November 9, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: ACE 2026-2027 Registration, Meal Application, State-Funded Free Preschool
- PTA News: Holiday Store - Save the Date
- SCEF News: Dec 2 Giving Tuesday
- Community News: Food Resources for Families, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Tues, 11/11: Veterans Day (No School)
Wed, 11/12: PTA Meeting
Fri, 11/14: Ruby Bridges Day
Mon, 11/24 - Fri, 11/28: Thanksgiving week (No School)
Sat, 12/13: White Oaks Holiday Store
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
We will be participating in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day this Friday, November 14th, The event is sponsored by the San Mateo County Office of Education 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 a.m. 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 AM to walk to school together.
In Community,
Rosina Tong
Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
ACE IS NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!
Afterschool Care Enrichment, also known as ACE, offers a flexible, innovative, California State licensed child care program focused on enrichment and youth development to challenge our Lower & Upper Elementary students. ACE offers both morning and Full-time or Part-time afternoon programming and each day includes:
- Healthy afternoon snacks
- Our Homework Lab with staff assisted support
- STEAM activities
- and Active Outdoor Enrichment Programming
To Register, please visit our website at www.acesancarlos.com | Contact ACE: [email protected]
Support Out Schools: Complete the Meal Application Today!
Each year, we ask all families to complete the Meal Application, regardless of income. Even if you think you may not qualify, submitting this form can directly benefit your family, school, and community. By completing the application, you help our school secure vital funding from state and federal sources to enhance your child’s learning environment.
Please visit our Free & Reduced-Price Meals | EZ Meal Application webpage for more information.
This message is provided as a quarterly reminder for families.
Spaces Available in our FREE State-Funded Preschool Program!
Did you know?
San Carlos School District provides families with free, high-quality childcare?
Do you have — or know — a 3- or 4-year-old? Families may qualify for our state-funded preschool program, and we can help verify eligibility.
At San Carlos Early Learning, children thrive in a warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, social growth, and school readiness — preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Learn more on our website or contact Leah Scholer - [email protected] or Jenny Salazar - [email protected] for more information.
PTA News
White Oaks Holiday Store - Save the Date!
The White Oaks Holiday Store, a cherished school tradition, is back on Saturday, Dec. 13. Mark your calendars!
Pick-a-Project Pickup — Wednesday, Nov. 19 (after Welcome Wednesday)
Swing by the MU entrance to grab a take-home kit. Each kit includes all materials, instructions, labels, and packaging. Assemble at your leisure, then return finished items to the MU stage by Tuesday, Dec. 3 (morning drop-off). These handmade gifts will be sold at the Holiday Store for kids to give to family and friends. Most projects require no crafting experience and are easy to put together.
Questions or want to contribute a craft?
Contact Aurelia Abcouwer ([email protected]) or Jessica Humann ([email protected]).
Key Dates
Nov. 19: Pick-a-Project distribution (after Welcome Wednesday, MU entrance)
Dec. 3: Completed projects due back (MU stage, morning drop-off)
Dec. 13: Holiday Store in the MU, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
SCEF News
We are Grateful for your Ongoing Support
As we head into the month of Thanksgiving, we are grateful to everyone that supports the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF). For more than 43 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.
Giving Tuesday is December 2nd
Be sure to keep December 2nd– 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.
Community News
Community Food Resources for Families
With the recent federal government closure and resulting suspension of SNAP and CalFresh benefits, some members of our community may be experiencing food insecurity. San Carlos School District has compiled a list of local Community Food Resources available to support our families & staff. The list includes information about food pantries, grocery programs, and other ways to access healthy meals — in both English and Spanish.
Flyers were sent home via PeachJar last week and copies are now available in your school’s front office. Please reach out to your Principal if you need additional asssistance.
Thank you for being part of our caring and connected SCSD community!
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in November!
NEW! How can we keep our kids healthy? We welcome Bonnie Maldonado, MD, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, for The Science of Prevention: Promoting Healthy Practices in Youth and Families (November 12).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
PTA CORNER
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