Dear White Oak Families,
Our last week before Spring Break! Thank you for taking a few minutes to read through our weekly newsletter.
Quick Updates/Reminders:
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Science Fair: Thank you to all who signed up and brought your amazing projects to the science fair! We saw so many awesome projects and loved that the kids could share their knowledge with families, staff, and community volunteers. Also, a big thank you to our staff for helping put on this school-wide event!
College & Career Week - March 18-22
Next week is our highly anticipated College and Career Week! We are excited to welcome many parents and community volunteers to share their careers in our classrooms. Our spirit days will be as follows:
We can't wait to see you all dressed to impress this week!
EOG Testing Schedule
The End-of-Grade (EOG) testing schedule was released this week. All 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students across the state are expected to take the EOG assessments. Please check the details below.
- Friday, May 31 - Science - 5th
- Tuesday, June 4 - Reading - 3rd-5th
- Wednesday, June 5 - Math - 3rd-5th
On testing dates, PLEASE plan accordingly, so your child arrives at school by 9:15. Early check-outs will NOT be allowed before 1:00pm to ensure students have ample time to complete the test.
PTA News/Updates
SPRING CARNIVAL Tickets Presale Begins Today!
We are so excited for the annual Spring Carnival on Friday, April 19th! Come and experience inflatables, games, face painting, fairy hair, food trucks, concessions, amazing raffles/auctions and more!
Click HERE for more information and to order Spring Carnival tickets today!
Grade Level Raffle Baskets for Spring Carnival:
As many of you know, our awesome annual Spring Carnival is coming up on Friday, April 19th! The PTA would really appreciate it if each grade level could create a wonderful raffle basket for kids to win!
Here are the grade levels, themes, and sign-up links:
- Kindergarten - Sweets and Treats
- 1st grade - Creative Crafts
- 2nd grade - Family Game Night
- 3rd grade - Summer Fun
- 4th grade - Outdoor Fun
- 5th grade - Fun with Science
Please send your raffle basket donation in by March 22nd. We can work together to make these the best raffle baskets ever! The PTA is so excited to host our fun Spring Carnival event and really appreciate your help and support!
PTA Reflections Celebration
Attention Reflections Participants! Please join us for a celebration tomorrow, Monday, March 18th, from 8:30-9am in the White Oak Media Center. Others are welcome to join us as well. If you have any questions, please email woereflections@gmail.com.
Yearbook Pictures - Help Needed:
Do you have any great photos you would like to share for the yearbook of any of the following White Oak events:
- Parent/child breakfasts? Kindergarten (9/15/23), 1st (10/20/23), 2nd grade (11/3/23)
- Field trips?
- Family Cultural Fair? (12/7/23)
- First in Fitness? (3/14/24)
If you do, please send the pictures to woesyearbook2023@gmail.com as soon as you can to help with our wonderful yearbook!
Yearbook Orders:
It's time to order yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year! If you would like to order a yearbook, please go to this link by April 28th:
Save the Date:
- Wednesday, 5/1 - BB's Crispy Chicken Spirit Night
- Monday-Friday, 5/5-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- Thursday, 5/9 - General PTA Meeting
Afterschool Clubs
Triangle Chess
One final spring session for the popular chess club. The club runs on Wednesday afternoons from April 3 - May 29.
Click on the Triangle Chess flyer for details & registration information.
Classroom Updates
Please make sure you check your child's class newsletter sent each week on Friday:
| Kindergarten | ||
| 3rd Grade |
Upcoming Dates
| March 18 - 22 |
College & Career Week |
| March 25 - 29 |
NO SCHOOL Spring Break |
| April 1 - 12 |
SSA Test Request Window |
| Tuesday, April 9 |
End of 3rd Quarter |
| Wednesday, April 10 |
NO SCHOOL Teacher Workday |
| Friday, April 19 |
Q3 Report Cards Spring Carnival |
| Friday, May 31 |
EOG Science (5th grade) |
| Tuesday, June 4 |
EOG Reading |
| Wednesday, June 5 |
EOG Math |
| Thursday, June 6 |
5th Grade Promotion @ Green Level HS |
| June 10 - 11 |
Field Days |
THANK YOU for all of your support!
Robin Swaim, Principal
Kevin Boynton, Assistant Principal
& all the Explorer Staff
Follow Us!
919-694-0202
Facebook: @WhiteOakES
Twitter: @WhiteOakElem
2023-2024 White Oak Elementary PTA Corporate Sponsors
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Aura Skin & Laser |
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Bottle Theory |
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Bright Ideas Realty |
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Carolina OrthodonticsandTriangle Family Dentistry |
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Lune Spark |
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Mirchi's Restaurant |
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Open Arts |
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Parkside Eye Care |
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Sarika CPA LLC |
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Starpath Dance |
