July 2022
Current School News
Current School News
July 2022
Parent Education Corner
Traditio for Parents
* Registrations are available through the Jupiter parent portal under Forms.
Shakespeare's Hamlet - Mon./Tues./Thurs. - Aug. 15/16/18 [6–8pm]
* $30 per household - register by Fri., Aug. 12
Miss Brittany Hartke is hosting an exploration of William Shakespeare's Hamlet for parents this summer. Come ready to take parts and discuss as we go for a proper Traditio experience! There will be minimal outside work required during the week of the class and no preparation beforehand is needed. If desired, viewing a film version before class may help provide a sense of the play. Parents often say they wish they could have their children's education, so here's your chance! Please register through Jupiter Forms by Friday, August 12. The cost is $30 per household and the class will be limited to 20 participants.
Founding Principles of the U.S. - Mon.–Thurs., Aug. 1–4 [6–8pm]
* $60 per person (includes supplies) - register by Thurs., July 14
Mr. Kevin Kimball will lead this course, covering over a dozen primary source documents from the Magna Carta to the U.S. Constitution with the goal of gaining a historical and biblical perspective on the role of government and the principles upon which our nation was founded.No preparation is needed, but there are three quality history texts to reference for those who would like to get an overview of the historical background (see flyer). Please register through Jupiter Forms by Thursday, July 14. The cost is $60 per person (includes supplies) and the class will be limited to 18 participants.
Traditio for Parents: Founding Principles of the U.S. Flyer
All School
Fourth Quarter Report Cards Posted Fri., June 24
* Report cards & transcripts will be withheld for outstanding fees & incomplete forms.
The 4th quarter report cards will be posted on Jupiter Friday, June 24. 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. *Please note that report cards and transcripts will be withheld for any outstanding fees due as well as any incomplete forms for the coming school year.
Proverbs for Parents
Oaks Community Organization Day – Wed., June 29 [10am–1pm]
If organizing is your forte, or you'd just like to come and help out, please sign up to participate in The Oaks Community Organization Day! on Wednesday, June 29 from 10am to 1pm to help go through and organize two of The Oaks' storage pods, as well as the maintenance shop. Any help is appreciated as it makes the task more manageable and it's always a joy to work alongside one another. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers! Please contact The Oaks' Activities Coordinator, Beth Schultz with any questions.
What: The Oaks Community Organization Day
When: Wednesday June 29 [10am–1pm]
Sign-up: The Oaks Community Organization Day
*Lunch will be provided at 12:30pm for all volunteers.
Summer Office Hours - July & August
Monday – Thursday (closed Fridays)
9am to 3pm
Closed July 18 – August 4
Lands' End Sale
June 23–July 11 – 20% off school uniforms
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: HOTDOG – Pin: 3591
Sale Flyer
Embroidery Opportunity - Drop off items by Thurs., July 21
Families with uniform items (sweater vests or cardigans) needing The Oaks logo embroidered on them for the fall may bring these items into the school office this summer (during summer office hours). When items are available for pick-up (following the summer office closure) you will be notified and the cost of $5.45 (tax included) per item will be applied to your Jupiter account to be paid online or in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Laurie Gardner in the office. * Note, only uniform items will be embroidered.
Please read the 2022-23 Uniform Policy carefully to be aware of all the updates for next year.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Summer Sports Camps – Registration Due by Fri., July 1
The Oaks is excited to be offering several sports camps again this summer. Check out the flyer for details on the offerings and register today through Forms in your Jupiter Parent Portal. Camps are also listed in each the Grammar and Logic & Rhetoric School sections below. *Note: You will need to be in the 2022 Summer year to register.
2022 Summer Sports Camps
2022 Music On The Field - Thurs., July 7 [6pm]
The Oaks is excited to welcome you and your family to join us for an evening of fellowship and music this summer at The Oaks' 2nd Annual Music on the Field. Bring a picnic dinner, drinks, lawn chairs, and blankets and come enjoy the beautiful weather, music, dancing and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
2022 Music on the Field Flyer
Latin Tutoring Available this Summer!
The Oaks Latin department is available for summer tutoring. Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Mr. Eric Indgjerd, Mr. Ross Tasche, and Miss Katherine Close (Oaks Alum) are offering Latin tutoring, by appointment. Please see the 2022 Summer Latin Tutoring Flyer for further details.
Conservatory Summer Lessons & Classes
The Oaks Conservatory has lessons and classes to offer this summer! See the flyer for more details. Registration is available through the Conservatory Website. *Note, violin lessons will resume in the fall.
Conservatory Summer Program Flyer
Save the Date! Latin Boot Camp - Aug. 29–31
*updated date!
The Oaks will be hosting a Latin Boot Camp for all new Oaks students (4–10th grades) from 9am to 1pm August 29th through 31st. Mark your calendars and look for registration details to come the beginning of August.
COMING THIS FALL...
Fall Sports Registration Now Open!
If your child is planning to participate in fall sports (cross country, soccer, or volleyball) you can get a jump start on the school year by registering today. Log in to your Jupiter parent portal and select the specific sport's registration form that your child will be participating in under Forms. Registrations are due by Friday, August 26, with payment due by Friday, September 9.
2022-23 School Calendar
The 2022-23 school calendar is now available through The Oaks' Google calendar. Events are updated throughout the school year, so subscribing to the Google calendar is recommended. A printable pdf with significant dates is also available and will be posted on the calendar page for the entire school year.
2022-23 School Calendar - Significant Dates
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)
Click on picture above to view the complete calendar
Grammar School
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Summer sports camp registrations are available through the Jupiter parent portal under Forms and due by Friday, July 1. Please contact The Oaks Athletics Director, Colin Williams for further information.
July 18–22
- Flag Football [$20]
3rd/4th Gentlemen – 8–9:30am
5th/6th Gentlemen – 8–9:30am
*update 7.1.22 - These camps have been combined & will be held at the time listed above.
July 26–28
- Volleyball [$30]
4th–6th Ladies – 9–11am - Soccer [$30]
1st–6th Ladies & Gentlemen – 9–11am
August 8–11
- Basketball [$30]
K–6th Ladies & Gentlemen – 8:30–10am
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Summer sports camp registrations are available through the Jupiter parent portal under Forms and due by Friday, July 1. Please contact The Oaks Athletics Director, Colin Williams for further information.
July 26–28
- Volleyball [$45]
7–12th Ladies – 12–3pm
August 2–4
- Soccer [$30]
7–12th Gentlemen – 9–11am
August 9–11
- Basketball [$60]
7–12th Ladies – 11am–2pm
COMING THIS FALL...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Dessert Theatre - Dec. 2–3, 2022
* Sign up to audition & pick up a packet today!
The Oaks Theatre is excited to announcing the fall production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Dessert Theatre - December 2–3, 2022. Based on the classic holiday movie the story is staged as a live 1940's radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters, and the actors produce the sound effects with Foley props. It's a Wonderful Life is about the life of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast & tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable "angel" to show George what life would be like if he had never been born, and to help him gain a change of heart and understand the true spirit of Christmas. Auditions are open to grades 7–12. Those interested in auditioning may come by the theatre board (in the MP foyer) to sign up and pick up an audition packet.
Audition Dates & Times (MP 11):
7th Grade only - Thurs., Sept. 15 (week before school begins) [4–5pm]
8–12th Grades - Tues. & Wed., Sept. 20 & 21 [3:15–5:15pm]
Call backs (if needed) - Thurs. Sept. 22 [3:15pm]
Grammar School
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Summer sports camp registrations are available through the Jupiter parent portal under Forms and due by Friday, July 1. Please contact The Oaks Athletics Director, Colin Williams for further information.
July 18–22
- Flag Football [$20]
3rd/4th Gentlemen – 8–9am
5th/6th Gentlemen – 9–10am
July 26–28
- Volleyball [$30]
4th–6th Ladies – 9–11am - Soccer [$30]
1st–6th Ladies & Gentlemen – 9–11am
August 8–11
- Basketball [$30]
K–6th Ladies & Gentlemen – 8:30–10am
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Summer sports camp registrations are available through the Jupiter parent portal under Forms and due by Friday, July 1. Please contact The Oaks Athletics Director, Colin Williams for further information.
July 26–28
- Volleyball [$45]
7–12th Ladies – 12–3pm
August 2–4
- Soccer [$30]
7–12th Gentlemen – 9–11am
August 9–11
- Basketball [$60]
7–12th Ladies – 11am–2pm
COMING THIS FALL...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Dessert Theatre - Dec. 2–3, 2022
* Sign up to audition & pick up a packet today!
The Oaks Theatre is excited to announcing the fall production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Dessert Theatre - December 2–3, 2022. Based on the classic holiday movie the story is staged as a live 1940's radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters, and the actors produce the sound effects with Foley props. It's a Wonderful Life is about the life of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast & tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable "angel" to show George what life would be like if he had never been born, and to help him gain a change of heart and understand the true spirit of Christmas. Auditions are open to grades 7–12. Those interested in auditioning may come by the theatre board (in the MP foyer) to sign up and pick up an audition packet.
Audition Dates & Times (MP 11):
7th Grade only - Thurs., Sept. 15 (week before school begins) [4–5pm]
8–12th Grades - Tues. & Wed., Sept. 20 & 21 [3:15–5:15pm]
Call backs (if needed) - Thurs. Sept. 22 [3:15pm]
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)