October 19–25, 2023
Current School News
Current School News
October 19–25, 2023
A Thought To Savor
"If I am afraid to speak the truth lest I lose affection, or lest the one concerned should say, "You do not understand", or because I fear to lose my reputation for kindness; if I put my own good name before the other's highest good, then I know nothing of Calvary love." – Amy Carmichael (excerpt from If)
Bible Reading Plan
Cantabile Entry Song – Cantabile Liturgy & Prayers
All School
Mid-term Grades Now Available
Mid-term grades are available to view on Jupiter. Grades may be viewed on the first screen ("To-Do") in Jupiter. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.
Lands' End Sale – Fall Savings!
October 13–20 – 30% off layers + 20% off everything else!
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Code: GRADE – Pin: 1543
Sale Flyer
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Oct. 18–20
*No school Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 19 & 20
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are here. 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 are mandatory for all families and are scheduled Thursday & Friday, October 19 & 20. Logic & Rhetoric School conferences are highly encouraged and are scheduled Wednesday evening & throughout Thursday & Friday, October 18–20. This year we are continuing with an online platform and will gladly assist you as needed. These signups are available up to 24 hours prior to each time slot. After that time, please contact the school office for any remaining availabilities.
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-ups
Conservatory Registration Open!
*Dance Classes Begin Oct. 24 & 26
Lots of great things are happening at The Oaks Conservatory! Come follow along on the new Conservatory Facebook page! Specifics about classes and private lessons are posted on the Conservatory website. Fill out an interest form today!
Dance Foundations Classes
Begin Oct. 24 & 26
Primary Ballet (Jr K & K) – Ballet & Lyrical I (1st–3rd)
Ballet & Lyrical II (4–6th) – Ballet–Intermediate Foundations
Private Music Lessons
Including Strings, Guitar & Ukulele, Piano, Percussion, Woodwinds, Brass, & Voice
Fall Instrumental Concert - Thurs., Oct. 26 [6:30pm] *updated time
All are invited to attend The Oaks Fall Instrumental Concert Thursday, October 26 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall. Come and be blessed by a tapestry of beautiful music provided by The Oaks Orchestra.
Lost & Found – Thurs., Oct. 26
*Please label everything! We want to reunite you with your missing items.
Lost & found items will be set out in the Great Hall 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. We want to return your items to you and labels are a great help in this endeavor.
Grandparents' Day Volunteers Needed!
Come be a part of making this day special for our wonderful Grandparents by signing up to help with the preparations or day of tasks.
Sign up to help with Grandparents' Day
Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 27 [8:30am–12:30pm] *Half-Day of School
Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 27th 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 12:15–12:30pm. There will also be an evening full of athletics and a family night that grandparents are invited to attend. Please invite your child's grandparents and RSVP by Monday, October 23.
8:00 – Check in
8:30 – Breakfast
9:15 – Program
10:30 – Open House
12:15 – Cantabile
12:30 – Half-Day Dismissal
4:30 – Family Night Begins
Family Night & Senior Night for Volleyball – Fri., Oct. 27
SENIOR NIGHT FOR VOLLEYBALL: Friday, October 27th is Senior Night for our Oaks lady volleyball players. This is a wonderful time for us to gather as an Oaks family and honor our senior athletes. Rebekah Bursese, Amelia Garriques, Courtney Nelson, Addison Schnell, MingMei Szymanowski, Gwenyth Tate, and Davy Williams are all senior volleyball players playing in their last home game here at The Oaks. What a blessing it would be to send out our ladies with a packed house as they play in their last home regular season match. Let's wear green and pack the gym!
FAMILY NIGHT: Bring the whole family, including grandparents, to cheer on our Oaks volleyball teams, including our 1st place 12-0 varsity team, on Friday, October 27. For $8 per person or $30 for the family (parents & children only) 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 with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
DINNER SERVED:
4:00–6:00pm
GAME TIMES:
3pm – Jr High Volleyball; 4:30pm – JV Volleyball; 6pm – Varsity Volleyball
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 use the link below to sign up.
Family Night Volunteer Sign-up
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Comedy
Dessert Theatre - Thurs.–Sat., Nov. 30–Dec. 2
*Tickets go on sale Oct. 27
Tickets for Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Comedy go on sale October 27th, Grandparents' Day. This year's production is a dessert theatre with three showings Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 30 and December 1st and 2nd. Ticket purchases will be available online beginning Friday, October 27.
Free Tickets to Spokane Symphony Sat. Oct. 28
Through a developing partnership with The Oaks Conservatory, the Spokane Symphony has graciously donated 80 tickets to The Oaks for Saturday, October 28th's "Symphonic-Con" program. Far from a typical night at the Symphony, this pop culture-themed concert is geared toward families, who will hear music from The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Trek, and much more. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be reserved here or by contacting the school office. The show begins at 7:30pm at the Fox Theater on Saturday, October 28. Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to enjoy our world-class Symphony soon!
Friday Pizza Lunch – Nov. Orders Due by 3pm Wed. 11/1
It's time to place your November Pizza Lunch Order. All orders must be submitted by 3pm, the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday Pizza Lunch of the month. The form will be locked after this time. Please call the office prior to the due date if you have questions or need to make modifications to your order. Please note that pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.
NW ACCS Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 10 [6:30pm]
The Oaks is excited to welcome area ACCS schools to this year's NW ACCS Regional Choral Festival on Friday, November 10. 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.
Individual Picture Day - Fri., Nov. 17
Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, November 17. Leo's Photography will be taking individual photos only at this time. Class photos and the all school photo will be taken on Monday, February 12 along with any re-takes.
Jupiter Tip: weekly grade updates or missing assignment alert options
Did you know that you can adjust your parent settings to receive weekly updates on your child's grades and/or missing assignment alerts? If you would like to receive these types of notifications for your child, log into your Jupiter account and go to "Settings." At the bottom of "Notifications" under "Grades" select the day(s) and check the type(s) of notifications you'd like to receive. Feel free to contact the school office if you have questions or need assistance.
School News Archive
The School News Archive button (at the top of each week's news page) gives you access to all past news pages. If you missed something or need to access a past link you can always click on this button and look back over the previous news pages to find the information.
Helpful Links:
2023-24 Volunteer Sign-up
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (E-mail): 23-24-yearbook@yogile.com
YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Upload): Jupiter –> Materials –> School Office –> Yearbook Photos
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. 10/20
Soccer at CCS [4:30pm]
Volleyball at CCP – JV [11:30am]; Varsity [12:45pm]
Volleyball at CHS – JV [4pm]; Varsity [5:15pm]
Cross Country at Valley Mission Park [4:30pm]
Sat. 10/21
Jr High Volleyball Tournament
Tues. 10/24
Soccer at ICA [4:30pm]
JV [5:45pm]; Varsity [7pm]
Cross Country at Valley Mission Park [4:30pm]
Wed. 10/25
Soccer at CCS [4pm]
Volleyball at CCS – Jr High [4:30pm]; JV [5:45pm]; Varsity [7pm]
Cross Country at Valley Mission Park [4:30pm]
For complete schedules see the calendars on each sport's page.
Soccer – Volleyball – Cross-Country
Jr High Volleyball Tournament - Sat., Oct. 21
The Oaks will be hosting the Mountain Christian League Junior High Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 21. For complete details please visit the Mountain Christian League website and plan to come cheer on your Oaks team!
Upcoming Dates
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
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 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- 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]
- PM Activity Schedule
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]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Junior Kindergarten:
*Schedule Change-Oct.25–27
The junior kindergarten class will meet Wednesday through Friday, October 25 through 27 (rather than Tuesday through Thursday). This will allow the class to participate in Grandparents' Day on Friday, October 27.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
PSAT Test - Wed., Oct. 25
*11th graders automatically registered
*9th & 10th graders who attended mandatory workshop must register by Fri., Oct. 20
This year the College Board is transitioning to a digital format in which students will take the test on their laptop computer or tablet. As such, there was a mandatory workshop available for 9–11th graders planning to take the PSAT this year.
Juniors, you are automatically registered to take this test, as it is required. The PSAT also serves to establish juniors who qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition which identifies the top academic students in the country.
Sophomores and Freshmen, you are welcome to take this test for practice. Registration through the Jupiter form is due by Friday, October 20. Students must have participated in the mandatory workshop to be eligible to test on the 25th. The PSAT serves to give students an indication of how they will perform on the SAT test for college admissions.
The PSAT test will be administered at The Oaks, 8:30am–11:30pm, on Wednesday, October 25, for students in 9–11th grades. The test fee of $18 is due by November 1. You may pay with check or cash in the school office or via Jupiter. To prepare, it is recommended that you take the PSAT practice test.
Please see the PSAT Information Flyer for full details.
Grand Tour Student/Parent Meeting - Mon., Oct. 30 [7pm]
The Class of 2025 will have the privilege of touring Greece and Italy this upcoming summer with Mr. Dykstra. As such, all parents and students are asked to attend an informational meeting on Monday October 30th at 7pm in the upstairs conference room.
High School Basketball Registration Now Open!
The Oaks Basketball season is just around the corner with the first practice on Tuesday, November 7. If you would like to register your high school son or daughter please complete the "Athletics: Basketball - High School" form in The Oaks Activities 2023-24 school within Jupiter no later than Tuesday, October 31. Please be sure to also complete the "Activities: Pre-participation" form prior to the first practice, if you have not already done so this year. A complete schedule of practices and games can be found on The Oaks Basketball page.
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 10
*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 10th! 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.
College Brown Bag Lunches
*updated schedule
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in College Brown Bag Lunches. Come with questions and converse with representatives from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in Room 4 of the Multi-purpose building from 12:35 to 1:05pm. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Class of 2024 SAT Registration
Registration is open for the August–December SAT on the College Board's website.
UPCOMING 2023 WEEKEND SAT DATES:
November 4, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 10/5, Late Registration Deadline: 10/24)
December 2, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 11/2, Late Registration Deadline: 11/21)
Scholarship Opportunity for Students in 8–12th Grades
*Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship, due Jan. 19
Students in 8–12th grades who display excellent leadership skills are invited to compete for one of 5 scholarships worth $5,000. The deadline is Jan. 19, 2024. For details check out Lands' End website.
Helpful Links:
Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
"Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us."
He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision.
Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:
"Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion."
"I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession.
You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel.'"
Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.
- Psalm 2
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Junior Kindergarten:
*Schedule Change-Oct.25–27
The junior kindergarten class will meet Wednesday through Friday, October 25 through 27 (rather than Tuesday through Thursday). This will allow the class to participate in Grandparents' Day on Friday, October 27.
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
PSAT Test - Wed., Oct. 25
*11th graders automatically registered
*9th & 10th graders who attended mandatory workshop must register by Fri., Oct. 20
This year the College Board is transitioning to a digital format in which students will take the test on their laptop computer or tablet. As such, there was a mandatory workshop available for 9–11th graders planning to take the PSAT this year.
Juniors, you are automatically registered to take this test, as it is required. The PSAT also serves to establish juniors who qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition which identifies the top academic students in the country.
Sophomores and Freshmen, you are welcome to take this test for practice. Registration through the Jupiter form is due by Friday, October 20. Students must have participated in the mandatory workshop to be eligible to test on the 25th. The PSAT serves to give students an indication of how they will perform on the SAT test for college admissions.
The PSAT test will be administered at The Oaks, 8:30am–11:30pm, on Wednesday, October 25, for students in 9–11th grades. The test fee of $18 is due by November 1. You may pay with check or cash in the school office or via Jupiter. To prepare, it is recommended that you take the PSAT practice test.
Please see the PSAT Information Flyer for full details.
Grand Tour Student/Parent Meeting - Mon., Oct. 30 [7pm]
The Class of 2025 will have the privilege of touring Greece and Italy this upcoming summer with Mr. Dykstra. As such, all parents and students are asked to attend an informational meeting on Monday October 30th at 7pm in the upstairs conference room.
High School Basketball Registration Now Open!
The Oaks Basketball season is just around the corner with the first practice on Tuesday, November 7. If you would like to register your high school son or daughter please complete the "Athletics: Basketball - High School" form in The Oaks Activities 2023-24 school within Jupiter no later than Tuesday, October 31. Please be sure to also complete the "Activities: Pre-participation" form prior to the first practice, if you have not already done so this year. A complete schedule of practices and games can be found on The Oaks Basketball page.
Northwest ACCS Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 10
*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 10th! 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.
College Brown Bag Lunches
*updated schedule
High school students, 9–12th grades, are welcome to participate in College Brown Bag Lunches. Come with questions and converse with representatives from colleges and universities around the country. These lunches will be held in Room 4 of the Multi-purpose building from 12:35 to 1:05pm. The College Brown Bag Lunch Flyer shows the complete schedule. Questions? Email Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
Class of 2024 SAT Registration
Registration is open for the August–December SAT on the College Board's website.
UPCOMING 2023 WEEKEND SAT DATES:
November 4, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 10/5, Late Registration Deadline: 10/24)
December 2, 2023
(Registration Deadline: 11/2, Late Registration Deadline: 11/21)
Scholarship Opportunity for Students in 8–12th Grades
*Lands' End School Starboard Scholarship, due Jan. 19
Students in 8–12th grades who display excellent leadership skills are invited to compete for one of 5 scholarships worth $5,000. The deadline is Jan. 19, 2024. For details check out Lands' End website.
Helpful Links:
Upcoming Dates
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
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 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- 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]
- PM Activity Schedule
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]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]