Christmas Cheer! - Fri., Dec. 20

Friday, December 20 will be filled with Christmas cheer and ample opportunities for us to celebrate together.

• Coffee Bar: 50¢ Doughnuts & Festive Drinks & Treats [7:30–8:20am] – The Oaks Coffee Bar re-opens Friday and will be selling doughnuts for 50¢ this week only! There will also be a variety of new festive drinks & treats to choose from. You won't want to miss this special morning!
• Caroling in the Great Hall [7:45–8:15am] – The Music Department is hosting a special time of Christmas Caroling in the Great hall Friday morning. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut from the Coffee Bar and come join in singing!
• Christmas Socks, Tie, and Hair Bow Day – All students are welcome to wear their Christmas socks with their uniforms. Gentlemen may also wear a Christmas tie, and ladies may wear a Christmas hair bow. While Christmas accessories are fun and appropriate, students should still wear their regular uniform. Christmas themed socks and tights, ties, and hair bows are the only variation for these days.
• Extended Christmas Cantabile [2:45–3:15pm] - All are welcome to join us in singing for this extended Cantabile heading into the Christmas Break. 

Regular Uniforms – Fri., Dec. 20

With the Christmas Concert taking place Tuesday and formal uniforms being worn that evening Friday, December 20 will be a regular uniform day, formal uniforms are not required.

A Gift of Joy!

We do hope you had the great joy of watching The Oaks Christmas Concert, either in person at The Fox or via livestream! It was thoroughly delightful, beautiful, and soul-encouraging, thanks in great part to our extraordinary directress and director, Mrs. Amy Kim and Mr. Gary Woodroof. Their diligent, faithful efforts have resulted in edified students and kind gifts to all of us, for which we thank them profusely. The Oaks family is blessed that God has encouraged them to share their talents with us. Joyous Christmas!
Re-watch The Oaks' 2024 Christmas Concert

Conservatory Christmas Gift Ideas

Masterworks Masterclass – Jan. 18

Still checking things off your Christmas list? The gift-giving tradition in the Eyestone household goes a little something like this:

Something you want,
Something you need,
Something to wear,
and something to read.

But there's one missing...
Something to witness
that gives your soul feed.

Give the gift of soul food this year and bring the whole family along with the Conservatory on our pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty as we attend the Spokane Symphony! For more information and tickets, please visit the Conservatory website.

Masterworks Masterclass Flyer

Ballroom Dance Class – Begins in Jan.

The Oaks Winter Protocol is coming up fast, and as in years past, the parents of Rhetoric students are cordially invited to attend. Make the evening more special by coming prepared. Just in time to make all the difference, Mark and Ingrid LaVoie are bringing Introduction to Ballroom Dance back to The Oaks Conservatory in the new year. The class will meet on Monday evenings, January 6 through March 3. For more information and to register, please visit the Conservatory website.

Christmas Break - Dec. 23–Jan. 3

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

Kindergarten & Jr Kindergarten Priority Applications for Current Families Begin -  Jan. 1

Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten priority registration for current school families opens Wednesday, January 1. To enroll your kindergartner or junior kindergartner for the 2025-26 school year please complete the 2025-26 Current Family Priority Application, available under Forms in Jupiter beginning in January. Further information regarding 2025-26 enrollment for current families will be sent to all families in January.

Office Re-opens - Fri., Jan 3 [11am–4pm]

The administration and office staff will return to school Friday, January 3 beginning at 11am. The office will be open from 11am to 4pm this day.

Classes Resume - Mon., Jan 6
*Cantabile [8:15am]

Classes resume Monday, January 6, beginning with Cantabile in the Great Hall at 8:15am

Mid-term Grades Available on Jupiter - Tues., Jan. 7

Mid-term grades will be available to view on Jupiter Tuesday, January 7. Grades may be viewed on the first screen ("To-Do") in Jupiter. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.

Friday Pizza Lunch – Jan. Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Jan. 8

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.

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).

• December Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
• January Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
• February Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

The Oaks Theatre Presents Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Perfoming Arts Center
*Tickets on Sale Feb. 3

Spring Musical Auditions - Jan. 14–16

Auditions for this year's spring musical, Cinderella, are just around the corner! Students in grades 2–12 are welcome to audition for the show January 14–16, 2025 (please see below for specific dates and times). To audition, please download and print the Cinderella Audition Packet or pick one up from Mrs. Woodroof's office. Please contact Mrs. Woodroof with any questions.

Pre-Audition Workshops (7–12th grades)

Logic & Rhetoric students are invited to learn the music for the following week's audition during lunch time on the following dates.

7–12th Grade Ladies
Wed., Jan. 8 [12:35–12:55] Choir Room

7–12th Grade Gentlemen
Thur., Jan. 9 [12:35–12:55] Choir Room

Cinderella Auditions

Students in 2nd through 12th grade are invited to audition for this year's Spring Musical, Cinderella.

Singing Auditions - Tues. Jan. 14
Orchestra Room
3:15–4:00pm – Grammar Students (2nd–6th grades)
4:05–5:15pm – Logic & Rhetoric Students (7–12th grades)

Dance Auditions - Wed. Jan. 15
Orchestra Room
3:15–4:05pm – Grammar Students (2nd–6th grades)
4:10–5:00pm – Logic & Rhetoric Students (7–12th grades)

Acting Auditions - Thur. Jan. 16
Orchestra Room
3:15–5:30pm – Logic & Rhetoric Students (7–12th grades)
Note: Grammar students will not attend acting auditions.

Call Backs - Fri. Jan. 17
Orchestra Room
3:15–5:00pm

Upcoming Open House - Mon., Jan. 20
*RSVP online

The first open house of the season is just around the corner on Monday, January 20. 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 20 [9–11am] Tuesday, February 11 [9–11am] Tuesday, March 11 [9–11am] Open House Flyer

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. 

Free admission for any Oaks student wearing their green Oaks sweatshirt to a home game Monday through Thursday. This offer does not apply to Friday games or Family Nights. Grammar school students must be accompanied by an adult at all Oaks events.

Upcoming Home Games (Family Nights denoted):

• Dec. 20 – The Oaks vs CCS (Free Admission)
  Please note: Family Night originally scheduled has been postponed.
• Dec. 28 – The Oaks vs Flathead
• Jan. 3 – The Oaks vs Spokane Classical
• Jan. 4 – The Oaks vs CCS (JV Gentlemen & Ladies only)
• Jan. 10 – The Oaks vs KTSI
• Jan. 14 – The Oaks vs NICS
• Jan. 17 – The Oaks vs CCS (Corporate Sponsor Night & Family Night)
• Jan. 20 – The Oaks vs CHS
• Jan. 23 – The Oaks vs CCP
• Jan. 24 – The Oaks vs SAC
• Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 – JV Basketball Tournament
• Feb. 3 – The Oaks vs NICS (Senior Night) - Game Times: 5pm & 6:30pm (No JV)
• Feb. 6, 7, & 8 – Varsity Basketball Tournament

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Ladies;
7pm – Varsity Gentlemen
FAMILY NIGHT DETAILS:
Dinner is served from 5–7pm
$8 per person/$35 family max – includes dinner & admission

For the complete schedule please reference the Basketball page.

Wear your Oaks green and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. WE ARE... THE OAKS!

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