November 7–13, 2024
Current School News
Current School News
November 7–13, 2024
A Thought To Savor
"Whatever man may stand, whatever he may do, to whatever he may apply his hand - in agriculture, in commerce, and in industry, or his mind, in the world of art, and science - he is, in whatsoever it may be, constantly standing before the face of God. He is employed in the service of his God. He has strictly to obey his God. And above all, he has to aim at the glory of his God." – Abraham Kuyper
All School
NW ACCS Administrators Conference - Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 7 & 8
The Oaks will be hosting over 50 administrators from Northwest ACCS schools on campus Thursday and Friday, November 7th and 8th. 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.
NW ACCS Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 8 [6:30pm]
The Oaks is excited to welcome area ACCS schools to this year's Northwest ACCS Regional Choral Festival on Friday, November 8. Oaks 9–12th grade choir members have already been hard at work preparing the mass choir numbers, as well as an individual choir selection which they will be performing that evening. For all 9–12th grade students, the day begins at 8:30am and continues through the evening's concert. All Oaks families, friends, and grandparents are invited to attend the evening's concert, beginning at 6:30pm in the gymnasium. Your supportive presence is greatly appreciated.
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.
Lost & Found – Thurs., Nov. 14
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.
Lost & found items will be set out on Thursday. Please stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day. Thank you to all who come by the office to find missing belongings prior to them being placed out. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low.
Men's Breakfast - Sat., Nov. 16 [8am–10am] *RSVP by Mon., Nov. 11
All Oaks Men (fathers, grandfathers, and sons) are invited to attend The Oaks' Annual Men's Breakfast on Saturday, November 16 beginning at 8am. Please RSVP by Monday, November 11.
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
Online ordering now available
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.
A Christmas Carol - Thurs.–Sat., Dec. 5–7
*Tickets on Sale Now!
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 now available for purchase, here on the website.
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!
2024-25 Yearbook Photos Wanted!
*upload photos from the year so far.
Calling all photographers! The yearbook committee is seeking photos for The Oaks' 2024-25 yearbook. There are several ways to submit your photos:
- Upload – go to our new 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-2024@yogile.com
- kindergarten-2024@yogile.com
- 1stgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 2ndgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 3rdgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 4thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 5thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 6thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 7thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 8thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 9thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 10thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 11thgrade-2024@yogile.com
- 12thgrade-2024@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!
Events Help Needed!
The fall season is filled with fun events, which means lots of opportunities to serve alongside other parents and Beth Schultz, Activities Coordinator. Come help if you can; it's a great chance to serve the community and get to know other parents! Below is a list of upcoming events that require help. Please click on the event name to see a sign-up sheet for that particular event. Please contact Beth with any questions.
- ACCS Admin Conference Help (Nov. 7–8)
- ACCS Choral Festival Help (Nov. 8)
- Men's Breakfast Help (Nov. 16)
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).
HELPFUL LINKS:
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.
After School Clean-up Help
The lower Grammar School classrooms are looking for a little help with end-of-day cleanup. If there is a parent, or older student, who would be willing to help for 15 minutes after school these teachers would be extremely grateful. Please contact Abigail Jones, Grammar School Coordinator, if interested.
Upcoming Class Events:
Wed., Nov. 13
- Kindergarten Esther Feast in classrooms [11am]
Fri. Nov. 15
- 5th Grade Pilgrims' Day @ Ross Point [all day]
Thurs., Nov. 21
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day in Conference Room [throughout day]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8
*9–12th grade participating 8:30am through conclusion of 6:30pm concert
The Northwest ACCS Choral Festival is right around the corner on Friday, November 8th! Oaks 9–12th grade students will have the privilege of hosting students from other regional ACCS schools 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 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. 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.
*Student Details
Here are a few details to help your child 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.
- 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!
AP Exam Registration - Due by Nov. 10
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 is due by Sunday, November 10, with payment due by December 1. Please read the AP Exam Information for further details and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
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. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
- Tues., Nov. 12 - Eastern Washington University
- Thurs., Nov. 21 - Whitworth University *revised date
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. 13 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 4 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 11 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Mon., Dec. 16 – AM Activity Schedule (Extended)
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 18 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start
Helpful Link:
November Scripture Memorization
Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
- Philippians 2:1–11
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
After School Clean-up Help
The lower Grammar School classrooms are looking for a little help with end-of-day cleanup. If there is a parent, or older student, who would be willing to help for 15 minutes after school these teachers would be extremely grateful. Please contact Abigail Jones, Grammar School Coordinator, if interested.
Upcoming Class Events:
Wed., Nov. 13
- Kindergarten Esther Feast in classrooms [11am]
Fri. Nov. 15
- 5th Grade Pilgrims' Day @ Ross Point [all day]
Thurs., Nov. 21
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day in Conference Room [throughout day]
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8
*9–12th grade participating 8:30am through conclusion of 6:30pm concert
The Northwest ACCS Choral Festival is right around the corner on Friday, November 8th! Oaks 9–12th grade students will have the privilege of hosting students from other regional ACCS schools 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 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. 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.
*Student Details
Here are a few details to help your child 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.
- 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!
AP Exam Registration - Due by Nov. 10
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 is due by Sunday, November 10, with payment due by December 1. Please read the AP Exam Information for further details and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
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. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
- Tues., Nov. 12 - Eastern Washington University
- Thurs., Nov. 21 - Whitworth University *revised date
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. 13 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 4 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 11 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Prep
Mon., Dec. 16 – AM Activity Schedule (Extended)
Christmas Concert Prep
Wed., Dec. 18 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start
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]