October 10–16, 2024
Current School News
Current School News
October 10–16, 2024
A Thought To Savor
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a rich and beneficial article called "The Blessing of Honor" by Rev. Thomas Brewer. It is a breath of fresh air! While the insights are not necessarily groundbreaking or revolutionary, they resonate with me and are too good not to share, so I'm passing it along to you.
I have broken it down into three parts, releasing one segment each week here in The Oaks newsletter, along with a few questions to ponder. I hope your reaction is the same as mine: joyfully recognizing the profound truth within. Enjoy!
– Mr. Ken Trotter
The Blessing of Honor
By Rev. Thomas Brewer
We don't hear the word honor often today. It seems like honor has disappeared from our vocabulary, and it has also disappeared from our daily lives. People frequently do not treat each other well on social media, in politics, or on the news. Families are often in turmoil because of a lack of respect between parents and children. Employees are often put down by their employers, and employers are often undermined by their employees. With the world in such a state, it can be tempting to throw up our hands in desperation. It's not clear where honor went, or how to get it back. What can we do in such a world?
One thing we can do, as Christians, is remember what the Bible says about honor. We see in Scripture that honor is treating people the way they ought to be treated and esteeming them appropriately. For example, we honor God because He is God. He created the heavens and the earth, and He is robed in splendor (Ps. 104). He is merciful, gracious, just, and holy (Ex. 34:6–7; Isa. 6:3). The psalmist asks, "Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?" (Ps. 113:5). We also understand from Scripture that all men and women deserve honor, because they are image bearers of this great God (Gen. 1:26; 9:6). God values His image bearers to such a degree that He became one of us to save His people (John 1:14; 3:16). Honor is also described as something that is gained or lost, like a reward (Job 14:21; Prov. 3:35).
Questions to ponder:
- Do I truly believe that the Bible is the Word of God?
- Is my lifestyle, reflected in my home, the conversations we have, the music we listen to, the programs we watch, and how we start and end our days, consistent with that belief?
- Does my family greatly value and honor God-given authority?
God is GOOD and does GOOD.
– Psalms 119:68
Rev. Thomas Brewer is vice president of publishing at Ligonier Ministries, senior associate editor of Tabletalk magazine, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.
All School
The Oaks Coffee Bar Open at 7:30am Every Friday!
Now serving from the coffee shop
Oaks Juniors and Seniors love serving you at The Oaks Coffee Bar from 7:30 to 8:20am every Friday. Now located in the coffee shop, just off of the Great Hall, there is plenty to choose from and tables set up for you to enjoy your treats while visiting. Stop by to purchase a drink and a treat and fellowship with other Oaks families. Offerings include coffee, Italian sodas, lotus, donuts, and other treats as available. Cash, check, and Venmo accepted.
Back to School Blend Now Available!
The Oaks' new Back to School Blend is now available for purchase in the school office. For only $15 (tax included) you can enjoy this specially made small-batch coffee from a local roaster. Whole bean and ground are both available.
Cantabile Spacing
What a joy it is to be able to sing together every Monday and Friday at Cantabile and have so many parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends attend. All guests are encouraged to come all the way into the Great Hall. By coming in further, guests will be able to better enjoy the beautiful sound more thoroughly. Alumni, parents, and grandparents may join students on the balcony, but we ask that all other guests please join the singing from the floor of the Great Hall. Thank you for making this a lovely tradition!
Family Night vs Spokane Classical Christian School – Fri., Oct. 11
Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams on Friday, October 11. For $8 per person (family maximum - $35) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym and field with Oaks fans to root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
Dinner served from 4:30–6:45pm
Game Times:
3:45pm – Jr High Volleyball; 4:30pm – Soccer;
5pm – JV Volleyball; 6:15pm – Varsity Volleyball
*Sign-up to Help!
Volunteers are needed for shopping, food prep, admissions, serving, concessions, and tear down. For details about each of these serving opportunities and to sign-up please use the Family Night Help Sign-up. If you have questions please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams.
Ladies' Prayer - Mondays [8:30–9:00am]
All Oaks ladies are invited to join in a time of weekly prayer for our school community on Mondays, following Cantabile, in the upstairs conference room from 8:30–9:00am. Children are welcome. We hope you will join as you're able to lift up our school in prayer.
The Oaks Conservatory: Masterworks Masterclass
*Nov. 2 Registrations Due By Oct. 14
Join The Oaks Conservatory at the Spokane Symphony! Enjoy a catered dinner while conductor, arranger, and brass instructor John Gardner demystifies symphonic music. The presentation will include program notes for the evening's performance, along with historical and biographical details about the composers, works, and musical styles. This concert preview will prime your ears to be fully captivated as you engage with the performances. Further information is available on the Conservatory website.
- November 2: "An American Celebration"
- January 18: "Beethoven vs A.I."
- March 29: Violinist Mateusz Wolski
Oaks Sweatshirt Ordering Available
*October orders due by Oct. 15
Looking for a new Oaks sweatshirt? Fill out the "Oaks Sweatshirt Order" form in Jupiter to place an order today. There are 7 hoodie styles and 1 crewneck style to choose from. The cost for each hoodie is $65 (tax included) and the crewneck is $55 (tax included). These orders will be available on an ongoing basis, with a monthly closing date of the 15th. Once the month's orders are confirmed, a fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice with payment due the 1st of the following month. You will then be notified when your order is ready to be picked up in the school office.
Mid-term Grades Available Wed., Oct. 16 [8am]
Mid-term grades will be available to view on Jupiter Wednesday, October 16 at 8am. Grades may be viewed on the first screen ("To-Do") in Jupiter. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.
Wednesday Cantabile – Oct. 16
With the conclusion of the school week on Wednesday, October 16, Cantabile will be held in the Great Hall at 3pm this day.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Oct. 16–18
*Online sign-ups now available!
*No school Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 17 & 18
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 School conferences will be scheduled Thursday & Friday, October 17 & 18. Logic & Rhetoric School conferences will be scheduled Wednesday evening & throughout Thursday & Friday, October 16–18. The online sign-up is now available and the office will gladly assist you as needed.
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-up
Lost & Found – Thurs., Oct. 16
*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. There is currently a myriad of shoes and water bottles as well as jackets that are needing their owners to claim them, so please stop by. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low.
Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 25 [8:30am–12:15pm] *Half-Day of School
Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 25th for The Oaks' annual Grandparents' Day. We look forward to hosting our wonderful grandparents on this special half-day of school. The day will include breakfast, presentations, and an open house, concluding with Cantabile from 12:00–12:15pm. There will also be an evening full of athletics and a family night that grandparents are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Monday, October 21.
8:30 – Breakfast
9:00 – Program
10:30 – Open House
12:00 – Cantabile
12:15 – Dismissal
4:30 – Family Night Begins
Sign up to help with Grandparents' Day
Family Night & Senior Night – Fri., Oct. 25
*Sign-up to Help!
SENIOR NIGHT: Come celebrate the seniors as we recognize them for their years on the soccer and volleyball teams, the contributions they've made, and what they have meant to the program. During the soccer game's half time and in-between volleyball games we will be acknowledging Oaks seniors, Daniel Bursese, Matthew Bursese, Grace Kaiserman, Sarah Love, Samantha Palpant, and Klara Sana on the field and in the gym. Thank you seniors!
Let's line the field and fill the gym in unity as we thank God for His faithfulness and kindness. This is sure to be a great blessing to our seniors and their families!
FAMILY NIGHT: Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams as they take on Christian Center School (CCS) on Friday, October 25. For $8 per person (family maximum - $35) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks green gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym and field with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
These events take a lot of work and a huge team of volunteers make it happen. If you are available to help and want to join in the fun of serving alongside other Oaks family members please sign up to help.
Dinner served from 4:30–6:45pm
Game Times:
4:30pm – Soccer; 3:45pm – Jr High Volleyball;
5pm – JV Volleyball; 6:30pm – Varsity Volleyball
A Christmas Carol - Thurs.–Sat., Dec. 5–7
*Tickets go on sale Oct. 25
Dickens' classic tale tells the story of one day in the life of one Ebenezer Scrooge. The Christmas season Ebenezer is all 'Bah and Humbug,' but on Christmas Eve, three spirits pay him a ghostly visit. One by one they show him what he once was as a boy, joyful and happy, the miserly man he is now and what his future fate could be. Please join us for this exciting production featuring a cast of 36 student actors, men and children's choirs, bell choir, and orchestra! Tickets for A Christmas Carol go on sale, here on the website, at 8am Friday, October 25th.
Fall Instrumental Concert - Tues., Oct. 29 [6:30pm]
All are invited to attend The Oaks Fall Instrumental Concert Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall. Come and be blessed by a tapestry of beautiful music provided by The Oaks Orchestra.
NW ACCS Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 8 [6:30pm]
The Oaks is excited to welcome area ACCS schools to this year's NW 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 would be 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.
- Parent/Teacher Conference Hospitality (Oct. 16–18)
- Grandparents' Day Help (Oct. 25)
- Masterworks Masterclass Help (Nov. 2)
- ACCS Admin Conference Help (Nov. 7–8)
- ACCS Choral Festival Help (Nov. 8)
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).
October Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
2024-25 Family Directory
The Oaks 2024-25 Family Directory is now updated on the Family Directory page of the website. Please remember that this information is intended to help facility community relationships and not to be used for solicitations. Please contact the school office with any questions.
Planned Absence Forms on Jupiter
If your child will be missing school due to a planned absence please print and complete the Planned Absence Form, available under Forms in Jupiter. This form should be turned into the school office at least 3 days prior to the absence. Please note, your child is still responsible for collecting homework ahead of time and completing it during his absence. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Jupiter Tip: Opt in to receive text messages
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to opt in to receive text messages from Jupiter. This ensures that you will receive a short text when the school news is published each week as well as last minute schedule changes, such as snow days. To opt in, log into your parent or student Jupiter account and go to "Settings." Under "Notifications" check the "Text Msg" box for the areas you would like to receive text messages. It is recommended that you select text messaging for "Emergency alerts" and "Messages" at a minimum. Feel free to contact the school office if you have questions or need assistance.
Fall Athletics: 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. 10/11
Soccer at The Oaks [4pm]
Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [4:15pm]; JV [5:30pm]; Varsity [6:45pm]
Cross Country at Kiwanis Park [4:30pm]
Mon. 10/14
Volleyball at Christian Heritage School – JV [5:15pm]; Varsity [6:30pm]
Tues. 10/15
Soccer at Bodine Field [4:30pm]
Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [3:45pm]; JV [5pm]; Varsity [6:15pm]
For complete schedules see the calendars on each sport's page.
Soccer (9–12th grade gentlemen)
Volleyball (Jr High, JV, & Varsity | 7–12th grade ladies)
Cross-Country (1st–8th grade ladies & gentlemen)
Jr High Volleyball Tournament - Sat., Oct. 19
The Oaks will be hosting the Mountain Christian League Junior High Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 19. For complete details please visit the Mountain Christian League website and plan to come cheer on your Oaks team!
HELPFUL LINKS:
DENNIS UNIFORM – 2024-25 Free Shipping
DENNIS Uniform website – School Code: ZSO032 – Free Shipping Code: SPOFS24
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.
Absentee Reminders
When your child is home sick, please notify his teacher and the school office prior to 10am. Grammar teachers will gather school work throughout the day and have it available in the classroom after school to be picked up by a parent or sibling. It's extremely helpful for students to keep up on their school work as much as they are able while home sick and the teachers are eager to help keep your child on track while missing a day or two.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Absentee School Work
If your child is home sick, please call the school office prior to 10am. For Logic & Rhetoric students, the secretaries will send a request for school work to each of your child's teachers. The teachers will then send you and your child any work they missed that day. It is helpful for your child to stay caught up on school work to the best of their ability while home sick, as it will ease the transition when they are healthy and back at school. The office and the teachers are eager to help you make it a little easier.
Off-Campus Event Application Form On Jupiter
If your logic or rhetoric school child is planning to participate in a non-Oaks extracurricular activity that requires him to miss any amount of school, please print and complete the Off-Campus Event Application Form available in Forms on Jupiter. This would include driver's education, sports programs, private lessons, work, etc. Please contact the office if you have questions.
Ladies Basketball Training - Saturdays, 10/12 & 10/19
*Register on Jupiter
Calling all 8–12th grade ladies! Are you looking to get in shape for basketball season, improve your fitness, or simply want to enjoy some fellowship with other ladies in an active way? Join Coaches Erin Lundt and Kayla Michaud for voluntary strength and conditioning sessions on Saturday mornings from 8:00–9:15 am in the gym. Sessions will be held on October 12, and 19. Whether you are preparing for sports or just want to stay active, all Oaks 8–12th graders are welcome! No commitment to any sport is required, just come ready to move and have fun. Sign up on the Ladies Basketball Training Form on Jupiter in the Activities School.
House Activities
The next house lunch is scheduled for Monday, October 14.
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8
*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 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.
Join the Hospitality Team – First to Serve (FTS)
This year, we are excited to introduce a new opportunity for 7–12th grade students: The Oaks Hospitality Club - First to Serve (FTS). This is a semester-long commitment designed for students who have a gift for giving and caring about the little things as well as a desire to cheerfully represent our school at various projects and events. Led by Mr. Williams, the club will meet weekly, typically during lunch, to plan ways to bless others at various school events. From greeting families at Family Nights, to serving food, or assisting with event logistics, team members will play an important role in ensuring a welcoming, encouraging, joyful atmosphere. Whether you are setting up, grilling, selling tickets, manning concessions, or simply being a kind & friendly face, your involvement will contribute to making The Oaks a warm, inviting place for Oaks families and guests. We look forward to seeing how you can practice the art of hospitality in this exciting campus ministry!
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.
- Thurs., Oct. 10 - Carroll College
- Fri., Oct. 11 - Great Northern University
- Tues., Oct. 22 - University of Idaho
- Wed., Oct. 23 - George Fox University
- Tues., Nov. 12 - Eastern Washington University
- Wed., Nov. 13 - Whitworth University
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., Oct. 16 – PM Activity Schedule
Instrumental Concert & Christmas Concert Prep
Mon., Oct. 28 – PM Activity Schedule
Instrumental Concert & Christmas Concert Prep
Fri., Nov. 1 – PM Activity Schedule
Choir Festival & Christmas Concert Prep
Helpful Link:
October Scripture Memorization
How can a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to Your word.
With my whole heart I have sought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
Blessed are You, O Lord!
Teach me Your statutes.
With my lips I have declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
I will meditate on Your precepts,
And contemplate Your ways.
I will delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.
Deal bountifully with Your servant,
That I may live and keep Your word.
Open my eyes, that I may see
Wondrous things from Your law.
- Psalm 119:9–18
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Absentee Reminders
When your child is home sick, please notify his teacher and the school office prior to 10am. Grammar teachers will gather school work throughout the day and have it available in the classroom after school to be picked up by a parent or sibling. It's extremely helpful for students to keep up on their school work as much as they are able while home sick and the teachers are eager to help keep your child on track while missing a day or two.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
Absentee School Work
If your child is home sick please call the school office prior to 10am to let them know. For Logic & Rhetoric students, the secretaries will send a request for school work to each of your child's teachers. The teachers will then send you and your child any work they missed that day. It is helpful for your child to stay caught up on school work to the best of their ability while home sick, as it will ease the transition when they are healthy and back at school. The office and the teachers are eager to help you make it a little easier.
Off-Campus Event Application Form On Jupiter
If your logic or rhetoric school child is planning to participate in a non-Oaks extracurricular activity that requires him to miss any amount of school, please print and complete the Off-Campus Event Application Form available in Forms on Jupiter. This would include driver's education, sports programs, private lessons, work, etc. Please contact the office if you have questions.
Ladies Basketball Training - Saturdays, 10/12 & 10/19
*Register on Jupiter
Calling all 8–12th grade ladies! Are you looking to get in shape for basketball season, improve your fitness, or simply want to enjoy some fellowship with other ladies in an active way? Join Coaches Erin Lundt and Kayla Michaud for voluntary strength and conditioning sessions on Saturday mornings from 8:00–9:15 am in the gym. Sessions will be held on October 12, and 19. Whether you are preparing for sports or just want to stay active, all Oaks 8–12th graders are welcome! No commitment to any sport is required, just come ready to move and have fun. Sign up on the Ladies Basketball Training Form on Jupiter in the Activities School.
Oaks Hoodies Began Mon., Oct. 7
As of Monday, October 7, secondary students (7–12th grade) may wear their Oaks Hoodies during the school day as a part of their everyday uniforms. Students also have the option to wear the Lands' End crewneck sweatshirts and quarter zip pullovers, which are a part of the everyday uniform policy. All sweatshirts should be worn with a collared uniform shirt underneath.
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8
*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 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.
House Activities
The next house lunch is scheduled for Monday, October 14.
Join the Hospitality Team – First to Serve (FTS)
This year, we are excited to introduce a new opportunity for 7–12th grade students: The Oaks Hospitality Club - First to Serve (FTS). This is a semester-long commitment designed for students who have a gift for giving and caring about the little things as well as a desire to cheerfully represent our school at various projects and events. Led by Mr. Williams, the club will meet weekly, typically during lunch, to plan ways to bless others at various school events. From greeting families at Family Nights, to serving food, or assisting with event logistics, team members will play an important role in ensuring a welcoming, encouraging, joyful atmosphere. Whether you are setting up, grilling, selling tickets, manning concessions, or simply being a kind & friendly face, your involvement will contribute to making The Oaks a warm, inviting place for Oaks families and guests. We look forward to seeing how you can practice the art of hospitality in this exciting campus ministry!
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.
- Thurs., Oct. 10 - Carroll College
- Fri., Oct. 11 - Great Northern University
- Tues., Oct. 22 - University of Idaho
- Wed., Oct. 23 - George Fox University
- Tues., Nov. 12 - Eastern Washington University
- Wed., Nov. 13 - Whitworth University
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., Oct. 16 – PM Activity Schedule
Instrumental Concert & Christmas Concert Prep
Mon., Oct. 28 – PM Activity Schedule
Instrumental Concert & Christmas Concert Prep
Fri., Nov. 1 – PM Activity Schedule
Choir Festival & Christmas Concert Prep
Helpful Link:
College & Career Counselor Appointment Scheduling
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]