Principals' Message

Hello White Oaks Community,

Next week marks the end of the first quarter, it is hard to believe we are already a fourth of the way through the school year! Please note that Friday, October 30th is a 2-hour early dismissal, and students will be released at 2:05 PM.

We are excited to invite all students to participate in Storybook Character Day on Friday, October 30th! Students are welcome to dress up as a character from their favorite book.

To keep the day safe and enjoyable for everyone, please ensure costumes do not include masks, toy weapons (such as swords or lightsabers), or handheld accessories. We appreciate your help leaving these items at home, and we can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes!

Have a great long weekend!

Melanie, Neena, & Josh

Proud Principals

Upcoming Events 

• Tuesday, October 27th
  • 4-8pm: PTA Spirit Night - Five Guys
• Friday, October 30th
  • End of the 1st Quarter
  • Book Character Day!
  • 2:05pm: Early Dismissal 
• Monday, November 2nd
  • Student Holiday - No School
• Tuesday, November 3rd
  • Student Holiday - No School
• Monday, November 9th
  • PTA Spirit Night - Daebak Korean BBQ
• Wednesday, November 11th
  • 7:45am: Veteran's Day Breakfast - Cafe 
• Thursday, November 12th
  • 7:00pm: PTA Meeting - Cafe
• Monday, November 16th - 20th
  • PTA Spirit Week - Chick-fil-A
• Wednesday, November 18th
  • 1:05pm: 3-Hour Early Release
• Thursday, November 19th
  • Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Wednesday, November 25th
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
• Thursday, November 26th
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
• Friday, November 27th
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School

Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. Reid

Acompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.

Jueves 29 de octubre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria North Springfield

Annual Special Education Family Conference: We Need You!

Register now to attend FCPS’ annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School. 

Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference. 

Volunteers Are Needed to Make This Event a Success! 

Find out how to volunteer:

• Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS. 
• Student Volunteers: Sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form. Students will receive service hours for their time. 
• Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Service hours will be awarded to students serving in these roles.

Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.

Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.  

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.

PTA Corner

National PTA School of Excellence

PTA Reflections Art Program

Does your child enjoy art, music, or dance?  Do they have an interest in writing, film making, or photography?  We encourage them to let their creativity soar with the PTA Reflections Program!  They will create original artwork based on this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me!”. Learn about category guidelines and submit your artwork online.

Questions? Email woes.reflections@gmail.com Have fun and good luck! 

Reflections flyer

After School Clubs

We are planning our winter after school clubs and request your input to help us coordinate our offerings. Please submit feedback regarding the club(s) your student(s) would be interested in for the spring session and days of the week that are most convenient. Your answers will guide our decision making: 

https://forms.gle/uAjNkUHb5VBNuNSW9

Please note: The deadline to provide feedback is Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Flyer for Lake Braddock Secondary School SGA’s “Trunk or Treat” on October 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 per child or $10 per family. Benefiting the classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. The white flyer has orange-and-black Halloween lettering, spiderwebs, smiling ghosts, and jack-o’-lanterns.

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