There are many exciting things happening at White Oaks and we love to see all the children learning and growing each day. This week, we had Mid-Year Data Dialogue meetings with the grade level teams to discuss progress students are making in reading. Next week, the focus will be on math. We are meeting our goals for academic progress and seeing students making gains in important reading skills as measured by the state and district midyear assessments. Our focus for the second semester will be to support teachers in working with students to extend the curriculum for students who are ready and re-teaching and targeted intervention for students who need additional support. Our teachers are very dedicated and confident, and it is clear students are thriving at White Oaks.
We are also moving into the hiring season for the next academic year. Teachers have an opportunity to transfer within FCPS schools beginning now through April 4th. There are several job fairs planned, and White Oaks will have a table at the FCPS Job Fair on March 8th at LBSS to attract and interview perspective candidates. While we anticipate the selection of the new principal, your current leadership team at White Oaks is staying focused on the important work of hiring excellent teachers as openings occur so that we can attract the best candidates during the hiring windows.
As always, we welcome your questions and ideas and partnership as we fulfill the important responsibilities as your administrative team at White Oaks during this time.
Justine Klena, jkklena@fcps.edu
Kyle Jimenez, kvjimenez@fcps.edu
Kathy Quigley, kpquigley@fcps.edu
 If your not finding a coat or other item that your child may have left at school, you may check in our lost item racks in the cafeteria. During school hours, parents and guardians can check into the office to visit the cafeteria and see if you can find an item you may be missing.
BINGO night is coming! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the LBSS cafeteria. We need your help to make this event a success. Please reach out to your room parent about raffle baskets. You can purchase BINGO cards and raffle tickets or make a donation here https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=17 Volunteer to help with the event here https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=d6865897-c257-439c-b13c-833d18403b6c~s.9223370297480041654 Email our BINGO chairs Karen Carlson and Alli Shrieves if you're interested in becoming a sponsor or for any other questions at wopta.bingo@gmail.com
Connect with other families from your culture at our school, share your talents and skills, provide suggestions, and help us plan for this year's Multicultural Night program - join the next Multicultural Night Planning Committee Meeting, Friday, February 28 from 4:30-5:30 pm in room A155. If you have questions or wish to help in some way, please email: wopta.multiculturalnight@gmail.com
Mark your calendars - this year’s Multicultural Night will be Friday, May 2 from 6-8 pm.
Sign-up today for our last quarter of after-school clubs/enrichment activities! You must register no later than March 11. Please note, all club prices include a $10 added registration fee to cover the cost of our after school club coordinator. This was voted on and approved by the PTA at the last meeting.Please contact your child's counselor if you would like to request assistance with the cost of the club. Visit our linktree to sign up:
https://linktr.ee/woesafterschoolclubs
 
- March 10th- 3 Hour Early Closing at White Oaks ES for Professional Development
- March 31st-Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- April 1st Teacher Workday, no school for students
- April 14th - 18th Spring Break
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