May 24, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu
- School News: Library Books Due, Volunteer to be a Buddy Famly
- PTA News: AAPI Heritage Month
- SCEF News: Donor Roll
- Community News: Measure H, Summer Camps, Parent Education Opportunities
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, May 25: Memorial Day (no school)
Fri, May 29: All library books due
Wed, June 3: Folk Dance
Thur, June 11: Last day of school
Principal’s Message
Dear White Oaks Families,
It’s been a fun and busy week at White Oaks! With the Hometown Days Parade on Sunday and our Celebration of Learning on Wednesday, we had a wonderful time celebrating our school community and our students’ success. Thank you to all the parents who organized the parade unit! We were proud to don our green gear and shake shiny pom-poms to lively music as we represented White Oaks with spirit and joy.
Our Celebration of Learning was truly special. Teachers and students worked so hard to showcase all they’ve learned throughout the year. Every classroom was buzzing with joy, pride, smiles, stories, artwork, poetry, songs, photo presentations, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our Art in Action Committee for transforming the Multi-Use Room into a beautiful museum and gallery featuring every student’s artwork. It was an incredible celebration of creativity and growth.
We also enjoyed two assemblies on Wednesday. Sam Drazin shared a powerful message about kindness, inclusion, and embracing both visible and invisible differences through his personal story and experiences. Students were thoughtful and engaged throughout his presentation. We also had the pleasure of watching the Sequoia High School Folklórico Dance Group perform. Students even had the chance to learn some dance steps and join in the fun!
There are only thirteen more days of school left. Let’s finish the year strong!
In community,
Rosina Tong
Principal
Weekly Menu
SCEF News
Make sure your name is correct on the SCEF Draft Donor Roll
We appreciate every single contribution that gets us closer to our $3.7 million goal. Please check the draft donor roll to review your donations to SCEF from July 1, 2025 through May 19, 2026. If there are any errors or omissions please let Scott Cleaveland know at [email protected]. If you have not donated yet this year, please add your name to the donor roll by making a gift today at www.scefkids.org. Your donation will support educator positions and programs next school year.
SCEF @ Hometown Days
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to hear the middle school musicians perform Friday night and to watch the SCC kids race down the hill on Saturday morning. It was great to see so many students in the parade. Your donations help make programs like these possible.
We love our business sponsors!
As we near the end of the school year, we want to recognize and appreciate the following business sponsors who provided financial support this school year to benefit San Carlos public schools. Please thank them when you do business with them.
School News
All library books due May 29!
All White Oaks library books are due Friday May 29th. Please look for your books early to make sure they are returned on time. This will help ensure that our full collection is available for students to enjoy next year. If you have any questions please email Katie Gallagher at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
Volunteer to be a Buddy Family!
We'd love to encourage families to sign up to be UTK/Kinder Family Buddies. This cherished White Oaks tradition pairs current families with incoming UTK/Kinder families to help them feel welcomed and connected to our community.
Being a Family Buddy is a wonderful way to support new families by serving as a resource and helping answer questions over the summer and at the start of the school year. Many first-time families feel a bit nervous, and having a friendly family to connect with can make all the difference.
To volunteer, please fill out this form by June 10th!
PTA News
CELEBRATE "AAPI" ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!
We are proud to have many families with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in our White Oaks community, including from Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Uzbekistan, Tonga, Fiji and Hawaii! AAPI Heritage Month gives us the chance to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, and to learn about and honor the people and traditions that shape our community.
Your Culture & Belonging PTA Committee wanted to share these free resources to help your family celebrate throughout May. Get ready to try delicious traditional recipes, get creative with simple art projects, and learn some fun new dance and martial arts moves!
-WELCOME WEDNESDAY 5/20 - Teach us a greeting from your family’s heritage language and help our school celebrate the many AAPI cultures that make our community shine!
- ORIGAMI VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LUNCH RECESS, FRI 5/29. If you have some super paper folding skills, we need you! Please join us for our AAPI inspired lunch recess activities. Email Barbara Taylor ([email protected]) to sign up!
Community News
Measure H Summer Construction 2026 - Community Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Measure H Community Meeting on May 13. If you were unable to join us, you can review the information shared regarding upcoming summer construction projects at Heather, Brittan Acres and White Oaks.
Beginning June 15, work will begin on the Building Envelope Project, including improvements to windows, doors, and roofing, along with Phase 2 of the HVAC Project to continue upgrading classroom heating and cooling systems. Construction crews will primarily work during daytime hours throughout the summer to help minimize impacts before students return in the fall.
Be sure to review the presentation to learn more!
Still looking for a fun and engaging camp this summer? There are still spots available in a variety of summer camps hosted at Arundel, Mariposa, Arroyo, Tierra Linda, and Central! From enrichment and creativity to sports and hands-on activities, there’s something for every interest. See all camp offerings and registration information here.
Silicon Valley Tennis Camp
Thank you for choosing Silicon Valley Tennis Academy at Arguello Park, San Carlos as your preferred tennis classes/camps for over 17 years. We are excited to provide another GREAT summer experience for your child! We look forward to serving you.
Dates: June 15-August 14, 2026
Weekly sessions: $465/week from 9am-12:30 p.m.
We offer sibling and multiple week discounts. Please sign up here or email [email protected] / call 650-414-1690.
Thank you again and see you this summer!
-Silicon Valley Tennis Team
Chess Wizards Camp at Mariposa
Join Chess Wizards this semester for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, variation games and more! More than just a game of winning and losing, we make learning chess fun! Open to grades K-5. Cost is $290 per session.
• Session 1: June 15–18 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. OR 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Session 2: June 22–25 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. OR 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn more and register at https://www.chesswizards.com/
Mark your calendars for these powerful events coming up this spring!
NEW! What should parents know about tobacco pouches? Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, founder of REACH Lab, Stanford Medicine, presents Not So Sweet: Concerns Over Adolescents' Use of Tobacco Pouches (like Zyn) (May 27 — details coming soon)
NEW! Join Ana Homayoun — author of Getting In Is Not Enough — and colleague Brandon Williams for Beyond the Checklist: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in College, Work, and the Age of AI (May 28)
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
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