What a wonderful event on Thursday with the Family Book Fair and Chorus Concerts! It was a treat to see so many of our families there enjoying reading and performing! Mr. Autry and Mrs. Adkins inspire so much artistic talent development in our Explorers and we appreciate all the time and leadership they dedicated to this experience.
As the cold weather sets in, remember that the carpool line may become longer as more parents choose to drive their children in. Allow additional time for the longer line to ensure that your children arrive in their classrooms ready to learn and grow.
Winter Break will be from December 20-January 4th with all students and staff starting back on January 5th, 2026. These principal messages will also be on break for two weeks and you will receive the next one on Sunday, January 4th. Please reach out with any needs and savor this time with your loved ones--these days are fleeting and although they are exhausting they will be missed someday! Happy holidays to all traditions and know how much we value and appreciate our White Oak Community!
New Information Below: Student Illness, Lost and Found, Spirit Week
Quick Links
- Google Form to report absences
- 25-26 Traditional School Calendar
- Attendance Infographic
Student Illness
With the onset of winter illnesses, please be sure to review the following guidelines from the NC Emergency Guidelines for Schools when making decisions regarding whether to send your child to school or keep them home. The following conditions will require students to be sent home, so please be proactive and do not send your child if they are experiencing any of the following to prevent the spread of illness that could cause the widespread loss of school days:
- Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher without the use of fever reducting medication
- Nausea, vomiting, and/of diarrhea
- Severe Headache
- Red, watery eyes with yellow discharge
- Undiagnosed rash
- Inability to attend to learning activities
- Change in a student's medical status
Lost and Found
We have several items of clothing, water bottles, and books living in our lost and found. Please encourage your child to review them if you are missing anything. All remainig items will be donated after December 19th.
Spirit Week December 15-19th
Book Fair Extended Through Monday
The Scholastic Book Fair has been extended through tomorrow, 12/15. There’s still time to shop and support our school. Don’t miss it!
Holiday Gift Giving
The holidays are quickly approaching! Please refer to the email from your room parent regarding different ways you can support your teacher and a paired staff member through gift giving this holiday season. Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and appreciation!
WOE PTA Corporate Sponsors
Student Leaders Service Project
Jingle Bell Run
Our WOE tradition of holding the Jingle Bell Run for all grades during their regular Specials time will continue on Friday, December 19th. Parent volunteers are needed to help Coach Brady and the Specials team run this wonderful and active event! Volunteer Sign Up
5th Grade TREK Patrol Sign Ups
5th Graders Interested in TREK Patrol? TREK Patrol is a team of students that helps to support the safe arrival & dismissal of students during carpool. The students also help with flag presentation and morning announcements. If your fifth grader is interested, please fill out this Google Form by December 12.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. Be sure to register early to secure your seat and deliver all requested documents as soon as possible.
Eating Lunch with Your Child
To make the experience a special one for you and your child in the midst of our busy days, we will not be having extra friends join your duo while eating in the cafeteria together. This is also due to space needs and to ensure that you remain aware of the adults who your child is sharing their lunch with. Please arrive in plenty of time to check in before your child's lunch so you can enjoy the entire special time with them.
2025-26 Instructional Focus
To continue to grow all learners at White Oak, our instructional focus this year will be on increasing reading proficiency and adding rigor to core instruction. We want to grow our students' applied Reading skills for future academic success and to support real-life reading for functional needs as well as enjoyment. Rigor means adding more higher-level thinking opportunities for all students to support growth in the important 4 C's (collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking) that we are charged to develop in our Explorers alongside their academic skills. Watch for messages expanding on these in the future and continue to read with your children with discussions afterward. Reading is a gift that is best enjoyed together!
WCPSS Technology Policy
In accordance with North Carolina House Bill 959 and WCPSS Board policy 4318, White Oak students may bring personal cell phones or smart watches to school but they must silenced and in backpacks for the entirety of the school day, from bell to bell. According to School Board policy, exemptions are only for health plans, communication needs, emergencies, administrator-approved translations, safety plans, or assistive communication. The first violation of this will result in a reminder and should a violation occur again the device will be confiscated for parents to pick up. Thank you for reinforcing this with your child to protect instructional time.
Carpool Safety
- Remain in your car at all times, allowing TREK patrol and adults to open doors and assist unloading
- Ensure your child is ready to unload as soon as you pull up with shoes on, backpacks ready, and any loose items in their hands
- Do not pass cars at anytime
- Remain calm and respectful to other drivers to ensure safety and a positive climate for all--your children are learning from you!
- No unloading may be done in the bus loop except for students who have prior approval. This must be left open for our buses and vans
Afterschool Opportunities
Our $100 monthly membership is designed for maximum flexibility, so you can opt in or opt out at any time! We also offer Scholarships to families in need. Click the link below to sign up!
One team, one goal, strong learning for all!
Rozanne Todd, Principal and Lead Explorer
Sarah Bratton, Assistant Principal
