May 4–10, 2023
Current School News
Current School News
May 4–10, 2023
Parent Education Corner
We're still in the season of Easter on the church calendar, and it's wise for us to not grow too complacent with the significance of the resurrection. While pagan man might see death as part of nature's course or a doorway to glory, the Christian sees the world-shattering significance of Christ's resurrection as a triumph over an adversary. This is why Paul shouts his taunt against death as an enemy (1 Cor. 15:55). It is the meaning of his cry,
Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory?
Praise the Lord! For He has trampled death by His death.
All School
Last Financial Aid Meeting for 2023-24 School Year
* Attendance required for '23-24 tuition assistance
RSVP to Anya Schnell
If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2023-24 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting a final informational meeting regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program (date & time below). Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to apply for financial aid in the 2023-24 school year. Please RSVP to Mrs. Anya Schnell so that we can plan accordingly. This will be the last meeting time available prior to the end of the school year and your family's first tuition payment for the upcoming year.
2023-24 Financial Aid Meeting
Friday, May 5 [7:15–7:45am]
Coming School Year Forms - Due by Fri., May 5
* Treats for 1st class to complete their forms!
Packets for the upcoming school year were sent home with your eldest child. Please be sure to read through all the materials carefully and respond accordingly. All forms are to be reviewed, edited, and submitted by Friday, May 5.
*Please note: When viewing these forms in Jupiter you will need to be in the 2023-24 school year.
'23–'24 Coming School Year Packet
Weekly Deep Roots Tours - Fridays [3:45–4:30pm]
Join The Oaks Head of School for a tour of The Oaks new school building. These 45 minute tours will begin at 3:45pm each Friday through the end of the school year.
Please note:
- This tour takes place on an active construction site, so please come prepared.
- There is a 15 person max per tour.
- Children (12yrs & older) must be accompanied by a parent. No children under 12 allowed.
Weekly Deep Roots Tour Sign-up
Hamburger Wednesday - Wed., May 10
* Order forms due by Mon., May 8
Hamburger Wednesday was a resounding success! Students and teachers were blessed and over 140 hamburgers were consumed. Thanks to a number of gracious parents who sacrificed to help grill and serve! Now that we have learned a few lessons, we are ready to add kindergarten–5th graders on Wednesday, May 10. For only $6, students will receive a burger, chips, applesauce, and a cookie. Orders must be placed by Monday, May 8 through Jupiter using the "Burger Lunch Order - 05.10.23" form. 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 lunches purchased the day of will be $7 per person on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.
* Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in helping out, we would love your help and support. Please sign up on the Hamburger Wednesday Volunteer Sign-up.
Spring Concert
* Tues., May 9 (6–12th choirs & 9–12th Orchestra) [6:30pm]
This year's first spring concert was a beautiful event. The second concert will be held on Tuesday in The Oaks gymnasium at 6:30pm. Plan to attend and feel free to invite friends and family.
Student Performer Details:
- Arrival time is 6pm
- Orchestra meet in MP #11
- Choir go to designated seats in gym
- Formal uniform required
Reminders:
* Flesh-toned nylons or no-shows for 6–12th ladies.
* Hair accessories should be petite in nature & match uniform colors.
Conservatory - New Instructor and Classes!
*Beginning Guitar Classes Start Tues., May 9
The Oaks Conservatory registration is open and there are several opportunities available this spring. Sign up on the Conservatory website today! The Conservatory is excited to announce the addition of a new instructor, alumnus Mr. Samuel Jenkins (viola & violin). Check out his bio on the website! Also, in May, Mrs. Emily Sana will be teaching Beginning Guitar classes through the Conservatory.
Beginning Guitar Classes:
Tuesday afternoons in May
Additional Private Music Lessons:
Viola & Violin
The Sound of Music Playbill Encouragements – Due Wed., May 10
Placing an encouragement in The Sound of Music playbill is a wonderful way to boost your cast or crew member during the run of the show and let them know you're cheering them on! This year, each cast member will receive a complimentary encouragement. To place an encouragement for your child, please complete the Theatre: Playbill Encouragements form on Jupiter no later than Wednesday, May 10th. This form can be found in your parent portal under The Oaks Activities 2022-23 school. Please keep your words of encouragement to 20 words or less. There is an option on the form to order additional encouragements for $10 each, with payment due by June 1.
Flower Basket Delivery – Wed., May 10 [2–5pm]
If you ordered a flower basket from The Oaks' juniors, they will be delivered and available for pickup on Wednesday, May 10 between 2:00 and 5:00pm at the grassy swale near the southeast corner of the 24th Ave parking lot (between the parking lot & the new building).
Lost & Found – Thurs., May 11
*Please label everything! We want to reunite you with your missing items.
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. We want to return your items to you and labels are a great help in this endeavor.
Summer Sports Camps – Registration Now Open!
*Oaks students only registration through Friday, May 12
*Registration opens to partner MCL students May 15
*Registration due June 1 – Payment due July 1
The Oaks is excited to be offering several sports camps again this summer. The offerings are listed below.
July 5–8
Basketball (8–12th grade gentlemen) – $95
July 5–7 [6–8pm]
July 8 [8–10am]
July 10–12
Volleyball (7–12th grade ladies) [1–4pm] – $95
July 10–13
Basketball (2nd–4th grade co-ed) [8–9:30am] – $75
Basketball (5–7th grade co-ed) [9:45–11:15] – $75
Flag Football (4–7th grade gentlemen) [8–9:30am] – $95
July 17–20
Soccer (2nd–6th grade co-ed) [9–11am] – $95
Soccer (9–12th grade gentlemen) [3:30–5:30pm] – $95
Soccer (7–12th grade ladies) [5:30–7:30pm] – $95
Registration is now open for Oaks students only through Friday, May 12. After this time, registration will be opened to fellow Mountain Christian League (MCL) students. Capacity is limited for each camp, so registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once the camp's capacity has been reached, registration will close for that camp. Registrations are due by Friday, June 1. The registration fee includes a camp t-shirt when registering by the due date. Late registrations will be accepted if space allows, but will not include a t-shirt.
All summer sports camp registrations will be done through Jupiter. Any questions regarding Jupiter and registration should be directed to The Oaks Registrar, Mrs. Anya Schnell. Questions regarding the sports camps and athletics should be directed to The Oaks Athletic Director, Mr. Colin Williams
To register your current Oaks student:
- Log in to your Jupiter parent portal
- Switch to the 2023 Summer Activities School
- Select Forms from the main menu (towards bottom)
- Complete the required Activities: Pre-participation (Summer 2023) form
- Camp registrations will not be processed until this form is completed
- Register using the available sports camps forms
Buy your Tickets for The Sound of Music Today!
* Showing May 25–27 @ ONE* Church
This production will take place May 25–27 at ONE* Church on Sullivan & 24th (not far from The Oaks). Get your tickets now and spread the word . . . The Hills are Alive with The Sound of Music!
Purchase Tickets Today!
The Sound of Music Poster
Senior Thesis of the Year
As the recipient of this year's Senior Thesis of the Year, Alexis Mérane Hart presented her thesis to the entire secondary school (7–12th grades). The recording of this presentation is now available. You will be blessed and encouraged. Congratulations Alexis on a job well done!
2023 Senior Thesis of the Year Presentation
Third Quarter Report Cards Available
To view your child's report card, log into your Jupiter parent portal and select Report Card from the menu.
The Gathering Place Open Every Wednesday
Dollar Donuts through May!
The Oaks Coffee Bar is open every Wednesday morning before school. Come grab a drink and a treat to enjoy with friends.
Friday Pizza Lunch – Servers Wanted!
The pizza lunch crew is looking for a few more volunteers. If you are interested in helping out on an upcoming Friday please sign up on the Pizza Volunteer Sign-up.
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
Parents, please be sure to read your child's class newsletter which is sent home in backpacks weekly for class specific news items.
Friday Memory Period Update
Friday afternoon Memory Period is held in CE #3 (upstairs from the 1st–2nd grade classrooms). Because of the size of the space, the Grammar School is divided into two groups and attend on an every other week rotation. The schedule below denotes which grades attend each week.
May 5 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
May 12 – 3rd–6th grade
May 19 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
May 26 – 3rd–6th grade
June 2 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
June 9 – 3rd–6th grade
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
History Emphasis Day II - Friday, May 5
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.
On Friday, May 5 at 11:00am, Dr. Bruce Gore will be presenting a plenary talk about David Brainerd, who helped spark the modern missionary movement during the colonial period. Parents are welcome to attend.
*Regular Uniform Friday
Due to the activities involved with History Emphasis Days, Logic and Rhetoric students (7–12th) may wear the regular uniform this Friday. No formal uniform is required.
*Sign up to help!
A delightful feast is being planned for the 7–12th graders to partake in during this History Emphasis Day. Are you available to help set-up and/or clean up? Please sign up on the History Emphasis Feast: Sign-up.
*Pizza lunch adjustment
Due to lunch being provided on History Emphasis Days there will be no secondary pizza lunch Friday May 5. As such, if an order was placed through Jupiter, no charge will be added to your invoice.
Spring Dance Practices - Fridays, May 5 & 26
The Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance is set for Saturday, June 3 and dance practices are scheduled. Parents are welcome to attend the practices at the times listed below.
Friday, May 5
8:30–9:30am (7–9th grades)
2:00–3:00pm (10–12th grades)
Friday, May 26
2:00–3:00pm (7–12th grades)
Secondary Spring Dance - Sat., June 3 [5–9pm]
*Please register via Jupiter by Thurs., May 18
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 complemented by an array of delicious treats and beverages. The dance will be held in The Oaks' gymnasium. The cost is $15 per person. The Spring Dance Flyer contains further details.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5–6pm \ Fellowship
5:30–6:00pm \ Class Pictures
7th/8th Grades [5:30pm]
9th/10th Grades [5:40pm]
11/12th Grades [5:50pm]
6:00–9:00pm \ Dance
Pinterest Look-Book for Gentlemen's Attire Ideas
Pinterest Look-Book for Ladies' Attire Ideas
* Please refer to the Spring Dance Flyer for complete attire standards for the evening. Mrs. Kenwyn Trotter is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding appropriate attire for the evening.
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.
Mon., May 8 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Rehearsal
Fri., May 26 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Dance Practice
Thurs., June 8 – AM Activity Schedule
Senior Assembly
Fri., June 9 – AM Activity Schedule
Awards Assembly
MAY SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION
For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth. The Lord did not set His love on you, nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples; but because the Lord loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
- Deuteronomy 7:6–8
Grammar School
Parents, please be sure to read your child's class newsletter which is sent home in backpacks weekly for class specific news items.
Friday Memory Period Update
Friday afternoon Memory Period is held in CE #3 (upstairs from the 1st–2nd grade classrooms). Because of the size of the space, the Grammar School is divided into two groups and attend on an every other week rotation. The schedule below denotes which grades attend each week.
May 5 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
May 12 – 3rd–6th grade
May 19 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
May 26 – 3rd–6th grade
June 2 – Kindergarten–2nd grade
June 9 – 3rd–6th grade
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
History Emphasis Day II - Friday, May 5
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.
On Friday, May 5 at 11:00am, Dr. Bruce Gore will be presenting a plenary talk about David Brainerd, who helped spark the modern missionary movement during the colonial period. Parents are welcome to attend.
*Regular Uniform Friday
Due to the activities involved with History Emphasis Days, Logic and Rhetoric students (7–12th) may wear the regular uniform this Friday. No formal uniform is required.
*Sign up to help!
A delightful feast is being planned for the 7–12th graders to partake in during this History Emphasis Day. Are you available to help set-up and/or clean up? Please sign up on the History Emphasis Feast: Sign-up.
*Pizza lunch adjustment
Due to lunch being provided on History Emphasis Days there will be no secondary pizza lunch Friday May 5. As such, if an order was placed through Jupiter, no charge will be added to your invoice.
Spring Dance Practices - Fridays, May 5 & 26
The Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Dance is set for Saturday, June 3 and dance practices are scheduled. Parents are welcome to attend the practices at the times listed below.
Friday, May 5
8:30–9:30am (7–9th grades)
2:00–3:00pm (10–12th grades)
Friday, May 26
2:00–3:00pm (7–12th grades)
Secondary Spring Dance - Sat., June 3 [5–9pm]
*Please register via Jupiter by Thurs., May 18
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 complemented by an array of delicious treats and beverages. The dance will be held in The Oaks' gymnasium. The cost is $15 per person. The Spring Dance Flyer contains further details.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5–6pm \ Fellowship
5:30–6:00pm \ Class Pictures
7th/8th Grades [5:30pm]
9th/10th Grades [5:40pm]
11/12th Grades [5:50pm]
6:00–9:00pm \ Dance
Pinterest Look-Book for Gentlemen's Attire Ideas
Pinterest Look-Book for Ladies' Attire Ideas
* Please refer to the Spring Dance Flyer for complete attire standards for the evening. Mrs. Kenwyn Trotter is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding appropriate attire for the evening.
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.
Mon., May 8 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Concert Rehearsal
Fri., May 26 – PM Activity Schedule
Spring Dance Practice
Thurs., June 8 – AM Activity Schedule
Senior Assembly
Fri., June 9 – AM Activity Schedule
Awards Assembly
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]