Dear White Oaks Families,

As the summer winds down, we are busy preparing for an exciting new school year. Our staff is diligently working to create welcoming and stimulating classrooms for your children. The first day of school is almost here, and the entire WOES staff are eager to reconnect with our amazing students. To help you prepare for the upcoming school year, we’ve gathered some important information that you will find below.

We appreciate your continued partnership in your child's education and get ready for a year filled with learning, growth, and fun!

Ryan Richardson, Principal

Dana Chen, Assistant Principal

Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal

Welcome, Kyle Jimenez!

Please join us in welcoming our new Assistant Principal, Kyle Jimenez, who joins us from Baileys Primary Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences.  She is a proud resident of Region 4 and a triple-Hoo, having graduated from the University of Virginia's College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education, and ACC. She is entering her 20th year in the wonderful world of education and has loved every one of the diverse assignments she has held both in Fairfax County and abroad. She could talk all day about equity, etymology, and attendance initiatives and will step up to bat for trivia night, athletic events (played or spectated), or karaoke, no questions asked.  It is clear that Kyle has had a positive impact on students, staff, and families both academically and social emotionally.  Kyle is bringing a wealth of knowledge and experiences to White Oaks that will contribute to the mission of our school and will strengthen the success of all who walk through our doors.  Kyle is ready and eager to get to know our eagle community and support the great work that occurs daily at WOES. Kyle will officially begin her work here on August 14th.

Class Placements

Class placement emails will be sent out tomorrow, August 9th, at 4pm.

Important Dates

Early Release Mondays - Survey

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/SJBAxfLbcpzgZ43i9 for each of your children who are enrolled at White Oaks Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

My School Bucks

Online payment for student fees and school store items are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.

Enrollment is easy!

1. Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com to establish an account.
2. Add your child using the name of the school they are attending, and either their student ID or birthdate. 
3. You will receive a confirmation email that your account has been established.
4. Make purchases with your credit/debit card or electronic checks. 
5. There are no convenience fees for using the online payment system.

Classroom Monitors

Now Hiring Classroom Monitor - Please Join Our Team! White Oaks is hiring an additional classroom monitor to join our incredible monitor team! Our monitors work hourly and support a variety of essential school-based operations. Monitor duties include brief supervision of students when teacher is called to a meeting, supervision during recess, material preparation for teachers and scheduled support in the cafeteria.  This position can be flexible and is a great fit for the parent/community member who would like to be part of our amazing staff and serve in a variety of roles. Every day is different!  Experience in education is not required and we will support any training you may require. We look forward to welcoming Oak View community members to express interest via email to our Assistant Principal, Dana Chen, at dlchen@fcps.edu. The monitor position is paid at an hourly rate of $17.88 per hour.

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