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Congratulations, to Jen Pendley and Suzanne Gowe. Their application for a Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) Mini-Grant has been approved! SEPTA is delighted to support their work with a grant for $500. Ms. Pendley and Ms. Gowe are excited to be able to create a sensory space to support students. The grant will support this creative wonderful project for students.
Thanks to the generosity of Andrews Federal Credit Union, White Oaks Elementary School has received 25 turkeys to share with interested families during the winter holidays. Interested families will receive one frozen turkey and a bag of food to accompany it. If your family would like to request a turkey, please fill out this google form.
TURKEY MEAL REQUEST
Families will need to pick up the turkeys and food on Monday, November 25th between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm from the White Oaks main office.
Reminder for 2nd - 6th Grade Families:
The Full Time AAP Referral Deadline is coming fast - December 15th! To make your referral, please use this form and submit it to Susan Lattuca (salattuca@fcps.edu) or Dana Harlan (daharlan@fcps.edu) as soon as possible and no later than 12/15. Please reach out to Susan or Dana if you have any questions.
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.
Join us at White Oaks on Thursday, 12/5 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM to learn more about the new Language Arts curriculum resource, Benchmark. Diane Leipzig, from Instructional Services will share information about the resource and provide opportunities for parents to consider ways to help their students at home.
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
Come support our school at the Burke Centre Chick Fil-A anytime from 11/18-11/22 for dine-in or take-out. Use code WOPTA24 for online orders or tell the cashier you're there for White Oaks Spirit Week
We want to ensure that our children have access to the resources and experiences that enrich their education. This year’s Armchair Fundraiser will support our school’s programs and initiatives. Life is busy. We understand that. It can be challenging to find time to plan and attend school events. That’s why we’re reaching out to ask for your support in a way that works best for your family! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation by sending cash or a check to the school payable to White Oaks PTA (see your Friday folder for a form) or donate online at https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=4
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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