Yearbook Pick-up - Fri., Oct. 2 

Logic & Rhetoric School students may pick-up the 2019-20 yearbook in the gym at lunch time Fri., Oct. 2. Secondary students are welcome to pick up any yearbooks that were ordered by their family. 

Back-to-School Night 

The Logic & Rhetoric School teachers are looking forward to hosting parents at this year's Back-to-School Night Tues., Oct. 6. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with your child's teachers, see the classrooms, and find out more details about the upcoming school year. A schedule of your child's classes will be available in the gym.

• 5:30-6:30pm -- Food & Fellowship on the soccer field
• 6:30-8:00pm -- Open House in the classrooms
• 7:10-8:00pm -- Conference & volunteer sign-ups available in the gym

Grand Tour Meeting - Thurs., Oct. 8 at 7pm

All juniors and any seniors planning to participate in the 2021 Grand Tour are asked to attend this meeting, with at least one parent, Thurs., Oct. 8 at 7pm in the fellowship hall. Please contact Mr. Matt Dykstra if you have any questions.

College Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop - Mon., Oct. 12 at 7pm

Families of 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join a College Financial Aid and Scholarship Virtual Workshop (via Zoom), Mon., Oct. 12, 7-8pm. Mrs. Lynn Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, will give an overview of the types of college aid, tips on filing your FAFSA, scholarships to consider, and the "real cost" of college. See the flyer below for more information. For questions, please contact Mrs. Gibson. The Zoom link for this meeting is available on the Jupiter calendar.

College Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop Flyer

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 22 & 23

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thurs., Oct. 22 and Fri. Oct. 23. Logic & Rhetoric school parents who would like to meet with one or more of your child's teachers are asked to sign up during these times. We ask that parents please sign up to meet with no more than 3 of their child's teachers, if possible, to allow plenty of time for all parents to have the opportunity to meet with teachers. Conference sign-up sheets will be put out at Back-to-School night and then be available in the school office beginning Wed., Oct. 7. Please stop by to sign up.

Debate Club - Begins Mon., Oct. 5

The Debate club, open to 9th-12th graders, will be a semester-long apprenticeship in the art of argument. Only those who understand--the issue and the sides--have earned the right to debate. The work is good fun--God made us to reason rigorously and rejoice in the truth. We'll laugh, we'll listen, we'll lose. The arena awaits. Please note that online tournament participation will be optional. Additionally, 10th-12th graders may request class credit, contingent upon completion of certain requirements. We'll meet in MP-2 on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm, beginning Mon., Oct. 5. Tea & treats are a given. Please message Miss Emily Woodroof if your child plans to attend, either for credit or simply as a club member. There is a $60 fee that covers club materials and a t-shirt. Any tournament fees would be an additional cost.

Uniform Notes

Students are looking so sharp in their new uniform pieces! As we adapt to the new policy, both new and returning families should read the updated policy over carefully. Of particular note:

• Belts -- Young men in the Logic and Rhetoric Schools should wear a black or brown, leather or leather-looking belt each day.
• Shoes -- Shoe guidelines have changed for both everyday and formal uniform. Please note color changes and heel height limitations.
• Skirts/Skorts -- Skirt or skort length for ladies should be no more than 2" above the knee. Lands' End does carry tall sizes in some items, and some skirts come in "below the knee" lengths for those who are blessed with extra height! Lands' End also offers a custom sizing option for a flat fee. Alternative formal skirts are also available through Lands' End for this year for those who have outgrown the Hilfiger bias-cut skirt. Parents, your help in attending to this requirement with your own young ladies is a great blessing to their teachers!
• Hair -- As we work to adopt changes and more closely follow our existing uniform policies, please note our existing hair policies for young ladies and young men: Students will keep their hair neat, clean, well groomed, and in traditional styles and colors. Boys shall not have any facial hair. Boys will keep their hair short with the back length no longer than the top of the shirt collar. Boys' hair is not to be bleached, highlighted, or cut or worn in a way to bring undue attention. Girls' hair may be tastefully and conservatively highlighted. Girls may wear hair accessories that are moderate in size and match uniform colors. Hats are not acceptable in the classroom or school buildings for either boys or girls.

Jupiter Student Log-in

Logic & Rhetoric School students may log-in on Jupiter as a student. Logic & Rhetoric students may use Jupiter to communicate with teachers, view messages and forms from the school office, turn in assignments, and more. Any student having difficulty logging into Jupiter should contact Mrs. Anya Schnell for help.

PSAT Test - Date Change

Attention 9th-11th grade students and parents: The PSAT test this year will be held Tues., Jan. 26, 2021, 8am-12:30pm at The Oaks. This test date, offered this year only, may allow for a better testing environment for our students so we are taking advantage of the opportunity from the CollegeBoard. The January administration will have the same benefits as the October PSAT/NMSQT, including eligibility for programs administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Oaks requires all juniors to take the PSAT test. Registration will begin Mon., Nov. 30 and end Fri., Dec. 4. The test fee is $18. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson.