November 6–12, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
November 6–12, 2025
A Thought To Savor
"I want to know one thing–the way to heaven. God Himself has condescended to teach the way. He hath written it down in a book. O give me that book! At any price, give the book of God!"
– John Wesley
2025-26 Scripture Memorization
A Note From Mr. Trotter
Dear Oaks Parents,
Grace and peace to you in Christ.
I want to offer a friendly but important reminder about the use of social media and group chats within our school community. Recently, we've learned that some of our students have been a part of online conversations that do not reflect the love, encouragement, and unity we aim to foster here at The Oaks. In several cases, these conversations have crossed into what Scripture calls gossip (see Proverbs 26:20; 17:9; 16:28).
As parents and partners in this shared mission, we have the joyful responsibility to model and teach our children what Christlike speech looks like; speech that gives grace to those who hear, builds up instead of tears down, and honors our kind and gracious Father. Let's remind our children what we say online is no less important than what we say in person.
Our mission statement at The Oaks ends with these simple and beautiful words: "...who glorify Christ, shape culture, and shine the light of God's truth in every endeavor of life." Every word we write or speak should serve that purpose.
In a world quick to speak and slow to listen, we Christians need wisdom and restraint. Thank you for helping our Oaks family remain one marked by grace, kindness, and the unity that flows from the gospel.
With gratitude and blessing,
Kenneth V. Trotter
Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric School Dean
All School
Oaks Ladies Prayer - Fridays [2:20pm]
After a few Friday afternoons off, due to the school schedule, Ladies Prayer is back on the calendar before Cantabile on Fridays, at 2:20pm in the Conference room. All Oaks mothers and grandmothers are invited to attend anytime it works for your schedule. Children are also welcome. Please don't hesitate to contact Margaret Dowers if you have any questions.
Musical Theater Dance Class - Mondays & Tuesdays [4:30–5:25pm] *Began Nov. 3 (1st Semester Only)
Calling all musical theater enthusiasts and hopefuls: The Oaks Theater has revealed that they will be bringing Mary Poppins to the stage spring 2026. Therefore, now is the time to prepare for auditions and gain skill and confidence. The artistic team will be looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and skilled dancers for numbers like Step-in-Time, Jolly Holiday, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. To help, the Musical Theater class has joined hands with the dance instructors to provide the best dance offering. This class meets two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:25pm through the first semester only. Monday afternoons consist of Theater Dance choreography, taught by Mrs. LaVoie, and Tap Dance, taught by Mrs. Geiger. Tuesday afternoons Foundational Ballet will be taught by Mrs. St. Onge. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet all three dance instructors of The Oaks Conservatory Dance Program and get ready for the musical this spring. The class is open to the community, so feel free to invite your friends.
Musical Theater Dance Class Registeration
NW ACCS Administrators Conference - Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 13 & 14
The Oaks will be hosting over 40 administrators from Northwest ACCS schools on campus Thursday and Friday, November 13th and 14th. 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 contact Activities Coordinator, Beth Schultz if you are available and willing to lend a hand.
Individual & Class Picture Day - Fri., Nov. 21
*Online ordering now available
Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, November 21. Leo's Photography will be taking individual and class photos at this time. The all school photo will be taken on Friday, January 9, along with any re-takes. Orders may be placed online here, using the codes: FAL226980 (individual) and GR1226981 (class) Order packets will be sent home soon. Completed order packets should be turned into homeroom teachers.
Online Ordering
Individual Photo Code: FAL226980
Class Photo Code: GR1226981
Sibling Photo sign-ups – due by Fri., Nov. 14
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 14. 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.
Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24–28 (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 1.
Uniform Highlights
As Picture Day and the Christmas Concert approach, it is helpful to take special notice of your child's formal uniform. With eight weeks of school under our belt here are a few reminders:
- Dress socks for gentlemen should be solid-colored black, brown, khaki
- Black tights for 6–12th grade ladies; non-athletic white anklets, knee-highs, or tights for K–5th grade ladies
- Dark-soled dress shoes (not light/white soles)
- Belts for gentlemen
- Bows/hair ties for ladies should be in uniform colors and petite-sized
As a courtesy, Grammar School ladies may wear a button-up cardigan over their uniform jumpers in the classroom if they are cold, but cardigans should be taken off for pictures, the concert, etc.
Please reference the policy for further details regarding formal uniforms.
Forms Available on Annasis
Many of the forms you were familiar with in Jupiter have been improved upon and are available in Annasis. Within your Parent Portal, under My Forms and/or Student Forms you will see both Requested Forms (specific to you/your child) and As Needed Forms (available to all parents/students anytime). Currently the As Needed Forms include:
- Background Check
- Planned Absence
- Off Campus Event Application
- Transcript Request
- Add/Drop Classes
Please contact the office with any questions.
2025-26 Yearbook Photos Wanted!
*upload photos from the year so far.
Calling all photographers! The yearbook committee is seeking photos for The Oaks' 2025-26 yearbook. There are several ways to submit your photos:
- Upload – go to the password protected Yearbook Photos page, select the link for your child's grade and you will be taken an album where you can upload your photos.
*The password is the same as the Family Directory. Please contact the school office if you need further assistance.
*You can also bookmark the album to upload anytime throughout the year. - Email – send your pictures directly to your child's grade's photo album at
- jrkindergarten-2025-26@yogile.com
- kindergarten-2025-26@yogile.com
- 1stgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 2ndgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 3rdgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 4thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 5thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 6thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 7thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 8thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 9thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 10thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 11thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- 12thgrade-2025-26@yogile.com
- Flash Drive – bring your pictures into the school office on a flash drive & we'll upload them for you.
Lots of photos are needed to make an outstanding yearbook, so your help in acquiring a large selection is greatly appreciated!
Volunteer to Serve Friday Pizza Lunch
Those who are interested in helping with Friday pizza lunches, please sign-up using the links below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions.
November Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
December Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
Oaks Athletic Sweatshirt Ordering
Families may order Oaks Athletic Sweatshirts through the new online store front! These sweatshirts are familiar, but have been upgraded for a better quality product and easier shopping experience. Sweatshirts will be delivered to the school office and the secretaries will contact you to pick up your items when they are ready. Be sure to check out the ordering site to get some new swag!
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.
Junior Kindergarten:
*Schedule Change-Nov.17–21
The junior kindergarten class will meet Wednesday through Friday, the week of November 17 through 21 (rather than Tuesday through Thursday). This will allow the class to participate in Picture Day on Friday, November 21.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., Nov. 14
- Kindergarten Esther Feast in classrooms [11am–12pm]
Tues., Nov. 18
- 1st Grade Thanksgiving Program in Conference Room [2–3pm]
Thurs., Nov. 20
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day in classrooms & Conference Room [all day]
- 5th Grade Pilgrim Day @ Ross Point Bible Camp [8:30am–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Ladies Winter Formal Uniform
Beginning in November, ladies in 6–12th grade should wear dark navy or black footed tights or knee socks as a part of the required formal uniform. Please view the Uniform Policy for complete formal uniform requirements.
ACCS National Honor Choir
*Deadline to Audition is Feb. 1
The 2026 ACCS National Honor Choir will take place June 22–26 in Atlanta, GA. Auditions are now open through February 1. Please see the 2026 Honor Choir Website for complete details and let Mrs. Kim know if you are interested in this opportunity.
College Brown Bag Lunches
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in the annual College Brown Bag Lunch Series. Come with questions and converse with admission officers from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in MP 4 from 12:35 to 1:05pm. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
- Tues., Nov. 11 - Great Northern University (NEW)
- Thurs., Nov. 13 - University of Idaho (RESCHEDULED)
- Fri., Nov. 21 - Patrick Henry College Virtual Visit (NEW)
- TBD - The Master's University Virtual Visit (NEW)
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.
Wed., Nov. 12 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Nov. 19 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 3 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 10 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Mon., Dec. 15 – AM Activity Schedule (modified)
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 17 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start (post Christmas Concert)
Helpful Link:
November Scripture Memorization
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion–
A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:1–7
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Junior Kindergarten:
*Schedule Change-Nov.17–21
The junior kindergarten class will meet Wednesday through Friday, the week of November 17 through 21 (rather than Tuesday through Thursday). This will allow the class to participate in Picture Day on Friday, November 21.
Upcoming Class Events:
Fri., Nov. 14
- Kindergarten Esther Feast in classrooms [11am–12pm]
Tues., Nov. 18
- 1st Grade Thanksgiving Program in Conference Room [2–3pm]
Thurs., Nov. 20
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day in classrooms & Conference Room [all day]
- 5th Grade Pilgrim Day @ Ross Point Bible Camp [8:30am–3pm]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Ladies Winter Formal Uniform
Beginning in November, ladies in 6–12th grade should wear dark navy or black footed tights or knee socks as a part of the required formal uniform. Please view the Uniform Policy for complete formal uniform requirements.
ACCS National Honor Choir
*Deadline to Audition is Feb. 1
The 2026 ACCS National Honor Choir will take place June 22–26 in Atlanta, GA. Auditions are now open through February 1. Please see the 2026 Honor Choir Website for complete details and let Mrs. Kim know if you are interested in this opportunity.
College Brown Bag Lunches
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in the annual College Brown Bag Lunch Series. Come with questions and converse with admission officers from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in MP 4 from 12:35 to 1:05pm. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
- Tues., Nov. 11 - Great Northern University (NEW)
- Thurs., Nov. 13 - University of Idaho (RESCHEDULED)
- Fri., Nov. 21 - Patrick Henry College Virtual Visit (NEW)
- TBD - The Master's University Virtual Visit (NEW)
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.
Wed., Nov. 12 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Nov. 19 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 3 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 10 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Mon., Dec. 15 – AM Activity Schedule (modified)
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 17 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start (post Christmas Concert)
Helpful Link:
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]
