April 26, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: White Oaks Art Show Volunteers Needed
- PTA News: 2026/2027 PTA Board Slate, Founders' Day
- SCEF News: Upcoming SCEF Events for Hometown Days
- Community News: Hometown Days, San Carlos United Tryouts, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri, May 1: May Day
Wed, May 6: Founders' Day
Wed, May 20: Celebration of Learning
Mon, May 25: Memorial Day (no school)
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
It’s amazing that we are already at the end of April. Time flies when we are busy and having fun! The students are learning so much and we are looking forward to recognizing all the success of this school year at our Celebration of Learning event on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 6-7:00 p.m. (please note that this date was mistakenly scheduled for 5/21/26).
Our schedule for the Celebration of Learning is as follows for the evening:
6:00–6:30 ~ grades UTK, K and 1
6:30-7:00 ~ grades 2-3
During this evening, you will visit the classrooms and see some of the work your students’ have accomplished. We are so proud of our students and want to celebrate them with you! Mark your calendars for the Celebration of Learning!
We have a very special White Oaks event this Friday, May 1, 2026 - May Day. It’s one of our most favorite White Oaks traditions. It’s been happening since the 1960’s. On this special day, students decorate paper baskets and fill them with homegrown flowers and then enjoy walking around the neighborhood delivering their Spring “goodies" with their buddies. Over the years our students have made some memories: from receiving thank you cards, meeting puppies, visiting gardens, and even being given treats! We are looking forward to this warm community tradition!
In community,
Rosina Tong
Principal
Weekly Menu
School News
White Oaks Art Show 2026: Volunteers Needed!
Help us celebrate our student artists on May 20! We need your energy to make this gallery shine. Shifts are just 20–30 minutes, perfect for a quick contribution.
Open Roles:
• Gallery Creators: Mount artwork and add labels.
• The Hanging Crew: Set up drapes and display the art.
• Digital Lead: Create the event slideshow.
• Rescue Team: Help with tear-down and organization.
No experience needed! Sign up to help our creative community.
PTA News
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month!
April is Arab American Heritage Month! It’s a time for us to learn about, and celebrate, Arab culture and the contributions of Arabs and Arab Americans past and present. We are proud to have many families with Arabian heritage in our White Oaks community including families with links to Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia!
Your Culture & Belonging PTA Committee wanted to share some free resources to help you and your families honor Arab American Heritage Month which is in April each year. Get your kids ready to sample some tasty recipes, get creative with art projects, and move to the beats! You can also learn more, and get resources from the Arab American National Museum.
Please also visit our vibrant new board display with your kids opposite the MU to get learning and talking about Arab American culture and contributions!
2026-2027 PTA Board Slate and Volunteers Still Needed
Below is our slate for the 2026-2027 school year.
Great news, we were able to fill the position of President (thank you Erinn Steinberg!)
We do still need an Executive Vice President to help our President! There are also 3 more open positions as listed below.
If you are able to help, please email Aurelia Abcouwer at [email protected] or Mariel Valezzi at [email protected]
Founders' Day - May 6
The White Oaks PTA warmly invites you to attend our 76th Founders' Day, a celebration of our amazing volunteers, teachers, and community! Please join us on May 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the MU this year’s Founders Day Honorees
~Lauren Shluzas - Very Special Person
~Tiffany Day - Very Special Person
~Jennie Romeo - Honorary Service Award
~Annie Stevenson - Outstanding Administrator
~Angela Becher - Outstanding Teacher
~Tracy Mitchell-Ardwan - Outstanding Teacher
If you would like to come we kindly as that you RSVP via our Evite link here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Founders’ Day Team
SCEF News
Make it Happen in May is Around the Corner. Help Us Cross the Finish Line!
Our community has shown incredible support this year—but we still have $700,000 to raise to reach our goal. If you haven’t yet made your annual fund donation, please consider giving in May. The School Board and PTAs are beginning to finalize budgets for next school year, and the sooner they know the size of our grant, the better they can plan for students. Visit https://www.scefkids.org/ways-
Consider making your gift through appreciated stock or payroll deduction—many local employers also offer matching gifts, which can significantly increase your impact. Check our website to see what your employer offers. Please note: Workplace giving donations can take 8–10 weeks to process and reach the Foundation. Planning ahead ensures your gift is counted in this fiscal year. If you have a Donor Advised Fund, SCEF is a 501(c)(3) organization and can accept DAF donations.
Thank you to the SCEF 2026 Platinum Sponsors for their extraordinary commitment to San Carlos public schools: Chang Orthodontics, Summerhill Apartment Communities, Black Mountain Properties and Wendy Wood Illustration + Design. We are grateful to them for their generous support!
Community News
San Carlos Hometown Days is Almost Here!
Hometown Days returns May 15 - 17 with three full days of festivities! Featuring live music, games, rides, beer and wine gardens, a derby, and several new additions, there’s something for everyone at Hometown Days! To stay up to date and get involved, please visit cityofsancarlos.org/
Family Cornhole Tournament
San Carlos Hometown Days will be hosting its 1st Annual Family Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, May 16 at Burton Park from 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visit our website here for registration.
Ryan Greco Memorial Art and Coloring Contest
Local youth are invited to showcase their creativity at our Annual Art Contest (Grades 6-8 & 9-12) and Coloring Contest (Grades TK-3 & 4-5). Submissions are accepted beginning April 1 at the Youth Center and will close on May 8. Download the coloring pages and submission forms here.
Pet Palooza
Got a cool pet you want to show off? Sign up for the Hometown Days Pet Palooza and enter your pet in one of three categories: Best in Show, Best Dressed, or Most Unique! The Pet Palooza takes place on Sunday, May 17 at the Madsen Field Stage. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. Register here.
Fun Run
Celebrate San Carlos pride at the Hometown Days Fun Run on Sunday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m.! Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy a fun, non-competitive run for all ages, complete with a commemorative medal. Learn More and Register here.
San Carlos United Tryouts!
San Carlos United Soccer Club will hold tryouts for boys and girls in 1st to 11th grade starting in May 2026 for the Fall 2026 season. If interested, please register online at https://www.sancarlosunited.
Mark your calendars for these powerful events coming up this spring!
What truly drives student success in college? Louis E. Newman, PhD, author and former Dean of Academic Advising at Stanford University, offers How to Get the Most Out of College (Starting Now) (April 28).
Dave Evans, #1 bestselling author and co-founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab, joins us for How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow (April 29).
NEW! Jonathan Caspi, PhD, family therapist and internationally recognized sibling expert, will share Raising Loving Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Help Your Kids Connect (May 7).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
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