October 5, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: Literati Book Fair, Book Drive
- PTA News: PTA Meeting, Corporate Sponsorship, Hispanic Heritage Month
- SCEF News: Online Auction
- Community News: Min Week Soccer Camp, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, 9/29- Mon,10/6: SCEF Online Auction
Sun, 10/5: SCEF An Evening at TOWN
Wed, 10/8: PTA Meeting
Tues, 9/9-Fri, 10/10: Online Book Fair
Mon, 10/6-Fri, 10/10: Book Fair
Mon, 10/6-Fri, 10/10: Conference week, minimum day all week (12:25 p.m. dismissal)
Mon, 10/3: Indigenous Peoples' (No School)
Sun, 10/19: Walk-A-Thon and Family Fun Carnival
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
A friendly reminder that whenever you come onto campus during school hours (8:25 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), please stop by the office to sign in and pick up a visitor’s badge. Whether you’re volunteering, dropping something off, or visiting for a short time, having a visible badge lets our teachers, staff, and students know that you’ve been approved to be on campus by office staff. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and welcoming for everyone. We truly appreciate your partnership!
If you have an hour a week to spare and are looking for a volunteer opportunity (or know anyone over the age of 14 who is), Healthy Cities Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors. San Carlos is so fortunate to have this program in our community and serving as a volunteer can be incredibly rewarding! Please see the community section below for additional information.
In community,
Rosina Tong
Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
Make Attendance A Priority Every Day!
Did you know that regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success? Missing just 10% of the school year—about 15 days—can greatly affect your child’s learning. By 6th grade, chronic absenteeism is a major warning sign for future high school dropout. That’s why it’s so important that we work together to make sure your child is in school every day.
Consistent attendance builds strong reading and math skills, helps students develop positive habits, and sets the foundation for future success in college and careers. Missing class not only disrupts academics, it also impacts social connections and emotional growth.
If your child is ill, please notify your school administrative assistant. If you’re experiencing challenges with attendance, reach out to the Principal—we are here to support you.
Together, let’s create a culture of attendance&##8212;every day, every month, all year long. 
The Book Fair is Coming Tomorrow
The annual Book Fair is back! Join us in the MU from October 6-10. Your purchases directly support our school library. Don't miss the special Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 9th, featuring a puppet show and a magician starting at 6:00 p.m.
Book Fair Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 7:45-8:30 a.m. and 12:25-3:25 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:45-8:30 a.m., 12:25-3:25 p.m., and 5:15-7:30 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. Click the link to donate today!
Join Us for the October PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, October 8th, at 6 p.m. on campus in the MU. Please join us to learn more about what's going on this fall at White Oaks! We'd love to see you all there.
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
LAST CHANCE! DON’T MISS OUT! SCEF FALL ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES MONDAY NIGHT at 9 p.m.!
Everyone is welcome to bid—invite friends and family! Browse and bid on dining experiences, vacations, fine wines, gifts and more, all while raising essential funds to support your child’s education. View Online Auction Here
Community News
Minimum Week Soccer Camp at White Oaks - Open to All Elementary Schools
Looking for a fun and active option during minimum week? Stanford Park Youth Sports will be running a Soccer Mini Camp at White Oaks from October 6–9 (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday), 12:30–3:30 p.m. This camp is designed to give students a chance to play, learn, and stay engaged while parents don’t have to worry about arranging extra aftercare.
Dates: October 6, 7, & 9
Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: White Oaks
Cost: $299
Kids will enjoy fun games, skill-building drills, and a safe, supportive environment led by experienced coaches. Learn more and register here.
Healthy Cities Tutoring is recruiting volunteers to match with struggling students in grades K-8 in all San Carlos schools.
Our tutors help students who need extra support to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning and self-esteem.
Volunteers:
- Tutor the same student 1:1 each week
- Meet once a week after school at the school site or on the weekend at the public library
- Commit to tutoring their student for the full school year (no summers)
- Tutor following the school calendar, no tutoring on days when school is closed
- Must be at least 14 years old
Are provided training, resources and ongoing coaching/mentoring - we are committed to ensuring that both students and volunteers have a productive and rewarding experience
Join us and become part of a thriving community of volunteer tutors that have a positive impact on the lives of San Carlos students!
Apply here: https://healthycities.site
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in October:
Can students learn to use AI tools ethically and responsibly? Ana Homayoun and Jesse Park from Green Ivy Educational Consulting present Helping Students Navigate AI with Confidence and Curiosity (October 9).
October's Foro de padres (español) features Anna Herrera, RCSD Assistant Superintendent, in ¿Qué hacer si la maestra sugiere una evaluación de educación especial? (special education evaluation) (October 14).
The Neurodiversity Education Series hosts Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child, for Why Neurodivergent Kids Need Autonomy to Navigate a Neurotypical World (October 15).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
PTA CORNER
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A percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the White Oaks PTA — at no cost to you!
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