Christmas Cheer!

Christmas Caroling in the Great Hall
Sponsored by The Oaks Conservatory
Friday, December 15
7:45–8:15am

Come join staff, students, and other Oaks parents in a time of Christmas caroling in the Great Hall on Friday, December 15. The Gathering Place will be serving up their regular coffee and donuts this morning as well as providing a free Christmas treat for all students who participate in caroling.

Christmas Sock Day
Friday, December 15

All students are welcome to wear their Christmas socks on Friday, December 15 with their formal uniforms. While Christmas socks are fun and appropriate for these days, students should still wear their formal uniform. Christmas themed socks and tights are the only deviation for this day.

Advent Celebration Concert
Sponsored by The Oaks Conservatory
Saturday, December 16
7:00pm

The Conservatory Faculty are excited to be hosting an Advent Celebration Concert in The Oaks' Great Hall on Saturday, December 16 at 7:00pm. Mark your calendars and invite friends and family to attend this free community concert. Sign up to get your complimentary Advent Celebration Concert Tickets today.

Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition
Monday, December 18

Then on Monday, December 18 staff will be encouraged to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters and students will have the opportunity to vote on who has the best ugly Christmas sweater this year.

Family Night - Fri., Dec. 15

On Friday, December 15 come support your Oaks basketball teams as they take on Pullman Christian. Enjoy great basketball, fellowshipping with your Oaks family, and a good meal. Wear your green and get ready to cheer. Go OAKS!!

Grab a friend and sign up for a shift at a Family Night! It's a great way to serve the community and your help is always appreciated. All volunteers get a free meal and admission to the game. Family Night Volunteer Sign-up

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Varsity Ladies; 7pm – Varsity Gentlemen
FAMILY NIGHT DETAILS:
Dinner served 5–7pm
$8 per person/$30 family max. includes dinner & admission

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE FOX
Tues., Dec. 19 [6:45pm] *All students are required to participate in both the day's rehearsal and the evening's concert.

REHEARSAL DETAILS
Please Read Carefully & Respond Accordingly

During the school day on Tuesday, December 19, the entire student body will be rehearsing at The Fox Theater for that evening's concert. Below is the pertinent information for the day's rehearsal. Please read this information carefully and respond accordingly.

DAY-OF CONTACT: Parents needing to contact their child or their child's teacher on the day of the rehearsal are asked to please contact Mrs. Anya Schnell via text or phone. She will be The Oaks point person at The Fox theater for the rehearsal day. The school office will be staffed that day and ready to assist you in contacting Anya.

ATTIRE: Students are to be in casual everyday uniforms for the rehearsal, formal uniform is required for the concert.

WHAT TO BRING: Students should bring the following items and nothing extra (no backpacks, textbooks, lunch boxes, etc.)

• Car Seat - If your child requires a car seat and will be riding home with someone other than the person who dropped them off, please leave a clearly labeled car seat with your child at drop-off.
• Instruments - Students who are playing an instrument in the concert will need to bring their instrument with them to rehearsal and leave it at The Fox until the evening's performance. Instruments should be clearly labeled.
• School Supplies - Secondary students will receive instructions from their teachers on what study items to bring. Grammar students' materials will be provided for them by their teachers. Please do not bring backpacks, etc.
  
• Snacks - If you would like to help provide snacks for the day since students will not be having lunch at the Fox this year, please sign up on the Christmas Concert Rehearsal Snack Sign-up.

DROP-OFF [8:15 AM]

• All students will enter through Doors A & B (see attachment). Parents may pull up to the curb along either 1st Ave or Sprague Ave, or into the west parking lot to drop off your child. Oaks staff will escort students into the theater. The rehearsal day has been shortened and we are therefore asking that everyone please make every effort to be prompt in your arrival so that we may begin rehearsing right away.

PICK-UP [1:00 PM] *Rehearsal will conclude at 12:45pm

• K–5th grade only carpools - exit SE doors, Door B (see attachment)
• Mixed & 6–12th grade only carpools - exit NE doors, Door A (see attachment)
  

Each student will check out with an Oaks staff member and exit at the predetermined door. It is extremely important that this process is organized so that every student is accounted for. The information you provided on the transportation form determines where your child will be picked up at the end of the rehearsal.

Please note that student drivers must bring money to park in a nearby public lot (no metered parking permitted). The theater's west parking lot is NOT available for student parking.

CONCERT INFORMATION

The Oaks is excited to host our annual Christmas concert at The Fox Theater! Friends and family are invited to this once-a-year free gift to the greater Spokane area on Tuesday, December 19. Seating is first come, first served.

6:45pm - Pre-Concert begins
* Please find your seats quietly during this time. 

7:00pm - Concert begins
* Photography and Videography are NOT permitted during the program. The Fox Theater will be recording the concert and a professional photographer has been engaged. These photographs and the video will be made available to families afterwards. Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the concert.

Live Stream - The concert will be live streamed via The Oaks Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. Christmas Concert Live Stream

Christmas Concert Flyer

STUDENT DETAILS (for concert)

WHAT TO BRING: Students should not bring anything with them to the concert. Parents, please keep your child's outerwear with you.

ARRIVAL [6:15 PM]

• K–5th grade - designated seating in the auditorium (main floor)
• 6–12th grade - designated seating in balcony (upstairs)
  

DEPARTURE:

• K–5th grade - dismissed to parents from their seats in theatre
• 6–12th grade - dismissed to meet parents in lobby

ATTIRE: Students are to be in formal uniform.

UNIFORM REMINDERS: In preparation for the upcoming Christmas concert please evaluate your child's formal uniform to help ensure that all students will be ready for this beautiful program. During picture day it came to our attention that we need to step up our game in following through on our published uniform requirements. As we seek to be more faithful in these areas, below are a few items we are asking all families to pay special attention to. For specific details please see the referenced page in the Uniform Policy. - Formal Uniform Chart (pg. 5)

• Vests - embroidered with Oaks logo (pg. 3)
  *New un-embroidered vests may be quickly exchanged in the office for new embroidered vests of the same size.
• Jewelry - petite in nature & matching the uniform (pg. 3)
• Belts - gentlemen must wear a belt (pg. 3)
• Tights/Socks - 6–12th grade ladies must wear black (or dark navy) footed tights or knee-highs; K–5th grade ladies must wear white footed tights or dress socks (either knee-highs or turn-cuff anklets) (pg. 5)
• Shoes - solid dark brown or black, dark-soled, leather or leather looking dress shoes; ladies - 1" or less heel, no boots or booties. (pg. 5)
• Accessories - ladies may wear small hair accessories that match uniform colors, no Christmas hair accessories
• Ties - gentlemen must wear the required white plaid tie or (7–12th) bow tie, no Christmas ties
• Personal Grooming - ladies' and gentlemen's hair should be clean and well groomed, worn in a traditional style; gentlemen's hair length should be short (pg. 2&3)

Students arriving out of uniform for the evening's concert will be required to make the necessary adjustments prior to the program's start. If necessary, parents may be asked to return home for an item that has been forgotten. Your attention to this matter is a kindness to all, helping to prevent anyone being put in an awkward position the eve of the concert. This information is being shared early to give families plenty of time to prepare and allowing us all to participate in a joyful event that brings honor to Christ and our community. Let's partner together in this endeavor.

Christmas Break - Dec. 20–Jan. 2

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6

Teachers & Office Staff Return - Tues., Jan 2
*Office Open [11am–4pm]

The teachers and office staff will return to school Tuesday, January 2 beginning at 11am. The office will be open from 11am to 4pm this day.

Kindergarten & Jr Kindergarten Priority Applications for Current Families Begin -  Jan. 2

Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten priority registration for current school families opens Tuesday, January 2. To enroll your kindergartner or junior kindergartner for the 2024-25 school year please complete the Kindergarten & Jr. Kindergaten Priority Application, available under Forms in Jupiter beginning in January. Further information regarding 2024-25 enrollment for current families will be sent to all families in January.

Classes Resume - Wed., Jan 3
*Cantabile [8:15am]

Classes resume Wednesday, January 3, beginning with Cantabile in the Great Hall at 8:15am

Friday Pizza Lunch – Jan. Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Jan. 3

It's time to place your January 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. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

Mid-term Grades Available on Jupiter - Thurs., Jan. 4

Mid-term grades will be available to view on Jupiter Thursday, January 4. Grades may be viewed on the first screen ("To-Do") in Jupiter. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.

Pizza Lunch Dec. Volunteer Sign-up

The hot lunch crew is seeking volunteers to help serve pizza on Fridays. If you are willing and available please sign up on the December Pizza Friday Volunteers Sheet. 

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Jan. 4
*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.

New Conservatory Classes Begin in January

The Oaks Conservatory is excited to announce two new classes beginning in January. For further information about each of these classes and to register please visit the Conservatory website.

Ballroom Dancing: Intro. to Partner Dance
Register Today!

This 6 week course, led by Mark and Ingrid LaVoie is open to those in 10th grade through adult. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30pm beginning January 9.

Primary Strings Orchestra
Register Today!

Starting in the new year, Mr. Samuel Jenkins will be directing the Conservatory's first ever orchestra. This class is an opportunity for students in 1st through 6th grade currently enrolled in private strings lessons to develop ensemble skills. These class will be held Mondays at 3:30 beginning January 8 through May 20.

Upcoming Open House - Mon., Jan. 15
*RSVP online

The first open house of the season is just around the corner on Monday, January 15. Feel free to invite friends and family who are interested in The Oaks to this event. To RSVP please use the Open House RSVP Form or call the school office at 509-536-5955 for more information.

Upcoming Open House Dates:
Monday, January 15 [9–11am] Tuesday, February 13 [9–11am] Tuesday, March 12 [9–11am] Open House Flyer

Uniform Embroidery

Families who have purchased new navy sweater vests and/or cardigans from Spokane Uniform House or the Dennis website may bring these items into the school office at any time to be exchanged on the spot for the same item with the logo already on it. The embroidery cost is $5.95 (tax included) per item. If you have a uniform item that is not embroidered you may bring it to the school office to be included in the next batch sent out for embroidery. You will be notified when it is ready & charged accordingly at that time. 

Snow Day Communications

In the event of a snow day all families will be notified via Jupiter messaging. If you'd like to receive this as a text message, please go to your account settings in Jupiter and select "Text Msg" under "Notifications." School closures are also posted on the school website.

Basketball Season & Upcoming Family Nights

Come cheer on The Oaks high school basketball teams this season. There are several Family Nights planned for our Oaks community and the teams would love your support at any (or all) of the games. 

Grab a friend and sign up for a shift at a Family Night! It's a great way to serve the community and your help is always appreciated. All volunteers get a free meal and admission to the game. Family Night Volunteer Sign-up

Upcoming Home Games (Family Nights denoted):

• Dec. 15 – Oaks vs Pullman Christian (Family Night)
• Dec. 28 & 29 – Oaks vs Flathead
• Jan. 5 – Oaks vs NICS (Family Night)
• Jan. 11 – Oaks vs Kootenai
• Jan. 12 – Oaks vs Center Christian (Family Night)
• Jan. 16 – Oaks vs CdUC
• Jan. 23 – Oaks vs ICA
• Jan. 26 – Oaks vs CCP (Family Night & Senior Night)
• Feb. 2-3 - JV Basketball Tournament
• Feb. 8-10 - Varsity Basketball Tournament
  

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Varsity Ladies; 7pm – Varsity Gentlemen
FAMILY NIGHT DETAILS:
Dinner served 5–7pm
$8 per person/$30 family max. includes dinner & admission

For the complete schedule please reference the Basketball page.

Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!

HELPFUL LINKS:

2023-24 Volunteer Sign-up
Parking Lot Flow
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (E-mail): 23-24-yearbook@yogile.com
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Upload): Jupiter –> Materials –> School Office –> Yearbook Photos