Thursday Cantabile - Mar. 28 [3pm]

Cantabile will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 3:00pm, at the conclusion of the school week, leading into Easter weekend.

No School Good Friday - Mar. 29

There will be no school on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,
and to give His life a ransom for many."
– Mark 10:45

Conservatory Masterworks Masterclass - Sat., May 11
*Register by Mar. 29 for best seats!

The Oaks Conservatory is looking forward to hosting their 2nd Masterworks Masterclass on Saturday, May 11. Participants will enjoy a delicious meal at The Oaks while learning about the evening's performance from Conservatory Instructor, Mr. John Gardner, and then attend the symphony at the Fox Theater downtown. For more information about this event and to register, please visit the Conservatory website. For the best seats, be sure to register by March 29!

Late Start Easter Monday – Mon., Apr. 1
*Cantabile [9:15 am]
*Ladies' Prayer [9:30am]

Easter Monday, April 1, there will be a late start with Cantabile beginning at 9:15am and Ladies' Prayer beginning at 9:30am. Students will follow an AM Activity Day schedule this day. 

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
– John 3:16

Fiddler on the Roof – Thurs.–Sat., May 16–18 & 23–25
*Ticket Sales Begin Apr. 1

Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof go on sale Monday, April 1st! Seating is limited this year, so purchase your tickets early to secure your spot. Tickets will be available for purchase through the website. More details to come...

Upcoming Financial Aid Meetings for 2024-25 School Year
* Attendance required for '24-'25 tuition assistance
* RSVP to Anya Schnell

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2024-25 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting four informational meetings regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program throughout April (dates & times below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid for the 2024-25 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 first tuition payment for the upcoming year.

2024-25 Financial Aid Meetings
Tuesday, April 2 [3:15–3:45pm] Friday, April 5 [7:45–8:15am] Wednesday, April 10 [4:30–5:00pm] Tuesday, April 23 [4:30–5:00pm]

Junior & Sophomore Class Flower Basket Sale - Orders Due Wed., Apr. 3
* Funds help offset individual students' cost for Grand Tour trip

The Oaks' junior class will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer for the Grand Tour field trip and the sophomore class the following summer. A significant portion of the cost of this trip is covered by the school, while each student's family pays the remaining balance. Therefore, just in time for Mother's Day, these students are selling gorgeous hanging flower baskets for $40 each to help offset this cost. These baskets are locally grown with a variety of flowers and color combinations (see examples). These hanging baskets can also be easily converted to a planter for patio or walkway use. If you wish to purchase a basket, an order form will be available in the school office (or ask a junior or sophomore) through Wednesday, April 3. Payment must be made at the time of ordering and can be made via check (payable to The Oaks) or cash. Flowers will be delivered to The Oaks the week prior to Mother's Day (specific day TBD). The junior and sophomore classes (along with their parents) thank you for your support! 

Friday Pizza Lunch – April Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Apr. 3

It's time to place your April Pizza Lunch Order. All orders must be submitted by 3pm, the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday Pizza Lunch of the month. The form will be locked after this time. Please call the office prior to the due date if you have questions or need to make modifications to your order. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups

The hot lunch crew is seeking volunteers to help serve pizza on Fridays through the rest of the school year. If you are willing and available, please sign up.

April Pizza Friday Volunteer Sign-up
May/June Pizza Friday Volunteer Sign-up

Senior Thesis Presentations - April 5–6

The seniors are presenting and defending their theses the evening of Friday, April 5th and morning of Saturday, April 6th. All are welcome to attend these presentations. Please see the attached schedule for a complete listing of times and topics. The schedule is also available on The Oaks' Google calendar.

2024 Senior Thesis Presentations

Senior Thesis Request for Help

With Senior Thesis Presentations just around the corner, Rhetoric Teacher, Mr. Kevin Kimball is requesting help from our Oaks families. If you are willing and able to help with judging and/or technical support please contact Mr. Kimball.

• Judging: Judging consists of (1) asking a few questions to the students after their speech and (2) giving feedback to the advisor to assist the advisor in grading. More detailed information, including tips for asking good questions, will be gladly provided to anyone interested. If you would like to judge, please let Mr. Kimball know the times and topics you prefer.
• Audience: We would love to have you as a guest at the thesis presentations to hear the many interesting topics the seniors have prepared. You and your child will have the opportunity to see where younger Oaks students are heading. This is the culmination of the rhetoric training and overall education at The Oaks, and the seniors would be honored to have a good size audience.
• Technical Support: The speeches will be recorded and shared with the students' families. Help recording the speeches would be greatly appreciated. Please let Mr. Kimball know if you are able to assist.

Thank you for supporting our seniors!

Spring Concerts [6:30pm] *Tues., Apr. 9 – Grammar School Choir & Jr High Orchestra
*Tues., Apr. 30 – Logic & Rhetoric School Choirs & High School Orchestra

As the grass greens and the birds sing, it's time for us to make music with them. Please plan to attend either or both of the spring concerts on Tuesday, April 9 for Grammar School (JrK–6th) and 7–8th Orchestra and on Tuesday, April 30 for 7–8th Choir, 9–12th Choir, and 9–12th Orchestra. These opportunities to share what students have been learning and working diligently to present with beauty and grace are considered foundational to our music education, so all students are expected to participate in their respective group's concert. You are encouraged to invite family and friends to these performances which will be held in Valley Fourth Memorial Church's Sanctuary beginning at 6:30pm.

Spring Break (No School) - Apr. 15–19

There will be no school April 15 through 19 for Spring Break.

Father/Son Breakfast - Sat., May 4 [8–10am] *RSVP by Wed., May 1

All Oaks grandfathers, fathers, and sons are invited to attend The Oaks' annual Father/Son Breakfast on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 to 10:00am in the Great Hall. We are looking forward to a great event with lots of bacon! Please RSVP for this event no later than Wednesday, May 1.

Father/Son Breakfast RSVP 

Uniform Reminders

Shoe Policy:

As a reminder, students' uniform shoes should be 95% of a single approved color, not a mix of colors or non-uniform approved colors. The policy states:

Footwear: Shoes should be clean, comfortable, and in good repair. They should be solid-colored in one of the colors listed (95% or more of a single color without pattern) and should not draw undue attention to the wearer. Proper shoe attire varies between non-formal and formal uniform requirements, as well as acceptable use of winter snow boots (which varies by grade). Please check the specific uniform requirement list for clarification. No sandals are permitted.

April 1st - 6–12th Ladies' Formal Uniform Tights/Socks Switch for Spring

As of April 1, 6–12th grade ladies should wear either flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.

Uniform Policy

HELPFUL LINKS:

Fiddler Cast & Crew Information Page
Attendance/Tardy Policy (effective 2/5/24)
2023-24 Volunteer Sign-up
Parking Lot Flow
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (E-mail): 23-24-yearbook@yogile.com
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Upload): Jupiter –> Materials –> School Office –> Yearbook Photos