Hello White Oaks Families!
Spring has sprung, and so has spring break!
It's been a fantastic school your thus far filled with learning and growth. Now, it's time for our amazing students to take a well-deserved break, relax, and recharge.
Whether you're planning a trip, staying home for some family fun, or simply enjoying the sunshine, I hope you all have a safe and joyful spring break!
We look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces back in the classroom on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!
Sincerely,
Ryan Richardson, Tanya Siwik, and Dana Chen
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Please be aware the the main office will be closed during Spring Break. The office will resume regular hours on Monday, April 1st.
Please fill out one of the forms below to let us know if you will attend! Forms are due by March 22. We can’t wait to see you!
RSVP for White Oaks Literacy Night
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Confirmar su Asistencia para Noche del Carnaval de Lecto Escritura de White Oaks
 
Multicultural Night is Fri., Apr. 19th. To participate in Multicultural Night, register here: https://tinyurl.com/WOMN2024 . Please be sure to submit your hearts, 'love' in different languages, by April 5th. Families can participate in Multicultural Night in the following ways:
- Wear traditional dress
- Cook up a dish to share
- Create a heritage museum display based on a holiday
- Perform a cultural dance, song, etc.
- Submit your entry to the art contest
- Attend as a general participant
If you would like to volunteer for Multicultural Night, please sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/MN2024volunteer
New Athletic Opportunities for Students
The FCPS advertised budget for next school year expands high school athletics with boys volleyball and girls wrestling, giving students more ways to nurture their passion and enhance their well-being. FCPS is now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. See the Budget Calendar for details. Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget.
Nuevas Oportunidades Atléticas para Estudiantes
El presupuesto anunciado de FCPS para el próximo año escolar expande el atletismo de las escuelas secundarias con voleibol de varones y lucha libre de mujeres, dándoles a los estudiantes más maneras de cultivar su pasión y mejorar su bienestar. FCPS está ahora en medio del proceso anual de presupuesto, que incluye oportunidades para que usted dé su opinión. Vea el Calendario de Presupuesto para detalles. Aprenda más sobre el Presupuesto Anunciado del Año Fiscal 2025 de FCPS.
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New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact [the principal/family liaison/their child’s teacher] regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.
Nueva Regulación sobre Espacios de Meditación y Reflexión
FCPS ha desarrollado el Reglamento 1502 para asegurar que todos los estudiantes y el personal tengan acomodaciones razonables y acceso a espacios de meditación y reflexión en silencio dentro de la división escolar. La regulación provee una guía para las escuelas sobre cómo manejar las solicitudes de reflexión silenciosa durante el tiempo de instrucción y no instrucción, y para que los estudiantes puedan faltar a la escuela para actividades religiosas.
Estos espacios son para que los individuos puedan dedicarse a la oración, la meditación o la reflexión en silencio, independientemente de sus creencias religiosas o no religiosas. Los padres/cuidadores deben proporcionar un permiso por escrito para dar permiso a estudiantes que falten a clase con regularidad. Se les aconseja a las familias que se comuniquen con el director/enlace de familias/el maestro de su hijo con respecto a las acomodaciones. Visite la página web de FCPS Pautas para Actividades Religiosas para obtener más información.
Updated COVID Recommendations
In accordance with the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance, FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.
The COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended.
New respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Students who have symptoms of, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved.
Students should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities.
Should I Send My Child to School?
Please refer to the chart on this attendance webpage if your child is experiencing symptoms or illnesses, and you are unsure if they should go to school.
Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy.
Safe, Supported, and Included — the FCPS Family Summit 2024
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association.
This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
Summer Camp for Middle Schoolers
All rising middle schoolers are invited to attend a summer of fun and leisure with VIP Camp. VIP Camp — which takes place Monday, July 1, to Thursday, August 1 — is designed to encourage teens to develop healthy and positive recreation interests and features a wide variety of leisure activities and programs.
Registration is open. VIP Camp costs $100 to attend. Reach out to your school's after-school specialist for scholarship availability due to financial hardship. This camp is sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services.
- Quarter End
- Spring Break
- Month of the Military Child
- National Arab American Heritage Month
- Muslim American Heritage Month
- School Library Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Eid al-Fitr
- National Assistant Principals Week
- Spring Break - March 25 - 29
- Student Holidays - April 1 and 2 - No school for students
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