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Contact information is provided for PTA members, White Oaks families and school use only. Use of this information for other reasons, including solicitation, is prohibited.


Activities and Events

To submit information or news for this page, please e-mail the webmaster. Don't forget to check the PTA Calendar!

Beautification

Spring Clean-up was done May 10th. Andrew Cunha, an aspiring Eagle Scout and Lake Braddock student planted perennials and mulched a newly created bed behind the temporary buildings on the blacktop.  Thanks to all who came out and helped. Questions? Contact Virginia Kost.

Communications

Beyond its web site, the PTA also regularly sends out these communications:
Enrichment
The Enrichment Committee brings 5th and 6th graders the Brown Bag Lunch Program. Speakers discuss careers, interests and hobbies with the students during lunch. Click here for more information about the program and pictures of the luncheon speakers! 

Extracurricular Clubs

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Chess Club

Want to learn and play the game of Chess?

 

Join the White Oaks Chess Club!  

 

Membership:  Open to students in Grades 2-6

Meetings:  Thursday afternoons, from 3:45pm - 5pm, in the cafeteria

Cost/Fall Session:  $67 for approximately 15 meetings (October 2 through January 29)

Questions? Contact Patty Barbu via e-mail or at 703-249-9579, or Arlene Parker at 703-250-1988.

Fencing
Questions? Contact Lori Hollenbeck at 703-493-9321 or via e-mail at Lori.Hollenbeck@fcps.edu.
FLEX 
Questions? Call 703-227-8451. 
Science Club

Contact: Ms. Heston, 703-440-0974.

 WATCH D.O.G.S.
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a program to help kids be positively impacted by fathers/father-figures. Questions? Contact James Koontz at watchdogs@verizon.net or see the February Acorn.    
Odyssey of the Mind
Four White Oaks teams competed in a regional competition on March 15. The 4th Grade GT team won first place in the region and represented White Oaks in the State Tournament April 5th.  Questions? Contact Grace Reef at reefgreen@cs.com.
  

Fundraising (Ways and Means)

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Ongoing Programs:
SAVE THOSE BOXTOPS! Click here or read the December Acorn to find out how White Oaks can make money through the BOX TOPS program. Questions? Contact Lisa Whitmer.
Champions for Children
The Champions for Children fundraiser has begun and will last throughout the year. To donate, send a check to White Oaks PTA in an envelope marked "Champions for Children" and give to your child's teacher. Questions? Contact Mellissa Bell at 703-866-2503 or Theresa Esposito at 703-455-0255.
 
  • Renew your Safeway card here
    or register your card for the first time     here
  • Click here to register your Giant Card
Cell Phone & Ink Cartridge Recycling   
Help the environment and the PTA at the same time by recycling old cell phones and ink cartridges. Put the items in a plastic bag and deposit in the collection box in the lobby. Click on the links below for lists of cell phones and ink cartridges that are accepted:
Papa John's Pizza Nights
The second week of every month, order pizza from the Burke Papa John's Monday-Wednesday - Mention White Oaks and we get 15% of the sale! Call (703) 978-7272 to order.
Special Projects:
Spirit Wear
Questions? Contact Sandra Israel, 703-323-6653
Fall Fundraiser
Looking for volunteers! Contact Chrys Kelley-see the home page.
Entertainment Book
Questions? Contact Theresa Esposito. 
Magazine Drive
Questions? Contact Virginia Kost.
Spring Book Fair   
The Spring book fair was held April 14-18.
 

Legislation Program

Social, political, and environmental changes profoundly affect children. PTA volunteers use their knowledge and experience to advocate for better living conditions for children and their families. Through the National and State PTA Legislation Programs, you can help support legislation that will improve the lives of children.
 
Legislation Committee
The Legislation Committee coordinates the development of the Virginia PTA Legislation Program; provides the latest information on pending legislation dealing with issues of concern; and directs advocacy efforts to pass or defeat legislation a directed by the Legislation Program approved by local unites and convention resolutions.

Multicultural

The Multicultural Committee hosted Dessert Night on March 7 from 7 to 9:30 pm. Attendees were encouraged to showcase their culture by bringing a finger food, dressing and/or showcasing a talent which is native to their culture. 

 Reflections

Look for information to come home on the annual Reflections competition. Categories include film/video production, dance/choreography, photography, visual arts, literature, and musical composition.  Congratulations to these White Oaks students competed on the district level last year.

  • John Crowley, Film/Video and Photography, Intermediate level
  • Bethany Law, Visual Arts, Intermediate level
  • Lydia Chen, Visual Arts, Intermediate level
  • Jessica Israel, Dance, Intermediate level
If you are interested in chairing the Reflections committee next year, contact Chrys Kelley.
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