August 2021
Current School News
Current School News
August 2021
All School
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS (July & August)
Monday through Thursday
9:00am to 3:00pm
Closed July 19–August 6
Uniform Information & Updates
- EMBROIDERY OPPORTUNITY - Drop off items by Aug. 19
Families with uniform items (sweater vests or cardigans) still needing The Oaks logo embroidered on them for the fall may bring these items into the school office this summer (during summer office hours). Items are due to the office by August 19 to be included in the batch that will be brought to the embroiderers. When items are available for pick-up you will be notified and the cost of $5.45 (tax included) per item will be applied to your Jupiter account to be paid online or in the office. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Laurie Gardner in the office. Please note that only uniform items for the upcoming year will be embroidered (not grandfathered in items). Please read the 2021-22 Uniform Policy carefully to be aware of all the updates for next year. - LANDS' END UNIFORM SALE - through Aug. 27
Lands' End is running a promotion of 20% off school uniforms. Use the code "BINDER" with pin "5823" between now and August 27 to take advantage of this sale. Please visit the Lands' End website for more information and be sure to use the school code (900069105). Mrs. Laurie Gardner, in the school office, will be handling uniform questions, so please feel free to contact her if you need any assistance. - VEST ORDER UPDATE
The long-lost formal vests just arrived from the manufacturer! After these return from being embroidered with the school logo, they will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis in the school office. A good quantity and variety of sizes will be available for you to try on and buy well in advance of the first day of school. Be sure to keep watch for more specifics to come! - LANDS' END ORDERING
Lands' End is prioritizing many items which are a part of our uniform selection during this peak ordering season. All of their items will continue to be re-stocked. You are encouraged to go ahead and purchase items that you need for your child even if it is temporarily on backorder so that it can be sent to you as soon as it becomes available. Any dates listed are reliable, and items will ship to you on or before the posted date. - Rhetoric School Families: Please see the note below (in Logic & Rhetoric section) regarding ties for 10th–12th grade girls.
Music on the Field
Big Band/Music Camp Concert - Thurs., August 26 at 6pm
The Oaks is excited to welcome you and your family to join us for an evening of fellowship and music this summer at The Oaks' Music on the Field. Bring a picnic dinner, drinks, and lawn chairs or blankets and come enjoy the beautiful weather, music, and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuition Payments/Automatic Bank Withdrawal
Tuition payments are automatically withdrawn on the 5th of each month (not thru Jupiter). If you need to update your bank account information for tuition payments please complete the "Automatic Bank Withdrawal Form" under the "Forms" tab within Jupiter. As you have committed to paying monthly for the entire year, you will see tuition marked as paid in full in Jupiter even though your payment will be made monthly.
As projected enrollment impacts decisions regarding expenses for the 2021-22 school year, please understand that summer tuition payments, enrollment fees, and resource fees are not refundable or transferable. There are families in the wait pool and we want to be able to let them know immediately if any openings become available, so if your enrollment plans change please contact the school office.
Second Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to those Oaks students who made the Honor Roll for the 2nd Semester of the 2020-21 school year!
Honor Roll - 2nd Semester
Paying Additional Fees through Jupiter
To make a payment through Jupiter:
- Log into your parent account and select "Pay" from the menu to view your current invoice.
- Change the year (at the top of the screen) to match the year in which the fee was added if needed. For example, summer camp fees are in the year "2021 Summer" and Yearbooks are in year "2020-21."
- Click the "Pay" button, select your payment method (checking/savings or credit card) and amount.
- When setting up a Checking/Savings Account payment there will be two small deposits made to the bank account and an email request to validate these deposits (this will take a couple of days), but is a one-time process. Future payments may be made without validating the bank account.
Payments may be made for any fees, other than tuition. Jupiter does charge a small convenience fee.
Please contact the school office if you have questions.
AmazonSmile Available on iPhone
You can support The Oaks when you place Amazon orders through your phone. Follow the steps below to get started:
AmazonSmile App Set-up
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your phone
- Go into the main menu and select "Settings"
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the instructions
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Conservatory Summer Program
The Oaks Conservatory has lots to offer this summer! Offerings include, private & group lessons, Musikgarten, Music Camp, art classes, and Music on the Field. See the flyer for more details. Registration is available through the Conservatory Website or by calling the school office.
Conservatory Summer Program Flyer
Summer Music Camp
Latin Boot Camp - Aug. 23–25, 9am to 1pm
Latin Magistri, Mr. Eric Indgjerd and Mr. Ross Tasche, will prepare incoming new students and their parents for Latin at The Oaks at this summer's Latin Boot Camp. The camp will run Monday through Wednesday, August 23rd through 25th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The cost is $50 per student or $100 per family. Mark your calendars! To register, fill out the form below and return it to the school office. Payment may be made through the school office or Jupiter.
Latin Boot Camp Registration
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
September 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 3
- College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]
October 4
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
- College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]
October 5
- College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]
October 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]
October 11
- College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]
October 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 14
- Father-Son Breakfast [8am]
October 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 17
- College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]
October 18
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
- College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]
October 19–20
- No School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 21
- Jr High Volleyball Tournament
October 23
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 25
- PSAT Test
October 26
- College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
- Instrumental Concert [7pm]
October 27
- Half-Day of School
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [12:15pm]
- Family Night
October 28
- JV Volleyball Tournament
October 30
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]
November 2
- College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]
November 3
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Soccer Tournament
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 3–4
- Varsity Volleyball Tournament


Grammar School
There is no news at this time.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Ties Optional for Rhetoric School Girls
The updated uniform policy included ties as a part of the required formal uniform for Rhetoric girls. These ties will be an optional item for girls in 10th-12th grades to wear with their blazers, but not required (and will not be worn for formal uniform events). The policy will be updated soon to reflect this change. In the meantime, any families who purchased a tie for this purpose and would like to return it may contact Mr. Trotter for assistance.
2021-22 Literature Lists
Literature lists for the upcoming school year are available on the Supply Lists page. These links will bring you to an Amazon Wish List with all the books needed. Please read the notes associated with each book carefully to ensure you are purchasing the correct items.
*Update: It has come to our attention--for reasons we cannot explain nor understand--the literature lists assembled on Amazon were merged with old, outdated lists. We have corrected the error and are doing what we can to prevent it in the future, but please check the pdfs on the Supply Lists page to ensure you have, or are, purchasing the correct books.
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE OF COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING:
College Application Boot Camp for Rising Seniors
August 1 Deadline for Regular Registration (late rates apply after 8/1)
Rising seniors are invited to attend "College Application Boot Camp" September 7–11, to get a jumpstart on college applications before senior year begins. The regular registration price is $175, due to the office by August 1. Any registrations after August 1 will need to pay the late rate of $225. Please see the attached registration form for details. Contact Mrs. Gibson for questions.
College Application Boot Camp Registration
The Search Podcast for College Admissions Information
Produced by Dartmouth University, The Search podcast is a conversation about college admissions, sometimes drawing on Dartmouth's community as guests, but it's decidedly not about getting into Dartmouth. This project is a discussion, blast of advice, and reflection drawn from the Dean's resources at Dartmouth as well as colleagues from other colleges. Topics include navigating the college admissions process, finding a college that is a "financial fit," and what happens to your application after you hit the "submit" button.
The Search Podcast
Summer Tasks for Rising Seniors
Rising seniors, take time this summer to learn how to find, apply and win scholarships through this helpful resource on CollegeData.com.
What should rising seniors be doing over the summer? Lee Shulman Bierer, an independent counselor based in Charlotte, NC, provides rising seniors three important tasks to consider accomplishing during the summer ahead.
What Should Rising Seniors be Doing Over the Summer?
Grammar School
There is no news at this time.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Ties Optional for Rhetoric School Girls
The updated uniform policy included ties as a part of the required formal uniform for Rhetoric girls. These ties will be an optional item for girls in 10th-12th grades to wear with their blazers, but not required (and will not be worn for formal uniform events). The policy will be updated soon to reflect this change. In the meantime, any families who purchased a tie for this purpose and would like to return it may contact Mr. Trotter for assistance.
2021-22 Literature Lists
Literature lists for the upcoming school year are available on the Supply Lists page. These links will bring you to an Amazon Wish List with all the books needed. Please read the notes associated with each book carefully to ensure you are purchasing the correct items.
*Update: It has come to our attention--for reasons we cannot explain nor understand--the literature lists assembled on Amazon were merged with old, outdated lists. We have corrected the error and are doing what we can to prevent it in the future, but please check the pdfs on the Supply Lists page to ensure you have, or are, purchasing the correct books.
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE OF COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING:
College Application Boot Camp for Rising Seniors
August 1 Deadline for Regular Registration (late rates apply after 8/1)
Rising seniors are invited to attend "College Application Boot Camp" September 7–11, to get a jumpstart on college applications before senior year begins. The regular registration price is $175, due to the office by August 1. Any registrations after August 1 will need to pay the late rate of $225. Please see the attached registration form for details. Contact Mrs. Gibson for questions.
College Application Boot Camp Registration
The Search Podcast for College Admissions Information
Produced by Dartmouth University, The Search podcast is a conversation about college admissions, sometimes drawing on Dartmouth's community as guests, but it's decidedly not about getting into Dartmouth. This project is a discussion, blast of advice, and reflection drawn from the Dean's resources at Dartmouth as well as colleagues from other colleges. Topics include navigating the college admissions process, finding a college that is a "financial fit," and what happens to your application after you hit the "submit" button.
The Search Podcast
Summer Tasks for Rising Seniors
Rising seniors, take time this summer to learn how to find, apply and win scholarships through this helpful resource on CollegeData.com.
What should rising seniors be doing over the summer? Lee Shulman Bierer, an independent counselor based in Charlotte, NC, provides rising seniors three important tasks to consider accomplishing during the summer ahead.
What Should Rising Seniors be Doing Over the Summer?
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
September 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 3
- College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]
October 4
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
- College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]
October 5
- College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]
October 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]
October 11
- College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]
October 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 14
- Father-Son Breakfast [8am]
October 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 17
- College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]
October 18
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
- College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]
October 19–20
- No School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 21
- Jr High Volleyball Tournament
October 23
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 25
- PSAT Test
October 26
- College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
- Instrumental Concert [7pm]
October 27
- Half-Day of School
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [12:15pm]
- Family Night
October 28
- JV Volleyball Tournament
October 30
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]
November 2
- College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]
November 3
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Soccer Tournament
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 3–4
- Varsity Volleyball Tournament