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On Valentine’s Day, the 2nd graders had a special opportunity to talk with meteorologist Brian Van de Graaf and even participate in a live broadcast. See the video here. |
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Bingo Night is Fri., March 1st. Please volunteer here. Food orders may be placed by Feb. 27th here.
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Bus Drivers Appreciation Day is Wed., Feb. 21st. Have your signs ready at morning bus pickup, or write a thoughtful note and hand it to your bus driver. The PTA will be honoring our White Oaks bus drivers with a thank you brunch on this day.
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PTA Board nominations will be accepted through April 15th. PTA (dues paid) members will vote on new board members at the May 14th general PTA meeting. If you have any questions, please email wopta.president@gmail.com. Or please speak with any of our current board members ( President, Sheelagh Cabalda; Vice President, Jen Kang; Treasurer, Jen Waigner; Secretary, Christina Taylor).
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Sixth Grade Basketball Game v. Teachers will be Mar. 15th at Lake Braddock. Save-the-Date.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. We will be learning and honoring Black History Month in many different ways at White Oaks.
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Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget Focused on Educational Excellence and Competitive Compensation
At the last School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that focuses on excellence and providing students an equitable education in an inclusive and respectful environment, where access, opportunity, and achievement are available to all.
The budget also prioritizes competitive compensation to attract and retain a world-class workforce.
The FY 2025 Proposed Budget totals $3.8 billion, an increase of $301.8 million, or 8.6%, over the FY 2024 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction. Key highlights include:
- Supporting students academically by maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students.
- Retaining and attracting world-class educators with a 6% market scale adjustment.
- Strengthening student well-being outside of the classroom with expanded athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
- Continuing initiatives including expansion of inclusive preschool, adoption of green initiatives, and funding assistant director of student activities positions previously funded with ESSER III.
Special education daily contract extensions, funding for the safety and security screening program, and late buses to support academics and activities at middle schools are several of the priorities to be addressed at the end of FY 2024.
The School Board is scheduled to adopt the Advertised Budget on Thursday, February 22. Read more about the proposed budget. Keep up with FCPS’ budget development process.
El presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2025 se centra en la excelencia educativa y la remuneración competitiva En la reunión de la Junta Escolar de la semana pasada, la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid propuso un presupuesto para el Año Fiscal (AF) 2025 que se centra en la excelencia y en proporcionar a los estudiantes una educación equitativa en un entorno inclusivo y respetuoso, donde el acceso, la oportunidad y el logro están disponibles para todos.
El presupuesto también da prioridad a una remuneración competitiva para atraer y retener a una mano de obra de categoría mundial.
El presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2025 asciende a $3.8 millones, un aumento de $301.8 millones, o del 8,6%, con respecto al presupuesto aprobado para el año fiscal 2024. Casi el 86% del presupuesto se centra en la instrucción. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
- Apoyar a los estudiantes académicamente manteniendo las fórmulas existentes de tamaño de clase y proporcionando el apoyo necesario a todos los estudiantes.
- Retener y atraer educadores de clase mundial con un ajuste de escala de mercado del 6%.
- Reforzar el bienestar de los alumnos fuera de las aulas con una mayor oferta de actividades deportivas, más entrenadores deportivos y más becas para bellas artes y artes escénicas.
- Continuación de iniciativas como la ampliación del preescolar inclusivo, la adopción de iniciativas ecológicas y la financiación de puestos de subdirector de actividades estudiantiles financiados anteriormente con ESSER III.
Extensiones de contrato diario de educación especial, financiamiento para el programa de seguridad y revisión de seguridad, y autobuses tardíos para apoyar las actividades académicas y en las escuelas intermedias son varias de las prioridades que se abordarán al final del año fiscal 2024.
La Junta Escolar tiene programado adoptar el Presupuesto Anunciado el jueves 22 de febrero. Lea más sobre el presupuesto propuesto. Manténgase al día con el proceso de desarrollo del presupuesto de FCPS.
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid..
Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.
- Black History Month
- Love the Bus Month
- National School Counseling Week
- Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
- Presidents Day - Monday, February,19 - Schools Closed
- Bingo Night - March 1st
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