March 14 - 20, 2019
Current School News
Current School News
March 14 - 20, 2019
All School
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wed & Thurs
Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st. Please stop by the school office during regular office hours (7:45 am - 3:45 pm) if you still need to sign up.
Re-enrollment Forms Due Wednesday, March 20th
Re-enrollment packets were sent home with your eldest child on March 1st. Please fill out and return your family’s form to the school office no later than Wednesday, March 20th. Families who have not re-registered by the deadline may lose their spots as we open up enrollment to new families. Electronic packets are attached below for your convenience.
Kindergarten Enrollment Form 2019-20
Family Re-enrollment Form 2019-20
Foreign Exchange Re-enrollment Form 2019-20
Early Release Wednesday, March 20th
Students will be dismissed from class at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20th for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
No School Thursday, March 21st & Friday March 22nd
There will be no school Thursday March 21st for parent/teacher conferences or Friday, March 22nd for a staff curriculum day.
Third Quarter Mid-Terms
Mid-terms were sent home in your child's backpack on Wednesday, March 13th. Please sign one copy and return it to your child's homeroom teacher.
Open House – Tuesday, March 26th – 9-11am
Our Next Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th from 9-11am. Don’t forget to invite any families you know who would be interested in The Oaks. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of classical Christian education with those unfamiliar with our school.
You can share this event several ways: print out the Postcard Invitation (also available in the school office), and by encouraging friends to view our Facebook Event.
1st Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to those students who made the honor roll for the 1st semester of the 2018-19 school year.
2018-19 1st Semester Honor Roll
The Oaks 2019 Graduation Ceremony
To accommodate our growing school we are pleased to announce that this year's graduation ceremony will take place at Fourth Memorial Church (near Gonzaga University) on Saturday, June 8th at 1:00pm. We are excited that this new venue will allow us to host a larger audience and allow the graduates to host a celebration for all their friends and family together afterwards.
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
None at this time.
Secondary School
Advanced Placement Exams - Registration Deadline Wed. Mar. 20th
Interested high school students have the opportunity to take AP exams on May 6th and 13th at Lewis and Clark High School. Please see the information below for further details. The deadline for registration is March 20th.
Secondary Spring Ball Rescheduled
The Secondary Spring Ball is being rescheduled. We will announce the date and details here as soon as possible.
Countdown to College Workshop - April 8th
Countdown to College Workshop is April 8, 7:00 to 9:00 pm in MP 8 (note the new date). Parents and students in 9th - 11th grades are invited to join Mrs. Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, as she provides an overview of the college preparation, search, and application process, and the services she offers families as they prepare for their child's future. For more information please see the attachment below.
Countdown to College Workshop Flyer
College Scholarship Listing
Students and families: You may now view view a growing list of college scholarships on The Oaks' website. The list will be updated regularly. Please see Mrs. Gibson for specific scholarship questions. Click here to view the listing.
Boys State and Girls State Summer Leadership & Citizenship Programs
Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. Applications are due March 31 and interviews begin in April.
For information on Girls State, please contact Barb Cramer at 509-928-3348; or email her at barbbetty4614@gmai.com.
For information on Boys State, please contact Rich Everett at 509-466-5319; or email him at rde30946@comcast.net.
Naval Academy's Summer Seminar
Juniors interested in the United States Naval Academy are invited to apply to attend the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar. For one week in June, students will experience a taste of life at the Academy as well as kick-start your application journey for an appointment to the Academy. The application deadline for the summer program is March 31. Information may be found on their website.
Grove City College's "Junior Crimson Day"
Juniors may use a $300 voucher toward airfare and lodging to visit Grove City College during its "Junior Crimson Day," Saturday April 27. Students from The Oaks (and other Classical Schools from around the country) will enjoy a day of activities, faculty presentations, campus tours, and student panels to introduce them to this outstanding Christian college in Grove City, PA. Juniors received a voucher from Mrs. Gibson last month; more are available in her office. To register, click here.
College Application Boot Camp
Make plans and mark your calendars: For families of juniors looking ahead to senior year, College Application Boot Camp will be September 3rd through 6th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The registration fee is $150. Details will be forthcoming. See Mrs. Gibson for immediate questions.
Grammar School
None at this time.
Secondary School
Advanced Placement Exams - Registration Deadline Wed. Mar. 20th
Interested high school students have the opportunity to take AP exams on May 6th and 13th at Lewis and Clark High School. Please see the information below for further details. The deadline for registration is March 20th.
Secondary Spring Ball Rescheduled
The Secondary Spring Ball is being rescheduled. We will announce the date and details here as soon as possible.
Countdown to College Workshop - April 8th
Countdown to College Workshop is April 8, 7:00 to 9:00 pm in MP 8 (note the new date). Parents and students in 9th - 11th grades are invited to join Mrs. Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, as she provides an overview of the college preparation, search, and application process, and the services she offers families as they prepare for their child's future. For more information please see the attachment below.
Countdown to College Workshop Flyer
College Scholarship Listing
Students and families: You may now view view a growing list of college scholarships on The Oaks' website. The list will be updated regularly. Please see Mrs. Gibson for specific scholarship questions. Click here to view the listing.
Boys State and Girls State Summer Leadership & Citizenship Programs
Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. Applications are due March 31 and interviews begin in April.
For information on Girls State, please contact Barb Cramer at 509-928-3348; or email her at barbbetty4614@gmai.com.
For information on Boys State, please contact Rich Everett at 509-466-5319; or email him at rde30946@comcast.net.
Naval Academy's Summer Seminar
Juniors interested in the United States Naval Academy are invited to apply to attend the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar. For one week in June, students will experience a taste of life at the Academy as well as kick-start your application journey for an appointment to the Academy. The application deadline for the summer program is March 31. Information may be found on their website.
Grove City College's "Junior Crimson Day"
Juniors may use a $300 voucher toward airfare and lodging to visit Grove City College during its "Junior Crimson Day," Saturday April 27. Students from The Oaks (and other Classical Schools from around the country) will enjoy a day of activities, faculty presentations, campus tours, and student panels to introduce them to this outstanding Christian college in Grove City, PA. Juniors received a voucher from Mrs. Gibson last month; more are available in her office. To register, click here.
College Application Boot Camp
Make plans and mark your calendars: For families of juniors looking ahead to senior year, College Application Boot Camp will be September 3rd through 6th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The registration fee is $150. Details will be forthcoming. See Mrs. Gibson for immediate questions.
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