April 3–9, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
April 3–9, 2025
A Thought To Savor
"The problem with Prosperity Theology is not that it promises too much, but that it aims for so little. What God promises us in Christ is far above anything that can be measured in earthly wealth - and believers are not promised earthly wealth nor the gift of health."
– Albert Mohler
All School
Senior Thesis Presentations - April 4–5
The seniors are presenting and defending their theses the evening of Friday, April 4 and morning of Saturday, April 5. All are welcome to attend these presentations. Please see the attached schedule for a complete listing of times and topics. The schedule is also available on The Oaks' Google calendar.
2025 Senior Thesis Presentations
Thesis Etiquette
With the Seniors' Thesis Presentations upon the horizon, it's a good time to discuss thesis etiquette for those in attendance. A few notes to keep in mind are:
- Be timely: Please remain seated during the presentation. If arriving late, please wait until the presentation is finished to enter the room.
- Be considerate: Please keep distractions to a minimum. This includes turning off cell phones, taking noisy young children out of the room quickly and discreetly, and not going in and out of the room (except in case of emergency or a noisy child).
- Be prepared: Some students have been asked to take notes about the theses they watch and should come prepared to do so.
Thank you for loving our seniors well by attending these presentations for which they have prepared so diligently and for showing them the courtesy and respect they deserve during their speeches.
Senior Thesis Request for Help
With Senior Thesis Presentations just around the corner, Rhetoric Teacher, Mr. Matt Chastain is requesting help from our Oaks families. If you are willing and able to help with judging and/or technical support please contact Mr. Chastain.
- Judging: Three judges are needed for each thesis. Judging consists of (1) asking a few questions to the students after their speech and (2) giving feedback to the advisor to assist the advisor in grading. More detailed information, including tips for asking good questions, will be gladly provided to anyone interested. If you would like to judge, please let Mr. Chastain know the times and topics you prefer.
- Audience: We would love to have you as a guest at the thesis presentations to hear the many interesting topics the seniors have prepared. You and your child will have the opportunity to see where younger Oaks students are heading. This is the culmination of the rhetoric training and overall education at The Oaks, and the seniors would be honored to have a good size audience.
- Technical Support: The speeches will be recorded and shared with the students' families. Help recording the speeches would be greatly appreciated. Please let Mr. Chastain know if you are able to assist.
Thank you for supporting our seniors!
Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2025-26 School Year
* Attendance required for '25-'26 tuition assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell
If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2025-26 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting four informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program throughout April (dates & times below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 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.
2025-26 Financial Aid Meetings
Thursday, April 10 [7:45–8:15am]
Friday, April 25 [8:00–8:30am]
Tuesday, April 29 [4:00–4:30pm]
Thursday, May 1 [7:45–8:15am]
Lost & Found – Thurs., Apr. 10
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.
Lost & found items will be set out on Thursday. 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.
Lands' End Sale – Mar. 28-Apr. 11
Gear up for Spring! Save 25% off most school uniform styles from March 28 through April 11.
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: WRITING
Pin: 3856
Jr High MCL Basketball Tournament - Fri.–Sat., Apr. 11–12
On April 11 and 12, The Oaks will host the Mountain Christian League Jr High Basketball Tournament, welcoming teams and families from across the region for tow days of lively competition and Christ-centered community. Events like this give our Jr High athletes a chance to grow in teamwork and character and give our school a chance to practice warm and cheerful hospitality. Feel free to drop by a game (MCL tournaments are always free!) and encourage the many students, staff, and parents working to make this event a success.
Oaks Game Times:
- Boys Team B - Friday at 1:00pm
- Boys Team A - Friday at 5:00pm
- Girls Team - Friday at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00pm (at Valley Christian School's Practice Court)
The full tournament can be found on the Mountain Christian League website. Looking forward to a weekend of hospitality and good competition!
Spring Break (No School) - Apr. 14–18
There will be no school April 14 through 18 for Spring Break.
Late Start Easter Monday – Mon., Apr. 21
*Cantabile [9:15 am]
*Ladies' Prayer [9:30am]
Easter Monday, April 21, there will be a late start with Cantabile beginning at 9:15am and Ladies' Prayer beginning at 9:30am. Students will follow an AM Activity Day schedule this day.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
– John 3:16
Evening of Provision - Fri., Apr. 25 [6pm]
*Tickets Now On Sale!
This year An Evening of Provision goes to the movies! Join us for an elegant evening of food and fellowship on Friday, April 25 beginning at 6pm in the Great Hall. Enjoy famous movie scores performed by the musicians who originally played them, Richard Altenbach and Evgeny Grechko. Let's come together to celebrate and financially support what God is doing in and through The Oaks. This is an evening you will not want to miss. Purchase your tickets today. Questions may be directed to Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.
Spring Concert - May 6 [6:30pm]
This year's spring concerts will be combined into a single, JrK–12th grade concert on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30pm in the Gym.
Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Cinderella rehearsals are underway and tickets for this production are now available. To buy tickets, visit the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center's website. Purchase early for best seating! We're looking forward to a wonderful performance this year and are excited to have the use of such a beautiful venue.
Cast & Crew T-shirts - Mondays During Show Season
The Cinderella cast and crew have now received their theatre shirts and students are welcome to wear these t-shirts as a uniform top each Monday, beginning April 7 through the conclusion of the production. Shirts should be tucked in and be accompanied by usual uniform bottoms.
Cantabile
*April Song of the Month
Last month the music department led us all in our first Song of the Month, God Moves in a Mysterious Way, helping us to better learn one of the less familiar songs in our new Songs of The Oaks books. This month we will be focusing on Mighty Lord, Extend Your Kingdom.
Formal Uniform Tights/Socks Switch for Spring (6–12th Grade Ladies)
As of April 1, 6–12th grade ladies should wear either flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.
Volunteer to Serve Friday Pizza Lunch
Those who are interested in helping with Friday pizza lunches, please sign-up using the link below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions (contact info. is available on the Family Directory).
HELPFUL LINKS:
Significant Dates Calendar ('24-'25 & '25-'26)
Yearbook Photos:
Upload Links – Yearbook Photos page
or E-mail to:
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Upcoming Dates
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- PM Activity Schedule
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
Thurs., Apr. 3
- 6th Grade Cowboy Day on the Field (weather permitting; backup location-Great Hall) [1:30am–3pm]
Tues., Apr. 29
- 4th Grade Wax Museum in Great Hall [1–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Grand Tour Classes - Tues., Apr. 22 & 29, June 17, & Aug. 5
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be attending Grand Tour classes. The schedule for these upcoming classes is as follows:
Tues., Apr. 22 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., Apr. 29 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 31 [5–9pm]
*Parent/Grandparent RSVP due Fri., May 16
*No charge for students; $15 per adult
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 31 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents desiring to attend should complete the "Protocol: Spring Dance RSVP (Parent)" form on Jupiter. Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 16. The $15 per adult fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice following the due date, with payment being due June 1.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Mon., Apr. 7 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., Apr. 21 – AM Activity Schedule
Easter Monday - Late Start
Fri., Apr. 25 – PM Activity Schedule
Senior Thesis of the Year
Fri., May 2 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Helpful Link:
April Scripture Memorization
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints–
Ephesians 6:10–18
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
Thurs., Apr. 3
- 6th Grade Cowboy Day on the Field (weather permitting; backup location-Great Hall) [1:30am–3pm]
Tues., Apr. 29
- 4th Grade Wax Museum in Great Hall [1–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Grand Tour Classes - Tues., Apr. 22 & 29, June 17, & Aug. 5
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be attending Grand Tour classes. The schedule for these upcoming classes is as follows:
Tues., Apr. 22 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., Apr. 29 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 31 [5–9pm]
*Parent/Grandparent RSVP due Fri., May 16
*No charge for students; $15 per adult
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 31 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents desiring to attend should complete the "Protocol: Spring Dance RSVP (Parent)" form on Jupiter. Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 16. The $15 per adult fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice following the due date, with payment being due June 1.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Mon., Apr. 7 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., Apr. 21 – AM Activity Schedule
Easter Monday - Late Start
Fri., Apr. 25 – PM Activity Schedule
Senior Thesis of the Year
Fri., May 2 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
Upcoming Dates
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- PM Activity Schedule
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]