Men's Breakfast - Sat., Nov. 16 [8am–10am]

All Oaks Men (fathers, grandfathers, and sons) are invited to attend The Oaks' Annual Men's Breakfast on Saturday, November 16 beginning at 8am.

Men's Breakfast RSVP

If you would like to help with this event please use the Men's Breakfast Volunteer Sheet to sign up. Your willingness to volunteer is received with gratitude.

Individual Picture Day - Fri., Nov. 22

Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, November 22. Leo's Photography will be taking individual photos at this time. Class photos and the all school photo will be taken on Friday, March 7 along with any re-takes. Orders may be placed online here, using the code: FAL225045. Order packets will be sent home soon. Completed order packets should be turned into homeroom teachers. 

Online Ordering
Code: FAL225045

Sibling Photo sign-ups – due by Fri., Nov. 15 

Once again this year, there will be an opportunity to order sibling photos if you would like a picture of all of your children together. Please sign up for this photo on the Sibling Photo RSVP no later than Friday, November 15. Only those families who sign up for a sibling photo will have one taken. To place an order for a sibling photo online, please denote in the special request note box which products you would like printed as a sibling photo. Separate order forms will be sent home for sibling photo orders after the RSVP due date has passed.

UGM Food Drive - House Competition
Donate between now & Nov. 22

House Muller is excited to host a school-wide Food Drive to stock the Union Gospel Mission for the year ahead. There are currently 5 donation barrels in the main building, one for each house--Boethius, Muller, Lewis, Augustine, and Wilberforce. Whenever a house's barrel is filled it will be emptied and a circle will be filled in on the competition chart. The house with the most completed circles at the end of the two weeks will win the competition! Grammar students with siblings or cousins in the Logic & Rhetoric Schools will want to donate to their family's house as future members of that house. Those who don't yet know what house they will be in are welcome to donate to their teacher's house.

Boethius - Mrs. Holland, Mr. Langerak
Muller - Mrs. Rickert, Mrs. Shanklin, Mrs. Hvattum
Lewis - Mrs. Jones, Mr. Kimball, Mrs. Kimball
Augustine - Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Kimm
Wilberforce - Mr. Kolarsky, Mr. & Mrs. Szymanowski, Miss Mewes

This is a fun opportunity for competition and generosity! Let's see how many barrels we can fill!

"The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself."
-Proverbs 11:25

Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 25–29 (No School)

"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

May you be thankful for the Lord's blessings upon blessings to you and your family. We look forward to welcoming you back Monday, December 2.

Friday Pizza Lunch – Dec. Orders Due by 3pm Wed., Dec. 4

It's time to place your November Pizza Lunch Order. All orders must be submitted by 3pm, the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday Pizza Lunch of the month. 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 pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

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).

• November Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
• December Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

A Christmas Carol - Thurs.–Sat., Dec. 5–7
*Purchase Tickets Today!

Dickens' classic tells the story of one day in the life of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who refuses to celebrate Christmas. On Christmas Eve, three spirits pay him a ghostly visit. One by one they show him what he once was, what he has become, and what the future holds. Please join us for this exciting production featuring a cast of 36 student actors, men's & children's choirs, bell choir, and orchestra! Tickets for A Christmas Carol are available for purchase, here on the website.

A Christmas Carol Poster

Christmas Cheer!

As the Christmas season approaches there are several opportunities at The Oaks for us to celebrate together.

*Caroling in the Great Hall - Fri., Dec. 6, 13, & 20 [7:45–8:15am]

The Music Department is hosting a special time of Christmas Caroling in the Great Hall each Friday morning in December. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut from the Coffee Bar and come join in singing!

*Christmas Sock Days - Fri., Dec. 6, 13, & 20

All students are welcome to wear their Christmas socks each Friday in December with their formal uniforms. While Christmas socks are fun and appropriate for these days, students should still wear their formal uniform. Christmas themed socks and tights are the only variation for these days.

*Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition - Mon., Dec. 16

Then on Monday, December 16 staff are encouraged to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters and students will have the opportunity to vote on who has the best ugly Christmas sweater this year.

Christmas Concert at The Fox - Tues., Dec. 17 [6:45pm]

*REHEARSAL DETAILS - Please Read Carefully & Respond Accordingly
***Transportation Forms Due by Fri., Dec. 6***

During the school day on Tuesday, December 17, the entire student body will be rehearsing at The Fox Theater for that evening's concert. Below is pertinent information for the day's rehearsal. Please read this information carefully and respond accordingly.

ATTIRE: Students are to be in uniform. Formal uniforms are not required for the rehearsal.

WHAT TO BRING: Students should bring the following items and nothing extra (no backpacks, textbooks, lunch boxes, etc.)

• Car Seat - If your child requires a car seat and will be riding home with someone other than the person who dropped them off, please leave a clearly labeled car seat with your child at drop-off.
• Instruments - Students who are playing an instrument in the concert will need to bring their instrument with them to rehearsal and leave it at The Fox until the evening's performance. Instruments should be clearly labeled.
• School Supplies - Secondary students will receive instructions from their teachers on what study items to bring. Grammar students' materials will be provided for them by their teachers. Please do not bring backpacks, etc.
  

DROP-OFF [8:30 AM]

• All students will enter through Doors A & B (see attachment). Parents may pull up to the curb along 1st Ave. or Sprague Ave. to drop off your child. Oaks staff will escort students into the theater. The rehearsal day has been shortened and we are therefore asking that everyone please make every effort to be prompt in your arrival so that we may begin rehearsing right away.

PICK-UP [1:00pm]

• K–5th grade only carpools - exit SE doors, Door B (see attachment)
• Mixed & 6–12th grade only carpools - exit NE doors, Door A (see attachment)
  

Each student will check out with an Oaks staff member and exit at the predetermined door. It is extremely important that this process is organized so that every student is accounted for. Therefore, each family must complete the Christmas at The Fox: Rehearsal Transportation form on Jupiter for each of your children no later than Friday, December 6. The information you provide on the transportation form determines where your child will be picked up at the end of the rehearsal.

Please note that student drivers must bring money to park in a nearby public lot (no metered parking permitted). The theater's west parking lot is NOT available for student parking.

*CONCERT INFORMATION

The Oaks is excited to host our annual Christmas concert at The Fox Theater once again! Friends and family are invited to this once-a-year free gift to the greater Spokane area on Tuesday, December 17. Seating is first come, first served.

6:45pm - Pre-Concert begins
* Please find your seats quietly during this time. 

7:00pm - Concert begins
* Photography and videography are NOT permitted during the program. Arrangements have been made with The Fox Theater and professional photographer(s). These photographs and videos will be made available to families afterwards. Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the concert.

Christmas Concert Flyer

*STUDENT DETAILS (for concert)

WHAT TO BRING: Students should not bring anything with them to the concert. Parents, please keep your child's outerwear with you. Doors will open at 6pm and teachers will be there to receive your child beginning at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to take your child to the restroom and make sure he is ready, prior to the concert.

ARRIVAL [6:30 PM]

• K–5th grade - designated seating in the auditorium (main floor)
• 6–12th grade - designated seating in balcony (upstairs)
  

DEPARTURE:

• K–5th grade - dismissed to parents from their seats in theatre
• 6–12th grade - dismissed to meet parents in lobby

ATTIRE: Students are to be in formal uniform.

UNIFORM REMINDERS: In preparation for the upcoming Christmas concert please evaluate your child's formal uniform to help ensure that all students will be ready for this beautiful program. Below are a few items to pay special attention to, for specific details please see the referenced page in the Uniform Policy. - Formal Uniform Chart (pg. 5)

• Vests - embroidered with Oaks logo (pg. 3)
  *New un-embroidered vests may be quickly exchanged in the office for new embroidered vests of the same size.
• Jewelry - petite in nature & compliment the uniform (pg. 3)
• Belts - gentlemen must wear a belt (pg. 2)
• Tights/Socks - 6–12th grade ladies must wear black (or dark navy) footed tights or knee-highs; K–5th grade ladies must wear white footed tights or dress socks (either knee-highs or turn-cuff anklets) (pg. 5)
• Shoes - solid dark brown or black, dark-soled, leather or leather looking dress shoes; ladies - 1" or less heel, no boots or booties. (pg. 5)
• Accessories - ladies may wear small hair accessories that match uniform colors, no Christmas hair accessories
• Ties - gentlemen must wear the required white plaid tie or (7–12th) bow tie, no Christmas ties
• Personal Grooming - ladies' and gentlemen's hair should be clean and well groomed, worn in a traditional style; gentlemen's hair length should be short (pg. 3)

Students arriving out of uniform for the evening's concert will be required to make the necessary adjustments prior to the program's start. This information is being shared early to give families plenty of time to prepare.

Uniform Reminder: Love in the Little Things

As Picture Day and the Christmas Concert approach it is helpful to take special notice of your child's uniforms. With eight weeks of school under our belt here are a few reminders: gentlemen should be wearing belts, secondary ladies (6–12th) are now wearing black/dark navy knee high socks or tights with their formal uniform, all should wear dark soled formal shoes, and gentlemen should wear dress socks (not athletic socks) with their formal uniform. If you haven't done so lately, please take a moment to review the uniform policy. Taking a moment to check these little things is a great way to love our community!

Basketball Season & Upcoming Family Nights

Come cheer on The Oaks high school basketball teams this season. There are several Family Nights planned for our Oaks community and the teams would love your support at any (or all) of the games. 

Grab a friend and sign up for a shift at a Family Night! It's a great way to serve the community and your help is always appreciated. All volunteers get a free meal and admission to the game. Contact Athletics Director, Mr. Colin Williams to sign up.

Upcoming Home Games (Family Nights denoted):

• Nov. 19 – Oaks vs ICA
• Dec. 3 – Oaks vs SAC
• Dec. 13 – Oaks vs Pullman Christian (Family Night)
• Dec. 20 – Oaks vs CCS (Family Night)
• Dec. 28 – Oaks vs Flathead
• Jan. 3 – Oaks vs Spokane Classical
• Jan. 10 – Oaks vs KTSI
• Jan. 14 – Oaks vs NICS
• Jan. 17 – Oaks vs CCS (Family Night)
• Jan. 20 – Oaks vs CHS
• Jan. 24 – Oaks vs CCP
• Jan. 31–Feb. 1 – JV Basketball Tournament
• Feb. 3 – Oaks vs CCS (Senior Night) - Game Times: 5pm & 6:30pm
• Feb. 6-8 – Varsity Basketball Tournament

GAME TIMES:
4pm – JV Gentlemen; 5:30pm – Ladies; 7pm – Varsity Gentlemen
FAMILY NIGHT DETAILS:
Dinner is served from 5–7pm
$8 per person/$35 family max – includes dinner & admission

For the complete schedule please reference the Basketball page.

Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!

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