White Oaks Weekly - October 4, 2026

October 4, 2026

 IN THIS ISSUE

• Principal’s Message 
• Breakfast/Lunch Menu
• School News: AIA, WO Spirit Store, Book Fair, Book Fair Book Donation Drive 
• SCEF News: Fall Online Auction 
• PTA News: Walk-a-thon volunteer sign up, Join the PTA
• Community News: Parcel Tax, Sequoia HS Haunted Halls, Parent Education Opportunities

IMPORTANT DATES

Mon, Sept 7 - Fri, Oct 9: Literati Online Book Fair

Mon, Sept 28 - Mon, Oct 5: SCEF Fall Online Auction 

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9: Literati Book Fair and Parent-Teacher conference week (12:25 p.m. dismissal all week)

Mon, Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)

Sun, Oct 18: Walk-a-thon

Sun, Oct 25: SCEF 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament 

Principal’s Message

Dear White Oaks Families,

Visitors sign in

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 sticker.  Whether you’re volunteering, dropping something off, or visiting for a short time, wearing a visible sticker helps our teachers, staff, and students know that you’ve been approved by the office to be on campus.Thank you for helping us keep White Oaks safe and welcoming. 

White Oaks

New Safety Committee

White Oaks has formed a new Safety Committee, bringing together parents and staff to help make arrival and dismissal safer and smoother for everyone.

As we work on improving drop-off and pick-up, please remember that loading zones are for active loading and unloading only. Drivers should remain with their vehicles, and cars should not be parked or left unattended in these areas, particularly in the White Oaks/Cedar cul-de-sac. If you need to walk your child onto campus, please find a legal parking space and be mindful not to block driveways, crosswalks, or other areas needed for safe traffic flow.

In the coming weeks, parent volunteers will also be helping support drop-off and pick-up and keep traffic moving safely. Keep an eye out for volunteer sign-ups if you’d like to help!

Thank you for helping us keep White Oaks safe, accessible, and running smoothly for everyone.

We look forward to our goal setting conferences next week! All students will attend school from 8:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. so that teachers can meet with families.

In community, 

Rosina Tong

Principal

School Menus

 SCEF News

LAST CALL! THE SCEF FALL ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES MONDAY AT 9:00 p.m.!
Vacations, dining, fine wine and family fun, open to everyone. Share with friends and family, and bid now to support our schools! Bid Here!

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Four candidates are running for three seats on the San Carlos School District Board of Trustees: Megha Chawla, Boris Lipkin, Shivani Tripathi and Richard Wahl. Come hear directly from them about how they will address the issues facing our schools and community.
When: Thursday, October 15, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: Tierra Linda Middle School Learning Commons, 750 Dartmouth Ave, San Carlos
Submit a question for the candidates: [email protected]
Register HERE. All are welcome!

Hosted by the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) and the San Carlos PTA Coordinating Committee (PTACC), and moderated by the League of Women Voters of North & Central San Mateo County. The forum will be recorded.

School News

Additional Volunteers Needed for Art in Action!

We need help from YOU in the classroom for Art in Action! We are in need of additional Class Coordinators, Docents and Helpers for our scheduled classroom art lessons to  continue.

If you have not already done so, please visit aia.whiteoakspta.org to sign up to volunteer. Training and support is available and no experience is needed!

-Questions? Talk to your child’s teacher or contact the AIA team (Judy, Sandy and Shelley.) Thank you for your partnership in making this a year of creativity and learning through art!

Order your Yearbook by Sept 30 and Save 10% 

For a limited time, families can save 10% on yearbooks if they order by Sept 30. 

Please your order now here and use White Oaks Passcode 1016947994291205

Family Movie Night - Fri, Oct 2

Family Movie Night is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct 2 for our family movie night hosted at the White Oaks playground. We'll have food trucks available to make for an easy, fun night for the whole family. Movie will begin at sundown (around 7 p.m.) with food trucks available earlier.

White Oaks Spirit Store - NOW OPEN!

Ready to show your school spirit with White Oaks attire? Now that school is in full swing, it’s time to order the latest White Oaks Spirit Wear! There are new pullover hoodies, tees for the kids, and heathered green tees for the entire family. Show your school spirit and order some stylish White Oaks attire. The online store is open now through Sunday, October 18th.

The Book Fair is Coming Tomorrow

The annual Book Fair is back! Join us in the MU from October 5-9. Your purchases directly support our school library. Don't miss the special Family Fun Night on Tuesday, October 6th, featuring a puppet show and a magician starting at 6:00 p.m.

- Book Fair hours: Daily, 7:45–8:30 a.m. and 12:20 –1:25 p.m.

- Family Fun Night: Tuesday, October 6, 5:15 p.m. –7:15 p.m.

We still need more parent volunteers to help run our in-person Book Fair on Tuesday, Wednesday,and Friday! As a thank-you, volunteers get a 20% discount on books purchased at the register during the In-Person Fair. Interested? Register your timeslot here 

DONATE A BOOK TO A CHILD IN NEED WITH OUR BOOK FAIR - TARGET 1200 BOOKS!

Para información en Español, haga clic aquí.

If you have any kids books to pass on, we’d love them for our 2nd annual book drive! All donated books will be given to the Children’s Book Project which gifts books to children from low-income Bay Area families. Our target this year is 1200 books!

How to donate:

-Now: Drop your donations in the box outside the school office

-During the Book Fair 10/5

-10/9: Pass your donation to a volunteer and you’ll be entered into the raffle to win a gift card! New books purchased at the fair are also very much appreciated.

-Later: Box will remain outside the office from Mon 10/12- Fri 10/16

Any questions? Contact Barbara Taylor ([email protected])

 PTA News

Walk-a-Thon - October 18 at 11 a.m.

Lace up, lend a hand, and join the fun!

The White Oaks Walk-A-Thon is October 18 at 11:00 a.m., and we need your help to make it a great day! There’s something for every family, with short, fun volunteer shifts that leave plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.

The BBQ is back! Last year’s BBQ was such a hit that we’re firing up the grill again. While you’re choosing your volunteer spot, be sure to sign up for your family’s food selections, too!

Sign up to volunteer and choose your food here!

Thank you for helping make this White Oaks tradition so special!

Become a PTA Member

Join the PTA! Support our students and strengthen our school community by joining the PTA for just $11/year! Scan the QR code to sign up in minutes.

Your membership helps support PTA programs, resources, advocacy, and opportunities for students and families at the local, state, and national levels.

No volunteering required—simply joining makes a difference!

Thank you for supporting White Oaks Elementary and our PTA!

 Community News

The San Carlos School Board placed Measure K on the November 3rd ballot. It would renew and increase an exisiting parcel tax to preserve the distric'ts ability to fund and retain 24 teaching positions for eight more years.

The cost to local property owners could be $489 a year or $40.75 a month. State funding alone is unable to provide SCSD with sufficient funds to maintain the district’s high-quality education.

Measure K could support the people and programs that directly serve students, including:
• Teachers and staff
• Core academic programs
• Student support services
• High-quality educational programs and learning opportunities
• Maintaining strong instruction across our schools

Parcel Taxes = People + Programs

Learn more about how local funding supports San Carlos schools and the upcoming Measure K Parcel Tax -
https://tinyurl.com/2026ParcelTax

Sequoia ASB (Associate Student Body) is excited to host its third annual Halloween Event, Haunted Halls, open to kids and families of all ages!

October 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City

During this event, we invite sports teams, clubs and on-campus programs to host activities and sell treats for kids and families, bringing the community a fun and festive event to enjoy! Haunted Halls is a free-entry event (with additional for-pay treats and activities) that welcomes children of all ages and their families to explore Sequoia while celebrating the Halloween spirit this October. We encourage all attendees to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes, and we will even host a Costume Contest! There will be both free and low-cost activity options- all proceeds will benefit Sequoia clubs and future projects. There will be an abundance of treats and bake sales throughout the event as well. (Note: All pay options will be on a ticketing system. Tickets can be purchased at the main information table at the event entrance).

Events will include but are not limited to:
- Age-appropriate haunted house
- Slime and & Play doh
- Face painting
- Scary-oke
- Corn Maze Race
- Cookie Decorating
- Lots of bake sales
- And Much, Much more!!