15-10/15.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans and people from Spanish-speaking countries. It celebrates diverse traditions and is a time to highlight how Hispanic and Latinx people have enriched the world. The celebration begins in mid-September because it is the Independence Day for several Central American countries.
Click on this link to get information on lots of local free events and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with delicious traditional recipes, unleash your inner artist with creative projects, journey back in time to explore ancient civilizations, and move to the rhythm of the beats!
SCEF News
Give Every Month
Did you know that you can make your annual fund gift to SCEF with recurring monthly donations? With 10 months left in the school year, this is a great time to begin your recurring donation. Visit the Ways to Give page on our website.
Will you be a Lucky Winner? Raffle tickets available now! Get yours before they run out. Only 250 will be sold.
Open to all - Order Raffle tickets and support your student!
Your chance to win a trip for 2 adults to Mexico or Dinner for 20 in the TOWN Board Room. Drawing is 10/5/2025. Only 250 sold. Winners need not be present to win.
Community News
Join the Cub Scouts!
Imagine this: Your child is exploring the outdoors, building cool projects, learning valuable life skills, and making lifelong friends, all while you're connecting with other supportive families. That's the magic of Cub Scouting with Pack 65!
Pack 65’s program is designed for both boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a fantastic opportunity for them to:
-Discover new passions through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
-Build confidence with every new skill learned and challenge overcome.
-Develop character, leadership, and a strong sense of citizenship in a fun and supportive environment.
-Create lasting bonds with peers and adult mentors.
Ready to learn more and see what the adventure holds?
Get the inside scoop on Pack 65, including what we do and information on dues:
Feeling the excitement? Ready for your child to join the fun?
It's easy to become part of our Pack! Simply register your scout online here.
Once registered, you'll be officially part of the Pack 65 family and start receiving updates on all our upcoming events and adventures! Questions? Contact Pack 65 Cubmaster and BA parent Adam Williams at [email protected].
Each Green Corner and the City of San Carlos Centennial Grant Program presents: 100 Trees for 100 Years
Apply now! Qualifying applicants: All San Carlos-based small businesses and residents who have a publicly-visible location to plant a fruit tree! We have 100 trees to give away!
How: Apply at eachgreencorner.org/100trees or by using the QR code, recipients will be notified by mid-October. Recipients are required to attend a family-friendly tree planting workshop on Saturday, October 25th to receive their fruit tree and learn how to properly plant.
Applicant Requirements:
Trees must be planted in the ground within the City of San Carlos; Tree recipients must place and maintain a small plaque (provided) underneath or beside their newly-planted tree so that both the plaque and the tree are easily visible to (and readable by!) the community; Recipients must commit to sharing their future fruit harvest with the community, either through sharing or donating to local food banks. Recipients must be willing to share at least one photo of their tree after planting to be shared on social media, and on Each Green Corner’s and The City of San Carlos’s websites and publications. Apply today - Trees will be distributed Saturday, October 25, 2025
Parent Education Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in September:
For Suicide Prevention Month, we welcome Rex Huang, MD, Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, for Breaking the Silence: A Doctor’s Insights on Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention (September 23).
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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