Another year has flown by and summer vacation is just around the corner. Thoughts are now turning to swimming lessons, academic and sports camps, summer trips, and lots of playing, with a little sleep thrown in!

I would personally like to thank each of you for your time, effort, and support during this school year. My job as a teacher has been very easy, thanks to all of you! Each holiday party went smoothly, with all types of creative ideas from the moms. Field Day was also a huge success for each of the kids!!

White Oak School is a very unique place-we have parents who are dedicated to ensuring that their children receive an excellent education and who consistently give of their time and abilities to help achieve that goal. In years to come, we will see our efforts realized as we watch our happy, confident children become the next generation’s leaders.

With that in mind, I wanted to remind you all of some end of school information.

1. Remember, you must be clear with the cafeteria, office, library, and textbook returns to receive grade placement and your homeroom teacher for next year. Please check the school website for any additional summer information.
2. Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25, are early release days. Intermediate students will dismiss at 11:30a.m.
3. New student registration will be held August 9 from 9:00 to 12:00 or 1:00 to 4:00. All students MUST have proof of residency at registration.
4. Returning White Oak students will register on August 14, from 9:00 to 12:00 or 1:00 to 4:00. Please bring proof of residency.
5. Meet the teacher for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Thursday, August 24 from 4:30 to 5:30.
6. School will start on August 27.

Many thanks again for all of your help. I hope you have a wonderful and safe summer!

The end of the school year is upon us.  Can you believe it?  With that in mind, here are a few of the upcoming important dates for you to keep in mind…

Friday, May 4:  Fourth Grade Activity Day(Kindergarten Grandparents’ Day) The fourth grade students will walk to the community center for presentations from the Mr. LeBeau from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Association.  We will also other guest speakers for Science and Social Studies as well as a tour of the Nature Center with Mr. Scott Floyd.  After our activities, the students will picnic lunch in the pavilion at the nature center.  Any parent who would like to join us is welcome to meet us there at 12:00.  After lunch, the students will be allowed to leave with their parents for the remainder of the day.  Parents, please make sure that you sign your child out with his/her teacher.

Field Day is Thursday, May 10.  We will head out to the field as close to 8:00 as possible.  The events will last until around 11:45.  Students will need to wear old clothing and athletic shoes.  NO FLIP FLOPS OF SANDALS!!! Also, the students will need to bring a bottle of water with their name on it.  Parents are welcome to come watch the events and support their children in all the fun games that Coach Underwood has planned.  Any student wanting to leave with their parents after the events must sign out with their homeroom teacher.  

May 24 and 25 are half days.  May 25 is our final day of the year!!! 

Our state test, STAAR, will be on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25.  The students in grade four will take the math test on Tuesday and reading test on Wednesday.  Parents, please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest the night before each test.  Also, students must either bring a lunch or purchase one from the cafeteria on these two days.  No outside food or visitors will be allowed due to test security.  Another thing to remember is that your child needs a good, nutritious breakfast before testing.  The cafeteria will be open at 7:30-7:50 if you chose that option.  Thanks for you understanding!  Our students are ready! 

Our class Easter party will be held on Thursday, April 5, at 1:00. Ice cream sundaes will be served. Parents may come set up between 12:00 and 1:00. Each parent that has an item to send before the party should send them by Tuesday or Wednesday, April 3 and 4th. Friday will be a school holiday.

Fourth Grade Students will take their STAAR Reading and Math Benchmark Tests on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6 and 7th.  This is an opportunity for our students to see how to use the four hour time limit when applying their knowledge to the given questions.  Parents, please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest the night before each test.  Students will also need to eat a good breakfast so that they will be at their best! Thanks for your help and support!