  Kindergarten Orientation will be held at White Oaks in the cafeteria on April 2nd from 9:45 - 10:45 AM. Parents and guardians should plan to park on the blacktop courts. The program will include opportunities for parents to meet staff and learn about our kindergarten program. Our rising White Oaks kindergarteners will have time in the classrooms with the teachers and IAs. Our current kindergarten students will be with Specials teachers and White Oaks staff for an extra recess and activity during the orientation time. Please contact Kyle Jimenez KVJimenez@fcps.edu with questions.
Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. The recognition is part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger who established the commemoration in 1986. During the month, one day is selected as the day to "Purple Up! For Military Kids" and all school personnel and students are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth (MCY).
Military-connected youth face unique circumstances living the military lifestyle. By understanding the lifestyle of military-connected youth we can better meet their needs as they transition with their family members who serve our nation.
Currently, over 14,000 military-connected youth call FCPS home.
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices, and continued resilience.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
While screening for Subject Specific and Part-Time AAP Services can occur any time in the school year, we review data on all students in the Spring to determine services for the start of the next school year. Please note that the deadline for Full Time AAP referrals has passed (December 15, 2024) and we are not able to accept any Full Time referrals at this time.
Parents are welcome to submit a School Based Referral Form (linked here) to Susan Lattuca (salattuca@fcps.edu) and Dana Harlan (daharlan@fcps.edu), our AARTs, during the Spring Screening window between March 21st and April 21st. Parents or guardians who submit a referral form will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status in early June.
Screening Process for Subject Specific and Part-Time Services
Multiple criteria are reviewed holistically to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. Committees consider student work from opportunities with AAP lessons, examples of student reasoning or gifted behaviors from class discussions and activities, progress reports, achievement and ability scores, and parent or guardian input. Committees consider whether students have access to a group of students with similar academic needs to support academic conversations and growth in the classroom.
For more information about the continuum of AAP services, please visit the AAP website at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advancedacademics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.
If you have questions, please reach out to Susan Lattuca (salattuca@fcps.edu) and Dana Harlan (daharlan@fcps.edu).
Your PTA Executive board is seeking volunteers to serve on the nominations committee to assist with our upcoming board elections for SY 2025-2026. If interested, please email PTA President, Christina Taylor at: wopta.president@gmail.com no later than April 2.
Sign-up today for our last two after-school clubs/enrichment activities: Acting for Young People and Music, which will begin April 8-June 3 (no class on April 15 due to Spring Break). You must register no later than April 3. If you have questions, please email: wopta.club@gmail.com and visit our linktree to sign up: https://linktr.ee/woesafterschoolclubs
Join us on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Lake Braddock Gym for the annual 6th Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game. Come cheer on your favorite 6th grade player, White Oaks Faculty/Staff member, or both. Fifth graders, come observe and get ready for your chance at glory next year! Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m. This is NOT a drop-off event and all students must be accompanied by an adult.
The Sixth Grade Committee will be selling a limited quantity of pizza by the slice only and other concessions at the event, but you can pre-order a large pizza for an even better deal! The deadline for pizza pre-orders is 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. No late orders will be accepted.
Thank you for supporting the WOES Class of 2025! We hope to see you at this fun, White Oaks tradition!
Students may design their 'window' as creatively as they like to share their cultural heritage. All entries will be entered into the Multicultural Night Art contest. Please be sure to indicate your student's name, grade, and teacher and submit to the front office by Tuesday, April 22
- March 31st-Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- April 1st Teacher Workday, no school for students
- April 14th - 18th Spring Break
- April 21st - 3 Hour Early Release at White Oaks
- May 12th - 3 Hour Early Release at White Oaks
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