Dear White Oak Families,

 

We hope you are having a wonderful summer break! We are excited to welcome back students in less than 4 weeks!

 

Did you receive our text message?

The White Oak Parent News and other communication from WCPSS is sent via email and text message.You must opt-in to receive text messages. To opt-in, text YES to 67587.

 

Save the Date! Meet the Teacher - Friday, August 20

We are excited for the return of our annual “Meet the Teacher” the Friday before the first day of school. This event is for students in grades 1st-5th. Teacher assignments will be available on this date and posted in your child's grade level hallway. We will also have information about carpool, buses, the YMCA and our PTA. Times are scheduled by your family's last name:

• 8:30-9:30 am - Last Names A-L
• 10:15-11:15 am - Last Names M-Z

 

Virtual Academy 2021-2022

Beginning of year plans for Virtual Academy students for the upcoming school year are currently being finalized. We will share more details soon.

 

Kindergarten Reminders

Families of rising Kindergarten students received an email with important staggered entry information on July 19. (If you did not receive the message, please contact our data manager, Ms. Boesch, mboesch@wcpss.net) Included in the message was:

• Your child's assigned Staggered Entry date during the week of August 23
• Staggered Entry Checklist for the items your child will need to bring on his/her assigned day. 
• Transportation and Contact Information form to complete prior to Staggered Entry.
• Kindergarten Supply List to bring to school on Kindergarten "Meet the Teacher” - Friday, August 27 at 10am.

Reminder: All required immunization documents and completed health assessment forms are due by the start of the school year.

  

Upcoming Dates (WCPSS Calendar)

Friday, August 20	Meet the Teacher - Grades 1st-5th
Monday, August 23	First Day of School for Students Grades 1st-5th Kindergarten Staggered Entry Begins
Friday, August 27	Kindergarten Meet the Teacher - 10am
Monday, September 6	No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7	No School - Teacher Workday
Thursday, September 9	Open House - 6-7:30pm

 

Student Device Program 2021-2022

WCPSS shared an update about student devices on July 6. We included a summary of the information below. The details are available here. 

"All students will be assigned a student Chromebook at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.

• If your student has no district Chromebook checked out, they will receive one at the beginning of the school year.
• For students with a Chromebook checked out, they may be required to return the Chromebook to receive a new one, or they may be required to continue using it, depending on the model."

We will share more information in August regarding new student permission forms and those students eligible to receive a new device.

 

Carpool Information

If you plan on driving your child or picking them up from school at any point during the year, and do NOT already have a family carpool tag, please CLICK HERE to complete an online application. A carpool tag will be ready for you at the beginning of the new school year!

 

Bus Information

WCPSS bus information will be shared in mid-August.

 

YMCA Before & After Care Information

Before & After Care is provided at our school by the Northwest Cary YMCA. Registration is NOW available for all K-5 White Oak Elementary School students. Please visit our website for more informaiton.

 

Volunteer Registration

All parents and family members that are interested in volunteering at school or as a field trip chaperone are required to register and receive Volunteer clearance. WCPSS has released a new process for volunteer registration on our website.

Visit our website to register.

(Unless you renewed registration in the 2020-2021 school year, most families will choose "New WCPSS Volunteers.")

Please note that based on the current state & district guidance we are not able to have volunteers in our building at this time. However, we reccommend families complete the registration now so that you are available to help if and when the guidance changes.  

 

Student Supply Lists

Grade level lists for the upcoming school year are available on our school website.

 

CNS is Hiring!

Child Nutrition Services is hiring for a variety of positions that are perfectly suited for adults that will enjoy a school-based work schedule and parents who want to work while their children are in school. If interested, please contact Raj Vallabhaneni, "RAJ" @ 919-588-3507, for information.

 

 

THANK YOU for all of your support. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

 

Robin Swaim, Principal

Kevin Boynton, Assistant Principal 

 

 

 

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