Senior Thesis Presentations - April 5–6

The seniors are presenting and defending their theses the evening of Friday, April 5th and morning of Saturday, April 6th. 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.

2024 Senior Thesis Presentations

*Request for Help

With Senior Thesis Presentations just around the corner, Rhetoric Teacher, Mr. Kevin Kimball is requesting help from our Oaks families. If you are willing and able to help with judging and/or technical support please contact Mr. Kimball.

• Judging: 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. Kimball 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. Kimball know if you are able to assist.

Thank you for supporting our seniors!

MCL Jr High Basketball Tournaments - Fri.–Sat., Apr. 5–6

On April 5 and 6, The Oaks has the privilege of hosting Mountain Christian League schools for the Jr High Basketball Tournaments! The Oaks has been blessed with arguably the nicest gym and facilities in the league, giving us the tremendous opportunity to be great hosts and provide excellent hospitality. Admission for MCL tournaments is always free! The atmosphere is festive and electric and very family friendly. All tournament details can be found on the Mountain Christian League website. See you at the games!

Spring Concerts in the Great Hall [6:30pm] *Tues., Apr. 9 – Grammar School Choir & Jr High Orchestra
*Tues., Apr. 30 – Logic & Rhetoric School Choirs & High School Orchestra

As the grass greens and the birds sing, it's time for us to make music with them. Please plan to attend either or both of the spring concerts on Tuesday, April 9 for Grammar School (JrK–6th) and 7–8th Orchestra and on Tuesday, April 30 for 7–8th Choir, 9–12th Choir, and 9–12th Orchestra. These opportunities to share what students have been learning and working diligently to present with beauty and grace are considered foundational to our music education, so all students are expected to participate in their respective group's concert. You are encouraged to invite family and friends to these performances which will be held in The Oaks' Great Hall beginning at 6:30pm. These concerts will be live streamed through The Oaks Facebook page.

Spring Concert Live Stream

April 9th Student Performer Details:

• Arrival time is 6:15pm
• Orchestra meet in Orchestra room
• Choir meet in homeroom classrooms
• Formal uniform required
  *Reminders: Hair accessories should be petite in nature & match uniform colors.

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Apr. 11
*Please label everything! We want to reunite you with your missing items.

Lost & found items will be set out in the Great Hall 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. We want to return your items to you and labels are a great help in this endeavor.

Spring Break (No School) - Apr. 15–19

There will be no school April 15 through 19 for Spring Break.

Senior Piano Recital - Tues., Apr. 23 [6:30pm]

On Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall, Oaks senior and Conservatory student, Miss Davy Williams will be performing her senior recital. All are welcome to attend Davy's senior piano recital which will feature works by Handel, Haydin, Chopin, and Debussy.

Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2024-25 School Year
* Attendance required for '24-'25 tuition assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2024-25 school year, Mr. Dowers is hosting informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program throughout April (remaining dates & times below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid for the 2024-25 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.

2024-25 Financial Aid Meetings
Friday, April 5 [7:45–8:15am] Wednesday, April 10 [4:30–5:00pm] Tuesday, April 23 [4:30–5:00pm]

Coming School Year Packets
*Forms Due by Fri., April 26
*Homemade 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, April 26. As a reward for the quick completion of forms this year, the office ladies are offering a special homemade 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 2024-25 school year. Please contact Admissions Officer, Anya Schnell, if you need assistance

2024-25 Coming School Year Packets

Evening of Provision - Fri., Apr. 26 [6pm]

You are invited to an Evening of Provision on Friday, April 26 beginning at 6pm in the Great Hall. This will be a night to remember! Beautiful music, delicious food, and sweet fellowship will make this a special fundraising event. Catch the vision for where The Oaks is going and how you can support God's work. This is an evening you will not want to miss. Purchase your tickets today. Questions may be directed to Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.

Evening of Provision Tickets

Father/Son Breakfast - Sat., May 4 [8–10am] *RSVP by Wed., May 1

All Oaks grandfathers, fathers, and sons are invited to attend The Oaks' annual Father/Son Breakfast on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 to 10:00am in the Great Hall. We are looking forward to a great event with lots of bacon! Please RSVP for this event no later than Wednesday, May 1.

Father/Son Breakfast RSVP 

Fiddler on the Roof – Thurs.–Sat., May 16–18 & 23–25
*Tickets Now On Sale!

Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof are now on sale! Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early to secure your spot.

Fiddler on the Roof Tickets

CONSERVATORY NEWS:
*Masterworks Masterclass - Sat., May 11

The Oaks Conservatory is looking forward to hosting their 2nd Masterworks Masterclass on Saturday, May 11. Participants will enjoy a delicious meal at The Oaks while learning about the evening's performance from Conservatory Instructor, Mr. John Gardner, and then attend the symphony at the Fox Theater downtown. For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Conservatory website. 

*Class Openings

There is still space available in several Conservatory classes, including ballet and primary strings. For more information about the class options and to register, please visit the Conservatory website. 

Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups

The hot lunch crew is seeking volunteers to help serve pizza on Fridays through the rest of the school year. If you are willing and available, please sign up.

April Pizza Friday Volunteer Sign-up
May/June Pizza Friday Volunteer Sign-up

HELPFUL LINKS:

Fiddler Cast & Crew Information Page
Attendance/Tardy Policy (effective 2/5/24)
2023-24 Volunteer Sign-up
Parking Lot Flow
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