May 6 - 12, 2021

Current School News

Current School News

May 6 - 12, 2021

All School

The Music Man - Opens Fri., May 7

The Oaks production of The Music Man opens Friday, May 7 and runs through Saturday, May 15. Be sure to purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $14 each, or a family pass for $40 (immediate family members only). Tickets may be purchased through the website or the school office.

The Music Man Flyer

The Oaks Coffee Bar - Wednesday Mornings - 7:30-8:25am

On Wednesday mornings, Oaks seniors are serving up coffee, Italian sodas, and breakfast treats in the foyer of the MP (gym) building. All students, parents, staff, and guests are welcome to stop by to partake in this Wonderful Wednesday morning delight. Please stop by to support the seniors and thank them for making this happen.

The Oaks Coffee Bar

Lost & Found - Thurs., May 13

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 our lost & found pile low.

Upcoming Financial Aid Meeting - Tues., May 18 - Please RSVP

If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2021-22 school year, Mr. Dowers will be hosting one more informational meeting regarding The Oaks' tuition assistance program on Tuesday, May 18th from 4:45-5:15pm. Attendance at a Financial Aid Meeting is required in order to apply for financial aid in the 2021-22 school year. Please RSVP to the school office so that we can plan accordingly.

Coffee with the Head of School - Thurs., May 20

All Oaks parents are invited to join Head of School, Mr. Charlie Dowers, for coffee in the gym after drop-off on Thursday, May 20th. Starting about 8:15am there will be coffee, tea, and baked goods available. About 8:30am Mr. Dowers will share for 10-15 minutes and then will have a time for questions. Hope you can join us! For planning purposes, an RSVP to the office would be appreciated. Please let the office know if you would like the option to join virtually.

AmazonSmile Now Available on iPhone

Now you can support The Oaks when you place Amazon orders through your phone. Follow the steps below to get started:

  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your phone 
  2. Go into the main menu and select "Settings"
  3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the instructions

AmazonSmile App Set-up

Third Quarter Report Cards Posted on Jupiter

The 3rd quarter report cards are now posted on Jupiter. To view your child's 3rd quarter grades, select "Report Card" from the menu. *Please note, hard copies are not being sent home this year.

Proverbs for Parents

Conservatory Summer Program - Registration Now Open

The Oaks Conservatory is excited to offer a summer program this year! Offerings begin in June and include, private & group lessons, Musikgarten, Music Camp, art classes, and Music on the Field. See the flyer for more details. Registration is now open through the Conservatory Website or by calling the school office.

Conservatory Summer Program Flyer

Upcoming Dates

Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]

September 29

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 2

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 3

  • College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]

October 4

  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
  • College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]

October 5

  • College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]

October 6

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]

October 9

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]

October 11

  • College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]

October 13

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 14

  • Father-Son Breakfast [8am]

October 16

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 17

  • College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]

October 18

  • Mid-Term Grades Posted
  • College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]

October 19–20

  • No School
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 21

  • Jr High Volleyball Tournament

October 23

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 25

  • PSAT Test

October 26

  • College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
  • Instrumental Concert [7pm]

October 27

  • Half-Day of School
  • Grandparents' Day
  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [12:15pm]
  • Family Night

October 28

  • JV Volleyball Tournament

October 30

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]

November 2

  • College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]

November 3

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Soccer Tournament
  • Cantabile [3pm]

November 3–4

  • Varsity Volleyball Tournament
Conservatory Summer Flyer

Grammar School

Spring Concert - Tues., May 25, 6:30pm

The Grammar School and Orchestra spring concert will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. They are excited to share with all in attendance what they have been working on this year.

Logic & Rhetoric Schools

Secondary Spring Ball - Sat., June 5

The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Ball exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. If you would like to help provide desserts for this event please contact Mrs. Cheri Van Horn.

Date:  Saturday, June 5
Time:  6:00-9:00pm
Cost:  $15 per person
Who:  7–12th grade students and parents
Attire:  Semi-formal (Further guidelines and Pinterest pages coming soon)

Graduation Help Requests

Families of 9th through 11th grade, your help is requested for this year's graduation. Please see the letters below that were given to your child for further details.

9th-10th Grade Graduation Help Requested

11th Grade Graduation Help Requested

Grammar School

Spring Concert - Tues., May 25, 6:30pm

The Grammar School and Orchestra spring concert will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. They are excited to share with all in attendance what they have been working on this year.

Logic & Rhetoric Schools

Secondary Spring Ball - Sat., June 5

The Oaks is excited to host this year's Logic & Rhetoric School Spring Ball exemplifying truth, goodness, and beauty. If you would like to help provide desserts for this event please contact Mrs. Cheri Van Horn.

Date:  Saturday, June 5
Time:  6:00-9:00pm
Cost:  $15 per person
Who:  7–12th grade students and parents
Attire:  Semi-formal (Further guidelines and Pinterest pages coming soon)

Graduation Help Requests

Families of 9th through 11th grade, your help is requested for this year's graduation. Please see the letters below that were given to your child for further details.

9th-10th Grade Graduation Help Requested

11th Grade Graduation Help Requested

Upcoming Dates

Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]

September 29

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 2

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 3

  • College Brown Bag - Dordt University [12:35pm]

October 4

  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 11th grade [11:30–12:30]
  • College Brown Bag - George Fox Honors College [12:35pm]
  • PSAT Prep - Virtual Presentation - 9th & 10th grade [3:15–4:15]

October 5

  • College Brown Bag - New Saint Andrews College [12:35pm]

October 6

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [3pm]

October 9

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • College Financial Aid Scholarship Meeting [7pm]

October 11

  • College Brown Bag - Eastern Washington University [12:35pm]

October 13

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • College Brown Bag - Colorado Christian University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Family Night

October 14

  • Father-Son Breakfast [8am]

October 16

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 17

  • College Brown Bag - University of Idaho [12:35pm]

October 18

  • Mid-Term Grades Posted
  • College Brown Bag - Gonzaga University [12:35pm]
  • Cantabile [3pm]
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin [evening]

October 19–20

  • No School
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 21

  • Jr High Volleyball Tournament

October 23

  • Cantabile [8:15am]

October 25

  • PSAT Test

October 26

  • College Brown Bag - Whitworth University [12:35pm]
  • Instrumental Concert [7pm]

October 27

  • Half-Day of School
  • Grandparents' Day
  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Cantabile [12:15pm]
  • Family Night

October 28

  • JV Volleyball Tournament

October 30

  • Cantabile [8:15am]
  • Grand Tour Meeting [7pm]

November 2

  • College Brown Bag - Carrol College [12:35pm]

November 3

  • Weekly Formal Uniform
  • Soccer Tournament
  • Cantabile [3pm]

November 3–4

  • Varsity Volleyball Tournament