Principals' Message
Hello White Oaks Community,
The opening week of the 2026-2027 school year was a wonderful success. Students are transitioning back into their routines exceptionally well. This afternoon, the school conducted its first fire drill, and the students performed admirably by taking the process seriously. We look forward to witnessing the growth and success of our students throughout the upcoming year.
We hope to see many of you at the PTA Block Party this evening. This event offers an excellent opportunity to build community and foster strong connections. Festivities begin at 5:30pm this evening on the blacktop.
Have a great weekend!
Melanie, Neena, & Josh
Proud Principals
 Various pictures of students the first week of school.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, August 28th
- 5:30pm: PTA Block Party - Blacktop
- Friday, September 4th
- No School - Labor Day Holiday
- Monday, September 7th
- No School - Labor Day Holiday
- Thursday, September 10th
- 7:00pm: PTA Meeting - Cafe
- Monday, September 14th
- 6:00pm: Back to School Night - Grades PreK - 2
- Tuesday, September 15th
- 6:00pm: Back to School Night - Grades 3 - 6
- Monday, September 21st
- Wednesday, September 30th
- 1:05pm: 3-hour Early Release
- Friday, October 2nd
- Monday, October 12th
- No School - School Planning Day
- Friday, October 30th
- End of the 1st Quarter
- 2:05pm: Early Dismissal
 Various pictures of students the first week of school.
Join 5th & 6th Grade Chorus!
Calling all 5th & 6th who love to sing! Chorus meets Thursday, 9:20-10”20 a.m., during the school day September 10th. Students will sing, make music, and perform together!
Registration is due Thursday, September 3rd. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W76a4D6B7tHhxJU1tqeyzuFgKZ_A4ELGI5epH-74k38/edit
Field Day
Field Day will be on Friday, October 2nd with a rain date of Friday, October 9th
 Various pictures of students the first week of school.
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
Families can now easily grant consent for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account login. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of a variety of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and more.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Opt In or Out to Student Devices Being Sent Home for Grades 1-6
New this year, families can opt out of having student laptops sent home with their student.
- If you do not want your student to bring their FCPS-issued device home, please toggle the Opt Out button to a check mark and confirm by pressing Save Selection.
- If you would like your student to bring their FCPS device home, no toggle action is needed. Confirm by pressing Save Selection.
Students whose families opt out will continue to have access to an FCPS-issued device during the school day. Please reach out to your student’s teacher to understand expectations for homework and any learning activities that may require access to technology outside of the school day.
 Various pictures of students the first week of school.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your child’s bus.
If your child’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at [phone number] with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
 Various pictures of students the first week of school.
PTA Corner
 National PTA School of Excellence
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Join the White Oaks PTA to have a voice in our school community, enjoy member benefits like spiritwear discounts, and access our secure class directory. Learn more about family choice in this process.
PTA Information Session
- Join us Tuesday, Sept. 1st at 7pm on Zoom for a PTA Info Session to learn more about who we are, what the PTA does, and why you belong in the PTA.
Club Registration
 Pyramid Night will be celebrated during our first home football game versus Forest Park on Thursday, September 10th with celebrations starting at 5pm and wrapping up at 6:30pm so we can all head to the game at 7pm. There will be bounces houses, mascots, food trucks, dunk tank, obstacle course, and music.
Additional Lake Braddock Events:
- Homecoming Parade: This event is a community favorite! October 16th at 4:45, steps off from the Lake Braddock Community Association on Ashbourn Dr. and ends in the LB parking lot at door #3.
- Bite of Braddock - Join the Bruin community for the biggest tailgate party of the year! There will be dozens of food and drink options and it will all be hosted by our fabulous student-led club organizations and classes. October 16th at 5pm on the blacktop immediately after the Homecoming Parade!
- Trunk or Treat - tentative date: 10/28/26 on the LB Student Parking Lot from 6pm-8pm
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