Eagle Update - February 16, 2023

Employment Opportunity at WOES

Interested in a part time position at White Oaks? We have an upcoming dining room assistant opening. Our dining room assistants support and supervise students during lunch and work daily from 10:30am to 2:00pm at a pay rate of $12.03 an hour. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Dana Chen (dlchen@fcps.edu).


Multicultural Night Announcement

Calling All White Oaks Families & Students!

Did you know that according to U.S. News and World Report, more than 60% of all students at White Oaks are part of a minority? Wow! Our school's diversity is something that truly deserves to be celebrated. This year, Multicultural Night returns to in-person, and we need your help to make this event another success! Please fill out the following form below by Friday, February 24 indicating your interest in this year's Multicultural Night that will take place on Friday, March 24 from 6:00-8:00pm. If you have any questions, please email woes.multiculturalnight@gmail.com. We look forward to making this another fun and amazing event!

Please complete the participation form by clicking the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeevE8S0jqssw0kz8ethxYWrv17fSdK6jkP7bDhPWK_vdD5KA/viewform

 

- The Multicultural Night Committee


WOES PTA Updates

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BINGO!

REGISTER NOW for Bingo Night on the PTA's website, https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/annlist?ann=pmaOCQNlRVuHDCW65IsKcAfnf__-eldi20A= 

  1. Register for FREE bingo cards! One per person, play the same card all night -- closes at noon on game day! 
  2. Buy $1 raffle tickets -- sales end at noon on game day!

We have over 30 raffle bundles this year, from a Playstation 5, a stack of Lego kits, a hoverboard, Squishmallows, and SO much more! Find all the raffle options on the PTA website, or browse the PDF, hosted by Bingo Sponsor Red Jacket Cooking School:

www.redjacketcooking.com/pdfs/Raffle2023.pdf

 


SCA Sprit Week: Read Across America

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School Year Calendar

School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar

The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years at their February 9 meeting. Learn more about the approved calendar

The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be Monday, August 21, and the last day will be Wednesday, June 12

Developing a school year calendar is a balancing act, involving multiple factors that must be considered. Community input is one of those factors, and we appreciate our community for being involved in the calendar development process

La Junta Escolar Aprueba el Calendario para el Año Escolar 2023-24 

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax aprobó un calendario para los años escolares 2023-24, 2024-25 y 2025-26 en su reunión del 9 de Febrero. Más información sobre el calendario aprobado. 

El primer día del año escolar 2023-24 será el lunes 21 de Agosto y el último día será el miércoles 12 de Junio. 

El desarrollo de un calendario del año escolar es un acto de equilibrio, que implica múltiples factores que deben ser considerados. La opinión de la comunidad es uno de esos factores, y agradecemos a nuestra comunidad por participar en el proceso de desarrollo del calendario.


School-Zone Speed Cameras

School-Zone Speed Camera Pilot Program Launched

Fairfax County has launched a speed camera pilot program targeting several school zones where speeding is common. Speed cameras have been installed in the following locations:

  • Chesterbrook Elementary School
  • Irving Middle School
  • Key Middle School
  • London Towne Elementary School
  • Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
  • South County Middle School
  • Terraset Elementary School
  • West Springfield High School

An additional school zone speed camera near Oakton High School will be installed. Thank you to Fairfax County for helping to ensure we are all more safe as we travel to and from school! 

Lanzamiento de un Programa Piloto de Radares de Velocidad en Zonas Escolares

El Condado de Fairfax ha lanzado un programa piloto de radares de velocidad dirigido a varias zonas escolares en las que el exceso de velocidad es habitual. Se han instalado radares en los siguientes lugares:

  • Escuela Primaria Chesterbrook
  • Escuela Intermedia Irving
  • Escuela Secundaria Key
  • Escuela Primaria London Towne
  • Escuela Primaria Sleepy Hollow
  • Escuela Intermedia South County
  • Escuela Primaria Terraset
  • Escuela Secundaria West Springfield

Se instalará una cámara de velocidad adicional en la zona escolar cerca de la Escuela Secundaria Oakton. Gracias al Condado de Fairfax por ayudarnos a garantizar que todos estemos más seguros cuando vamos y volvemos de la escuela.


Calendar

 

February - Black History Month/Career and Technical Education Month

- February 20th - Presidents Day (Holiday)

- February 22nd - School Bus Appreciation Day

- February 27th - March 3rd - Public Schools Week

- Read Across America Day

- March 2nd Early Release and March 3rd Professional Workday (Student Holiday)