Principals' Message
Hello White Oaks Community,
The first week of November flew by! We hope you had meaningful parent-teacher conferences. These conversations are vital to building strong partnerships between home and school, and we deeply appreciate your time and engagement.
This Wednesday, we are excited to host our annual Veterans Day Breakfast to honor the veterans in our community. We also invite local veterans and active-duty military members to join our students for a special read-aloud session that morning!
Reserve your spot here
Next week marks the official kickoff of the Watch D.O.G.S. program at White Oaks! We can’t wait to welcome our volunteers and the great energy they bring to campus.
Sign up to be a Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer here
We are thrilled to announce our new SCA officers for the school year! Every candidate ran an outstanding campaign, and we are immensely proud of their hard work, leadership, and school spirit.
- President: Joshua Bradberry Williams
- Fundraiser: Leyla Abbasi
- Event/Spirit Coordinator: Ryan Chi
- Vice President: Adonai Tadesse
- Historian: Kairav Arora
- Student Liaisons: Saafin Rahman, Samera Moje
Congratulations to all!
Melanie, Neena, & Josh
Proud Principals
Upcoming Events
- Monday, November 9th
- PTA Spirit Night - Daebak Korean BBQ
- Wednesday, November 11th
- 7:45am: Veterans Day Breakfast - Cafe
- Thursday, November 12th
- 7:00pm: PTA Meeting - Cafe
- Monday, November 16th - 20th
- PTA Spirit Week - Chick-fil-A
- Tuesday, November 17th
- Wednesday, November 18th
- 1:05pm: 3-Hour Early Release
- Thursday, November 19th
- Wednesday, November 25th
- Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
- Thursday, November 26th
- Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
- Friday, November 27th
- Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
White Oaks Outstanding Employee Awards
FCPS NEEDS YOUR HELP! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at White Oaks Elementary School, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. WOES families are invited to nominate outstanding employees.
DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Whtie Oaks Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.
NOMINATIONS FOR . . .
- OUTSTANDING TEACHER
- OUTSTNDING NEW TEACHER
- OUTSTANDING LEADER
- OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE
- OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE
- OUTSTANDING OPERATIONAL SERVIES EMPLOYEE
White Oaks Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination
Please submit your nominations by Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Calling All Veterans! Join Us for a Read-Aloud at White Oaks
White Oaks Elementary warmly invites veterans and active-duty military members in our community to participate in a special read-aloud session with our students on Veterans Day!
We want to give our students the chance to say a heartfelt "thank you for your service," learn about the contributions and sacrifices of our armed forces, and share the joy of reading together.
Feel free to bring an age-appropriate book of your choice, or simply stop by the school library before your scheduled reading time to choose one from our shelves.
Please us the link below to reserve your time slot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AADAA29A6FCC07-65884433-k6veterans
If you have any questions please contact Josh Douds at jtdouds@fcps.edu.
Thank you for inspiring our students and for your service to our country!
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:
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS.
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Student Volunteers: Sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form. Students will receive service hours for their time.
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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.
PTA Corner
 National PTA School of Excellence
General Membership PTA Meeting
Our next meeting is next week on Thursday, 11/12, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. We will be painting rocks for the kindness garden. Everyone is welcome to attend, including non-members and (of course) children. 2.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Please join us to support our veterans by attending or volunteering at the Veterans Day Breakfast. The event will feature musical performances by the students. More details and volunteer opportunities can be found here: https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/annlist?ann=f0df64bb-ff81-4406-bf1c-8c3ee40a6c91~n.9223370244209523181 3.
Book Club Volunteering
Volunteers Needed for Book Fair November 16-20 in the library. Volunteers will help students shop, fill out wish lists for the young kids and help calculate purchase costs as they shop. Shifts are organized by classes with teacher names noted, but are subject to change. We welcome all volunteers even if a shift is full. Sign up today to join the fun!
Reflections Deadline Extended!
Students have another weekend to explore their creativity and share “What My Culture Means to Me!” through art, writing, music, dance, film, or photography. Entries are now due Sunday, November 8, at 9 p.m. View guidelines and submit an entry. Questions? Contact woes.reflections@gmail.com.
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