Principals' Message
Hello White Oaks Community,
It was nice to settle back into a routine this week and enjoy temperatures above freezing. We hope that the warm weather trend will continue and further melt the remaining "snowcrete."
Our next three-hour release is this Wednesday. Emails regarding your student will be sent out on Tuesday since students do not have school on Monday and Tuesday. The early dismissal will be at 1:05 PM.
White Oaks is pleased to introduce Euvelys Lizardo Castillo as our new Building Supervisor. Ms. Lizardo joins us from Virginia Run Elementary School, where she served as the Assistant Building Supervisor. She brings a wealth of experience and a vibrant, positive energy that we are thrilled to have at our school.
Have a POSITIVE weekend!
Melanie, Neena, & Josh
Proud Principals
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Upcoming Events
- Monday, February 16th
- No School - Presidents' Day
- Tuesday, February 17th
- No School - Teacher Workday
- Wednesday, February 18th
- 1:00pm: 3-Hour Early Release
- Thursday, February 19th
- Friday, February 27th
- 6:00pm: PTA Bingo Night - LBSS
- Saturday, February 28th
- 2:00pm: White Oaks Spirit Day @ GMU Basketball
- Wednesday, March 11th
- 5:30pm: Watch D.O.G.S. Info Meeting - Cafe
- 6:30pm: PTA Meeting - Cafe
- Wednesday, March 18th
- 1:00pm: 3-Hour Early Release
- Saturday, March 21st
- Friday, March 27th
- 2:00pm: 2-Hour Early Release
- Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
- Monday, April 6th
- No School - Teacher Workday
White Oaks - GMU Basketball Game
We invite all White Oaks Community to join us for a White Oaks Spirit Day on Saturday, February 28th to support our orchestra as they perform the National Anthem at a GMU Men’s Basketball Game. While tip-off is at 2:00 PM, we encourage everyone to arrive by 1:45 PM to ensure you are there for the orchestra’s performance at approximately 1:50 PM. Let's show up in force in our White Oaks' gear to support our young musicians and the GMU Patriots! Tickets can be purchased on My School Bucks by February 20th.
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Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
 Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Join Us for the Lake Braddock Choir Pre-Assessment Concert!
Come out and support our talented vocalists at the upcoming Lake Braddock Choir Pre-Assessment Concert! This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the hard work our students have been putting in under the direction of Dr. David Pegel.
It’s going to be an evening of beautiful music that you won't want to miss. Best of all, admission is completely free!
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Get Ready for FanQuest 2026!
Mark your calendars for March 6th! We’re coming together for Lake Braddock FanQuest, a special night to celebrate our inclusive unified basketball team. This event is all about building school spirit and promoting inclusion and respect for students with disabilities.
It’s going to be a blast for the whole community, so bring your energy and your loudest cheers!
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Come out for the fun games, stay for the amazing teamwork, and let’s show our unified athletes what Bruin pride is all about!
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Spring After School Club Registration Opens Monday, February 16
Registration for after school clubs begins this MONDAY, February 16. Chess Club Registration is currently LIVE and will close next Thursday, February 19. Don't delay, register by visiting https://linktr.ee/woesafterschoolclubs and if you have any questions, please email wopta.club@gmail.com. If you would like to request a scholarship, please contact the school counselors, Ms. Mejia or Ms. Bush.
Celebrate Paxton Kolb's Birthday Party and Rock Painting Party
We invite our WOES community to remember and celebrate Paxton Kolb, a very special student we lost who loved to paint rocks with his family. His 9th birthday would've been February 22 and we hoped to pay tribute to him and remember him by painting rocks to add to his Kindness garden, eat brownies, and blow bubbles (some of his favorite things)!
Join us on Sunday, February 22 from 2-3 pm on the WOES Playground under the white tent for rock painting. The whole family is encouraged to attend, play on the playground, or join in the festivities! Please RSVP by February 19 if you plan to attend so we have enough rock painting supplies and brownies.
If there is inclement weather, the rock painting party will be rescheduled for a future date.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/KgjLFfyzdD7hFFpM6
Nominations Committee
Are you interested in being more involved in the PTA? Nominations for leadership positions for 2026-2027 are now being accepted. What is the PTA? We are a group of parents, teachers and administrators committed to improving our White Oaks Community. If you are interested in nominating yourself or if you would like to know more please email wopta.nominations@gmail.com. Nominations are due by Monday, March 9th
Bingo Night Volunteers Needed
White Oak Elementary is gearing up for our biggest fundraiser of the year—Bingo Night! | 