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Greetings White Oaks Families,
We have adjusted our leadership responsibilities now that Kathy Quigley is on the team. Mrs. Klena will continue to oversee school operations and the instructional program Pre-School through 6th grade and work with the team leaders for all grade level teams. Ms. Quigley will be our special education administrator and she will supervise, and support 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade. Ms. Jimenez will continue to oversee the testing program and supervise and support Kindergarten, 1st, and 4th grades. We are available to meet with our parents and guardians when needed and encourage you to call or email if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.
White Oaks Main Office: 703-923-1400
Justine Klena, Interim Principal jkklena@fcps.edu
Kyle Jimenez, Assistant Principal kvjimenez@fcps.edu
Kathy Quigley, Interim Assistant Principal kpquigley@fcps.edu
Monday, November 18th is a 3-hour early release for staff training. Students will be dismissed at 1:05. We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days — where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervised activities at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family.
For the upcoming early release on 11/18 we will ask each family to let us know their plan for dismissal for 11/18 and the remaining 3-hour early closing days this year. Each parent or guardian will receive an email asking for this information during the coming week. Please respond so that we have a safe and orderly dismissal on 11/18. Remaining 3-hour early closings are 11/18, 2/10, 3/10, 4/21, and 5/12. If we do not hear from parents by 11/14 regarding plans for 11/18, students cannot be released at 1:05 and parents will need to check students out in the main office after 1:20.
During the adjusted school day on 11/18, students will not have band and strings for this time. We will alternate these specials for each 3-hour early closing and on the next early closing (2/10) we will have band and strings specials. For students who are staying for supervision after the 1:05 dismissal, our FCPS Food Services is now providing snacks and students will go to the cafeteria to pick up snacks with their group at 1:30. Other activities for students will be recess, reading, recreation, and computer time.
Our school grounds, fields, and playground are in use on the early release days for our students and staff who are staying until 4:05. Families and children who have already been dismissed should not be on the playground or fields when we are still in session.
Students who were absent on Fall Picture Day or who are new to White Oaks will have an opportunity to have pictures taken on 11/14. Teachers will send students according to a schedule. Students can also have a retake done on 11/14 and will need to return the original package to the photographer for the retake option.
Your PTA reapplied for our School of Excellence designation. Now, we NEED your valuable feedback. Please take a moment to complete the baseline survey which will help us gather information to guide our decisions this year. Thank you for your partnership this year and continuing to grow with us!
English Survey https://tinyurl.com/4tzvnu8e
Spanish Survey https://tinyurl.com/5ac8fjet
Please join us on Thursday, November 14 at 7 PM in the White Oaks cafeteria for our PTA Meeting. If you're unable to join in person, you may join virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85842837089?pwd=xTw5JW1EEROvJ1TRKQiWhXPsbL1X8W.1 Meeting ID: 858 4283 7089 Passcode: 491951
Help your White Oaks PTA while doing nothing -- just sit in your favorite armchair! We hope you have seen the value that your PTA brings to our community. You can send a check to the school payable to White Oaks PTA (preferred for large donations), contact a board member to donate cash, or donate online. Our goal is to raise $10,000 and we cannot do it without your support! This is our main fundraiser to collect money for community needs like helping our teachers get upgraded technology for their classrooms, providing meals on teacher workdays and hosting fun events like movie nights. Please visit PT Board to see more examples of the wonderful things your money does for your school. Thank you!
Sign-up today for our Q2 after-school clubs/enrichment activities! Please note, spots are limited so don't wait! You may visit our linktree to sign up. Please contact your child's counselor if you would like to ask for assistance with the cost of the club. https://linktr.ee/woesafterschoolclubs
Do you have questions about IEP's or special education? Are you looking for resources or support? Did you know that Fairfax County has a Special Education PTA (SEPTA)? SEPTA offers informational speakers at General Membership Meetings, webinars, workshops, panel discussions, and fully-inclusive social events. SEPTA also advocates for special education students, parents, and staff, with FCPS, Fairfax County, the Virginia General Assembly, and our federal representatives. On November 16 from 9 am - 1230 pm there will be an IEP Palooza at Luther Jackson Middle School: Join us for the return of this popular event! Watch a simulated IEP meeting and attend breakout sessions where all your IEP questions will be answered! This event is geared toward parents, school staff, and students aged 14 and up. CE Credits are available. Guests include FCPS and PEATC (Parents Education Advocacy Parent Training). A resource fair will be held after the event. For more information and a short introduction about SEPTA: https://youtu.be/MokrUhiGIPI. If you have questions, concerns or are looking for support, our White Oaks Elementary School SEPTA Committee Chair, Kim Griffin, is a knowledgeable resource. You may contact her at: woes.septa@gmail.com
📚 Fall Book Fair is Coming 11/18-11/22! 📚 The Fall Book Fair is coming to our school! Join us from November 18th to November 22nd for a week filled with excitement, discovery, and books galore. Students will have the opportunity to browse, fill out wish lists, and select their next favorite reads! We need helpers to make this event a success! Volunteer with Us! Please consider signing up for a single or multiple volunteer slots. Book Fair Helpers will assist students with browsing, creating wish lists, and choosing items to purchase. No experience is needed – but we guarantee a lot of fun! Note: Volunteer slots are listed with grade-level shopping times, though these times may adjust slightly throughout the week. If you know your students' specials day for library, it will be that same weekday. It is always fun to watch them in their element. We will update the slots as soon as we receive the older grades' times. To volunteer, simply sign up Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up and be a part of this wonderful experience! For any questions, please reach out to us at wopta.bookfairs@gmail.com.
As we gear up for our second quarter, we want to remind you to renew your membership and join the PTA. if you haven't already for the 2024-2025 school year. Your involvement is crucial to our community and supports our efforts in enhancing the educational experience for all our students. If you have any questions or not sure if your membership is active, please don’t hesitate to email at: wopta.communications@gmail.com.
- November 11th: Veteran's Day Holiday / No School
- November 18th: Early Dismissal for Staff Training (1:05 Dismissal Time)
- November 27-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday / No School
- December 23rd - January 3rd: Winter Break / No School
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