Principals' Message

Hello White Oaks Community, It is difficult to believe that we have already reached Spring Break and the conclusion of the third quarter. Before we know it, we will be looking back on the year wondering where the time went. We had a very exciting surprise event this week at White Oaks. Mrs. Haile received the Outstanding New Teacher of Region 4 recognition this past Wednesday. It is a well deserved honor for her and a beautiful reminder of the amazing things happening daily at White Oaks thanks to our amazing staff. The Watch DOGS program kicked off this week and we had two amazing volunteers come in to support the students and staff. This initiative is designed to bring fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures into our school to provide positive male role models and show our students just how much we value their education. As a volunteer, you are not just a guest; you are a Hero for the Day. You will spend the day supporting school activities, helping with security, and engaging with students in a fun and meaningful way. We have one day available, Thursday, April 23, for this school year. If you are interested, please use the link below to sign up. If you are not available, we will have more opportunities next year. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48A4A72EA31-62488576-watch#/   Have a POSITIVE Spring Break! Melanie, Neena, & Josh Proud Principals

Upcoming Events

• Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
  • Spring Break - No School 
• Monday, April 6th
  • No School - Teacher Workday
• Friday, April 10th
  • No School - School Planning Day
• Wednesday, April 15
  • Purple Up Day!
• Tuesday, April 21st
  • No School - Statewide Election

Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April

Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.

Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.

This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.

Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. 

Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible. 

FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.

FCPS CARES

Has a White Oaks staff member gone above and beyond for your child or family? If so, we invite you to recognize their efforts through the FCPS CARES Program. This program allows parents and community members to celebrate employees who demonstrate exceptional care for their students, colleagues, and the community. Please share your story below to help us acknowledge the dedicated staff members who make White Oaks so special.

PTA Corner

National PTA School of Excellence

Nominations Committee

To keep our PTA active and supporting our school community next year, we are looking for passionate volunteers to step into the President and Vice President of Fundraising roles. The nomination deadline has passed, but these positions remain open. We cannot have a PTA next year if those positions are not filled! 

Please reach out to wopta.nominations@gmail.com for more information if you are interested in filling either of these vital positions!

4/13 - 4/17 Book Fair Needs Helpers to Make This Event a Success

The Book Fair is coming to White Oaks! Join us from April 13th to April 17th for a week filled with excitement, discovery, and books galore. Students will have the opportunity to browse, fill out wish lists, and select their next favorite reads! Parents can use the Book Fair link above to set up eWallets. Volunteer with Us! Please consider signing up for a single or multiple volunteer slots. Volunteers will assist students with browsing, creating wish lists, and help calculate purchase costs as they shop. No experience is needed – but we guarantee a lot of fun! Shifts are organized by classes, with breaks in between. Feel free to schedule back to back shifts, but please note there may be a little down time in between them. PLEASE NOTE: Grades are noted next to shift times - but are subject to change! Unfortunately, we cannot notify volunteers when class schedules change. We welcome volunteers during all bookfair hours - even if shifts are full. To volunteer, simply sign up Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up and be a part of this wonderful experience! For any questions, please reach out to us at wopta.bookfairs@gmail.com.

Purple Up Day!

 It's almost Purple Up week! We've added brand-new Spiritwear designs just in time — and every purchase made March 16–27 will directly benefit PTA programs supporting our military families. Shop, show your pride, and make a difference.