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Happy Thanksgiving!
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you enjoy the break with your families. All of us at White Oaks are thankful for the students you send us each day.
Justine Klena, Kyle Jimenez, and Kathy Quigley
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Gratitude Tree
The Gratitude Tree was a true collaboration between the White Oaks Wellness Team, our PTA, teachers, and all students. It started when the Wellness Team contacted the PTA, who was also thinking about a similar idea. Our goal was to promote a community spirit and also cultivate gratitude among our community. Gratitude is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. (Jenny Brotemarkle)
Thank you White Oaks Wellness Team and PTA!
Our SCA is working with Ms. McCook and Ms. Gowe to plan Inclusive Schools Week. Mark your calendars!
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Monday: Hats off to inclusion- students wear hats
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Tuesday: Be comfortable in who you are- students wear PJs
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Wednesday: We are all in this together- students wear team jerseys
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Thursday: Be unique - students wear unique or mismatched clothing
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Friday: Embrace diversity - students wear tie dye, bright colors or their favorite color
https://www.fcps.edu/impact
This year, families have access to the Federal Impact Aid Survey online ParentVUE. Please click on the link above for the Federal Impact Aid Survey and view the “Be A Superhero” video” and then login to your ParentVUE account and complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
A preprinted paper Federal Impact Aid Survey will go home with students to families unable to complete the survey on-line Friday, November 22, 2024 .
All Federal Impact Aid Survey must be completed by Friday, December 6th.
If filling out the paper Impact Aid form, please complete the form (signed and dated) and return it to school as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, December 6th.
The easiest way to easiest way to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey is in ParentVue.
Be sure to fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey is complete, sign and date it.
Contact Donna Buffington
White Oaks ES Impact Aid Coordinator
School Office: 703-923-1400
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.
Our PTA Treasurer has recently decided to resign, leaving the treasurer position open. We currently have one parent interested in the role, but we would like to invite any final volunteers to notify us by Tuesday, November 26. If you're interested, please email us at wopta.president@gmail.com. The board will be selecting a candidate by December 1, as permitted in the PTA bylaws. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school community. Additionally, the PTA is always in need of extra hands and hearts, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to get involved in any capacity.
The PTA continues to collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders to address traffic concerns near the school. While Shiplett is not currently in the pipeline for School Security Cameras, the PTA and Advocacy Committee are in discussions with authorities to ensure it is added. Efforts also include educating our school community on proper traffic management during school hours. If you are interested in participating in a traffic workgroup so we have a unified effort, please email: wopta.president@gmail.com and woes.advocacy@gmail.com to volunteer.
Thank you to everyone who completed the PTA School of Excellence Survey. The PTA is in the process of reviewing the results to determine which program focus area and National Standard for Family-School Partnerships we will prioritize this school year. If you are interested in collaborating on this, please email: wopta.president@gmail.com by November 26. Thank you!
Save the date for a free family event here at White Oaks December 14 from 2-4 pm. We'll be making cards for Children's National Hospital, playing Hannukah games and more. Bring your family for storytime and pictures with Santa. If you're interested in helping please email Alli Shrieves at WOPTA.fundraising@gmail.com
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to your PTA in this year's Armchair Fundraiser by sending cash or a check to the school payable to White Oaks PTA (form in last week's Friday folder) or donate online at https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=4
- November 27-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday / No School
- December 23rd - January 3rd: Winter Break / No School
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