March 3-9, 2022
Current School News
Current School News
March 3-9, 2022
Parent Education Corner
"Therefore I beg you, reader, not to rejoice too greatly, if you have read much, but if you have understood much. Nor that you have understood much, but that you have been able to retain it. Otherwise it is of little profit either to read or to understand."
- Hugh of Saint Victor, The Didascalicon of Hugh of Saint Victor: A Medieval Guide to the Arts
All School
2022-23 Enrollment Fee Auto Withdraw - Fri., Mar. 4
* $250 per student
The 2022-23 enrollment season is in full swing. Current kindergarten through 11th grade students have been enrolled for the upcoming school year. The enrollment fee of $250 per student will be automatically withdrawn on Friday, March 4. The Continuous Enrollment Letter and Information has all the details regarding 2022-23 enrollment.
First Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to those Oaks students who made the Honor Roll for the 1st Semester of the 2021-22 school year!
Honor Roll - 1st Semester
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.
2022 Talent Show - Fri., Mar. 25 [7pm]
The Oaks 2022 Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, March 25 at 7pm in the sanctuary. All families and guests are welcome to attend this fun evening of performances as students showcase some of their various talents.
Mother and Daughter Tea - Sat., Mar. 26 [9–11am]
* RSVP by Mar. 21
All Oaks daughters, mothers, and grandmothers are invited to a Mother and Daughter Tea on Saturday, March 26 from 9 to 11am. Bring your own teacup and join us as we address the topic of "How should education prepare us for godly womanhood?"
Mother and Daughter Tea Invitation
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
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!
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 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.
Lands' End Updates
Below are recent updates from our Lands' End representative
* Ordering Updates
[Lands' End is] now in a very good inventory position, in key uniform items such as polos, pants, jumpers, skirts, etc. The small percentage of products still on backorder are mainly items such as fleece jackets, sweatshirts, and other similar products. We are expecting to be in an even better position by April, with 100% back to regular operations for back to school 2022 ordering.
Our lead times are now very, very good, around one week for any orders placed today, for in-stock products. Even less time for products not requiring a logo.
Thank you so much for all of your patience and support of our partnership this past 1-2 years of Covid related challenges for all. We are in such a good position today, and will continue to get even better.
* Sizing Updates
[Lands' End is] simplifying [their] Girls' and Boys' sizing to make it easier to shop and find similar sizing as other retailers. [They] will be removing Little and Big size designations. All product names will be designated Boys', Girls' or Kids'. [They are also simplifying the sizing to range from 2-20 for numeric sizing and XXS-XXL for alpha sizing.
For more information about these updates please check out Lands' End's FAQ page.
Yearbook Photos Wanted!
* Reward - Free T-shirt
Calling all photographers! The yearbook committee is seeking photos for The Oaks' 2021-22 yearbook and offering up a free Oaks t-shirt to anyone contributing 30 photos or more. There are several ways to submit your photos:
- Email – send your pictures directly to the yearbook photo album at 2021-22yearbook@yogile.com
- Upload – in your Jupiter parent portal go to Materials, select School Office, and click the link for Yearbook Photos. This will take you to a direct link where you can upload your photos.
- Flash Drive – bring your pictures into the school office on a flash drive & we'll upload them for you.
Lots of photos are needed to make an outstanding yearbook, so your help in acquiring a large selection is greatly appreciated! And once you have submitted 30+ photos, just stop by the school office to pick up your free t-shirt.
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.
Friday, March 4
The Oaks vs KTSI (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Friday, March 11
The Oaks vs Holy Family (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Tuesday, March 15
The Oaks vs CCA (Away)
4:30pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
6:00pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
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
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]
Grammar School
Classroom Speech Meets
Wed., Mar. 16
Friends and family are welcome to attend this year's Grammar School Classroom Speech Meets on Wednesday, March 16. The students will present in the sanctuary or gym. A schedule is attached below and will be sent home with each child letting families know when & where your child's class will be presenting. We ask that you please stay for the entire class's speeches so as not to disrupt any presenters. Students should plan to wear their formal uniform this day.
Speech Meet Schedule
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 17 & 18
*sign-ups available in the school office beginning Mon., Mar. 7
Grammar School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18. Every grammar school parent is asked to sign up for a conference with their child's teacher during this scheduled time. Conference sign-ups are available in the school office beginning Monday, March 7. Please stop by to schedule your conference.
*please note that 6th grade conferences are on the Logic/Rhetoric school conference schedule.
Monday Morning Cantabile
Cantabile begins at 8:15am each Monday. Grammar classes depart at 8:13am each Monday. We appreciate your help being timely as we start each week singing together.
Morning Entry Reminders
Parents, please be aware that K–6th grammar students should be with a parent if on campus prior to 8am (Mon.) or 8:15am (Tues.–Fri.) unless prior arrangements have been made.
1st & 2nd Grades: Please line up in a quiet, single file line (young ladies–on the bridge; young men–at the entrance of the bridge). Thank you for helping start each day cheerfully, orderly, and safely as students enter the building, walk down the stairs, and enter the classroom.
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
An Article from Mr. Trotter, Logic & Rhetoric School Dean
I came across an article on Personal Holiness by Pastor Alistar Begg, Senior Pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church, a few weeks past. I thought it worthy of sharing. Enjoy, and may it encourage you as you seek to honor and please our Lord through your and your families daily living. Blessings! Mr. Trotter
Recovering the Priority of Personal Holiness
Congratulations to The Oaks' Mock Trial Team
We're excited to announce that The Oaks Mock Trial team has been invited to the State tournament, following on the heels of a 2nd place finish at the district competition. As this is the team's 1st year, the team is thrilled to receive this honor and opportunity. If you'd like to tune in to the virtual competition March 10–12, please contact Mr. Scott Welch or Miss Emily Woodroof. Go Oaks!
Protocol 2022 - An Evening of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Sat., Mar., 12
* Payment Due Fri., Mar. 4
WHEN: Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 5–9pm
WHERE: Beacon Hill Event Venue
WHAT: An evening of truth, goodness, and beauty to include a formal dinner, private performance of the Spokane Symphony Quartet, resident storyteller, and professional photographer capturing the memories.
ATTIRE: Semi-formal
* Ladies - mid-calf to ankle length, full coverage, wide strapped or sleeved dress or skirt; dress shoes; dress wrap or jacket - Ladies' Protocol Attire Ideas
* Gentlemen - suit or jacket with dress pants; tie; belt; dress shoes; dress socks - Gentlemen's Protocol Attire Ideas
COST: $125 per person. Payment due by Friday, March 4 (cash/check in the office or credit card via Jupiter)
PREPARATION: Etiquette review and training with Mr. & Mrs. Trotter will take place during the school day for all 9th through 12th grade students.
Protocol Announcement
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mar. 16–18
*sign-ups available in the school office beginning Mon., Mar. 7
Logic & Rhetoric School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday evening, Thursday day & evening, and Friday day. Parents are encouraged to sign up to meet with one or more of their child's teachers and engage in the further education of their child. This is a valuable time and benefits our entire community when everyone participates in conferences. Parents are welcome to sign up to meet with 3 of their child's teachers at a time (additional upon request). This will allow plenty of time for all parents to have the opportunity to meet with teachers. Conference sign-ups are available in the school office beginning Monday, March 7. Please stop by to schedule your 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.
Grammar School
Classroom Speech Meets
Wed., Mar. 16
Friends and family are welcome to attend this year's Grammar School Classroom Speech Meets on Wednesday, March 16. The students will present in the sanctuary or gym. A schedule is attached below and will be sent home with each child letting families know when & where your child's class will be presenting. We ask that you please stay for the entire class's speeches so as not to disrupt any presenters. Students should plan to wear their formal uniform this day.
Speech Meet Schedule
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thurs. & Fri., Mar. 17 & 18
*sign-ups available in the school office beginning Mon., Mar. 7
Grammar School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18. Every grammar school parent is asked to sign up for a conference with their child's teacher during this scheduled time. Conference sign-ups are available in the school office beginning Monday, March 7. Please stop by to schedule your conference.
*please note that 6th grade conferences are on the Logic/Rhetoric school conference schedule.
Monday Morning Cantabile
Cantabile begins at 8:15am each Monday. Grammar classes depart at 8:13am each Monday. We appreciate your help being timely as we start each week singing together.
Morning Entry Reminders
Parents, please be aware that K–6th grammar students should be with a parent if on campus prior to 8am (Mon.) or 8:15am (Tues.–Fri.) unless prior arrangements have been made.
1st & 2nd Grades: Please line up in a quiet, single file line (young ladies–on the bridge; young men–at the entrance of the bridge). Thank you for helping start each day cheerfully, orderly, and safely as students enter the building, walk down the stairs, and enter the classroom.
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
An Article from Mr. Trotter, Logic & Rhetoric School Dean
I came across an article on Personal Holiness by Pastor Alistar Begg, Senior Pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church, a few weeks past. I thought it worthy of sharing. Enjoy, and may it encourage you as you seek to honor and please our Lord through your and your families daily living. Blessings! Mr. Trotter
Recovering the Priority of Personal Holiness
Congratulations to The Oaks' Mock Trial Team
We're excited to announce that The Oaks Mock Trial team has been invited to the State tournament, following on the heels of a 2nd place finish at the district competition. As this is the team's 1st year, the team is thrilled to receive this honor and opportunity. If you'd like to tune in to the virtual competition March 10–12, please contact Mr. Scott Welch or Miss Emily Woodroof. Go Oaks!
Protocol 2022 - An Evening of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Sat., Mar., 12
* Payment Due Fri., Mar. 4
WHEN: Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 5–9pm
WHERE: Beacon Hill Event Venue
WHAT: An evening of truth, goodness, and beauty to include a formal dinner, private performance of the Spokane Symphony Quartet, resident storyteller, and professional photographer capturing the memories.
ATTIRE: Semi-formal
* Ladies - mid-calf to ankle length, full coverage, wide strapped or sleeved dress or skirt; dress shoes; dress wrap or jacket - Ladies' Protocol Attire Ideas
* Gentlemen - suit or jacket with dress pants; tie; belt; dress shoes; dress socks - Gentlemen's Protocol Attire Ideas
COST: $125 per person. Payment due by Friday, March 4 (cash/check in the office or credit card via Jupiter)
PREPARATION: Etiquette review and training with Mr. & Mrs. Trotter will take place during the school day for all 9th through 12th grade students.
Protocol Announcement
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wed., Thurs., Fri., Mar. 16–18
*sign-ups available in the school office beginning Mon., Mar. 7
Logic & Rhetoric School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday evening, Thursday day & evening, and Friday day. Parents are encouraged to sign up to meet with one or more of their child's teachers and engage in the further education of their child. This is a valuable time and benefits our entire community when everyone participates in conferences. Parents are welcome to sign up to meet with 3 of their child's teachers at a time (additional upon request). This will allow plenty of time for all parents to have the opportunity to meet with teachers. Conference sign-ups are available in the school office beginning Monday, March 7. Please stop by to schedule your 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.
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]