Winter Snow Boots (includes rubber boots):

7–12th grade students may wear winter snow boots when snow has fallen the night before or early in the morning before school begins. *Rubber boots are considered snow boots.

Lilac Festival Opportunity

Calling leaders! Become a candidate for the 2023 Spokane Lilac Festival Royal Court & Scholarship Program. All eligible high school senior girls who are interested must attend one of four orientation sessions with a parent or guardian to participate. For further information please visit the Spokane Lilac Festival website.

Sun., Nov. 6 [2–4pm] The Hive – 2904 E Sprague

Mon., Nov. 7 [6–8pm] Spokane Valley Library – 12004 E Main Ave

College Brown Bag Schedule

Rhetoric students(10–12th grades) are welcome to join College Counselor, Mrs. Lynn Gibson, during lunch to converse with representatives from local and national colleges and universities. The updated College Brown Bag Schedule lists the schools and dates. Bring your sack lunch and your questions! Parents are welcome as well. Room 4, 12:35–1:05pm.

Mon., Nov. 7 - Whitworth University
Wed., Nov. 8 - Great Northern University
Thurs., Nov. 9 - University of Idaho

High School Basketball Registration Now Open
*Due Mon., Nov. 7

If your child is planning to participate in basketball (9–12th grades), be sure to register today. Log in to your Jupiter parent portal and select the basketball registration form under Forms. Registrations are due by Monday, November 7.

AP Exams - Registration now open
*Registration deadline - Tues., Nov. 8

High school students have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement exam this May at The Oaks. For some colleges, students can receive college credit for passing an AP exam, scoring a "3" and above (on a 1-5 scale). This will enable a student to waive the equivalent college course during freshman year (Freshman English Composition, for example). So, for those participating colleges, passing an AP exam will save money (and time) in the long run. Each university handles AP credit differently; you will want to check out a specific college to understand how they treat AP exam scores.

To register, log into your Jupiter parent portal, go to Forms and select AP Exam Registration. Once your registration is processed the exam fee will be applied to your Jupiter account and may be paid by cash or check in the school office or via credit card through Jupiter. Registration and payment are due by Tuesday, November 8. Please read the information below for further details and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.

AP Exam Information

Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 11
*9–12th grade students participating all day and through the evening's concert

The Northwest ACCS Choral Festival is right around the corner on Friday, November 11th! Oaks 9–12th grade students will have the privilege of hosting about 380 students from other regional ACCS schools  as well as New Saint Andrews College for this day of fellowship and music making which will begin at 8:30am and culminate in a concert at 6:30 in the evening. Both lunch and dinner (as well as a bit of folk dancing) will be provided for the day and shared with all attending schools. Not only will students participate in the mass choir, but they will also have the honor of presenting a piece as an individual choir for the evening's concert. This event is a beautiful opportunity for our students to practice hospitality and grow in their love for God's people and His worship through song. Students should plan to be at school from 8:30am until the close of the concert that evening. We anticipate that all 9–12th grade students will enjoy hosting the entire day! In fact, The Oaks considers this a mandatory event. Please reach out to Mrs. Amy Kim if you have questions.

Protocol Event: Rhetoric School Winter Ball (10–12th Grades)
An Evening of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty - Sat., Jan., 28
* RSVP Due Fri., Nov. 18 (form available on Jupiter)
* Payment Due Fri., Dec. 9 

WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2022 from 5–9pm
WHERE: Spokane Club
WHAT: An evening of truth, goodness, and beauty to include a formal dinner and ballroom dancing
ATTIRE: Formal
* Ladies' Protocol Attire Ideas
* Gentlemen's Protocol Attire Ideas
RSVP: Due by Friday, November 18 (form available on Jupiter)
COST: $125 per person, with scholarships available. Payment due by Friday, December 9 (cash or check in the office or credit card via Jupiter)
SCHOLARSHIPS: If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, please indicate on the RSVP form and include the amount you would like to donate with your payment. Those interested in obtaining a scholarship please indicate on the RSVP form.
PREPARATION: Etiquette review and training with Mr. & Mrs. Trotter will take place during the school day for all 10th through 12th grade students.
PARENT ATTENDANCE: There are a limited number of spaces for parents this year. Once student RSVPs are finalized parents will have the opportunity to sign up. Senior families will have first priority, junior families second, and so on.

Upcoming Activity Schedule Days

The Logic & Rhetoric school 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.

Fri., Nov. 18 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)
Mon., Dec. 5 – AM Activity Schedule - Music Rehearsals
Fri., Dec. 9 – PM Activity Schedule - Music Rehearsals
Fri., Dec. 16 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)
*Activity period will end at 2:45pm for extended Christmas Cantabile
Fri., Jan. 6 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)
Fri., Jan. 13 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)
Fri., Jan. 20 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)
Fri., Jan. 27 – PM Activity Schedule - Dance Practice (10–12th grades)

Winter Ball Gown Closet - Thur., Dec. 15
*Donations accepted Dec. 5–14

Yes! It's true! The Oaks Protocol team is hosting a winter ball gown event that offers FREE BALL GOWNS to Oaks Rhetoric School ladies who are looking for a lovely dress for the upcoming Winter Ball.

Here's how it works... Beginning December 5th, families who would like to donate a modest formal gown (floor length only for the winter ball) may do so by bringing it to the clothing rack inside the girls locker room. The gown you donate will be freely offered to any young lady in grades 10–12 on Thursday, December 15 during the lunch period or directly after school. If the gown fits, it's hers to keep (or donate back next time)!

We hope this is a blessing to the giver and receiver alike. Please contact Mrs. Woodroof if you have any questions.

Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship, due Jan. 19

Students in 8–12th grades who display excellent leadership skills are invited to compete for one of 24 scholarships worth $5,000. The deadline is Jan. 19, 2023. For details check out Lands' End website.

Oaks Hoodies - Nov. 1–Feb.17

Logic & Rhetoric students (7–12th grades) will be allowed to wear their Oaks hoodies during the school day from November 1 through February 17 (mid-winter break) on non-formal uniform days.