Please See Distance Learning FAQ for Information on 2020-2021 School Year

New Silver Oak Parent Information

Welcome to our school

Welcome to Silver Oak Elementary School… We are so excited to have you join our community. Silver Oak is an exceptional school that is highly academic and challenging. It is a place where the Silver Oak staff, teachers, and parents have our kid’s best interests at heart. It is a community that cares. It takes a village these days to raise our children and our community at Silver Oak is a place where academics and our community come together to help our kids achieve their highest potential.

It is important to know that a wonderful school is truly a product of involved parents, staff, teachers and kids. Silver Oak is very successful because of these elements. All parents are encouraged to support our school through time and money. How can you help? You can help by getting involved and donating to Silver Oak.

Support your School

Giving Your Time: This can be done by volunteering in your child(ren)’s classroom. This is at the discretion of the teacher. You can get involved by volunteering in our parent organizations (SOEP/PTO). There will be opportunities throughout the year. You can always check the PTO page tab located to the far right on the front of the school's website.

Giving Your Money$: To keep all of the enrichment programs at Silver Oak it is encouraged for parents to contribute financially through the SOEP/PTO. You can support enrichment at Silver Oak by pledging funds today or attending one of our many fundraising events throughout the school year. Visit the Annual Pledge Drive page to learn more.

Earn Free Money for Our School: Every time you shop on Amazon.com or at Lucky's grocery store, or Office Depot, use eScript or collect Box Tops coupons these companies give money to our school. To learn more about how to get started, go to Silver Oak's Give Back to School programs.


FAQ for New Students and Parents to Silver Oak

Updated: July 22, 2020

If you’re coming to Silver Oak for the first time, here is some info to help you adjust...

Q: When is the first day of school?
A: The 2020-21 school year begins on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Q: Will Silver Oak students return to the classroom in the fall, or will Distance Learning continue?
A:
At a special board meeting on July 15, 2020, the Evergreen School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a full online distance learning model to commence the 2020-21 school year, which begins on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

With full online distance learning, curriculum and instruction will be delivered in a 100% distance education format, which will use online instruction, online class meetings, online exams, and online submission of projects and assignments.

Learn more about the 2020-2021 fall school year schedule on our district Schools Reopening webpages.


THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION APPLIES TO NORMAL
IN-CLASS SCHOOL OPERATION

Information will change if Distance Learning continues into the new school year and/or if the first of day school is changed.

Q: When are the school holidays and inservice days?
A: Once the official school start date is announced, the complete schedule including holidays and inservice days will be available on the Calendars page of our website (found under the Our School tab.)


Q: How can I help or involved in my child’s school?
A: Silver Oak Elementary PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is looking for volunteers to join the board of directors, and support our educational enrichment programs, family events and fundraising efforts. We rely on donations from student's families and the community to ensure our children's education is the best that it can be. To learn how you can help, please join us at our Welcome Back to School Social on the first day of school after the bell rig or visit the PTO section of the Silver Oak webpage to learn more about the programs PTO supports. PTO will also present with Principal Greenfield at our Back-To-School event on September 6th.

Q: What is Silver Oak’s website address?
A: http://silveroak.eesd.org

Q: What is Evergreen School District's website address?
A: www.eesd.org

Register on PowerSchool

Keeping in touch with parents and caregivers is important to us at Silver Oak. There are two online systems we use at Silver Oak to communicate.

  • PowerSchool is the system we use to keep you up to date on what is happening at school like information about school events, holidays, and other important activities. It is used to contact you in case of an emergency. On this system you will tell us who you want us to contact and where you want us to contact you...on email, through text or calling your home or mobile phone.
  • PeachJar helps you keep on top of important flyers from community groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the school district, athletic organizations and education enrichment. E-flyers can also be viewed by clicking on the Peachjar link on front page of our webpage.

It is important that you register on both systems to help us help you get information about your child in a timely manner. Learn more about these and other communication tools for ESD parents.

Silver Oak Elementary School

  • 5000 Farnsworth Drive
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  • San Jose, CA 95138
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  • Phone: 408-223-4515
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  • Fax: 408-223-4540
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