March 12 - 18, 2020

Current School News

March 12 - 18, 2020

All School

Letters from the Headmaster

The attached letters from Mr. Charlie Dowers have been emailed home to give families information on The Oaks' preparations and plans in response to Coronavirus.

Letter from the Headmaster (3/16/2020)
Letter from the Headmaster (3/14/2020)
Letter from the Headmaster (3/13/2020)
Letter from the Headmaster (3/12/2020)
Letter from the Headmaster (3/4/2020)

School Closure/Online Learning

Following Governor Inslee's orders The Oaks will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17, through at least Friday, April 24. The Oaks will remain open Monday, March 16. We will be transitioning to online learning platforms using Jupiter Ed and Zoom during this time and are working on getting you detailed information.

* Canceled Events

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Jr High Basketball Tournament
  • Talent Show
  • Open House
  • Parent Academy
  • Spring Ball
  • History Emphasis Days
  • Mary Poppins, Spring Musical

Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings (TBD)

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2020-21 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting three informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program. Attendance at one of these meetings is required to apply for financial aid in the 2020-21 school year. Please RSVP to the school office so that we can plan accordingly.

Financial Aid Meeting Dates & Times:
Tuesday, March 31 - 8am to 9am
Thursday, April 2 - 3pm to 4pm
Thursday, April 30 - 7pm to 8pm

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

Silverwood Reading is the Ticket

Silverwood's Reading is the Ticket program is available once again for students in kindergarten through 6th grades. Program information was sent home with your child before break and is available below for your convenience. Please be sure to turn in your forms no later than Tuesday, March 31st.

Reading is the Ticket Information

Secondary School

Jupiter Log-in

On Monday, March 16 secondary students will receive information regarding student log-ins on Jupiter. Please contact Mrs. Schnell during office hours with any questions regarding Jupiter for secondary students.

Grammar School

Silverwood Reading is the Ticket

Silverwood's Reading is the Ticket program is available once again for students in kindergarten through 6th grades. Program information was sent home with your child before break and is available below for your convenience. Please be sure to turn in your forms no later than Tuesday, March 31st.

Reading is the Ticket Information

Secondary School

Jupiter Log-in

On Monday, March 16 secondary students will receive information regarding student log-ins on Jupiter. Please contact Mrs. Schnell during office hours with any questions regarding Jupiter for secondary students.

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)