Grab Coffee & A Donut at The Gathering Place Fridays

The Oaks Coffee Baristas are ready to serve our Oaks family at The Gathering Place, open every Friday in the Great Hall. Come grab a cup of coffee, a donut and a seat as you visit with friends. The coffee bar is open on Fridays in the Great Hall from 7:30 to 8:20am. Parents are welcome to stick around and visit longer. Students should finish eating any food items prior to class. Secondary students may bring coffee bar beverages to their 1st period class.

The Gathering Place: The Oaks Coffee Bar

Individual Picture Day - Fri., Nov. 17
Online ordering now available

Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, November 17. Leo's Photography will be taking individual photos only at this time. Class photos and the all school photo will be taken on Monday, February 12 along with any re-takes. Orders may be placed online here, using the code: FAL223413. Order packets have been sent home. Completed order packets should be turned into homeroom teachers anytime prior to picture day. Extra order packets are available in the front office if needed.

Online Ordering
Code: FAL223413

Masterworks Masterclasses: Jan. 20 & May 11
*Register for the 1st class by Nov. 20 for preferred seating

The Oaks Conservatory is pleased to announce two upcoming Masterworks Masterclasses in which participants will enjoy dinner and an informational presentation in the Great Hall, followed by attending the Spokane Symphony at The Fox Theater. Join us for this time of fellowship as we cultivate a love for great music together. Further information is available on the Conservatory website.

January 20: Brahams' 3rd Symphony, Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto (ft. Charlie Albright, piano) *Register by November 20 for preferred seating.

May 11: Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony, Mozart's Exultate, Juliate (ft. Dawn Wolski, soprano)

Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 20–24 (No School)

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

May your break be filled with thankfulness and we look forward to welcoming you back Monday, November 27.

Lands' End  Sale – Black Friday & Cyber Week Savings!
*Begins Nov. 23

November 23–29 – 40% off bottoms + 20% off everything else!
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: PENCIL – Pin: 5228
Sale Flyer

Friday Pizza Lunch – Dec. Orders Due by 3pm Wed. 11/29

It's time to place your December 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.

Pizza Lunch Volunteers Needed - Dec. Sign-up

The hot lunch crew is seeking volunteers to help serve pizza on Fridays. If you are willing and available please sign up on The December Pizza Friday Volunteers Sheet. 

The Oaks Theatre Presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Comedy, a Dessert Theatre - Thurs.–Sat., Nov. 30–Dec. 2
*Purchase Your Tickets Today!

Tickets for Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Comedy are now on sale! This year's production is a dessert theatre with three showings, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 30, December 1st and 2nd. Ticket purchases are available online.

Baskerville Poster
Purchase Your Tickets Today!

Christmas Cheer!
* Christmas Sock Days - Fri., Dec. 8 & 15
* Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition - Mon., Dec. 18

All students are welcome to wear their Christmas socks on Friday, December 8 and Friday, December 15 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 deviation for these days. Then on Monday, December 18 staff will be 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.

Oaks Staff Christmas Party Volunteers - Sat., Dec. 9

The Oaks Board of Directors and their spouses are hosting the Staff Christmas Party on Saturday, December 9 and are seeking volunteers to help bless the staff at this annual event. Please sign-up on the Staff Christmas Party Volunteer Sign-up if you are interested in helping.

Advent Celebration Concert - Sat., Dec. 16 [7pm]

The Conservatory Faculty are excited to be hosting an Advent Celebration Concert in The Oaks' Great Hall Saturday, December 16 at 7:00pm. Mark your calendars and invite friends and family to attend this free community concert. Further information will be coming soon.

Christmas Concert at The Fox - Tues., Dec. 19 [6:45pm] *All students are required to participate in both the day's rehearsal and the evening's concert.

*REHEARSAL DETAILS - Please Read Carefully & Respond Accordingly
***Transportation Forms Due by Fri., Dec. 8***

During the school day on Tuesday, December 19, 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 uniform is 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 into the west parking lot 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 [Time TBD]

• 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 8. 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 19. 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.

ARRIVAL [6:15 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. 3)
• 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. 2&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. If necessary parents may be asked to return home for an item that has been forgotten. This information is being shared early to give families plenty of time to prepare.

Basketball Season & Upcoming Family Nights
*Family Night & Corporate Sponsor Night - Fri., Dec. 8

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):

• Dec. 8 – Oaks vs Spokane Classical (Family Night & Corporate Sponsor Night)
• Dec. 15 – Oaks vs Pullman Christian (Family Night)
• Dec. 28 & 29 – Oaks vs Flathead
• Jan. 5 – Oaks vs NICS (Family Night)
• Jan. 11 – Oaks vs Kootenai
• Jan. 12 – Oaks vs Center Christian (Family Night)
• Jan. 16 – Oaks vs CdUC
• Jan. 23 – Oaks vs ICA
• Jan. 26 – Oaks vs CCP (Family Night & Senior Night)
• Feb. 2-3 - JV Basketball Tournament
• Feb. 8-10 - 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/$30 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!!!

HELPFUL LINKS:

2023-24 Volunteer Sign-up
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (E-mail): 23-24-yearbook@yogile.com
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Upload): Jupiter –> Materials –> School Office –> Yearbook Photos