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Dear White Oaks Families,
School is underway and this is a good time to share the importance of school attendance. Our goal as a division and as a school is to ensure we are taking steps to reduce chronic absenteeism. Elementary school students who are absent for 18 days in the school year are considered chronically absent. This includes excused and unexcused absences. The FCPS Elementary School Attendance Page has helpful information and guidance for parents about the importance of regular attendance. We are also providing the FCPS Form that must be submitted to request a prearranged absence. There are limited situations that would warrant approval of a prearranged absence. Thank you for reviewing this important information and we also welcome your questions.
Ms. Klena, Ms. Jimenez, and Mr. Bergquist
For health and safety reasons, and to avoid the possibility of a serious allergic reaction, we will continue the prohibition of parents bringing food to share into classrooms or the cafeteria. This includes for birthday celebrations at White Oaks Elementary School. Our teachers will be encouraged to continue to share birthday wishes for students on their special day and if parents would like to send in a small item, such as a pencil, sticker, or eraser, for each student in the classroom, we can continue this tradition at White Oaks.
School Picture Day is Coming!📅 Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
FCPS offers a range of services for advanced learners. To learn more about the levels of serviced available, please watch this video (scroll to the middle of the page).
For families 2nd – 6th grade students who are interested in learning about the full time AAP referral, screening, and identification process, you are invited to come to our AAP Info night on Tuesday, October 1st from 6-7 p.m. in the WOES Library. No RSPV required. Please contact Susan Lattuca (salattuca@fcps.edu) or Dana Harlan (daharlan@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Offered in October One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener. The screener is offered to all students in grades 3-12 in October and again in February or March. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful. You may contact our counselors, Ms. Lynn Bush (lmbush@fcps.edu) or Ms. Jayne Mejia (jfmejia@fcps.edu) with questions.
The PTA is actively seeking volunteers for our WATCH DOGS (Dads of Great Students) program this year. It provides positive male role models for the students and extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety. If you're interested in chairing, co-chairing or joining, please email: wopta.president@gmail.com
Eagle Trot Run: Mark your calendars and register early! This fall, White Oaks Elementary is hosting its second annual Eagle Trot Run on Saturday, October 26th from 8-10 am. We'll have something for everyone. 5K Timed Run: Challenge yourself with a timed 5K course. Begins at 8 am. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Perfect for individuals or families looking for a casual run or walk. Begins at 9 am. Kid Dash: Our youngest Eagles can join the fun without registration! Costumes are encouraged! Begins at 9:30 am. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WoesEagleTrot. Discount code for WOES families (teachers, staff, admin and their families, too) for $5 off per person: WOES2024. Water will be offered on course. All 5k &1-mile finishers will receive special race medals. Purchase a commemorative shirt. Prizes for top 5k finishers. Prices increase on 10/1. Questions? Interested in volunteering? Contact woeseagletrot@gmail.com.
👻 Halloween Movie Night 👻🕷"The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-a-long"🎄 Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join your community for a spooktacular Halloween Movie Night Date: October 18, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM What to expect: Bring your blankets and chairs and get cozy on the lawn Concessions available for purchase, thanks to our 6th Grade Committee Pre-order whole pizzas by 12 PM on Wednesday, October 17th: https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=8 Important notes: NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT: Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Playground and soccer fields will be closed during the event. This film is rated PG. For more information about its content, please visit: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-nightmare-before-christmas Volunteers Needed! This event relies on the support of our amazing community. We urgently need volunteers to help make this a night to remember. Please consider signing up for one of two shifts here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AADAC2FAAF58-51369443-woes Let's come together and create a magical Halloween experience for everyone! 🎃
Are you enjoying the increased offerings of after school clubs/activities? We are looking for 2-3 additional volunteers to help us continue to grow. Tasks might include sending emails, scheduling of activities, follow-up with vendors and staff, etc. You can volunteer as little or as much as you have time for. Please email: wopta.president@gmail.com if you're interested.
We are planning the annual veterans breakfast again this year with Ms. Gridneva (music teacher). Last year the media was contacted and did a special on White Oaks through the local news and FCPS. The committee would like to do this again. I found out the media outreach specialist is Steven Brasley sgbrasley@fcps.edu . The VB was showcased last year due to the numerous staff who are veterans and of course, Captain. Since there are very strict protocols around outreach and media we wanted to seek your approval. Here is last years FCPS media piece: https://whiteoakses.fcps.edu/features/91-year-old-volunteer-among-veterans-honored-white-oaks-elementary and https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fairfax-county-elementary-school-honors-veterans-with-special-breakfast
Join the PTA:
The sky’s the limit for our community when you join the PTA! After our teachers met their goal in one week, the school set a goal of to TRIPLE their membership—and once again our Teachers and Staff delivered!!! As of last night, we have almost QUADRUPLED our teacher/staff membership!!! We have signed up 80 family members!!! Thank you to everyone who has joined! Here’s our challenge, we are looking for 50 MORE families to join today so we can meet our family goal as well. Join today by clicking on the below link and if the link doesn’t work, try copy/pasting it into your browser: https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=1&item=0
- October 3rd: Holiday Rosh Hashanah / No School
- October 4th: Teacher Workday / No School for Students
- October 14th: Staff Development Day / No School for Students
- October 21st: Three Hour Early Closing at White Oaks
- November 4th: School Planning Day / No School for Students
- November 5th: Teacher Workday / No School for Students
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