Oaks Staff Christmas Party Volunteers - Sat., Dec. 10

The Oaks Board of Directors and their spouses are hosting the Staff Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10 and are seeking volunteers to help bless the staff at this annual event. Please sign-up on the Staff Christmas Party Volunteer Sign-up if you are interested in helping.

Christmas Concert at The Fox - Tues., Dec. 13 [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 13, the entire student body will be rehearsing at The Fox Theater for that evening's concert. Below is pertinent information for the day's rehearsal. Please read this information carefully and respond accordingly.

ATTIRE: Students are to be in uniform, formal uniform is not required for the rehearsal.

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

• Brown Bag Lunch - Please make this completely disposable (paper bag, disposable drink, etc.) as any remaining items must be discarded afterwards. This will be a picnic style lunch with everyone seated on the floor, so please pack accordingly.
• 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.
  

DROP-OFF:
8:30am - Grammar students only carpools
8:45am - Secondary students only & grammar/secondary mixed carpools
All students will enter through Door C (see attachment). Parents may pull up to the curb along 1st Ave. or into the west parking lot to drop off your child. Oaks staff will escort students into the theater.

PICK-UP:
12:15–12:30pm - Kindergarten - exit SE doors, Door B (see attachment)
2:30–2:45pm - 1–12th grades
Grammar only carpools - exit SE doors, Door B (see attachment)
Grammar/Secondary mixed carpools - exit NE doors, Door A (see attachment)
Secondary only carpools - exit SW doors, Door C (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
Christmas Concert Flyer

After a three year hiatus, The Oaks is excited to be able to host our annual Christmas concert at The Fox Theater once again! Friends and family are invited to this once a year free gift to the greater Spokane area on Tuesday, December 13. 

6:00pm - Doors open - Theatre Seating Chart
* Main level – Seating is first come, first served.
* Upper level – If you completed the Reserved Seating form, you will receive an email confirmation with the location of your reserved seats. There will also be plenty of open seats available on a first come, first served basis.

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. Arrangements have been made with The Fox Theater and professional photographer(s). These photographs and videos will be made available to families afterwards. Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the concert.

*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:
6:15pm - 6–12th grade - designated seating in balcony (upstairs)
6:30pm - 4–5th grade - designated seating in orchestra section (main floor)
6:30pm - K–3rd grade - designated lounge in upper mezzanine (Mezzanine/Lobby map)
*Faculty members will be available in the lobby to help direct students to their designated locations.

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. Below are a few items 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 & compliment the uniform (pg. 3)
• Belts - gentlemen must wear a belt (pg. 3)
• Tights/Socks - ladies must wear footed tights or knee-highs; white for K–5th & black (or dark navy) for 6–12th (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

Students arriving out of uniform for the evening's concert will be required to make the necessary adjustments prior to the program's start.

*Late start - Wed., Dec. 14 [9:30am]

There will be a late start to the school day following the concert on Wednesday, December 14th. Classes will begin at 9:30am on this day.

The Gathering Place Closed - Wed., Dec. 14

With the late start, The Oaks Coffee Bar will not be open Wednesday, December 14. The Oaks baristas look forward to serving you in the new year!

Regular Uniform Day (formal not required) - Fri., Dec. 16

Friday, December 16, just prior to the Christmas Break will be a regular uniform day. Formal uniforms will not be required this day.

Christmas Cantabile - Fri., Dec. 16 [2:45–3:15pm]

Please plan to join us for a special half-hour Christmas Cantabile on Friday, December 16 at 2:45pm.

Basketball Season & Upcoming Family Nights
*Family Night - Fri., Dec. 16

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. 16 – Oaks vs PCS (Family Night - pulled pork sandwiches)
• Dec. 29 – Oaks vs Flathead Valley *Game times begin at 2:30pm
• Dec. 30 – Oaks vs Stillwater *Game times begin at 2:30pm
• Jan. 6 – Oaks vs NICS (Family Night - hamburgers)
• Jan. 13 – Oaks vs CHS & CCP
• Jan. 20 – Oaks vs SCCS (Family Night - brats & burgers)
• Jan. 23 – Oaks vs PCA & KCA
• Jan. 27 – Oaks vs KTSI (Senior Night)
• Jan. 30 - Oaks vs CCA *varsity only at 3:45pm
  

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Ladies; 7pm – Varsity Gentlemen
FAMILY NIGHT DETAILS:
Dinner is served from 5–7pm
$6 per person/$24 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!!!

Christmas Break - Dec. 19–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

Friday Pizza Lunch – Place your January Order Now!
* All January orders must be placed by 3pm Wed., Jan. 4.

The January Pizza Lunch Order form is now open on Jupiter. All orders must be submitted by 3pm the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday of the month. The form will be locked after this time. We will notify you, on this news page, when each month's form is posted. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $2 per slice on a first come, first served basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

Parking Lot Reminders

Please help us to be faithful to our parking agreement with Valley Fourth Church. The parking lot map shows a detailed view of where to park and/or drop-off your child between the house of 7:00am and 4:00pm. We ask that you share this with anyone driving students to and from school.

School Photos Are In; Check Your Child's Backpack

The individual school photos have been delivered and are being sent home with your child, so please be sure to check those backpacks for these special memories.

Snow Day Schoolwork Expectations

When school is cancelled for a snow day, or other weather related reason, students are expected to continue working in preparation for any upcoming tests or assignments. Test schedules and assignment due dates remain the same after school closures. Students should therefore plan to return fully prepared.

Weekend & Holiday Breaks Homework Note

As a policy, homework is not assigned over weekends or holiday breaks. Therefore, homework will not be assigned over the two-week Christmas celebration. However, it is highly encouraged that families take advantage of this time to focus on work that your child may have fallen behind on or could just use some extra preparations for. Using the extra study time in this way can be a benefit and a blessing to your child upon their return and for the entire school year.

2022-23 Yearbook Photos Wanted!
*Upload your photos from the year so far.

Calling all photographers! The yearbook committee is seeking photos for The Oaks' 2022-23 yearbook. There are several ways to submit your photos:

• Email – send your pictures directly to the yearbook photo album at 2022-23yearbook@yogile.com
• Upload – in your Jupiter parent portal go to Materials, select School Office, and click the link for Yearbook Photos. This will take you to a direct link where you can upload your photos.
• Flash Drive – bring your pictures into the school office on a flash drive & we'll upload them for you.

Lots of photos are needed to make an outstanding yearbook, so your help in acquiring a large selection is greatly appreciated! 

First Quarter Report Cards
Proverbs for Parents

The 1st quarter report cards are posted on Jupiter. To view your child's report card, log into your Jupiter parent portal and select Report Card from the menu. Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any Jupiter questions.