Principals' Message
Hello White Oaks Community,
We officially have only two full weeks left of the school year! It is hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by.
As we look ahead, we are beginning the process of forming our classes for the upcoming school year. This is a highly structured, thoughtful process that we take very seriously, as it is essential to our students' success. Class placements are a foundational part of building a thriving learning community. Our goal is to create well-balanced classrooms and find the best possible teacher-student match by carefully considering each child’s unique strengths, personality, and needs.
If you have insights you would like us to consider during this process, please take a few moments to answer the questions below.
Important Note Regarding Teacher Requests: To ensure balanced classrooms and accommodate annual staffing shifts (such as teachers changing grade levels), we are unable to honor requests for specific teachers. Instead, the most valuable information you can share is your child's specific academic, social, or behavioral needs.
Completing the Parent Input for Class Placement is entirely optional. If you choose to provide input, please submit it by June 1. Thank you so much for your continued partnership and support!
Parent Input for Class Placement
On Wednesday, our community was treated to two spectacular band concerts, featuring both a daytime assembly and an evening performance. The incredible talent of the White Oaks band was on full display, and it was truly impressive to hear how much these students have accomplished. A huge thank you and kudos to Ms. Stratil for her dedication to supporting our young musicians!
Finally, we hope you all have a wonderful long weekend; as a reminder, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all student holidays. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the building on Thursday!
Have a great weekend!
Melanie, Neena, & Josh
Proud Principals
Upcoming Events
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- Monday, May 25th
- Tuesday, May 26th
- No School - Teacher Workday
- Wednesday, May 27th
- Tuesday, June 16th
- 6:00pm: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - LBSS
- Wednesday, June 17th
- Last Day of School
- 2:05pm: 2-Hour Early Dismissal
Band Camp
The Central Fairfax Band Camp will be hosted at Fairfax High School, June 22- July 2, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students on All Band instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, French Horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to get a head start for the coming school year!!! For more information and to register, visit Central Fairfax Band Camp
Band and Strings Registration for SY2026-2027
All current 4th and 5th graders have the wonderful opportunity to join the White Oaks Band and Strings Programs for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. There are four string instruments and eleven band instruments to choose from. Within the registration form, you will be able to see and hear all instruments that are offered to help your student make their decision. Every student—including continuing members—needs to register using our Band and Strings Online Registration Form.
Our current 3rd graders have the opportunity to join strings for the upcoming school year and should complete the Strings Registration Form.
This class is taught during the school day. Forms are due by Friday, May 29, 2026.
We are looking forward to working with your child and having another AMAZING Band and Strings Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Sign up today!
If you have questions reach out to:
Band - Kelly Stratil, kastratil@fcps.edu
Strings - Austin Johnson-Stawarz "Mr. J", ahjohnsonsta@fcps.edu
Strings - Seth Bixler, sbixler@fcps.edu
PTA Corner
 National PTA School of Excellence
Thank You + Open Committee Chair Positions for 2026-2027!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final PTA meeting of the year! We are so excited to welcome our newly elected Board members for the 2026-2027 school year.
- President: Charlotte Tucker
- VP of School Support: Dan Huffman
- VP of Fundraising: Amanda Bateson
- Treasurer: Brian Risi
- Recording Secretary: Morgan Meadows
- Communications Secretary: Amanda Parker
To make the upcoming year a massive success for our students, our new board needs the support of our incredible White Oaks "village." We are officially looking for enthusiastic parents and community members to step into Committee Chair and Co-Chair roles! What talents do you have? What are you passionate about? Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, we have a place for you. Many hands make light work, and most of these committees have multiple slots so you won’t be doing it alone!
📋 Our 2026-2027 Committees Include:
- Advocacy
- After School Clubs
- Beautification / Rock Garden
- Bingo Night
- Block Parties (Welcome and End of Year)
- Eagle Trot (Fun Run)
- Fundraising
- Movie Night
- Multicultural Night
- Nominations Committee
- Purple Up / Military Families
- Reflections Art Contest
- Room Parent Coordinators
- SEPTA (Special Ed PTA)
- Sixth Grade Festivities
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation
- Veteran's Day Breakfast
- Volunteer Recruitment / Liaison
- Watch D.O.G.S.
- Welcome / Engagement / Membership
- Winter Celebration / Dance
⏱️ Time Commitments & How to Sign Up
A breakdown of the time commitment for each role is listed directly in the SignUpGenius so you can make an informed decision—it may take less time than you think!
👉 Click Here to View the SignUpGenius and Sign Up!
⚠️ Note: If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing a committee, please sign up and leave a note in the comments by June 1 so we can begin planning for the upcoming school year.
Thank you in advance for growing with us and helping our White Oaks community thrive!
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You! 🍰 Volunteer Appreciation Event
We made it! Thank YOU for all of the time, energy, and hours you spent helping our community this past year. You are truly the reason WOES is such a great place!
Whether you volunteered as a room parent, helped out at bingo night, served/assisted cafeteria lunch, helped students find items at the book fair, kept everyone safe at movie night, or generously donated money, food, and your valuable time—this night is for you.
We are eager to relax, eat, and connect to celebrate everything we've accomplished together this past year. Dessert and non-alcoholic drinks are on us!
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When: Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 PM
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Where: Glory Days
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Who: Our amazing adult volunteers (Please note, this is an adult-only event)
Let us treat you to some well-deserved dessert and appreciation!
RSVP link coming soon!
🧱 Everything is Awesome! You’re Invited to the End-of-Year Block Party! 🧱
Let’s click the final bricks of the school year into place and celebrate! Grab your crew and help us build some unforgettable memories at our annual End-of-Year Block Party.
Whether you want to construct the perfect picnic spot, connect with old friends, or snap together some new friendships, this is the perfect way to wrap up the year.
📅 The Blueprint (When & Where)
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Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: White Oaks Elementary School Playground & Blacktop
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Admission: FREE! (Our favorite price tag)
🚚 Fueling Station: Food Trucks!
No master builder can create on an empty stomach. We have a fantastic lineup of food trucks ready to serve up some delicious fuel.
Food Trucks Info:
Two Smooth Dudes: Vegetarian & Halal Chicken options (No pre-ordering available)
Yummie Thai Food Kitchen: Flavorful, authentic Thai dishes (Walk-ups welcome)
Rita's of Fairfax VA: Sweet, icy treats to cool you down (No pre-ordering available)
🎒 What to Pack in Your Inventory
To make your basecamp comfortable, please bring:
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Lawn chairs or blankets to relax on the grass.
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Outdoor fun: Feel free to bring balls, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, or any other activities to light up the blacktop, field, and playground!
⚠️ Master Builder Safety Guidelines
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Not a Drop-Off Event: Every little Lego brick needs its instruction manual! Parent/guardian supervision is strictly required for the duration of the event.
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Community Connection: Our main goal is to relax, play, mingle, and continue building our amazing, growing community.
Tell a friend, bring a friend, and let's stack up some fun to close out the school year! We can't wait to see you there! 🧱✨
 Summer Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities!
Looking to start summer break with an exciting and educational opportunity? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a one-week long STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from June 22-26 in Oakton, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 4 PM, with optional extended care available.
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Cost: $300 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
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Location: Unity of Fairfax (2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124)
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Lunch: Students will either buy lunch (pizza and light refreshments) or bring their own lunch and snacks.
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/summerstemcamp2026. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.
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