February 27 – March 5, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
February 27 – March 5, 2025
A Thought To Savor
"There is a God of awesome grace who meets his children in moments of darkness and difficulty. He is worth running to. He is worth waiting for. He brings rest when it seems like there is no rest to be found."
– Paul David Tripp
All School
Returning Library Books
It was a joy to have the opportunity to check out so many books before break. Hopefully you had a chance to participate in the soft opening of the Library. The book crew looks forward to being able to check out more books soon. The dates will be announced here, on the school news, when available. Until then, please kindly return your library books to the designated shelf near the library entrance (on the main stair/fireplace side). Thank you!
Cantabile
*Song of the Month
This month the music department will begin leading us all in a Song of the Month, helping us to better learn some of the less familiar songs in our new Songs of The Oaks books. This month we will be focusing on God Moves in a Mysterious Way.
*Etiquette
What a delight it is to see our family come together with scripture and song to begin and end each week. As we seek to make this an encouraging and enriching time please help reinforce the training the teachers are instilling in your children. Once the call song, I Know That My Redeemer Lives, has concluded students are asked to stand with their class and to not move until they are dismissed. Parents, please arrive early enough to stand with your child in their class line, or to the side as a family, and stand within the beams to help to make this a lovely time for all. We truly love having parents and guests join us for Cantabile on both Mondays and Fridays. It's a joy to see so many participating each week. Thank you for your help in making this time of worship have a sweet sound as we all sing together.
Talent Show – Fri., Feb. 28 [6:30pm]
The Oaks Talent show will be held in the Great Hall on Friday, February 28 at 6:30pm.
Friday Pizza Lunch – March Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Mar. 5
It's time to place your monthly 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).
Lost & Found – Thurs., Mar. 6
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.
Lost & found items will be set out 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.
Picture Day - Fri., Mar. 7
Re-takes, Make-ups, Class Photos, & All School Photo
*Original photos must be turned in for re-takes.
The all-school photo, re-takes, and class photos are scheduled for Friday, March 7.
RE-TAKES: Students having re-takes should turn in the original photos to the photographer at the time of the re-take. Please let the office know if you are planning to have your child retake his photo prior to picture day so that we can plan accordingly.
MAKE-UPS: Students who missed the original picture day will have their picture taken on this photo day. Order packets are available in the school office and may be placed online, using the code: FAL225047.
CLASS PHOTOS: Order packets for class photos have been sent home with your child (additional packets are available in the school office) or may be placed online, using the code: GR1225046.
Online Photo Ordering
Individual Photo Code: FAL225047
Class Photo Code: GR1225046
Final Open House of The Year - Tues., Mar. 11
*RSVP online
Our last open house of the season is set for Tuesday, March 11. Help spread the word and invite interested friends and family 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 Date:
Tuesday, March 11 [9–11am]
Open House Flyer
2025-26 Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for new students (1st–12th grades) officially began February 1st. Know an interested family? Send them a link to The Oaks Admissions Interest Form to set up a tour or ask questions. Please feel free to contact The Oaks Admissions Officer, Anya Schnell, with any admissions questions.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Mar. 19–21
*Online sign-ups now available!
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. This is a great opportunity to partner with your child's teacher as you seek to raise your child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Grammar School conferences will be scheduled Thursday & Friday, March 20 & 21. Logic & Rhetoric School conferences will be scheduled Wednesday evening & throughout Thursday & Friday, March 19–21. The online sign-up is now available and the office will gladly assist you as needed.
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-up
No School - Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 20 & 21
There will be no school on Thursday March 20 or Friday March 21 so that parents and teachers have the opportunity to conference with one another.
No Oaks Athletic Sweatshirts After Parent/Teacher Conferences
On non-formal uniform days this fall/winter Oaks students have had the opportunity to wear their Athletic & Mock Trial Oaks hoodies and crew necks during the school day. Upon returning from parent/teacher conferences on March 24, as we head into spring, these Oaks sweatshirts will no longer be acceptable uniform items during the school day. Please note, that the Lands' End crewneck sweatshirt is an acceptable uniform item throughout the school year.
Mother & Daughter Tea - Sat., Mar. 29 [8:30–10:30am]
RSVP by Wed., Mar. 26
All Oaks ladies - grandmothers, mothers, and daughters - are invited to attend The Oaks' annual Ladies' Tea on Saturday, March 29 from 8:30 to 10:30am in the Great Hall. Mark your calendars and plan to attend! If you are willing and able to help with this event please contact Beth Schultz. Your RSVP for this event by Wednesday, March 26 would be greatly appreciated. Mother & Daughter Tea RSVP
Evening of Provision - Fri., Apr. 25 [6pm]
You are invited to an Evening of Provision on Friday, April 25 beginning at 6pm in the Great Hall. This will be a night to remember! Beautiful music, delicious food, and sweet fellowship will make this a special fundraising event. Catch the vision for where The Oaks is going and how you can support God's work. This is an evening you will not want to miss. Ticket information coming soon. Questions may be directed to Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.
Spring Concert - May 6 [6:30pm]
This year's spring concerts will be combined into a single, JrK–12 concert on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30pm in the Gym.
Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Cinderella rehearsals have begun and tickets for this production are now available. To buy tickets, visit the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center's website. Purchase early for best seating! We're looking forward to a wonderful performance this year and are excited to have the use of such a beautiful venue.
For the complete rehearsal schedule please subscribe to The Oaks Theatre's Google calendar, available on The Oaks Theatre page of the website (*this page will be updated throughout the rehearsal season with details for the cast and crew.) Please contact Mrs. Teri Woodroof or Mrs. Amy Kim with any questions.
A Championship Finish to the Basketball Season!
The Oaks basketball teams wrapped up an incredible season with outstanding performances across the board!
- Junior Varsity Boys – On February 1st, The Oaks JV boys fought hard and finished as tournament runner-ups in a thrilling championship game.
- Varsity Girls – On February 8th, The Oaks varsity girls claimed the championship, defeating the top-seeded North Idaho Christian School Royals in an exciting final matchup.
- Varsity Boys – The varsity boys capped off a perfect 18-0 season, dominating three straight tournament games to bring home the championship trophy.
All-League Honors
The Oaks is proud to recognize the following players for their outstanding achievements:
- Ladies
- Sammie Palpant – First Team
- Sarah Love – First Team
- Gentlemen
- Noah Mattson – First Team
- Cole Harken – First Team
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made the tournament possible! Your dedication and hard work blessed the many schools in the Mountain Christian League, and we are beyond grateful for your service.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Significant Dates Calendar ('24-'25 & '25-'26)
Yearbook Photos:
Upload Links – Yearbook Photos page
or E-mail to:
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9thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 10thgrade-2024@yogile.com
11thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 12thgrade-2024@yogile.com
Upcoming Dates
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 12
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7-8:30pm]
October 13
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Seattle Pacific University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 14
- Mid-Term Grades Posted [8am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Talent Show [6:30pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Safety at Dismissal
For the safety of all, during dismissal time parents are asked to kindly wait until 3:15pm (when dismissal has concluded and it has cleared out) to allow your children to play. Thank you for helping to provide a safe environment for all of our Oaks families.
Junior Kindergarten:
Schedule Change for 1st Week of March
No Class Tues., Mar. 4 – Class Wed.–Fri., Mar. 5–7
The junior kindergarten will have class day Wednesday through Friday the first week of March, March 5–7 to allow students to participate in the all-school photo, class picture, and re-takes that day. Students will not have their regular class on Tuesday, March 4.
Silverwood Read 2 Ride Program
*Tally Sheets due by Mon., Mar. 24
Silverwood Theme Park is once again offering Oaks students the opportunity to participate in their Read 2 Ride program and earn a ticket for free admission just by reading. The below information was sent home with your child prior to mid-winter break. Tally sheets are due to your child's teacher no later than Monday, March 24.
Silverwood Read 2 Ride Program Information
Speech Meet
This year's Grammar School Classroom Speech Meets will be taking place March 18 and 19. Students should have their pieces memorized by Tuesday, March 11. The qualifying students will then present their speeches to the entire Grammar School at the Speech Meet Assembly on Tuesday, March 25.
Memorization Due:
Tuesday, March 11
Classroom Speech Meet:
Tuesday–Wednesday, March 18–19
*All speeches will take place in the Choir Room
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
8:45am – 1st Grade
9:45am – 2nd Grade
11:00am – 3rd Grade
1:00pm – 4th Grade
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
8:45am – 5th Grade
10:45am – 6th Grade
Speech Meet Assembly:
Tuesday, March 25
*Parents and guests are welcome to join us in the Great Hall at 1:30pm to enjoy the presentations and congratulate our finalists.
Secondary Siblings Attending Speeches:
*Parent note due 1 day prior
Parents who would like their secondary child to attend a grammar sibling's speech must turn in a note to the secondary teacher(s) whose class(es) they will be leaving at least one day prior to the speech. Please note that notes will not be accepted the day of. Notes are required for both the classroom speech meets and the speech assembly.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., Feb. 28
- DIBELS testing
Mon., Mar. 3
- Kindergarten 100th Day Celebration in Conference Room [1:30–3pm]
Thurs., Mar. 27
- 3rd Grade Greek Feast in Great Hall [1–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
SAT Test - Thurs., Mar. 20 [9am–12pm]
*During parent/teacher conferences
*Registration due by Thurs., Mar. 6
Oaks students will have the opportunity to take the SAT at The Oaks on Thursday, March 20 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is an optional test available to all 9–12th grade Oaks students. To register please complete the "SAT Registration 2025" form in Jupiter no later than Thursday, March 6. For further details, see the SAT flyer.
Each student is responsible for bringing a laptop or tablet and power cord with the Bluebook app already installed. For those who took the PSAT last October this app is already downloaded on your device. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Guest Speaker: Nancy Pearcey - Fri., Mar. 14 [2pm]
Mrs. Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth, will be speaking to the Logic and Rhetoric school on Friday, March 14th at 2:00pm in the Great Hall. Parents are welcome to attend as well.
Grand Tour Classes
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be participating in Grand Tour classes. The schedule for these upcoming classes is as follows:
Tues., Apr. 22 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., Apr. 29 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., Mar. 7 – AM Activity Schedule
All School Photo
Fri., Mar. 14 – PM Activity Schedule
Guest Speaker - Nancy Pearcey
Mon., Apr. 21 – AM Activity Schedule
Easter Monday - Late Start
Fri., Apr. 25 – PM Activity Schedule
Senior Thesis of the Year
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Helpful Link:
March Scripture Memorization
I will lift up my eyes to the hills –
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
The Lord shall preserve your going out and
your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.
- Psalm 121
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Safety at Dismissal
For the safety of all, during dismissal time parents are asked to kindly wait until 3:15pm (when dismissal has concluded and it has cleared out) to allow your children to play. Thank you for helping to provide a safe environment for all of our Oaks families.
Junior Kindergarten:
Schedule Change for 1st Week of March
No Class Tues., Mar. 4 – Class Wed.–Fri., Mar. 5–7
The junior kindergarten will have class day Wednesday through Friday the first week of March, March 5–7 to allow students to participate in the all-school photo, class picture, and re-takes that day. Students will not have their regular class on Tuesday, March 4.
Silverwood Read 2 Ride Program
*Tally Sheets due by Mon., Mar. 24
Silverwood Theme Park is once again offering Oaks students the opportunity to participate in their Read 2 Ride program and earn a ticket for free admission just by reading. The below information was sent home with your child prior to mid-winter break. Tally sheets are due to your child's teacher no later than Monday, March 24.
Silverwood Read 2 Ride Program Information
Speech Meet
This year's Grammar School Classroom Speech Meets will be taking place March 18 and 19. Students should have their pieces memorized by Tuesday, March 11. The qualifying students will then present their speeches to the entire Grammar School at the Speech Meet Assembly on Tuesday, March 25.
Memorization Due:
Tuesday, March 11
Classroom Speech Meet:
Tuesday–Wednesday, March 18–19
*All speeches will take place in the Choir Room
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
8:45am – 1st Grade
9:45am – 2nd Grade
11:00am – 3rd Grade
1:00pm – 4th Grade
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
8:45am – 5th Grade
10:45am – 6th Grade
Speech Meet Assembly:
Tuesday, March 25
*Parents and guests are welcome to join us in the Great Hall at 1:30pm to enjoy the presentations and congratulate our finalists.
Secondary Siblings Attending Speeches:
*Parent note due 1 day prior
Parents who would like their secondary child to attend a grammar sibling's speech must turn in a note to the secondary teacher(s) whose class(es) they will be leaving at least one day prior to the speech. Please note that notes will not be accepted the day of. Notes are required for both the classroom speech meets and the speech assembly.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., Feb. 28
- DIBELS testing
Mon., Mar. 3
- Kindergarten 100th Day Celebration in Conference Room [1:30–3pm]
Thurs., Mar. 27
- 3rd Grade Greek Feast in Great Hall [1–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
SAT Test - Thurs., Mar. 20 [9am–12pm]
*During parent/teacher conferences
*Registration due by Thurs., Mar. 6
Oaks students will have the opportunity to take the SAT at The Oaks on Thursday, March 20 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is an optional test available to all 9–12th grade Oaks students. To register please complete the "SAT Registration 2025" form in Jupiter no later than Thursday, March 6. For further details, see the SAT flyer.
Each student is responsible for bringing a laptop or tablet and power cord with the Bluebook app already installed. For those who took the PSAT last October this app is already downloaded on your device. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Guest Speaker: Nancy Pearcey - Fri., Mar. 14 [2pm]
Mrs. Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth, will be speaking to the Logic and Rhetoric school on Friday, March 14th at 2:00pm in the Great Hall. Parents are welcome to attend as well.
Grand Tour Classes
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be participating in Grand Tour classes. The schedule for these upcoming classes is as follows:
Tues., Apr. 22 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., Apr. 29 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., Mar. 7 – AM Activity Schedule
All School Photo
Fri., Mar. 14 – PM Activity Schedule
Guest Speaker - Nancy Pearcey
Mon., Apr. 21 – AM Activity Schedule
Easter Monday - Late Start
Fri., Apr. 25 – PM Activity Schedule
Senior Thesis of the Year
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
Upcoming Dates
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 12
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7-8:30pm]
October 13
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Seattle Pacific University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 14
- Mid-Term Grades Posted [8am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Talent Show [6:30pm]