Spring Break (No School) - Apr. 17–21

There will be no school April 17 through 21 for Spring Break.

Senior Thesis of the Year Presentation - Mon., Apr. 24 [8:30am]

Congratulations to this year's seniors on completing your Senior Thesis! On Monday, April 24 the selected Senior Thesis of the Year will be presented to the entire secondary school (7–12th grades) and guests. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this presentation on Monday, April 24 at 8:30am in the sanctuary.

Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2023-24 School Year
* Attendance required for '23-24 tuition assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2023-24 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting four informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program at the end of April/beginning of May (dates & times below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid in the 2023-24 school year. Please RSVP to Mrs. Anya Schnell so that we can plan accordingly. These will be the only meeting times available prior to the end of the school year and your family's first tuition payment for the upcoming year.

2023-24 Financial Aid Meetings
Wednesday, April 26 [7:15–7:45am]
Thursday, April 27 [4:00–4:30pm]
Wednesday, May 3 [4:00–4:30pm]
Friday, May 5 [7:15–7:45am]

The Gathering Place Reopens - Wed., Apr. 26
Dollar Donuts through May!

The Oaks Coffee Bar is reopening after Spring Break on Wednesday, April 26. Come grab a drink and a treat to enjoy with friends. Through the month of May, The Gathering Place will be offering $1 donuts. The Oaks baristas look forward to opening back up and serving you!

Third Quarter Report Cards Posted - Thur., Apr. 27
Proverbs for Parents

The 3rd quarter report cards will be posted to Jupiter on Thursday, April 27. To view your child's report card, log into your Jupiter parent portal and select Report Card from the menu. Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any Jupiter questions. 

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Apr. 27
*Please label everything! We want to reunite you with your missing items.

Lost & found items will be set out in the MP foyer on Thursday, April 27. Please stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day. Thank you to all who come by the office to find missing belongings prior to them being placed out. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low. We want to return your items to you and labels are a great help in this endeavor.

Coffee with the Head of School - Fri., Apr. 28 [8:30–9:15am]

All Oaks parents are invited to join our Head of School, Mr. Charlie Dowers, for coffee in CE #3 (upstairs from 1st–2nd grade classrooms) after drop-off on Friday, April 28. Starting about 8:15am there will be coffee, tea, and baked goods available. At 8:30am Mr. Dowers will share for 10-15 minutes and then will have a time for questions. Hope you can join us! For planning purposes, an RSVP to the office would be appreciated. 

Spring Concerts
* Tues., May 2 (K–5th & 6–8th Orchestra) [6:30pm]
* Tues., May 9 (6–12th choirs & 9–12th Orchestra) [6:30pm]

Oaks students are diligently working to prepare for this year's Spring Concerts which will be held in The Oaks gymnasium at 6:30pm. The kindergarten through 5th grade will perform alongside the 6th through 8th grade Orchestra on Tuesday May 2. Then the 6th through 12th grade choirs and 9th through 12th grade Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, May 9. Mark your calendars, invite friends and family, and get ready for two wonderful concerts.

Student Performer Details:

• Arrival time is 6pm
• Orchestra meet in MP #11
• Choir go to designated seats in gym
• Formal uniform required
  Reminders:
  * White anklets are required for K–5th ladies & flesh-toned nylons or no-shows for 6–12th ladies.
  * Hair accessories should be petite in nature & match uniform colors.

Friday Pizza Lunch – Place your May Order Now!
* All May orders must be placed by 3pm Wed., May 3.

It's time to place your May Pizza Lunch Order. All orders must be submitted by 3pm, the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday Pizza Lunch of the month. The form will be locked after this time. Please call the office prior to the due date if you have questions or need to make modifications to your order. We will notify you on this page when each month's form is coming due. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $2 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

* Order forms open for the rest of the school year.

The pizza order form for June is opened as well. The due date for this form is still the Wednesday prior to the first pizza Friday of the month and a reminder will be posted as we approach this date. For those who would like to complete the order forms for the remainder of the year, you are now welcome to do so. You will be charged when the forms close, but hopefully this will be an aide to you.

* Pizza Servers Wanted!

The pizza lunch crew is looking for a few more volunteers. If you are interested in helping out on an upcoming Friday please sign up on the Pizza Volunteer Sign-up.

Coming School Year Packets
* Forms Due by Fri., May 5
* Treats for 1st class to complete their forms!

Packets for the upcoming school year were sent home with your eldest child. Please be sure to read through all the materials carefully and respond accordingly. All forms are to be reviewed, edited, and submitted by Friday, May 5. As a reward for the quick completion of forms this year, the office ladies are offering a special treat to the first class in each the Grammar and Logic & Rhetoric School who have all of their forms completed. So, don't delay!
*Please note: When viewing these forms in Jupiter you will need to be in the 2023-24 school year.

'23–'24 Coming School Year Packet

Summer Sports Camps – Registration Now Open!
*Oaks students only registration through Friday, May 12
*Registration opens to partner MCL students May 15
*Registration due June 1 – Payment due July 1

The Oaks is excited to be offering several sports camps again this summer. The current offerings are listed below, but there may be a few additions coming soon.

July 5–8
Basketball (8–12th grade gentlemen) – $95
July 5–7 [6–8pm]
July 8 [8–10am]

July 10–12
Volleyball (7–12th grade ladies) [1–4pm] – $95

July 10–13
Basketball (2nd–4th grade co-ed) [8–9:30am] – $75
Basketball (5–7th grade co-ed) [9:45–11:15] – $75
Flag Football (4–7th grade gentlemen) [8–9:30am] – $95

July 17–20
Soccer (2nd–6th grade co-ed) [9–11am] – $95
Soccer (9–12th grade gentlemen) [3:30–5:30pm] – $95
Soccer (7–12th grade ladies) [5:30–7:30pm] – $95

Registration is now open for only Oaks students through Friday, May 12. After this time, registration will be opened to fellow Mountain Christian League (MCL) students. Capacity is limited for each camp, so registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once the camp's capacity has been reached, registration will close for that camp. Registrations are due by Friday, June 1. The registration fee includes a camp t-shirt when registering by the due date. Late registrations will be accepted if space allows, but will not include a t-shirt.

All summer sports camp registrations will be done through Jupiter. As always, but especially since this is a new process, we welcome your questions and are available to assist with this process. Any questions regarding Jupiter and registration should be directed to The Oaks Registrar, Mrs. Anya Schnell. Questions regarding the sports camps and athletics should be directed to The Oaks Athletic Director, Mr. Colin Williams

To register your current Oaks student:

• Log in to your Jupiter parent portal
• Switch to the 2023 Summer Activities School
• Select Forms from the main menu (towards bottom)
• Complete the required Activities: Pre-participation (Summer 2023) form
  • Camp registrations will not be processed until this form is completed
• Register using the available sports camps forms

The Sound of Music Tickets Now on Sale!
* Showing May 25–27 @ ONE* Church

Tickets for The Sound of Music are now available! The production will take place May 25–27 at ONE* Church on Sullivan & 24th (not far from The Oaks). The cast has been working hard to prepare for this amazing production based on the true story of the Von Trapp family and Maria Rainer. Get your tickets now and spread the word . . . The Hills are Alive with The Sound of Music!

Purchase Tickets Today!
The Sound of Music Poster

Office Check-in Reminder

At The Oaks we love to see parents and grandparents in the classrooms. During the school day (8:30am–3pm) all exterior doors are kept locked and all visitors need to check in at the school office before entering the building. We will gladly escort you to the appropriate location.

2022-23 Yearbook Photos Wanted!
*Upload your photos from the year so far.

Calling all photographers! The yearbook committee is seeking photos for The Oaks' 2022-23 yearbook. There are several ways to submit your photos:

• Email – send your pictures directly to the yearbook photo album at 2022-23yearbook@yogile.com
• Upload – in your Jupiter parent portal go to Materials, select School Office, and click the link for Yearbook Photos. This will take you to a direct link where you can upload your photos.
• Flash Drive – bring your pictures into the school office on a flash drive & we'll upload them for you.

Lots of photos are needed to make an outstanding yearbook, so your help in acquiring a large selection is greatly appreciated!