January 13 - 19, 2022
Current School News
Current School News
January 13 - 19, 2022
Parent Education Corner
"Now the beginning of discipline is humility. Although the lessons of humility are many, the three which follow are especial importance for the students: first, that he hold no knowledge and no writing in contempt; second, that he blush to learn from no man; and third, that when he has attained learning himself, that he not look down upon everyone else."
- Hugh of St. Victor, Didiscalion, 12th Century
Check out the latest Monday Meal through The Oaks app this week!
All School
Parent Academy: Family Movie Night - Sat., Jan. 15 [6–8:30pm]
As you know, we are "plugged in" to the digital world almost everywhere and at all times. This means our kids are being more and more conditioned to accept the rewards of entertainment and social interaction from online sources rather than from real human life. How should we raise our kids in this time, when the digital tide has risen so high and doesn't seem to be receding? This the topic of The Oaks' first Parent Academy event of the year!
Join us Saturday, January 15 for a time of fellowship and edification as we consider how to raise children amidst the flood of digital media. Beginning at 6pm, we will watch The Social Dilemma, followed by a conversation on parenting in this age. Light snacks and refreshments (popcorn, treats, & soda) will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Seating is available for all, but you are welcome to bring your own comfy seat as well. This event is open to the whole family. We look forward to seeing you there!
Grand Re-Opening of The Gathering Place - Wed., Jan. 19
The Oaks' coffee bar, The Gathering Place, is excited to announce their grand re-opening on Wednesday, January 19 from 7:30–8:25am, where they will be serving up new drinks and treats. Stop by to see the exciting changes and enjoy something delicious!
Oaks Family Night - Fri., Jan. 21 – Oaks vs Kootenai
Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks basketball teams. For $5 per person (family maximum - $20) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
Dinner will be served from 4:30–6:30 pm
Friday, January 21 - The Oaks vs Kootenai
4:00–JV Boys Basketball
5:30–Varsity Girls Basketball
7:00–Varsity Boys Basketball
Friday Pizza Hot Lunch
*Weekly orders must be placed by Wed. at 3pm
*Monthly orders must be placed by the 1st Wed. of the month at 3pm
Pizza hot lunch is being offered on Fridays once again! Orders may be placed via Jupiter and 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 (to order for the entire month) OR Pizza Lunch Order - WEEKLY (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.
- Hot lunch helpers will then check off orders as students pick up their lunch on Friday.
Additional Notes:
- All orders must be submitted by 3pm on Wednesday prior for weekly orders (1st Wednesday of the month for monthly orders). The forms will be locked after this time. New forms for the upcoming week will be posted each Friday afternoon.
- 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.
2022 Talent Show Information
*Sign-ups: Jan. 24–28 (during music classes)
*Try-outs: Feb. 14–18 (during music/choir class times)
The Oaks 2022 Talent Show is coming this spring (date TBD)! Students who are interested in participating should start planning and preparing their pieces now. Try-outs will be held during class music times the week of February 14, with sign-ups available the week of Jan. 24. Please read the Talent Show Information Letter for all the details.
Continuous Enrollment & Priority Registration for 2022-23 School Year
*Kindergarten Priority Registration Due by Mon., Jan. 31
The 2022-23 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 registration time. To enroll a new student (K–12th) for the 2022-23 school year please complete the Current Family New Student Application, available under Forms in Jupiter. Kindergarten priority registration is due by Monday, January 31 and 1–12th grade priority registration is due by Friday, February 11. Any families desiring to unenroll for the 2022-23 school year should complete the Student Withdrawal Form on Jupiter by Friday, February 4.
The Continuous Enrollment Letter and Information with further details regarding 2022-23 enrollment was emailed to all current families and sent home with your child.
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 Athletics Director Letter. For details & directions to away games please view the basketball calendars at https://theoakscca.org/basketball/
Friday, January 14
The Oaks vs PCS (Away Game)
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
7:00–Varsity Boys
Monday, January 17
The Oaks vs CHS (Away Game)
5:30–Varsity Girls
Wednesday, January 19
The Oaks vs SCCS (Away Game @ The Oaks)
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
7:00–Varsity Boys
Friday, January 21 - FAMILY NIGHT!
The Oaks vs KTSI (Home Game)
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
7:00–Varsity Boys
Saturday, January 22
The Oaks vs CCP (Away Game)
1:00–JV Boys
3:30–Varsity Boys
Tuesday, January 25
The Oaks vs CCS (Home Game)
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
7:00–Varsity Boys
Thursday, January 27
The Oaks vs NICS (Home Game)
4:00–JV Boys
5:30–Varsity Girls
7:00–Varsity Boys
Friday & Saturday, January 28 & 29
Mountain Christian League JV Boys Basketball Tournament
When available, tournament details will be posted at https://www.mountainchristianleague.org/mens-basketball
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
Secondary School Christmas 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. All are welcome to attend.
Orchestra students (6th) – Please meet in MP11 (Music Room) at 6:30pm and then be in your orchestra seats, in the gym, by 6:40pm to tune and have a brief warm-up scale or two. All students participating in the concert should wear their formal uniform.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
January Scripture Memorization
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.'" Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back to word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
Matthew 2:1–12
Snow Boots and Formal Uniforms
On formal uniform days, students may wear snow boots if snow has fallen the evening before or morning of school. We hope this change will help your children protect their leather shoes from undue damage. Outside of snow days, please continue to follow the formal uniform guide for shoe selections. Thank you!
Student Newspaper - Informational Meeting - Fri., Jan. 14 [3:15–3:45pm]
Miss Jessica Woodroof is excited to introduce The Oaks' Student School Newspaper! She will be leading any interested 7–12th graders in this endeavor, as they seek to write about the good, true, and beautiful moments at The Oaks in order to glorify Christ, shape our school culture, and shine God's truth into our every day lives. We are so quick to forget what we do during the year, but the goal of this newspaper is to help us all remember some of the many ways that God has been faithful to us. Any 7–12th grade students interested in participating are asked to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 14 in P18 (6th grade portable) from 3:15–3:45pm. Please contact Miss Jessica Woodroof if you would like further information.
Activity Schedule for Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Thur., Jan. 13, Mon., Jan. 17, & Tues., Jan. 18
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Thursday, January 13, Monday, January 17, and Tuesday, January 18 to incorporate in additional Christmas concert rehearsals from 2 to 3pm each of these days.
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. All secondary students (7–12th grades) are a part of this concert and should wear their formal uniforms.
- Orchestra students (6–11th) – Meet in MP11 (Music Room) at 6:30pm and then be in your orchestra seats, in the gym, by 6:40pm to tune and have a brief warm-up scale or two.
- Choir students (7–12th) – Meet in the sanctuary at 6:30pm.
New Drawing Class Through The Oaks Conservatory!
*Available for 7–12th Grades
The Oaks Conservatory is excited to introduce Art Instructor, Kate Walker and two new drawing classes - Fundamentals & Figure Studies! For more information about the classes and instructor read the flyer below.
Drawing Class Flyer
Register Here
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
Secondary School Christmas 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. All are welcome to attend.
Orchestra students (6th) – Please meet in MP11 (Music Room) at 6:30pm and then be in your orchestra seats, in the gym, by 6:40pm to tune and have a brief warm-up scale or two. All students participating in the concert should wear their formal uniform.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
January Scripture Memorization
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.'" Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back to word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
Matthew 2:1–12
Snow Boots and Formal Uniforms
On formal uniform days, students may wear snow boots if snow has fallen the evening before or morning of school. We hope this change will help your children protect their leather shoes from undue damage. Outside of snow days, please continue to follow the formal uniform guide for shoe selections. Thank you!
Student Newspaper - Informational Meeting - Fri., Jan. 14 [3:15–3:45pm]
Miss Jessica Woodroof is excited to introduce The Oaks' Student School Newspaper! She will be leading any interested 7–12th graders in this endeavor, as they seek to write about the good, true, and beautiful moments at The Oaks in order to glorify Christ, shape our school culture, and shine God's truth into our every day lives. We are so quick to forget what we do during the year, but the goal of this newspaper is to help us all remember some of the many ways that God has been faithful to us. Any 7–12th grade students interested in participating are asked to attend an informational meeting on Friday, January 14 in P18 (6th grade portable) from 3:15–3:45pm. Please contact Miss Jessica Woodroof if you would like further information.
Activity Schedule for Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Thur., Jan. 13, Mon., Jan. 17, & Tues., Jan. 18
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule on Thursday, January 13, Monday, January 17, and Tuesday, January 18 to incorporate in additional Christmas concert rehearsals from 2 to 3pm each of these days.
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. All secondary students (7–12th grades) are a part of this concert and should wear their formal uniforms.
- Orchestra students (6–11th) – Meet in MP11 (Music Room) at 6:30pm and then be in your orchestra seats, in the gym, by 6:40pm to tune and have a brief warm-up scale or two.
- Choir students (7–12th) – Meet in the sanctuary at 6:30pm.
New Drawing Class Through The Oaks Conservatory!
*Available for 7–12th Grades
The Oaks Conservatory is excited to introduce Art Instructor, Kate Walker and two new drawing classes - Fundamentals & Figure Studies! For more information about the classes and instructor read the flyer below.
Drawing Class Flyer
Register Here
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)