 Pictures from Pioneer Day
Principals' Message
Hello White Oaks Community,
We hope everyone had a wonderful extended Memorial Day weekend filled with fun, rest, and relaxation! Looking ahead to next week, our PTA has organized some exciting events for our students. On Thursday, we will host an engaging school assembly. Then on Friday, we are thrilled to finally host the Recess Dance Party that students earned by meeting our PTA membership goal.
Have a great weekend!
Melanie, Neena, & Josh
Proud Principals
 Various pictures of students around the school.
Upcoming Events
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- Tuesday, June 16th
- 6th Grade Party
- 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
 Various pictures of 3rd grade students on a field trip.
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
 Pictures from Pioneer Day
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!
 Various pictures of students around the school.
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!
 Various pictures of students around the school.
🧱 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! 🧱✨
 Various pictures of 3rd grade students on a field trip.
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