May 1–7, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
May 1–7, 2025
A Thought To Savor
"My faith rests not in what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what He has done, and in what He is doing for me."
– Charles Spurgeon
All School
Evening of Provision
A heartfelt thank you to Shelley Moss, Ben Palpant, and Ashlea Hayter, and their wonderful team of Development Department support staff and volunteers who served so faithfully before, during, and after Friday evening's event. What a a beautiful night it was – filled with sweet fellowship, iconic cinematic music, delicious food, auction fun, and above all, a rich taste of the GOODNESS of the Lord! It truly was an evening to remember. Thank you all so very much!
Lands' End Back-to-School Sweepstakes! – Win a $100 Gift Card for Uniforms
*Ends May 5
*No purchase necessary
Lands' End is excited to announce their fourth annual Back-to-School Sweepstakes and to invite school families to enter for a chance to win one of fifty $100 Lands' End gift cards for the purchase of school uniform clothing. The sweepstakes began April 7 and ends on May 5. For official rules and to enter, visit the Lands' End Sweepstakes page.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5–9
"Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever."
–Daniel 12:3
May 5th through 9th is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to all of The Oaks' teachers for pouring into these students. The Oaks community has been richly blessed.
Spring Concert - Tues., May 6 [6:30pm]
"We will not hide them from their children,
Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord,
And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done"
–Psalm 78:4
Please plan to attend the spring concert on Tuesday, May 6. We will hear lovely instrumental music from our secondary ensembles and hear songs from the JrK–12th grade choirs focused on Old Testament stories and Scripture. The spring concert is an opportunity for students to present with beauty and grace what they have been learning and working diligently on. This is considered foundational to our music education, so all students are expected to participate in the concert. You are encouraged to invite family and friends to this performance which will be held in The Oaks' Gym beginning at 6:30pm. This concert will be live streamed through The Oaks Facebook page.
Student Performer Details:
- Arrival times:
6pm for Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades)
6:15pm for Grammar School students (JrK–6th grades) - Formal uniform required
- Reminders:
* Flesh-toned nylons or no-shows for 7–12th choir ladies, black tights for orchestra ladies.
* Hair accessories should be petite in nature & match uniform colors.
Lost & Found – Thurs., May 8
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.
Lost & found items will be set out 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.
No Formal Uniform Friday - May 9 & 16
For the Logic and Rhetoric Schools' upcoming History Emphasis Days, Fridays, May 9th and 16th, secondary students (7–12th grades), are encouraged to wear regular uniforms as there will be lots of activities and outdoor games these two days. Therefore, no formal uniforms will be required for all students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, for the two Fridays of History Emphasis, May 9th and 16th.
Flower Basket Delivery – Sat., May 10 [Time TBA]
If you ordered a flower basket from The Oaks' juniors, they will be delivered and available for pickup the afternoon of Saturday, May 10 outside of The Oaks' main building. Further details will be available in next week's news.
2024-25 Yearbook Order Form Now Available!
*Due Thurs., May 15
Remember the joys and blessings of the 2024-25 school year by ordering a copy of the yearbook! Oaks students have been diligently working to produce an engaging and enjoyable yearbook. This year's yearbook will be a 102-page, hardcover book, filled with photos and quotes that capture the special moments of the school year. In addition, you will also receive a 20-page softbound supplement in September which will cover all of the events from May and the end of the year. Complete the "Yearbook Order Form 2024-25" on Jupiter by Thursday, May 15 to order yours. After this date, the $70 per yearbook ordered will be applied to your Jupiter account with payment due by June 1. This year's yearbook will be delivered the last week of school, as a part of the 1st annual yearbook signing party. Don't miss the opportunity to share memories and gather special quotes from friends in your very own yearbook!
*The yearbook committee will be setting up a booth before school Friday morning, during the coffee bar, to help those who would like assistance ordering.
Cinderella: The Musical
Fri.–Sat., May 23–24 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
*Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Cinderella rehearsals are underway and tickets for this production are now available. To buy tickets, visit the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center's website. Purchase early for best seating! We're looking forward to a wonderful performance this year and are excited to have the use of such a beautiful venue.
Cast & Crew T-shirts - Mondays During Show Season
The Cinderella cast and crew are welcome to wear their theatre t-shirts as a uniform top each Monday through the conclusion of the production. Shirts should be tucked in and be accompanied by usual uniform pieces.
Cast & Crew Schedule Changes During Show Week
What a blessing it is to be able to use the beautiful Myrtle Woldson Theater at Gonzaga for this year's Spring Musical, Cinderella. Because the cast and crew are unable to access the theater until show week, a few class changes are being made to help them prepare for the production.
Tuesday, May 20
PM Activity Day
2pm Dismissal for Cast & Crew
Spring Dance Practice for all other 7–12th graders
Wednesday, May 21
PM Activity Day
2pm Dismissal for Cast & Crew
Spring Dance Practice for all remaining 7–12th graders
Regular Classes for Grammar School students
Thursday, May 22
Full Day Rehearsal at Gonzaga for Cast & Crew
Regular School Day for all remaining students
Third Quarter Report Cards Posted
The 3rd quarter report cards have been posted to Jupiter. To view your child's report card, log into your Jupiter parent portal and select Report Card from the menu. Please contact Oaks Registrar, Anya Schnell, if you have any Jupiter questions.
Volunteer to Serve Friday Pizza Lunch
Those who are interested in helping with Friday pizza lunches, please sign-up using the link below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions (contact info is available on the Family Directory).
Cantabile Song of the Month
As the music department continues to help us better learn some of our less familiar songs in our Songs of The Oaks books, we will be focusing on My Hope is Built on Nothing Less through May 9 and then Be Gracious Unto Me, O God through May 23.
Summer Activities at The Oaks
The Oaks is excited to offer even more activities this summer! There are currently sports camps, theatre camps, dance classes, sport leagues, and more already scheduled. Registration will open soon and will be posted here on the school news when available. In the meantime, take a look at the Summer Camps page of the website (located under the Parent tab) to see the current offerings and dates so that you can start planning.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Significant Dates Calendar ('24-'25 & '25-'26)
Yearbook Photos:
Upload Links – Yearbook Photos page
or E-mail to:
jrkindergarten-2024@yogile.com | kindergarten-2024@yogile.com
1stgrade-2024@yogile.com | 2ndgrade-2024@yogile.com
3rdgrade-2024@yogile.com | 4thgrade-2024@yogile.com
5thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 6thgrade-2024@yogile.com
7thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 8thgrade-2024@yogile.com
9thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 10thgrade-2024@yogile.com
11thgrade-2024@yogile.com | 12thgrade-2024@yogile.com
Upcoming Dates
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 12
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7-8:30pm]
October 13
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Seattle Pacific University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 14
- Mid-Term Grades Posted [8am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Talent Show [6:30pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., May 9
- Kindergarten Mother's Day Event in Classrooms [8:45am]
- 1st Grade Mother's Day Event in Classrooms [2:00pm]
Tues., June 10
- 2nd Grade Little House Day in Great Hall and Field [all day]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
House Activities
Baby Bottle Fundraiser Through May 9
The two weeks preceding Mother's Day, House Wilberforce is sponsoring a baby bottle fundraiser competition. All are encouraged to participate in this worthy cause between now and May 9. Donations may be placed in the baby bottles located in the foyer of the main building.
History Emphasis Days
Fridays – May 9 & 16
History Emphasis Days are an opportunity for Logic & Rhetoric students to dig a little deeper into the history they are studying in their Traditio courses by exploring different aspects such as architecture, food, and culture. These days are filled with speakers, projects, meals together, and more.
*Sign up to help!
Delightful feasts are being planned for the 7–12th graders to partake in during this year's History Emphasis Days. Are you available to help set-up and/or clean up either day? Please contact Mrs. Emily Indgjerd to volunteer.
*Lunch Provided for Students
Lunch will be provided for all Logic & Rhetoric Students on both History Emphasis Days. Students with allergies may contact Mrs. Emily Indgjerd for further details or bring their own lunch on these days. With these lunches being provided, if a pizza lunch order was placed through Jupiter no charge will be added to your invoice for these two days.
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 31 [5–9pm]
*Parent/Grandparent RSVP due Fri., May 16
*No charge for students; $15 per adult
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 31 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents desiring to attend should complete the "Protocol: Spring Dance RSVP (Parent)" form on Jupiter. Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 16. The $15 per adult fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice following the due date, with payment being due June 1.
Grand Tour Classes - Tues., June 17, & Aug. 5
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be attending Grand Tour classes. The schedule for the remaining classes is as follows:
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., May 2 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Tues., May 20 – PM Activity Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Early Dismissal
Spring Dance Preparation for Remaining Students
Wed., May 21 – PM Activity Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Early Dismissal
Spring Dance Preparation for Remaining Students
Thurs., May 22 – Regular Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Off Campus
Regular Class Schedule for Remaining Students
Helpful Link:
May Scripture Memorization
But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra–what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:10–17
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., May 9
- Kindergarten Mother's Day Event in Classrooms [8:45am]
- 1st Grade Mother's Day Event in Classrooms [2:00pm]
Tues., June 10
- 2nd Grade Little House Day in Great Hall and Field [all day]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
House Activities
Baby Bottle Fundraiser Through May 9
The two weeks preceding Mother's Day, House Wilberforce is sponsoring a baby bottle fundraiser competition. All are encouraged to participate in this worthy cause between now and May 9. Donations may be placed in the baby bottles located in the foyer of the main building.
History Emphasis Days
Fridays – May 9 & 16
History Emphasis Days are an opportunity for Logic & Rhetoric students to dig a little deeper into the history they are studying in their Traditio courses by exploring different aspects such as architecture, food, and culture. These days are filled with speakers, projects, meals together, and more.
*Sign up to help!
Delightful feasts are being planned for the 7–12th graders to partake in during this year's History Emphasis Days. Are you available to help set-up and/or clean up either day? Please contact Mrs. Emily Indgjerd to volunteer.
*Lunch Provided for Students
Lunch will be provided for all Logic & Rhetoric Students on both History Emphasis Days. Students with allergies may contact Mrs. Emily Indgjerd for further details or bring their own lunch on these days. With these lunches being provided, if a pizza lunch order was placed through Jupiter no charge will be added to your invoice for these two days.
Protocol Event: Spring Dance - Sat., May 31 [5–9pm]
*Parent/Grandparent RSVP due Fri., May 16
*No charge for students; $15 per adult
The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance, exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. All Logic & Rhetoric School students (7–12th grades), along with their parents and grandparents, are invited to an evening of dancing in the gymnasium Saturday, May 31 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. All 7–12th grade students should plan to attend. There is no charge for students, as the yearly enrollment fee covers the cost for your child. Parents and grandparents desiring to attend should complete the "Protocol: Spring Dance RSVP (Parent)" form on Jupiter. Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 16. The $15 per adult fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice following the due date, with payment being due June 1.
Grand Tour Classes - Tues., June 17, & Aug. 5
The Class of 2026 (this year's Juniors) will be traveling to Greece and Italy this summer with Mr. Dykstra as a part of The Oaks curriculum. In preparation for this trip, all participating students and their parents will be attending Grand Tour classes. The schedule for the remaining classes is as follows:
Tues., June 17 [6–9pm] @ The Oaks (if needed)
Tues., Aug. 5 [5–9pm] @ The Dykstra's
*Grand Tour Participants, please reference Mr. Dykstra's email for further details.
Upcoming Activity Schedule Days
The Logic & Rhetoric Schools will be following an activity schedule (see the posted schedules) on the following dates. Students will follow the modified schedule throughout these days with the activity being denoted in the list below.
Fri., May 2 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Mon., May 5 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Preparation
Tues., May 20 – PM Activity Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Early Dismissal
Spring Dance Preparation for Remaining Students
Wed., May 21 – PM Activity Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Early Dismissal
Spring Dance Preparation for Remaining Students
Thurs., May 22 – Regular Schedule
Cinderella Cast & Crew Off Campus
Regular Class Schedule for Remaining Students
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
Upcoming Dates
October 8
- Grand Tour Meeting (11th Grade) [7–9pm]
October 9
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 12
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7-8:30pm]
October 13
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Seattle Pacific University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 14
- Mid-Term Grades Posted [8am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15–16
- No School
October 19
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 20
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Hillsdale College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 21
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Eastern Washington University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Family Night [4pm]
October 24
- MCL Jr High Volleyball Tournament
- Annual Fall Friends of The Oaks Event [5–8pm]
October 26
- Cantabile [8:15am]
October 29
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Whitworth University [12:35-1:00pm]
October 30
- Half-day [8:30am–12:15pm]
- Grandparents' Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Cantabile [12pm]
- Family Night/Senior Night [4pm]
October 31
- MCL JV Volleyball Tournament
November 2
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 3
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Washington State University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 6
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
November 6-7
- MCL Boys Soccer Tournament
- MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament
November 9
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 10
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Gonzaga University [12:35-1:00pm]
November 11
- High School Boys & Girls Basketball Begins
November 12
- College Brown Bag Lunch - University of Idaho [12:35-1:00pm]
November 12-13
- NW ACCS Administrators Conference
November 13
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
- Talent Show [6:30pm]