March 17-23, 2022
Current School News
Current School News
March 17-23, 2022
Parent Education Corner
"At the end then of Learning is to repair the ruins of our first Parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection."
- John Milton, Of Education
All School
Mid-Term Grades Now Available on Jupiter
Third quarter mid-term grades are up to date and available on Jupiter. Please check your child's grades at this time.
As a reminder, parents may sign up for weekly grade alerts through Jupiter. To do so, go to Settings and select the type of reminder you would like to receive under Grades. Jupiter will then send you a message with your child's current grades each week on the day you select. Please note that teachers may enter grades at different times from one another. If you have questions about your child's grades please contact his teacher directly.
No School - Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 17 & 18
There will be no school on Thursday March 17 or Friday March 18 so that parents and teachers have the opportunity to conference with one another. Please see the details about signing up for conferences in the Grammar and Logic/Rhetoric School sections below.
Lost & Found - Thurs., Mar. 24
Lost & Found items will be set out in the MP foyer on Thursday. Please stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day. Thank you to all who come by the office to find missing belongings prior to them being placed out. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low.
2022 Talent Show - Fri., Mar. 25 [7pm]
This is The Oaks' first live talent show since 2019! Join us in the sanctuary on Friday, March 25 at 7pm for songs, instruments, recitations, and more! Participants are asked to arrive at 5:30pm for mic check and instructions. Talent Show List (order to be determined)
Mother and Daughter Tea - Sat., Mar. 26 [9–11am]
* RSVP by Mar. 21
All Oaks mothers, daughters, and grandmothers are invited to attend our first Oaks Mother and Daughter Tea on Saturday, March 26 at 9:00am in the gym. Bring your own teacup and join us as we address the topic of "How should education prepare us for godly womanhood?" Please sign up to bring something to share! We are looking forward to this time together.
Mother and Daughter Tea Invitation
April Pizza Orders Now Open!
* Due by Wed., Mar. 30 at 3pm
The Friday Hot Lunch Pizza order form for the month of April is now available through your Jupiter Parent Portal. Please complete this form no later than 3pm on Wednesday, March 30 for all orders you would like to place in the month of April. After this time the form will be closed for the month.
* Gluten Free Pizza Option Now Available
Beginning in the month of April there is now a gluten free option available! You may order a whole gluten free cheese pizza for $14.50 or a pepperoni for $16. Gluten free pizza must be purchased as a whole pie.
Men's Breakfast - Sat., Apr. 2 [8–10am]
Save the date and plan to join us for a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, April 2 from 8 to 10am. We will be addressing the topic of "How should education prepare us for godly manhood?" More details coming soon.
SAVE THE DATE!
Deep Roots Campaign Public Launch - Fri., Apr. 8
Ground Breaking Ceremony [2pm]
Unveiling & Celebration [6:30pm] - Please RSVP
The Lord has brought us this far (1 Sam. 7:18). Come be a part of the next chapter on April 8th! The board is excited to inform you that we have established April 8th as the launch celebration and public announcement of the Deep Roots Campaign! Mark your calendars and look for more details to come in the near future.
Deep Roots Campaign - Save The Date!
Deep Roots Public Launch Informational Email
Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2022-23 Tuition Assistance
* Wed., Apr. 27 [7:15am] - Thurs., Apr. 28 [4:30pm] - Wed., May 4 [7:15am]
* attendance required for '22-23 financial assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell
If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2022-23 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program on Wednesday, April 27 from 7:15–7:45am, Thursday, April 28 from 4:30–5pm, and Wednesday, May 4 from 7:15–7:45am. Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid in the 2022-23 school year. Please RSVP to Mrs. Anya Schnell, so that we can plan accordingly. These will be the only meeting times available prior to the end of the school year and your family's 1st tuition payment for the upcoming year.
Oaks Journal & Pen Set - $15 (tax included)
Stop by the office to purchase the beautiful Oaks journal & pen set from this year's Protocol event. There are only a few left, so don't delay!
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.
Thursday, March 17
The Oaks vs KCA (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Friday, March 18
The Oaks vs SCCS (Away Game @ The Oaks)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Thursday, March 24
The Oaks vs SAC (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
6:00pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Friday, April 1
The Oaks vs PCS (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys 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
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 17 & 18
Grammar School Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18. Please contact the office if you have any questions or need to make any changes to your scheduled conference.
Speech Meet Assembly
Tues., Mar. 22 [1pm]
Speech Meet Finalists from each class will have the opportunity to share their piece with the entire grammar school and guests at the Grammar School Speech Meet Assembly on Tuesday, March 22. Parents and guests are welcome to join us in the sanctuary at 1pm to enjoy the presentations and congratulate our finalists.
2022 Speech Meet Finalists
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
March Scripture Memorization
Now this is the commandment, and these are the statutes and judgements which the Lord your God has commanded to teach you, that you may observe them in the land which you are crossing over to possess, that you may fear the Lord you God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, you and your son and your grandson, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. Therefore hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe it, that it may be well with you, and that you may multiply greatly as the Lord God of your fathers has promised you–'a land flowing with milk and honey.'
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 6:1–9
Congratulations to The Oaks' Mock Trial Team!
The Oaks mock trial team participated in the YMCA Mock Trial State Tournament March 10–12. This is the first year that The Oaks has fielded a team. From a field of 24 teams from all over the state, The Oaks placed 8th. This is an incredible accomplishment for a first year team. The team competed in four rounds and finished with a record of 3–1. Four of the six attorneys on the team received nominations for best overall attorney in the competition. Those attorneys are Bree Pollack, Alexis Merane Hart, Lucy Jones, and Isabella Carter. Three of our witnesses received nominations for best overall witness as well. Those students are Ethan King, Almar Tishenko, and Isaac Rickert. Thank you for all of your support and prayers this year.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mar. 16–18
Logic & Rhetoric School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday evening, Thursday day & evening, and Friday day. Please contact the office if you have any questions or need to make any changes to your scheduled conference.
Juniors: SAT School Day - Wed., Mar. 23
The Oaks will offer the official CollegeBoard SAT test on Wednesday, March 23, at our school for all juniors. This test day is for juniors only, who are automatically registered as it is a graduation requirement. See the flyer for further details.
SAT School Day Flyer
Juniors (and all high school students) are also welcome to take the SAT test during one of the national Saturday test sittings. For dates and test sites please visit The CollegeBoard website.
Lilac Festival Queen & Court Coronation - Sat., Mar. 26 [4pm]
Congratulations to Oaks Senior, Megan Tallman, who is representing The Oaks as part of the 2022 Spokane Lilac Festival Court. All are welcome to attend this year's Lilac Festival Queen & Court Coronation on Saturday, March 26 at 4pm either in-person at Spokane First Church or via livestream. Registration for both in-person and livestream is available on the Spokane Lilac Festival website.
Spring Ball Dance Practices - PM Activity Schedule
* Tuesdays – Mar. 29, Apr. 5, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 3, May 17
The Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Ball date is set for Saturday, May 21 from 6–9pm! Dance practices will be held on specific Tuesdays from 2–3pm beginning at the end of the month and continuing until the dance. Parents are welcome to attend these practices. The following dates the Logic & Rhetoric School will be following a PM Activity schedule with dance practices being held during the activity time at the end of the day: March 29, April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 17
Called Conference 2022 - July 11–16 or 18–23
Join Called attendees, ages fifteen to eighteen, July 11–16, or July 18–23, as they spend a week learning how to live out their faith, sitting under winsome speakers, and interacting in applied workshops. You won't want to miss out on the fun–explore the downtown locale of Moscow, compete in various activities and games, and cultivate Christian friendships with students who are also committed to being salt and light.
This year's theme is "Wisdom in a World Gone Mad" with out keynote speaker, Pastor Jared Longshore. The speaker lineup includes Pastor Doug Wilson, Pastor Toby Sumpter, and Pastor Terry Tollefson. We are excited about the work that the Lord will do.
Check out this video to see the camp in full swing! You can register for Called Conference 2022 here.
Grammar School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 17 & 18
Grammar School Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18. Please contact the office if you have any questions or need to make any changes to your scheduled conference.
Speech Meet Assembly
Tues., Mar. 22 [1pm]
Speech Meet Finalists from each class will have the opportunity to share their piece with the entire grammar school and guests at the Grammar School Speech Meet Assembly on Tuesday, March 22. Parents and guests are welcome to join us in the sanctuary at 1pm to enjoy the presentations and congratulate our finalists.
2022 Speech Meet Finalists
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
March Scripture Memorization
Now this is the commandment, and these are the statutes and judgements which the Lord your God has commanded to teach you, that you may observe them in the land which you are crossing over to possess, that you may fear the Lord you God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, you and your son and your grandson, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged. Therefore hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe it, that it may be well with you, and that you may multiply greatly as the Lord God of your fathers has promised you–'a land flowing with milk and honey.'
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 6:1–9
Congratulations to The Oaks' Mock Trial Team!
The Oaks mock trial team participated in the YMCA Mock Trial State Tournament March 10–12. This is the first year that The Oaks has fielded a team. From a field of 24 teams from all over the state, The Oaks placed 8th. This is an incredible accomplishment for a first year team. The team competed in four rounds and finished with a record of 3–1. Four of the six attorneys on the team received nominations for best overall attorney in the competition. Those attorneys are Bree Pollack, Alexis Merane Hart, Lucy Jones, and Isabella Carter. Three of our witnesses received nominations for best overall witness as well. Those students are Ethan King, Almar Tishenko, and Isaac Rickert. Thank you for all of your support and prayers this year.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mar. 16–18
Logic & Rhetoric School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday evening, Thursday day & evening, and Friday day. Please contact the office if you have any questions or need to make any changes to your scheduled conference.
Juniors: SAT School Day - Wed., Mar. 23
The Oaks will offer the official CollegeBoard SAT test on Wednesday, March 23, at our school for all juniors. This test day is for juniors only, who are automatically registered as it is a graduation requirement. See the flyer for further details.
SAT School Day Flyer
Juniors (and all high school students) are also welcome to take the SAT test during one of the national Saturday test sittings. For dates and test sites please visit The CollegeBoard website.
Lilac Festival Queen & Court Coronation - Sat., Mar. 26 [4pm]
Congratulations to Oaks Senior, Megan Tallman, who is representing The Oaks as part of the 2022 Spokane Lilac Festival Court. All are welcome to attend this year's Lilac Festival Queen & Court Coronation on Saturday, March 26 at 4pm either in-person at Spokane First Church or via livestream. Registration for both in-person and livestream is available on the Spokane Lilac Festival website.
Spring Ball Dance Practices - PM Activity Schedule
* Tuesdays – Mar. 29, Apr. 5, Apr. 12, Apr. 26, May 3, May 17
The Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Ball date is set for Saturday, May 21 from 6–9pm! Dance practices will be held on specific Tuesdays from 2–3pm beginning at the end of the month and continuing until the dance. Parents are welcome to attend these practices. The following dates the Logic & Rhetoric School will be following a PM Activity schedule with dance practices being held during the activity time at the end of the day: March 29, April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 17
Called Conference 2022 - July 11–16 or 18–23
Join Called attendees, ages fifteen to eighteen, July 11–16, or July 18–23, as they spend a week learning how to live out their faith, sitting under winsome speakers, and interacting in applied workshops. You won't want to miss out on the fun–explore the downtown locale of Moscow, compete in various activities and games, and cultivate Christian friendships with students who are also committed to being salt and light.
This year's theme is "Wisdom in a World Gone Mad" with out keynote speaker, Pastor Jared Longshore. The speaker lineup includes Pastor Doug Wilson, Pastor Toby Sumpter, and Pastor Terry Tollefson. We are excited about the work that the Lord will do.
Check out this video to see the camp in full swing! You can register for Called Conference 2022 here.
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)