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We have enjoyed a full week back with the students. Our teachers hit the ground running with engaging activities. On Thursday, our Literacy Core Team conducted a Learning Walk to gather information on the implementation of the new Benchmark curriculum for Language Arts. This activity is part of the process as we adapt to a new program and provides insights for what is working well and where we are seeing challenges across the school. The Literacy Core team members are classroom teachers, our reading specialist, and administrators. Since our first Leaning Walk in November, we are seeing students more accustomed to the routines and strategies the teachers use during reading and writing activities. We are seeing high levels of student engagement and close alignment between classes within the same grade level. We are grateful for the hard work of our teachers and staff and proud of the strong instruction we see at White Oaks.
We wish you a restful long weekend and hope everyone stays warm during the approaching cold snap.
Teachers will include a report of your child’s performance on our most recent unit assessment in the Friday Folder on 1/24. This report includes each of the standards that were assessed and your child’s score on each standard. A list of grade level standards can be found on the VDOE website under the 2024 English Standards of Learning.
As part of our new curriculum this year for Language Arts, all students will be completing a unit assessment at the end of each unit. These assessments will provide teachers with a snapshot of how students are progressing in grade level expectations and include questions that cover multiple progress report standards. These assessments will be one of many data points that will be considered when assigning progress report scores.
The unit assessment is a measure of your child’s performance on grade level standards. In Language Arts, students will be working on their grade level standards throughout the year and are not expected to master all of their grade-level standards until later in the school year. You can expect performance on the unit assessments to increase over time as the students continue to learn and practice their grade level skills. The results of this assessment will inform your child’s teacher of areas where they need additional instruction and practice, so they can continue to work towards mastering grade level standards.
As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
Join the Lake Braddock Chorus at their annual Children’s Concert this Sunday, January 19! Shows are at 2:00 and 4:00. This is always a fun event! There is no cost for admission but please bring a non-perishable food donation. All donations will be delivered to ECHO.
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: White Oaks Cafeteria
Join us to discuss important topics that impact our school!
Some Agenda Items:
- After-School Clubs: Learn about upcoming club offerings for spring/3rd Quarter.
- BINGO Night: Get excited for our highly anticipated BINGO night (March 14)! We'll discuss fundraising efforts and planning details.
- Budget
- Other upcoming events
Can't make it in person?
Join us virtually!
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/PTAMeetingLink
Meeting ID: 846 6723 8188
Passcode: 086315
Must be a paid PTA member to vote.
Your voice matters!
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and participate in shaping the future of our school.
Fathers and Father-figures,
Please join us on Friday, January 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for our 'Dads and Kids' Pizza Night' in the White Oaks cafeteria where we'll launch the Winter/Spring WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Program!
After pizza is served we will have a short introduction to WATCH D.O.G.S., which is a nation-wide program that promotes positive involvement of fathers and father-figures in their students' school.
WATCH D.O.G.S. allos dads (or grandads, step-dads, uncles, adult big brothers, etc.) to spend a day at school with their student(s) where you'll serve as a positivie presence engaging with students, teachers, and staff. You'll greet student upon arrival, be incolved in yur student's classroom, eat lunch and play/referee at recess with the class, and support the school.
In order to participate in Pizza Night, you need to RSVP to wopta.watchdogs@gmail.com by Wednesday, January 22 so we can plan for enough pizza/drinks.
Got questions? Email Richard at wopta.watchdogs@gmail.com.
White Oaks WATCH D.O.G.S. and this event are supported by our PTA and the generous contributions of PTA members.
 Spring Registration is now open for two clubs and you may click the links below to register:
Acting for Young People (Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15 pm for grades 2-5 from January 28 - March 18th) Registration closes January 20.
https://www.afyp.org/white-oaks
Chess Club (Thursdays from 4:15-5:30 pm for grades 2-6 from February 6 - May 29, 2025) Registration closes February 20.
https://chessctr.org/whiteoaks/?emci=d2fc53fd-0eca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&emdi=706d62a9-18ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&ceid=25825615
If you have any questions about our clubs please reach out to our Club Coordinators at: wopta.club@gmail.com and if you need financial assistance, please reach out to our counselors, Ms. Mejia and Ms. Bush. Thank you!
- January 20th - Martin Luther King Holiday and Inauguration Day
- January 29th - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
- February 10th- 3 Hour Early Closing at White Oaks ES for Professional Development
- February 17th - George Washington's Birthday-Holiday
- March 31st-Eid al-Fitr Holiday
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