February 4 - 10, 2021
Current School News
Current School News
February 4 - 10, 2021
All School
Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open!
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open for new families. Help spread the word about The Oaks and encourage your friends and family to learn more about The Oaks and classical Christian education. Next steps could include:
- Calling or emailing with questions
- Signing up for an upcoming open house
- Scheduling an initial visit
ACH Forms Due - Fri., Feb. 5
Any family who is not already paying tuition via automatic withdrawal, must complete and turn in the ACH paperwork no later than Friday, February 5th. This will not affect current tuition payments, but will set you up to automatically pay your 2021-22 registration fee of $250 per student on March 5th as well as your 2021-22 tuition beginning in July.
Early Dismissal Fri., Feb. 5 at 12:30pm
Cantabile at 12:15pm
As the 1st semester of the 2020-21 school year concludes, students will be dismissed early on Friday, February 5 at 12:30pm. Our regular all school Cantabile will be held in the gym from 12:15-12:30pm.
2021-22 Uniform Options Available Mon., Feb. 8
As we begin the 2nd semester, Monday, February 8, students may begin wearing the new plaid uniform items which are officially part of the 2021-22 school uniform. Families are now able to order these items through The Oaks' Lands' End website.
Open House - Tues., Feb. 23, 9-11am - RSVP only
Thank you to all who invited guests to our 1st open house! The 2nd open house of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 from 9-11am, and a 3rd on Tuesday, March 23. Please invite interested family and friends to attend. RSVP to Admissions Officer, Anya Schnell, at 509-536-5955 or anya.schnell@theoakscca.org. Private tours are also available.
Re-enrollment Changes for '21-22 School Year
Re-enrollment for the 2021-22 school year will be changing. Please see the attached letter and frequently asked questions for details. This information was emailed home separately and hard copies were sent home with students.
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]
Grammar School
Proverbs Ceremony - Fri., Feb. 5, 8:30am
The Grammar School Proverbs Ceremony, recognizing those students who have memorized chapters in Proverbs, will be held in the sanctuary on Friday, February 5, beginning at 8:30am. Parents are welcome to attend. Our current guidelines of wearing a mask and/or social distancing will be in place for this event.
Kindergarten Schedule for Early Dismissal on Fri., Feb. 5
With the early dismissal of 12:30pm on Friday, February 5th, the kindergarten class schedule will be adjusted to give class time to both the morning and afternoon classes. The AM class will attend from 8:30-10:20am and the PM class will attend from 10:20am-12:15pm. The PM kindergarten and enhancement students will participate in Cantabile with the rest of the school from 12:15-12:30pm. Students will have a snack during the school day, but will not have lunch. Please contact Mrs. Kind with any questions.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Rhetoric School Finals Schedule
1st Semester Rhetoric School Finals Schedule
Semester End Celebration - Fri., Feb. 5
On Friday, February 5, the Logic & Rhetoric Schools (7th-12th grades) will celebrate the end of the semester with a pizza lunch beginning at 11:30am in the gym. Pizza will be provided for all Logic & Rhetoric students and staff. Following the pizza lunch will be an all school Cantabile from 12:15-12:30pm and an early dismissal at 12:30pm.
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" - Colossians 3:23
Jr High Basketball - Mandatory Parent Mtg - Mon., Feb. 8
Junior high basketball began this week. If your child is participating this season please plan to attend the mandatory parent meeting on Monday, February 8 at 5:30pm. Calendars for the entire season are available on the basketball page.
SAT School Day - Wed., Mar. 3
*Registration Deadline is Fri., Feb. 12
Beginning this year, The Oaks will offer annually the official CollegeBoard SAT test, held midweek at our school for all juniors, and for seniors who still need to take the SAT test as a graduation requirement. See the flyer below for details and to register. Deadline to register is Fri., Feb. 12.
SAT School Day Flyer and Registration Form
Protocol 2021 - An Evening of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Sat., Apr., 17
* Deposit Due Fri., Feb. 26
All 9th through 12th grade students are invited to attend this year's protocol event on Saturday, April 17. This event will include a viewing of the Broadway hit musical, Hamilton, a guest speaker, and a semi-formal dinner at the stunning Belles on the Bluff venue. A $50 deposit will be due by Friday, February 26. Please see the attached letter and deposit form for further details. A hard copy has been sent home with the 9th-12th grade students.
Protocol Announcement & Deposit Form
* Business Formal Attire
Protocol attire this year will be business formal. Gentlemen should wear suit coats. Ladies may wear skirts, dresses, or dress slacks. Skirts and dresses should fall at or below the knee and all ladies' blouses/tops should have a sleeve and not be cut too low. Attire for both gentlemen and ladies should not be too form fitting. Shoes should meet the formal uniform shoe requirements (please see the uniform policy if needed). The Pinterest pages linked below are meant to help give you an idea of the many beautiful options that would be appropriate for this event.
Grammar School
Proverbs Ceremony - Fri., Feb. 5, 8:30am
The Grammar School Proverbs Ceremony, recognizing those students who have memorized chapters in Proverbs, will be held in the sanctuary on Friday, February 5, beginning at 8:30am. Parents are welcome to attend. Our current guidelines of wearing a mask and/or social distancing will be in place for this event.
Kindergarten Schedule for Early Dismissal on Fri., Feb. 5
With the early dismissal of 12:30pm on Friday, February 5th, the kindergarten class schedule will be adjusted to give class time to both the morning and afternoon classes. The AM class will attend from 8:30-10:20am and the PM class will attend from 10:20am-12:15pm. The PM kindergarten and enhancement students will participate in Cantabile with the rest of the school from 12:15-12:30pm. Students will have a snack during the school day, but will not have lunch. Please contact Mrs. Kind with any questions.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Rhetoric School Finals Schedule
1st Semester Rhetoric School Finals Schedule
Semester End Celebration - Fri., Feb. 5
On Friday, February 5, the Logic & Rhetoric Schools (7th-12th grades) will celebrate the end of the semester with a pizza lunch beginning at 11:30am in the gym. Pizza will be provided for all Logic & Rhetoric students and staff. Following the pizza lunch will be an all school Cantabile from 12:15-12:30pm and an early dismissal at 12:30pm.
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men" - Colossians 3:23
Jr High Basketball - Mandatory Parent Mtg - Mon., Feb. 8
Junior high basketball began this week. If your child is participating this season please plan to attend the mandatory parent meeting on Monday, February 8 at 5:30pm. Calendars for the entire season are available on the basketball page.
SAT School Day - Wed., Mar. 3
*Registration Deadline is Fri., Feb. 12
Beginning this year, The Oaks will offer annually the official CollegeBoard SAT test, held midweek at our school for all juniors, and for seniors who still need to take the SAT test as a graduation requirement. See the flyer below for details and to register. Deadline to register is Fri., Feb. 12.
SAT School Day Flyer and Registration Form
Protocol 2021 - An Evening of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Sat., Apr., 17
* Deposit Due Fri., Feb. 26
All 9th through 12th grade students are invited to attend this year's protocol event on Saturday, April 17. This event will include a viewing of the Broadway hit musical, Hamilton, a guest speaker, and a semi-formal dinner at the stunning Belles on the Bluff venue. A $50 deposit will be due by Friday, February 26. Please see the attached letter and deposit form for further details. A hard copy will be sent home with the 9th-12th grade students.
Protocol Announcement & Deposit Form
* Business Formal Attire
Protocol attire this year will be business formal. Gentlemen should wear suit coats. Ladies may wear skirts, dresses, or dress slacks. Skirts and dresses should fall at or below the knee and all ladies' blouses/tops should have a sleeve and not be cut too low. Attire for both gentlemen and ladies should not be too form fitting. Shoes should meet the formal uniform shoe requirements (please see the uniform policy if needed). The Pinterest pages linked below are meant to help give you an idea of the many beautiful options that would be appropriate for this event.
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]