November 2–8, 2023
Current School News
Current School News
November 2–8, 2023
A Thought To Savor
"You are as much serving God in looking after your own children, training them up in God's fear, minding the house, and making your household a church for God as you would be if you had been called to lead an army to battle for the Lord of Hosts." – Charles Spurgeon
The Monday Morning Cantabile Prayer is a beautiful prayer to pray each morning. Included here is the condensed version that we recite at Cantabile on Monday mornings, as well as the full version, taken from the Puritan Prayer Book, which is worth praying and talking through with your children and family.
All School
The Gathering Place: The Oaks Coffee Bar Re-opens Fri., Nov. 3
The Oaks Coffee Baristas are ready to serve our Oaks family once again this year as The Gathering Place reopens on Friday, November 3. Come grab a cup of coffee and a donut and sit and visit with friends. The coffee bar will be open in the Great Hall from 7:30 to 8:20am on Fridays. 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
Varsity Volleyball & Soccer Tournaments - Fri. & Sat., Nov. 3 & 4
The Oaks is honored to be hosting the Mountain Christian League (MCL) varsity volleyball and soccer tournaments on Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4th. There will be six volleyball matches in The Oaks gym on Friday, beginning at 9:30am. Our undefeated, top-seeded Oaks ladies will be playing Christian Heritage in the first round on Friday at 11:30am. Admission at MCL tournaments is always free! So, come cheer on your Oaks teams!
While hosting a tournament with multiple schools and lots of attendees it is our desire to create a safe and secure environment for our athletes, students, and broader community. Please carefully read and observe the following guidelines:
- Building Entry/Exit: All attendees should enter and exit through the font doors of the Multi-purpose (Gym) building only. These are the only entry/exit doors available for the tournament.
- Gym Entry/Exit: Use only the doors closest to the foyer to enter and exit the gym. The doors leading to the back hallway are not to be used, except in case of emergency.
- Hallways: Hallways are closed to all attendees. Only athletes, coaches, and school administration may use the hallways. Lockers will be unavailable to Oaks students after 3:30pm Friday.
- Exterior Doors: All exterior doors, other than the front doors by concessions, will remain closed and locked at all times. Only in the case of an emergency will other doors be available for exit.
- Outdoor Safety & Security: For the safety and security of all, please do not play in the parking lots and sidewalks. The grassy area in between the gym building and new building may be used for play under parent supervision.
We would love for you to come join in the festivities and help in blessing our MCL community! For complete tournament details please visit the Mountain Christian League website and plan to come cheer on your Oaks team!
Conservatory Men's Choir - Begins Mon., Nov. 6
The Conservatory Regis Cantores is an ensemble for men and their sons (or grandsons, even neighbors' sons) seeking to grow in faith, wisdom, and courage through song. No singing experience is required! This class, directed by Mr. Tobin Eyestone, is designed to take singers of all abilities to the next level, prioritizing singing with joy and fervor. This father-son chorus strikes the balance between being fun loving, skill building, and performance focused. Registration is available for the whole year or a performance season.
REGIS CANTORES - A Choir for All Sons of The King
5th grade to 99+ years
When: Mondays, 7–8pm (Nov. 6 – Apr 30)
Fall Season (Nov.–Dec.): Perform at The Oaks Christmas Concert Dec. 19
***FALL REGISTRATION IS FREE!***
Spring Season (Jan.–Apr.):Perform at The Oaks Spring Concert Apr. 30
NW ACCS Administrators Conference - Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 9 & 10
The Oaks will be hosting over 50 administrators from Northwest ACCS schools on campus Thursday and Friday, November 9th and 10th. Please welcome these guests as you see them on campus. What a gift it is to host our broader ACCS community, as administrators come together in an effort to improve classical Christian education across the northwest.
Volunteers for this event are greatly appreciated. Please sign up on the Admin. Conference Volunteer Sign-up if you are available and willing to lend a hand.
Northwest Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 10 [6:30pm] *RSVP to reserve a seat!
Friday, November 10th is the Northwest Regional Choral Festival, in which The Oaks has the joy of hosting. Your supportive presence would be greatly appreciated at the evening's concert, during which Oaks 9–12th grade students will be performing two stand alone pieces as well as singing with the mass choir representing thirteen ACCS schools from around the Northwest. Our own Mr. Tobin Eyestone will be serving as a soloist for the concert finale. If you would like to attend the concert, please reserve your seats on the Choral Concert RSVP signup. We are looking forward to celebrating God's goodness to us through the gift of worship in song!
Volunteers for this event are greatly appreciated. Please sign up on the Choral Festival Volunteer Sign-up if you are available and willing to lend a hand for this event.
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 will be sent home soon. Completed order packets should be turned into homeroom teachers.
Online Ordering
Code: FAL223413
Sibling Photo sign-ups – due by Fri., Nov. 10
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 10. 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.
The Oaks Theatre Presents Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Comedy, a Dessert Theatre - Thurs.–Sat., Nov. 30–Dec. 2
*Tickets Now Available for Purchase
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!
Parent Parking Notice
In consideration of the safety of our students, parents are asked to please refrain from parking along the street between the entry and exit points of the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up. Vehicles parked in this location create a visual barrier which may put our children in harms way. Thank you for your attention to these details as we seek to think more highly of one another and provide a safe environment for our entire community.
Planned Absences
Parents, when your child will be missing school due to a planned absence, please print and complete the Excused Absence Form (available on Jupiter). This form may be turned into the office anytime (even months early), but should be turned in at least 3 school days prior to the absence. Your kind attention to turning this form in early allows teachers the time to adequately prepare for your child's absence and provide you with the necessary homework and assignments to complete during their absence.
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
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.
Daily Dismissal
In a desire to care for and prefer others, while still providing an opportunity for fellowship, parents are asked to please wait until 3:15pm before allowing your children to play in the grassy area near the parking lot. Parents are welcome to take your children further away from the dismissal area, to the large grassy area behind the gym building (north of the new building). Once dismissal is finished, children, under their parent's supervision, are welcome to play in the area closer to the parking lot. Thank you for loving one another well and helping to keep all our children safe.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
High School Basketball Begins Tues., Nov. 7
*Parent Meeting - Mon., Nov. 6 [6pm]
The High School Basketball season begins Tuesday, November 7 and it's not too late to sign up! Even if your child has never played basketball before, this is a great opportunity to work hard, have fun, and fellowship with a team in a way that is unique to sports.
There will be a short parent information meeting Monday, November 6, from 6–7pm in the upstairs conference room for anyone whose child is considering playing. Refreshments will be provided!
To register your 9–12th grade son or 8–12th grade daughter, complete the "Athletics: Basketball - High School" form in The Oaks Activities 2023-24 school within Jupiter. Please be sure to also complete the "Activities: Pre-participation" form prior to the first practice, if you have not already done so this year. A complete schedule of practices and games can be found on The Oaks Basketball page.
Northwest Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 10
*Student Details
*9–12th grade participating 8:30am through conclusion of 6:30pm concert
Friday, November 10th is the Northwest Choral Festival which The Oaks has the joy of hosting. This event is considered an integral part of the educational year so all 9–12th grade Oaks students are expected to attend for the day's festivities and through the evening's concert. The supportive presence of family and friends at the concert is greatly appreciated.
Here are a few details to help your children navigate the day:
- School Day: Oaks 9–12th grade students should plan for a regular school-day arrival and to stay until the completion of the concert which begins at 6:30pm.
- Meals: Oaks students will be sharing a provided lunch and dinner with the other festival participants as a time of great fellowship. Students who have dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own food and they may also request dairy- and/or gluten-free accommodations by communicating their need to Mrs. Kim by Monday, November 6.
- Uniforms: During the day, students may wear their everyday uniforms, but have their formal uniforms ready to change into before the evening concert. Rooms will be assigned for students to change in, as well as to stow extra belongings.
- Personal Items: With so many people on campus, please limit personal belongings as much as possible–for this day, clearly labeled disposable water bottles will be best.
We are looking forward to celebrating God's goodness to us through the gift of worship in song!
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., Nov. 6 – PM Activity Schedule
Choral Festival Preparation
Fri., Nov. 17 – Normal Schedule
Protocol Waltz Lessons during 6th period
Fri., Dec. 1 – PM Activity Schedule
Protocol Waltz Lessons during 6th period;
Music during activity period
Fri., Dec. 8 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
Fri., Dec. 15 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
Mon., Dec. 18 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
College Brown Bag Lunches
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in College Brown Bag Lunches. Come with questions and converse with representatives from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in Room 4 of the Multi-purpose building from 12:35 to 1:05pm. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Class of 2024 SAT Registration
Registration is open for the August–December SAT on the College Board's website.
UPCOMING 2023 WEEKEND SAT DATE:
December 2, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 11/2, Late Registration Deadline: 11/21)
Helpful Links:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship (due 1/19/24)
Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statues, And I shall keep it to the end.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law;
Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it.
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness.
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way.
Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You.
Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgements are good.
Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.
- Psalm 119:33–40
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Daily Dismissal
In a desire to care for and prefer others, while still providing an opportunity for fellowship, parents are asked to please wait until 3:15pm before allowing your children to play in the grassy area near the parking lot. Parents are welcome to take your children further away from the dismissal area, to the large grassy area behind the gym building (north of the new building). Once dismissal is finished, children, under their parent's supervision, are welcome to play in the area closer to the parking lot. Thank you for loving one another well and helping to keep all our children safe.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
High School Basketball Begins Tues., Nov. 7
*Parent Meeting - Mon., Nov. 6 [6pm]
The High School Basketball season begins Tuesday, November 7 and it's not too late to sign up! Even if your child has never played basketball before, this is a great opportunity to work hard, have fun, and fellowship with a team in a way that is unique to sports.
There will be a short parent information meeting Monday, November 6, from 6–7pm in the upstairs conference room for anyone whose child is considering playing. Refreshments will be provided!
To register your 9–12th grade son or 8–12th grade daughter, complete the "Athletics: Basketball - High School" form in The Oaks Activities 2023-24 school within Jupiter. Please be sure to also complete the "Activities: Pre-participation" form prior to the first practice, if you have not already done so this year. A complete schedule of practices and games can be found on The Oaks Basketball page.
Northwest Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 10
*Student Details
*9–12th grade participating 8:30am through conclusion of 6:30pm concert
Friday, November 10th is the Northwest Choral Festival which The Oaks has the joy of hosting. This event is considered an integral part of the educational year so all 9–12th grade Oaks students are expected to attend for the day's festivities and through the evening's concert. The supportive presence of family and friends at the concert is greatly appreciated.
Here are a few details to help your children navigate the day:
- School Day: Oaks 9–12th grade students should plan for a regular school-day arrival and to stay until the completion of the concert which begins at 6:30pm.
- Meals: Oaks students will be sharing a provided lunch and dinner with the other festival participants as a time of great fellowship. Students who have dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own food and they may also request dairy- and/or gluten-free accommodations by communicating their need to Mrs. Kim by Monday, November 6.
- Uniforms: During the day, students may wear their everyday uniforms, but have their formal uniforms ready to change into before the evening concert. Rooms will be assigned for students to change in, as well as to stow extra belongings.
- Personal Items: With so many people on campus, please limit personal belongings as much as possible–for this day, clearly labeled disposable water bottles will be best.
We are looking forward to celebrating God's goodness to us through the gift of worship in song!
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., Nov. 6 – PM Activity Schedule
Choral Festival Preparation
Fri., Nov. 17 – Normal Schedule
Protocol Waltz Lessons during 6th period
Fri., Dec. 1 – PM Activity Schedule
Protocol Waltz Lessons during 6th period;
Music during activity period
Fri., Dec. 8 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
Fri., Dec. 15 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
Mon., Dec. 18 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Preparation
College Brown Bag Lunches
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in College Brown Bag Lunches. Come with questions and converse with representatives from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in Room 4 of the Multi-purpose building from 12:35 to 1:05pm. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Class of 2024 SAT Registration
Registration is open for the August–December SAT on the College Board's website.
UPCOMING 2023 WEEKEND SAT DATE:
December 2, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 11/2, Late Registration Deadline: 11/21)
Helpful Links:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship (due 1/19/24)
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]