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Ladies' Prayer Welcome Coffee - Fri., Oct. 2 [8:30am]

All Oaks mothers and grandmothers are invited to the Ladies' Prayer Welcome Coffee on Friday, October 2nd from 8:30-9:15am. Come to the upstairs conference room to enjoy some fellowship and hear about this weekly gathering. Please reach out to Mrs. Margaret Dowers with any questions. Children are welcome.

Coffee Shop – Fri., Oct. 2 [7–10am]

The Oaks Coffee Shop is excited for another year of serving the school! Parents, students, and guests are encouraged to stop by this Friday to enjoy a drink, a treat, and fellowship. Offerings include coffee, Italian sodas, and donuts. Cash, check, and Venmo accepted (Card payment coming soon).

The Gray Havens - Sun., Oct. 4 [7pm] (opens in new tab)*Sold Out(opens in new tab)

The Oaks is excited to welcome The Gray Havens on Sunday, October 4 as part of their Ghost of a King Anniversary Tour. We look forward to hosting a sold out show! To learn more about Gray Havens' music please visit their website(opens in new tab).

A Midsummer Night's Dream Cast List

Thanks to all who auditioned for A Midsummer Night's Dream. You did a great job! Congratulations! Our cast will perform December 3-5, and tickets will go on sale soon.

• Theseus, Duke of Athens: Cedric Shultz
• Hippolyta: Camille Shanklin
• Phylostrate, Master of the Revels: Kaleb Coe
• Egeus, Father to Hermia: Charlie Dimeler
• Lysander: Owen Stahlman
• Demetrius: John Lee
• Hermia: Maggie Hvattum
• Helena: Carrie Gardner
• Peter Quince: Aislinn DeRuyter
• Snug: Lillian Broderson
• Nick Bottom: Ben Shultz
• Francis Flute: Ira Van Dyken
• Robin Starveling: Charlie Dimeler
• Tom Snout: Asher Isaac
• Oberon, King of the Fairies: Jonathan Rickert
• Titania, Queen of the Fairies: Abigail Schrempp
• Puck: Clementine Dimeler
• Peaseblossom: Lillian Brodersen
• Cobweb (First Fairy): Nora Schultz
• Moth: Aislinn DeRuyter
• Mustardseed: Heidi Conrad

Fall Play Parent Meeting - Mon., Oct. 5 [4:45-5:15pm] 

If you have a child in the cast of the upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, we invite you to the Fall Play Parent Meeting on Monday, October 5th at 4:45pm. Come to the choir room and hear about what you can expect from this year's production! We look forward to seeing you there!

Lands' End Appreciation Sale Through Tues., Oct. 13

Until October 13: 40% off School Uniforms - A Token of Appreciation
Code: OURTREAT40
Lands' End website(opens in new tab) – School Number: 900069105

Mid-term Grades Available Wed., Oct. 14 [8am] 

Mid-term grades will be available to view on Annasis Wednesday, October 14 at 8am. Grades may be viewed on the Classes tab in Annasis. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Oct. 14–16
*Online sign-ups coming soon!
*No school Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 15 & 16

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. This is a great opportunity to partner with your child's teacher as you seek to raise your child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric School conferences will be held throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, October 15th and 16th with additional Logic and Rhetoric School conferences held on the evening of Wednesday the 14th. The online sign-ups will be available next week and the office will gladly assist you as needed. Stay tuned!

Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 30
*Half-Day of School

Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 30th for The Oaks' annual Grandparents' Day. We look forward to hosting grandparents on this special half-day of school. We would also love to see our Oaks grandparents attend our Family Night and Senior Night athletics that evening. Further details coming soon.

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Locked Doors

Doors in both buildings are locked during the school day beginning at 8:30am, with the exception of the front door closest to the office. Any students arriving after the school day has begun will need to check in at the front office.

Uniform Notes

While on campus, all Oaks students should wear their uniforms in normal daytime fashion (shirts tucked in, uniform outerwear only, etc.) between 8:00am and 3:30pm.

On formal uniform days, students are asked to not wear puffy coats in class.

Uniform Closet

As a reminder, the Uniform Closet will be available in the main office. Families are welcome to stop by anytime the office is open (8am-4pm) to find a gently used uniform item that may be available for your child. The closet is also stocked with items such as belts, ties, socks, tights, etc. which are often immediate needs on formal uniform days. Charges for items procured will be applied to your Annasis account to help cover costs associated with the maintenance & upkeep of this shared space.

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Cantabile Etiquette

As we seek to make our Cantabiles a profitable time for everyone involved, please help reinforce the training the teachers are instilling in your children. Students have been asked to move to their spots during the call song and then to stand with their class until they are dismissed. All guests, including grandparents and alumni, are welcome to join in singing on the main floor, but we ask that only parents, students, and faculty be upstairs during this time. Parents, by arriving early enough to stand with your child in their class line and by pulling in closer, you can help to make this a lovely time for all. As a reminder, song books are available as you enter the Great Hall. It is a joy to see so many parents participating each week. Thank you for your help in making this time of worship have a sweet sound.

Safety at Dismissal

For the safety of all during dismissal time, parents are asked to kindly wait until 3:15pm (when dismissal has concluded and cleared out) to allow your children to play. We also ask that children not climb trees on school grounds, as there have been several broken arms over the past year alone, and we would like to avoid future injuries. Thank you for helping to provide a safe environment for all our Oaks families.

Library Disclaimers

In preparation for library book checkout, please make sure a Library Guidelines Disclaimer(opens in new tab) has been completed for each student. Disclaimers completed last year are still valid. Library study hours are from 7:30-5:00pm each day. Book checkout hours will be posted soon!

Library Dates – Fall 2026

Study Hours | 7:30am–5:00pm

Book Check-out Hours | TBD

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Premier Parking & Priority Conference Scheduling Available
*Limited Availability

Each fall, The Oaks makes a limited number of Premier Parking & Priority Conference Scheduling Packages available to our families. For $1,000, participating families receive a reserved, numbered parking space along the fence in the main lot to use for daily drop-off and pick-up, as well as school events throughout the year. As an additional benefit, when parent-teacher conferences approach, participating families will be contacted by the office to schedule their children's conferences before the general sign-up is released.

Availability is limited, and packages are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your package by contacting Shelley Moss.

Friday Pizza Lunch
*NEW! Subscription Billing Now Available
*Weekly orders must be placed by 3pm Wed. prior

Friday pizza lunch is an opportunity many families enjoy every year! It's a chance for parents to take a break from packing lunches and for students to enjoy a special treat with friends. Families have the opportunity to order 1–3 slices of pizza for their child with or without sides. New this year, Friday pizza hot lunch subscription orders are available which will be auto billed monthly. Weekly orders will still be available for those who do not wish to order for the entire school year.

To place a subscription order:

• Select Pizza Lunch Subscription(opens in new tab) under Events in Annasis
• Follow the order process for each child individually
• Choose an option (# of slices, w/ or w/out sides, etc.) & add to cart
• The 1st month's bill will be charged immediately at checkout with monthly charges thereafter
  
• Subscriptions are filled the beginning of the month after purchase (ex. mid-month purchases are served beginning the following month)

To place a weekly order:

• Select Pizza Lunch Weekly(opens in new tab) under Events in Annasis
• Follow the order process for each week & each child individually
• Choose an option (week, # of slices, w/ or w/out sides, etc.) & add to cart
• Orders must be place no later than 3pm Wednesday, prior to the Friday you are ordering for

NOTE: Pizza available for purchase the day of is limited & will be sold at $3 per slice.

Those who are interested in helping with this endeavor please sign-up using the links below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions.

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Conservatory

*A Few Spots Still Available in Fall Conservatory Dance Classes

Come one, come all to the dancing hall! The Conservatory has added some exciting new offerings for students from 3 1/2 years old to 99. Classes started Monday, September 21 and are tailored to every age and skill level. Registration is open through Annasis with a few spaces still available.

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• Musical Theatre Dance: 5th-12th grade – (opens in new tab)register here(opens in new tab)
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• Dance Conditioning: Adult (mornings or evenings) – register for AM(opens in new tab)    or register for PM(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)

*Young Explorer Series

The Conservatory is excited to help young musicians take that first step into the world of instrumental music with The Young Explorer Series. With classes for winds, percussion, and strings, kids will learn the joy of making music in an ensemble in an environment that is designed to help each beginner discover their God-given gifts and develop a love for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. 

• Western Woods Winds: 3rd-6th grade – register here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
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• Lamppost Percussion: 3rd-6th grade – register here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)
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• White Stag Strings: 3rd-6th grade – register here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab)

*Regis Cantores Men's Choir

The men of The Oaks (fathers and sons alike) are invited to join Regis Cantores, the Conservatory's men's choir. Rehearsals take place every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the choir room. All experience levels welcome! No registration is required at this time.

Fall Athletics

*Cross Country Dismissal/Changing Instructions 

Grammar students participating in cross country this fall may use the assigned locations (see below) to change after school, prior to practices or races. On Fridays, students will be dismissed after Cantabile. Students should change quietly and quickly. Thank you to our parent volunteers for supervising during this time! 

Assigned Changing Locations
1st–3rd: first floor restrooms in main bldg
4–5th: second floor restrooms in main bldg
6–12th: locker rooms in multi-purpose bldg

*Come Cheer on Your Teams!

The Oaks fall sports are underway and all are welcome & encouraged to come cheer on your teams! 

COMING THIS WEEK!
Fri. 10/2
Soccer at The Oaks - Varsity [4pm] Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [3:45pm]; JV [5pm]; Varsity [6:30pm] Cross Country at The Oaks [4pm] Mon. 10/5
Soccer at SAC - Varsity [4:30pm] Volleyball at SAC – Jr High [4pm]; JV [5:30pm]; Varsity [7pm]
Tues. 10/6
Soccer at The Oaks - JV [4pm] Volleyball at NICS – Jr High [4:30pm]; JV [6pm]; Varsity [7:30pm]
Fri. 10/9
Soccer at SCCS - Varsity [4pm]
Volleyball at SCCS – Jr High [4pm]; JV [5:30pm]; Varsity [7pm]
Cross Country at CDAC [4:30pm]

For complete schedules see the calendars on each sport's page.
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PERKS Program
Parents Engaging in Random Acts of Service and Kindness for our Staff

Since 1997, just one year after The Oaks was founded, the PERKS program has been a way for parents to come together and tangibly bless our teachers, faculty, and support staff. This parent-led program shows appreciation throughout the year with prayers, notes, treats, and gifts that remind our staff how valued they are.

Each year, 1 or 2 parents per grammar class (Jr K–6th) sign up to coordinate the PERKS for their child's teacher, which may include traditions such as coordinating Christmas and end-of-year gifts, as well as new ways that would bless the teacher. If this is something you'd like to participate in please use the PERKS Grammar Sign-up(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) or contact Sophie Donoghue, Oaks parent & Grammar School PERKS coordinator.

The PERKS team also invites families to participate in "Adopt the Staff" snack days. Twice a month, parents may sign up to provide snacks (about 4 dozen) on a designated Thursday, blessing the entire Oaks staff with a little extra joy in their day. If you'd like to participate, please use the PERKS Snacks Sign-up to reserve a spot or reach out directly to Mrs. Marissa Raybould, Oaks parent & PERKS coordinator, with questions.

PERKS is a simple but meaningful way to serve, get to know other families, and bring smiles to those who pour into your children daily. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful program!