JV Boys Basketball Tournament - Fri. & Sat., Feb. 3 & 4
Varsity Basketball Tournament - Thurs.–Sat., Feb. 9–11

The Oaks is excited to be hosting this year's Mountain Christian League Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament and Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament. The JV tournament will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, while the varsity tournament will take place Thursday through Saturday, February 9 through 11. We'd love to have fans come cheer on all of The Oaks' teams.

The festive environment of having multiple schools on campus provides a wonderful opportunity to give the gift of hospitality. There will be concessions available and admission is free. Oaks families are encouraged to come out to participate in the festivities and cheer on our home team. GO OAKS!!!

For full tournament details, please visit the Mountain Christian League website.

*Help Needed

All in The Oaks community are invited to sign up to volunteer at the tournaments. Shifts are relatively short and provide a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of people and share the love of The Oaks. Please visit the JV Basketball Tournament Sign-Up to volunteer.

Last Day of Semester - Fri., Feb. 3
* 12:30pm Cantabile – 12:45pm Early Dismissal 

Friday, February 3 is the last day of the 1st semester of school. As such, all students will be dismissed at 12:45pm, following a 12:30 Cantabile. Please note, there will not be pizza hot lunch this day.

The Sound of Music Auditions – Feb. 6–8

The Oaks' Theatre is excited to announce the new spring musical selection - The Sound of Music! Auditions are open to 1st–12th grade students.

Audition Dates & Times:

Mon., Feb 6 [3:15–5:15pm] – CE 3
Grammar students (grades 1–6)
Singing, Acting, & Dancing
***PLEASE NOTE***
The Von Trapp children (Greta, Marta, Brigitta, Kurt & possibly Louisa) are the only grammar cast in the show.

Tues., Feb. 7 [3:15–5:15pm] – MP 11
Singing & Acting
Logic & Rhetoric students (grades 7–12)

Wed. Feb. 8 [3:15–5:15pm] – Gym
Dancing
Logic & Rhetoric students (grades 7–12)

Please contact Mrs. Teri Woodroof or Mrs. Amy Kim with any questions.
The spring musical will be performed May 25–27 at ONE* Church on Sullivan!

ERB Testing – Feb. 6–9 (3rd–10th grades)

Monday through Thursday, February 6–9, all Oaks students in grades 3–10 will be taking the ERB tests as part of our regular assessments. Plan for good rest and a good breakfast on each of these days so that your child is able to represent the best of their abilities!

Friday Pizza Lunch – Place your February Order Now!
* All February orders must be placed by 3pm Wed., Feb. 8.

The February Pizza Lunch Order form is now open on Jupiter. 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. 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.

Lands' End - Refresh Springtime Wardrobe & Save! – Feb. 9–24

Avoid the springtime panic! Now is a great time to take inventory of those uniform items your child may have grown out of and ensure they have appropriately fitting pieces through the 2nd half of the school year.

Excerpt from uniform policy for reference:
Garment sizing and length: Sizing of garments needs to be within reason for the child's frame. Planning for growth is appreciated, but oversized shirts, jackets, or pants are not permissible. Jumpers/dresses, skirts/skorts, and shorts are to be hemmed at the top of the knee bone or below (those which are more than 2" above the knee are considered out of uniform). Please plan for your child's growth through the school year and check specific garment dimensions as you order these items. Garment sizing and length guidelines are driven by a desire to demonstrate dignity and modesty.

February 9–24 – 40% off school uniform bottoms & 20% off everything else
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: PENCIL – Pin: 1356
Sale Flyer

Second Quarter Report Cards Posted - Fri., Feb. 10
Proverbs for Parents

The 2nd quarter report cards will be posted on Jupiter Friday, February 10. 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. 

Continuous Enrollment & Priority Registration for '23-24 School Year
*1st–12th Priority Applications Due by Fri., Feb. 10

The 2023-24 enrollment season has now begun. Current kindergarten through 11th grade students will be automatically enrolled for the upcoming school year. And current families are now able to enroll any new students during the priority application time. To enroll a new student (1st–12th) for the 2023-24 school year please complete the 1st–12th Grade Priority Application form in Jupiter. Priority applications for 1st–12th grade are due by Friday, February 10. Any families desiring to unenroll for the 2022-23 school year should complete the Student Withdrawal Form on Jupiter by Friday, February 10.

Please read the Continuous Enrollment Letter and Information for complete details regarding 2023-24 enrollment.

Picture Re-Takes, Class Photos, & All School Photo - Fri., Feb. 17
*Original photos must be turned into the office by Wed., Feb. 15 for re-takes.

The all-school photo, re-takes, and class photos are scheduled for Friday, February 17. As with every Friday, formal uniforms shall be worn by all students.

Re-takes: If you would like a re-take for your child please deliver the original photo package to the school office no later than Wednesday, February 15. 

Class Photos: Order information coming soon.

Mid-Winter Break - Feb. 20–24 [No School]

Enjoy the mid-winter break. We look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday, February 27.

Upcoming Open Houses - Tues., Feb. 28 & Mar. 21
*RSVP online

Open House Flyer

There are still two open houses upcoming for the current enrollment season on Tuesdays, February 28 and March 21. Feel free to invite friends and family who are interested in The Oaks to an open house. To RSVP please use the Open House RSVP Form or call the school office at 509-536-5955 for more information.

Talent Show Tryouts
*Sign-up after mid-winter break
*Auditions week of March 6

Sign-ups for The Oaks' Talent Show are right around the corner! Expect to see sign-up sheets available after mid-winter break. Auditions will be the week of March 6, and selected participants will be announced on March 10 with the Talent Show to follow on Friday, March 24, at 6:30pm. There are some fun additions to this year's event, so be sure to mark your calendar whether or not your child is participating.

Spring Concerts - Tues., May 2 & 9

Save the Date! As we look ahead to a spring full of joyous activities here at The Oaks, please be sure to mark your calendars for the spring music concerts. On May 2nd, the K–5th grade students and 6–8th grade orchestra will perform and on May 9th, the 6–12th grade choirs will perform along with the 9–12th grade orchestra. We look forward to delightful evenings highlighting our American musical heritage.

2023-24 Significant Dates Calendar

The 2023-24 Significant Dates calendar is now available on the Schedules page under Significant Dates and these dates have been added to The Oaks' Google calendar. Further events for the upcoming year will be added to the school calendar as they are available, so subscribing to the Google calendar is recommended.