January 30 - February 5, 2020
Current School News
Current School News
January 30 - February 5, 2020
All School
Oaks Family Night - Senior Night - White Out Night
Mon., Feb. 3 - Oaks vs SCCS
Wear your white, Bring your family & friends, Let's fill the gym!
Monday, February 3rd is the final home game of the season so the administration wants to encourage everyone to attend for a family night. It is also senior night so join us in recognizing our seniors and their families in the last home game of their High School years. And because there is so much to celebrate, it's a white out night as well! Wear your white Oaks shirts (or another white top) and let's fill the stands. Spokane Classical is planning on bringing a large cheering squad, so let's show up in full force, forcing us to open both sets of bleachers (Oaks on one side SCCS on the other).
Dinner will be burgers and chicken caesar salad and will be served from 4:30-6pm. For only $5 per person (family maximum - $20), you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. There will also be half-time festivities. And last, but not least the administration has declared Monday a no homework night, just in case you needed another reason to attend. Let's show our team and SCCS that we are proud of our Oaks basketball. GO OAKS!!!
Game Times:
4:00 pm - Boys JV
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity
7:00 pm - Boys Varsity
Talent Show Sign-Ups - Jan. 27-Feb.1
The Oaks annual Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, March 13 at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. Try-outs will be held during music classes the week of February 10-14, with sign-ups occurring the week of January 27-February 1. Please see the letter below for further details.
Kindergarten Open Enrollment Begins Feb. 3
Kindergarten enrollment for new families opens Monday, February 3. If you have interested family or friends please encourage them to set up an initial visit by contacting the school office or attend one of our upcoming open houses.
Re-enrollment for 2020-21 School Year Begins Feb. 3
Current family re-enrollment for 1st - 12th grades begins Monday, February 3rd and are due by Friday, February 14th. Re-enrollment forms will be sent home with your eldest child Friday, January 31.
Coffee with the Headmaster - Fri., Feb. 7
Friday, February 7th all Oaks parents are invited to join Headmaster, Mr. Charlie Dowers, for coffee in the Memory Period Room (CE#3) after drop-off. Starting about 7:45am there will be coffee, tea and baked goods available. About 8am Mr. Dowers will share for 10-15 minutes and then will have a time for questions. Hope you can join us!
Open House - Tues., Feb. 25
During the enrollment season The Oaks will be hosting open houses each month, the next of which is Tuesday, February 25 from 9-11am. Please help us spread the word by inviting those who would be interested in learning more about The Oaks and classical Christian education. We would love to host them as they tour the school and visit classes. Postcards are available in the office or you can share the Facebook event.
Open House Dates - 9-11 am
Tuesday, February 25
Tuesday, March 24
Mary Poppins - Rehearsals Begin Mon., Feb. 10
The cast has been announced and rehearsals are set to begin Monday, February 10th for the spring musical, Mary Poppins. If your family is involved in the play please reference the theater page of the website to check for rehearsal schedules, parent and cast meetings, and more. You can even subscribe to the rehearsal schedule by following the instructions given.
Oaks Basketball - Upcoming Home Game Schedule
Please see the athletics page of the website for further information.
Friday, January 31
4pm - JV Boys vs CCS (Tournament Game)
5:30pm Boys Varsity vs ICA
Friday, January 31 - Saturday, February 1
Boys JV Basketball Tournament
Location: The Warehouse (Friday)
Northwest Christian (Saturday)
Game 1 - 4pm @ The Oaks vs CCS
Monday, February 3 vs SCCS
*Senior Night - Family Night - White Out Night*
4pm - Boys JV
5:30pm - Girls Varsity
7pm - Boys Varsity
Thursday, February 6 - Saturday, February 8
Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Tournaments
Location: The Oaks & Bowdish Middle School
Boys Tournament Bracket
Girls Tournament Bracket
Saturday Schedule - Awards and Events
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
September 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 3
- College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]
October 4
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
- College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]
October 5
- College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]
October 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]
October 11
- College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]
October 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 14
- Father-Son Breakfast [8am]
October 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 17
- College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]
October 18
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
- College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]
October 19–20
- No School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 21
- Jr High Volleyball Tournament
October 23
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 25
- PSAT Test
October 26
- College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
- Instrumental Concert [7pm]
October 27
- Half-Day of School
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [12:15pm]
- Family Night
October 28
- JV Volleyball Tournament
October 30
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]
November 2
- College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]
November 3
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Soccer Tournament
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 3–4
- Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Grammar School
There is no news at this time.
Secondary School
Thriving in HS Workshop for 8th & 9th Grade Parents - Tues., Feb. 4
*Please be sure to RSVP to Mrs. Gibson
Parents of 8th and 9th grade students are invited to an upcoming workshop presented by Mrs. Lynn Gibson, "Thriving (Not Surviving) in High School: Tips from the Trenches" on Tuesday, February 4 from 6:30-8:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
Poetry Out Loud
- Regional Competition - Thurs., Jan. 30
At 7pm on Thursday, January 30th, at the Downtown Library, Oaks Junior, Sam McEachran, will represent The Oaks in the Regional Poetry Out Loud competition. The event is free and open to the public. All Oaks folks are warmly invited to support our fine young poet, Mr. Sam McEachran!
- Assembly & Awards - Fri., Feb. 7
At 2pm on Friday, February 7th, in the sanctuary, representatives from the 9th-12th grades will perform the poems they delivered in our all-high-school Poetry Out Loud competition. All Oaks folks are most welcome to join us! This celebration of the students' efforts to learn by heart great works of poetry will be followed by a brief awards ceremony. Adam Lindauer, our Poetry Out Loud school champion, will be presented with his award, and each class champion will receive a gift. Mr. Lindauer, due to a scheduling conflict, is unable to represent the school at the Regional competition, but at this special assembly, you will have an opportunity to hear his excellent recitation.
High School Protocol - Sat., Feb. 29
- Dress Checks - Please sign up in office
*Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 - space is limited
A Protocol dress check sign up is available in the school office. High School ladies may stop by to sign up for a lunch or after school time slot on Tuesdays or Thursdays January 28 through February 11. Available days are Tues., Jan. 28, Thurs., Jan. 30, Tues. Feb. 4, Thurs. Feb. 6, or Tues., Feb. 11. February 13 is reserved for rechecks only. Please direct further questions to Miss Stacey Miller or Mrs. Amy Kim.
Ladies Dress Code
Gentlemen Dress Code
- Meal Choice & Balance Due - Feb. 7
A Protocol Meal Choice and Balance Due form was sent home with your high school student last week. Below is an electronic copy for your convenience. Please fill this form out and return it with your final payment by Friday, February 7.
Grammar School
There is no news at this time.
Secondary School
Thriving in HS Workshop for 8th & 9th Grade Parents - Tues., Feb. 4
*Please be sure to RSVP to Mrs. Gibson
Parents of 8th and 9th grade students are invited to an upcoming workshop presented by Mrs. Lynn Gibson, "Thriving (Not Surviving) in High School: Tips from the Trenches" on Tuesday, February 4 from 6:30-8:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
Poetry Out Loud
- Regional Competition - Thurs., Jan. 30
At 7pm on Thursday, January 30th, at the Downtown Library, Oaks Junior, Sam McEachran, will represent The Oaks in the Regional Poetry Out Loud competition. The event is free and open to the public. All Oaks folks are warmly invited to support our fine young poet, Mr. Sam McEachran!
- Assembly & Awards - Fri., Feb. 7
At 2pm on Friday, February 7th, in the sanctuary, representatives from the 9th-12th grades will perform the poems they delivered in our all-high-school Poetry Out Loud competition. All Oaks folks are most welcome to join us! This celebration of the students' efforts to learn by heart great works of poetry will be followed by a brief awards ceremony. Adam Lindauer, our Poetry Out Loud school champion, will be presented with his award, and each class champion will receive a gift. Mr. Lindauer, due to a scheduling conflict, is unable to represent the school at the Regional competition, but at this special assembly, you will have an opportunity to hear his excellent recitation.
High School Protocol - Sat., Feb. 29
- Dress Checks - Please sign up in office
*Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 - space is limited
A Protocol dress check sign up is available in the school office. High School ladies may stop by to sign up for a lunch or after school time slot on Tuesdays or Thursdays January 28 through February 11. Available days are Tues., Jan. 28, Thurs., Jan. 30, Tues. Feb. 4, Thurs. Feb. 6, or Tues., Feb. 11. February 13 is reserved for rechecks only. Please direct further questions to Miss Stacey Miller or Mrs. Amy Kim.
Ladies Dress Code
Gentlemen Dress Code
- Meal Choice & Balance Due - Feb. 7
A Protocol Meal Choice and Balance Due form was sent home with your high school student last week. Below is an electronic copy for your convenience. Please fill this form out and return it with your final payment by Friday, February 7.
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
September 29
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 3
- College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]
October 4
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
- College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
- PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]
October 5
- College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]
October 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]
October 11
- College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]
October 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night
October 14
- Father-Son Breakfast [8am]
October 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 17
- College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]
October 18
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
- College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]
October 19–20
- No School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 21
- Jr High Volleyball Tournament
October 23
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 25
- PSAT Test
October 26
- College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
- Instrumental Concert [7pm]
October 27
- Half-Day of School
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Cantabile [12:15pm]
- Family Night
October 28
- JV Volleyball Tournament
October 30
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]
November 2
- College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]
November 3
- Weekly Formal Uniform
- Soccer Tournament
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 3–4
- Varsity Volleyball Tournament