December 9 - 15, 2021
Current School News
Current School News
December 9 - 15, 2021
Parent Education Corner
"The purpose of education is not the assimilation of facts or the retention of information, but the habituation of the mind and body to will and act in accordance with what (one) knows."
This means education accomplishes the "formation of a mature person who loves inquiry that reaches into earthly at well as transcendent realms of knowledge, who makes the connection between this knowledge and his responsibility in the life of virtue, and who struggles against long odds to fulfill in himself the high exigencies of the Ideal Type."
- David V. Hicks, Norms & Nobility
Check out the latest Monday Meal through The Oaks app this week!
All School
Christmas Cantabile – Fri., Dec. 17 [2–3pm]
Parents are welcome to join in the fun for a special Christmas Cantabile on Friday, December 17 from 2:00 to 3:00pm. There will be singing, readings, trivia, and more! Students will be released at 3pm on Friday.
Fri., Dec. 17 Prayer Walk Canceled
The prayer walk on Friday, December 17 will be canceled so that parents may attend the Christmas Cantabile.
Family Night & Christmas Caroling – Fri., Dec. 17
The Oaks vs Pullman Christian School
*RSVP for dinner by Wed., Dec. 15
All Oaks families are invited to come cheer on our Oaks basketball teams, enjoy a free pizza dinner, and join in some Christmas caroling for a special Oaks Family Night on Friday, December 17.
FREE PIZZA DINNER (4:30–6:30pm)
For this special Christmas time Family Night The Oaks is excited to be able to offer a complimentary pizza dinner to all who RSVP to the school office by Wednesday, December 15.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING (approx. 6:30–7:00pm, depending on actual game times)
Come sing Christmas carols while enjoying some homemade goodies and warm drinks. Music will be led by our choir director, Mr. Kent Young.
Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
Friday, December 17 - The Oaks vs PCS
4:00pm–JV Boys Basketball
5:30pm–Varsity Girls Basketball
7:20pm – Varsity Boys Basketball
Oaks Basketball Over Christmas Break!
Mon., Dec. 20 & Wed., Dec. 29
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family over Christmas Break? How 'bout coming back to school to cheer on our Oaks basketball teams! Games will be played on Monday, December 20th beginning with JV gentlemen playing at 3pm, and then varsity ladies playing at 4:30pm, and varsity gentlemen playing at 7:30pm. An additional set of games will be played beginning at 9am on Wednesday, the 29th of December, wrapping up around 2:30pm.
Christmas Gift Idea – Conservatory Classes or Lessons!
Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? The Oaks Conservatory may have just what you are looking for!
The Oaks Conservatory Christmas Flyer
Register Here
Year End Giving
The Oaks is seeking to raise $125K for 2021's year-end giving campaign. Please prayerfully consider how you can contribute to this goal.
The Oaks Year End Giving Flyer
Friday Pizza Hot Lunch Begins Again in the New Year!
*Orders must be placed Wed. prior
After almost two years, the pizza crew is excited to provide hot lunch on Fridays once again! There have been changes made to the ordering process, so please be sure to read the details carefully. Orders will be made via Jupiter and may be paid with cash or check in the school office or with a credit card through Jupiter. You may order a month at a time or a week at a time. Follow the steps below to place your order
- Go to Forms in Jupiter and select either Pizza Lunch Order - MONTHLY - January (to order for the entire month) OR Pizza Lunch Order - WEEKLY - Jan 07 (to order for the week).
- Select the number of slices you would like to order and/or sides.
- Hit Submit
- Go to the top of your screen, select your next child, and repeat the process. You will need to submit an order for each child individually.
- The office will enter the fee on your Jupiter invoice on Thursday morning. You may pay with cash or check in the school office or with a card through Jupiter.
- Homeroom teachers will distribute hot lunch slips to students prior to lunch on Friday which the students will then give to the pizza crew to receive their pizza lunch.
Additional Notes:
- All orders must be submitted by 3pm on Wednesday prior. The forms will be locked after this time.
- Fees are non-refundable & non-transferable once the due date has passed.
Volunteers are always appreciated. If you would like to serve on the pizza hot lunch crew please sign up on the 2021-22 Volunteer Sign-ups, available in Jupiter under Materials and School Office.
Spring Musical Auditions - Jan. 12–14
Announcing The Oaks' Spring Musical for May 2022...Fiddler on the Roof - May 6–7 & 13–14.
Auditions for this "traditional" classic will be held after school January 12–14. Students in grades 3–12 may audition. Sign up on the theatre board in the MP building and then pick up an audition packet from Mrs. Woodroof's office on Monday, December 13 after school. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Parent Academy Movie Night - Sat., Jan. 15 [6–8:30pm]
This year The Oaks has invested in several new efforts to support families and parents in this partnership. One way in which this is being done is by providing parents with resources through The OaksCCA app. Another is increasing opportunities to gather in person for Parent Academy events, as well as more occasions for fellowship and learning together. Therefore, we are excited to announce that the first of these is set for Saturday, January 15. Join us for this time of fellowship and edification as we consider how to raise children amidst the ever rising flood of digital media. The question for us to contemplate is, "Are we thinking rightly about social media?" We will be watching The Social Dilemma (2020), to be followed by a discussion afterwards. The evening begins at 6pm and concludes around 8:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Stay tuned for further updates, and we look forward to seeing you there!
1st Quarter Report Cards
First quarter report cards are available 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.
Proverbs for Parents
UPCOMING BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Add the upcoming games to your calendar and plan to come out to cheer on your Oaks teams! When attending athletic events please consider how we can be good hosts and follow the guidelines set forth in the letter below.
Athletics Director Letter
Friday, December 10
The Oaks vs House of the Lord (Home Game)
4:00–Varsity Girls
The Oaks vs CCP (Home Game)
5:30–JV Boys
7:00–Varsity Boys
Monday, December 13
The Oaks vs CCA (Away Game)
4:30–Varsity Girls
6:15–JV Boys
Wednesday, December 15
The Oaks vs ICA (Home Game)
7:00–Varsity Boys
Friday, December 17
The Oaks vs PCS (Home Game) - FAMILY NIGHT & CAROLING!
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
6:30-7:00–Christmas Caroling
7:20–Varsity Boys
Monday, December 20
The Oaks vs Covenant (Home Game)
3:00–JV Boys
4:30–Varsity Girls
The Oaks vs Kingdom Christian (Home Game)
6:00–Varsity Girls
7:30–Varsity Boys
Wednesday, December 29
The Oaks vs Flathead Valley (Home Game)
10:00AM–JV Boys
11:30AM–Varsity Girls
1:00PM–Varsity Boys
Upcoming Dates
Mar. 31
- Coffee with the Head of School [8:30am]
Mar. 31–Apr. 1
- MCL Jr High Basketball Tournament
Apr. 6
- Thursday Cantabile (3pm)
Apr. 7
- Good Friday (No School)
Apr. 10–13
- Seniors - Thesis Presentations & Defenses
Apr. 13
- Countdown to College Workshop [7pm]
Apr. 14
- End of 3rd Quarter
Apr. 17–21
- Spring Break (No School)
Apr. 24
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Thesis Presentation [8:30am]
Apr. 26
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
Apr. 27
- 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
- Yellowstone Meeting (8th grade families) [7pm]
Apr. 28
- History Emphasis Day I (7–12th grades)
May 2
- Spring Concert (K–5th choirs & 6–8th orchestra)[6:30pm]
May 3
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
May 5
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
- History Emphasis Day II (7–12th grades)
Grammar School
Christmas Choir & Instrumental Concert
Tues., Dec. 14 at 7pm
The Grammar School Choir & Instrumental Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 14 in the gym, beginning at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
Students should arrive at 6:30pm, dressed in their formal uniform. Students will receive instruction from their teacher as to where to meet.
Uniform Handbook
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
December Scripture Memorization
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"
Luke 2:1–14
Activity Schedule for Christmas Cantabile - Fri., Dec. 17
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Friday, December 17, concluding the day with a special Christmas Cantabile from 2 to 3pm. Parents are welcome to join in on the festivities!
Activity Schedule for Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Thur., Jan. 6, Thur., Jan. 13, & Mon., Jan. 17
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Thursday, January 6, Thursday, January 13, and Monday, January 17 to incorporate in additional Christmas concert rehearsals from 2 to 3pm each of these days.
Poetry Out Loud - Tues., Jan. 11 [2–3pm]
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Tuesday, January 11 so that all can enjoy this year's Poetry Out Loud School Competition at 2pm in the sanctuary. Mr. Ben Palpant will also be speaking. Parents are welcome to come and enjoy the presentations.
Christmas Choir & Instrumental Concert - Tues., Jan. 18 at 7pm
The Logic & Rhetoric School Choir & Instrumental Concert will be held on Tuesday, January 18 in the gym, beginning at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
PSAT Scores Available - Dec. 7
Students who took the PSAT test in October will have access to their scores beginning December 7. To view your scores, login to your CollegeBoard account and follow the steps. Those who do not have an account already may create one in a few minutes (this is also the account used for registering for the SAT). For help in understanding your PSAT scores, click the video link below.
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Juniors & Seniors: Scholarship Season Begins in Jan.
For students planning on applying for scholarships toward college, this excellent link from CollegeData is a great place to start: 7 Ways to Approach (and Win) Scholarships with Scholarship Finder
Seniors: WSPE Engineering Scholarship now Accepting Applications
The Washington Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce the availability of applications for the Carl M. Hansen Foundation Engineering Scholarship. The application is due February 7, 2022. For questions, please contact Leonard Byrne at (509)928-8561.
2022 Carl Hansen Engineering Scholarship Application
Grammar School
Christmas Choir & Instrumental Concert
Tues., Dec. 14 at 7pm
The Grammar School Choir & Instrumental Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 14 in the gym, beginning at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
Students should arrive at 6:30pm, dressed in their formal uniform. Students will receive instruction from their teacher as to where to meet.
Uniform Handbook
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
December Scripture Memorization
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"
Luke 2:1–14
Activity Schedule for Christmas Cantabile - Fri., Dec. 17
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Friday, December 17, concluding the day with a special Christmas Cantabile from 2 to 3pm. Parents are welcome to join in on the festivities!
Activity Schedule for Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Thur., Jan. 6, Thur., Jan. 13, & Mon., Jan. 17
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Thursday, January 6, Thursday, January 13, and Monday, January 17 to incorporate in additional Christmas concert rehearsals from 2 to 3pm each of these days.
Poetry Out Loud - Tues., Jan. 11 [2–3pm]
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Tuesday, January 11 so that all can enjoy this year's Poetry Out Loud School Competition at 2pm in the sanctuary. Mr. Ben Palpant will also be speaking. Parents are welcome to come and enjoy the presentations.
Christmas Choir & Instrumental Concert - Tues., Jan. 18 at 7pm
The Logic & Rhetoric School Choir & Instrumental Concert will be held on Tuesday, January 18 in the gym, beginning at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
PSAT Scores Available - Dec. 7
Students who took the PSAT test in October will have access to their scores beginning December 7. To view your scores, login to your CollegeBoard account and follow the steps. Those who do not have an account already may create one in a few minutes (this is also the account used for registering for the SAT). For help in understanding your PSAT scores, click the video link below.
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Juniors & Seniors: Scholarship Season Begins in Jan.
For students planning on applying for scholarships toward college, this excellent link from CollegeData is a great place to start: 7 Ways to Approach (and Win) Scholarships with Scholarship Finder
Seniors: WSPE Engineering Scholarship now Accepting Applications
The Washington Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce the availability of applications for the Carl M. Hansen Foundation Engineering Scholarship. The application is due February 7, 2022. For questions, please contact Leonard Byrne at (509)928-8561.
2022 Carl Hansen Engineering Scholarship Application
Upcoming Dates
Mar. 31
- Coffee with the Head of School [8:30am]
Mar. 31–Apr. 1
- MCL Jr High Basketball Tournament
Apr. 6
- Thursday Cantabile (3pm)
Apr. 7
- Good Friday (No School)
Apr. 10–13
- Seniors - Thesis Presentations & Defenses
Apr. 13
- Countdown to College Workshop [7pm]
Apr. 14
- End of 3rd Quarter
Apr. 17–21
- Spring Break (No School)
Apr. 24
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Thesis Presentation [8:30am]
Apr. 26
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
Apr. 27
- 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
- Yellowstone Meeting (8th grade families) [7pm]
Apr. 28
- History Emphasis Day I (7–12th grades)
May 2
- Spring Concert (K–5th choirs & 6–8th orchestra)[6:30pm]
May 3
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
May 5
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
- History Emphasis Day II (7–12th grades)