March 31-April 6, 2022
Current School News
Current School News
March 31-April 6, 2022
Parent Education Corner
"Let us then adapt ourselves to our students with a love which is at once the love of a brother, of a father and of a mother. When once we are linked to them in heart, the old familiar things will seem new to us. So great is the influence of a sympathetic mind that, when our students are affected by us as we speak and we by them as they learn, we dwell in each other, and thus both they hear, while we after a fashion learn what we teach."
- St. Augustine, De cat.rud., 17
All School
Cantabile on the Field - Fri., Apr. 1 [3pm]
Join us for a prayer march around the future building as we hold Cantabile on the field Friday, April 1 at 3pm.
Oliver! Spring Musical - Tickets on Sale Apr. 1
Tickets for The Oaks' Spring Musical, Oliver! go on sale beginning April 1. Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a family pass (immediate family only please) and can only be purchased through the link below (or home page).
Purchase Oliver! Tickets
Oliver! Poster
Men's Breakfast - Sat., Apr. 2 [8:30–10:30am]
All Oaks fathers and sons are invited to our first ever Men's Breakfast on Saturday, April 2nd in the gym at 8:30am. Come enjoy some bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee and good conversation, led by Mr. Ken Trotter and Mr. Bob Dowers. This will be a great opportunity to think biblically about one of the most fundamental questions that shapes any culture or society: "What does it mean to be a man?"
Premier Parking Package Opportunity! - Reply by Mon., Apr. 4
Don't miss your opportunity to purchase the premier parking package! This package includes 1 front row parking spot for the 2022-23 school year, advanced parent/teacher conference scheduling, 2 hot lunch passes for the 2022-23 school year, and 4 front row seats to Oliver! All of this for only $1,000 (proceeds go to The Oaks Tuition Assistance Fund). There are only 8 packages available though, so you must act quickly! Call the office or email development@theoakscca.org no later than Monday, April 4 to take advantage of this opportunity.
Premier Parking Package Details
The Gathering Place - Wednesdays [7:30–8:25am]
The Oaks' coffee bar, The Gathering Place, continues to expand its selection of morning treats. Stop by each Wednesday morning between 7:30 and 8:25am to partake in the delicious offerings, such as coffee, juice, Italian sodas, donuts, and a variety of breakfast goodies.
Deep Roots Campaign Public Launch - Fri., Apr. 8
Vision & Dedication Ceremony [2–3:30pm]
Public Launch Ceremony: The Unveiling [6:30–8:30pm] - Please RSVP by Mon., Apr. 4
The Lord has brought us this far (1 Sam. 7:18). Come be a part of the next chapter on April 8th as we publicly launch the Deep Roots Campaign. Everyone far and wide is invited to the Vision and Dedication Ceremony from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Current Oaks families, grandparents, and special guests are invited to the Public Launch Ceremony: The Unveiling from 6:30–8:30pm. Due to limited space, the evening's ceremony is adults only. Please RSVP to the school office for the evening's event by Monday, April 4.
Deep Roots Update
Deep Roots Public Launch Informational Email
Deep Roots Campaign - Save The Date!
Help Wanted!
Parents, please consider helping with the Deep Roots Public Launch Events the first week of April. We have big events coming and many hands make light work! Much and various help is needed, so if you're interested please contact The Oaks Activities Coordinator, Beth Schultz, for more information (Email: theoakscca.events@gmail.com).
Early Release/Teacher Training - Thurs., Apr. 14
Thursday, April 14 will be a half-day of school so that Oaks teachers may partake in a special training session with other local classical Christian school teachers and guest lecturer, Dr. Christopher Schlect from New Saint Andrews College. As this is the last day of the school prior to Good Friday and spring break, Cantabile will be held at 12:30pm and students will be released at 12:45pm. Teachers will then be participating in the training all afternoon.
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.
Grandparents' Day - Fri., May 13
The Oaks is excited to announce our first Grandparents' Day since 2019. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 13 and invite your child's grandparents to this special event. Further details coming soon.
Spring Music Concerts
* Thurs., May 19 (K–2nd & 9–12th) [7pm]
* Thurs., May 26 (3–8th) [7pm]
Oaks students are working to prepare spring music concerts for your enjoyment. This year's concerts will be held at The Oaks in the gymnasium at 7pm. The kindergarten through 2nd grade will perform alongside the 9th through 12th grade on Thursday May 19. Then the 3rd through 8th grade will perform on Thursday, May 26. Mark your calendars, invite friends and family, and get ready for two wonderful concerts.
UPCOMING BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Athletics Director Letter
Basketball Calendars.
Friday, April 1
The Oaks vs PCS (Home)
4:00pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:30pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
Tuesday, April 5
The Oaks vs SAC (Home)
4:30pm - Jr High Girls Basketball
5:45pm - Jr High Boys Basketball
MCL Jr High Basketball Tournament - Fri.–Sat., Apr. 8–9
The tournament format is pool play Friday and bracket play Saturday. Each team will play 3 games in pool play with the top 2 teams from each pool playing in the championship bracket and the other 2 in the consolation bracket. Games will be held in gyms of Holy Family Catholic School and North Idaho Christian School.
Friday's Game Schedule:
8:30am - Jr High Girls - Oaks vs SCCS @ NICS
11:30am - Jr High Boys - Oaks vs Holy Family @ HFCS
12:30pm - Jr High Girls - Oaks vs Holy Family @ HFCS
4:15pm - Jr High Boys - Oaks vs CCS @ NICS
5:00pm - Jr High Girls - Oaks vs CCS @ NICS
8:00pm - Jr High Boys - Oaks vs SCCS @ NICS
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)
Click on picture above to purchase tickets
Grammar School
Uniform Reminders
* Ladies' Formal Uniform Tights/Socks
As of April 1, K–5th grade ladies should wear white solid-colored anklets and 6–12th grade ladies' should wear either flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.
* Last day for Ladies Pants is Mar. 31
Per The Oaks uniform guidelines, ladies may only wear pants November through March. Ladies please remember, as of April 1 you may not wear pants as a part of the daily uniform.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
April Scripture Memorization
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me your statutes. With my lips I have declared all the judgements of Your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:9–16
Uniform Reminders
* Ladies' Formal Uniform Tights/Socks
As of April 1, 6–12th grade ladies' should either wear flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.
* Last day for Ladies Pants is Thurs., Mar. 31
Per The Oaks uniform guidelines, ladies may only wear pants November through March. Ladies please remember, as of April 1 you may not wear pants as a part of the daily uniform.
Countdown to College Workshop - Tues., Apr. 5 [7pm]
Please join Mrs. Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, as she provides high school parents and students with an overview of the college preparation, search, and application process, and the services she offers families as they prepare for their child's future. If you plan to attend, your RSVP is appreciated: lynn.gibson@theoakscca.org. Please see the flyer below for specific details.
Countdown to College Workshop Flyer
PM Activity Schedule for Deep Roots Public Launch - Fri., Apr. 8
The Logic & Rhetoric School will be following a PM Activity schedule on Friday, April 8 as all students will be participating in the Deep Roots Vision & Dedication Ceremony at 2pm.
Spring Ball Dance Practices - PM Activity Schedule
* Tuesdays – 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: April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 17
Grammar School
Uniform Reminders
* Ladies' Formal Uniform Tights/Socks
As of April 1, K–5th grade ladies should wear white solid-colored anklets and 6–12th grade ladies' should wear either flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.
* Last day for Ladies Pants is Mar. 31
Per The Oaks uniform guidelines, ladies may only wear pants November through March. Ladies please remember, as of April 1 you may not wear pants as a part of the daily uniform.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
April Scripture Memorization
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me your statutes. With my lips I have declared all the judgements of Your mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:9–16
Uniform Reminders
* Ladies' Formal Uniform Tights/Socks
As of April 1, 6–12th grade ladies' should either wear flesh-toned no-show footies or flesh-toned nylons as a part of their formal uniform.
* Last day for Ladies Pants is Thurs., Mar. 31
Per The Oaks uniform guidelines, ladies may only wear pants November through March. Ladies please remember, as of April 1 you may not wear pants as a part of the daily uniform.
Countdown to College Workshop - Tues., Apr. 5 [7pm]
Please join Mrs. Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, as she provides high school parents and students with an overview of the college preparation, search, and application process, and the services she offers families as they prepare for their child's future. If you plan to attend, your RSVP is appreciated: lynn.gibson@theoakscca.org. Please see the flyer below for specific details.
Countdown to College Workshop Flyer
PM Activity Schedule for Deep Roots Public Launch - Fri., Apr. 8
The Logic & Rhetoric School will be following a PM Activity schedule on Friday, April 8 as all students will be participating in the Deep Roots Vision & Dedication Ceremony at 2pm.
Spring Ball Dance Practices - PM Activity Schedule
* Tuesdays – 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: April 5, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 17
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)