October 2–8, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
October 2–8, 2025
A Thought To Savor
Greetings!
Thank you all for making the start of this school year a continued living testimony that God is good and He does good!
We have the opportunity coming up here shortly to share this goodness with one another...and that is during Parent Teacher Conferences. These meetings are about relationships. Parent–Teacher partnership is key at our school. In order to have a growing relationship with your child's teacher, Parent Teacher Conferences are a near requirement.
Grammar School Parent Teacher conferences are mandatory. In Logic and Rhetoric school, I want to encourage you to view these conferences almost the same way, as mandatory for you, for the sake of growing your relationship with the teachers. Whether your child is doing great or struggling, a Parent–Teacher Conference in October is essential to building that relationship.
Sign-ups come out next week. I look forward to seeing our building full October 15–17!
God Bless,
Charlie Dowers
Head of School
All School
Weekly Ladies' Prayer - Fridays [2:20–3:00pm]
All Oaks ladies are invited to join in a time of weekly prayer for our school community on Fridays, prior to Cantabile, in the upstairs Conference Room from 2:20–3:00pm. Children are welcome. We hope you will join as you're able to lift up our school in prayer.
Lost & Found – Thurs., Oct. 9
*Please label everything! We want to reunite you 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.
Family Night – Fri., Oct. 10
The Oaks vs Spokane Classical Christian School
Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams on Friday, October 10. For $8 per person (family maximum - $30) 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 5:00–7:00pm
Game Times:
4pm – Jr High Volleyball; 4:30pm – Soccer;
5:30pm – JV Volleyball; 7pm – Varsity Volleyball
*Sign-up to Help!
Volunteers are needed on the grill [4:45–7:00pm] and for serving food [5:00–7:00pm]. If you are available to help with this event please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams.
*Family Night / Home Games Protocol
To honor our student athletes and our Oaks family, during Family Nights and home games, the hallways and locker rooms in the MP building are reserved for athletes and coaches only. During soccer games, the main building is open for restroom access, but hallways and classrooms are closed. Children should remain under parental supervision during these events and should not be wandering or playing unattended outside either around the MP or main buildings. Let's fill the bleachers and field with cheerful support!
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Oct. 15–17
*Online sign-ups coming soon!
*No school Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 16 & 17
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 16 & 17. Logic & Rhetoric School conferences will be scheduled Wednesday evening & throughout Thursday & Friday, October 15–17. The online sign-ups will be available next week and the office will gladly assist you as needed. Stay tuned!
Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 24
*Half-Day of School
Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 24th for The Oaks' annual Grandparents' Day. We look forward to hosting grandparents on this special half-day of school. There will also be an evening full of athletics with a Family Night and Senior Night that grandparents are invited to attend. Further details coming soon.
Uniform Highlights: Socks
This school year we'd like to highlight different parts of The Oaks' uniform policy each week. This week we'll look at what the policy says in regards to socks.
"Solid-colored socks (no patterns or large logos) are required for JrK–12th grade students at all times. Please see the uniform list for further specifications"
From General Guidelines
Formal Tights/Socks
Ladies
JrK–5th:
White footed tights or dress socks (either knee-highs or turn-cuff anklets)
6–12th:
Flesh-toned nylons or flesh-toned no-show footies (Sept/Oct & Apr/May/June)
Dark navy or black footed tights or knee-highs (Nov.–March)
Gentlemen
JrK–12th:
Khaki, dark brown, or black solid-colored crew-length socks
From Formal Uniform Chart
The full guidelines may be found under the specific uniform lists.
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. 15–17)
Grandparents' Day Help (Oct. 24)
Much Ado About Nothing Cast List
Congratulations to all who auditioned for Much Ado About Nothing that will be performed December 4–6 at 6:30pm in the Gym. All the students who auditioned for this production did a fine job! Congratulations, everyone! Tickets will go on sale soon.
- Don Pedro, prince of Arragon: Jonathan Rickert
- Don John, his vengeful brother: Nate Gardner
- Claudio, a young lord of Florence: Cedric Schultz
- Benedick, a young lord of Padua: Benjamin Schultz
- Leonato, governor of Messina: Charlie Dimeler
- Antonio, his brother: Malakai Jones
- Balthasar, attendant to Don Pedro: TBD
- Conrade, follower of Don John: David Eichner
- Borachio, follower of Don John: TBD
- Friar Francis: TBD
- Dogberry, a constable: John Lee
- Verges, a head-borough: Carrie Gardner
- Sexton, a judge: Malakai Jones
- Page to Leonato: Bethany Hixson
- A Messenger, in service to Don Pedro: Carrie Gardner
- Hero, daughter of Loeonato: Christine Brodersen
- Beatrice, niece of Loeonato: Mairenn DeRuyter
- Margaret, attendant to Hero: Gracie Funchess
- Ursula, attendant to Hero: Olivia Dimeler
- Messengers, Watch, Attendants, Acolytes, Gentlemen, Ladies: Clara Knowlton, Greta Allison, Kes Greenburg, Maelin McCauley, Jordan Oswald, Camille Shanklin, Dean Snook, James DesRoches, Aislinn DeRuyter, Abigail Schrempp
2025-26 Conservatory Registration
Planning to participate in the Conservatory this school year? Registration is open through Annasis. Please visit The Oaks Conservatory Website for further information about the offerings.
The Oaks Philharmonic Orchestra
This fall, The Oaks Conservatory is debuting a brand new flagship instrumental ensemble: The Oaks Philharmonic Orchestra. Esteemed cellist and conductor, Yevgeniy Grechko, will be leading this group, with a complete lineup of teaching specialists from the Conservatory. Auditions for The Oaks Philharmonic (TOP) will be open to the broader Oaks Conservatory community, and is an opportunity Oaks students will not want to miss and only need a recommendation from their music teacher or private instructor to join! Seventh grade students through adult, with instrumental experience, are welcome to participate. Sign-up on Annasis today! Join us this year to shine the light of God's truth through music!
The Oaks Philharmonic Calendar
REHEARSALS: Wednesdays [3:15–4:45pm]
*Beginning October 22
To allow for the largest possible participation, Oaks athletics, conservatory, and theater activities will not take place during these rehearsal times.
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 29 and are tailored to every age and skill level. Registration is open through Annasis with a few spaces still available.
- Creative Movement: 3 1/2–6 yrs – register here
- Ballet Foundations: 6 yrs–Adult – register here
- Ballet Technique: 6–18 yrs (2x per wk, by invitation) – register here
- Musical Theater Dance w/Ballet: 10–18 yrs (2x per wk) – register here
- Homeschool Ballet: 6–12 yrs (mornings) – register here
- Dance Conditioning: Adult (mornings) – register here
- Ballroom Dance: Adult – register here
- Swing Dance: Adult – register here
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. 10/3
Volleyball at The Oaks – Varsity [4pm]
Cross Country at 19115 N Dunn Rd [4:30pm]
Tues. 10/7
Soccer at Christian Center School [4:30pm]
Volleyball at Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp – Jr High [4:30pm]; JV [5:45pm]; Varsity [7pm]
Thur. 10/9
Soccer at Bodine Field [4:30pm]
Volleyball at Coeur d'Alene Classical Christian School – Jr High [4:30pm]; JV [5:45pm]
For complete schedules see the calendars on each sport's page.
Soccer(7–12th grade gentlemen)
Volleyball(Jr High, JV, & Varsity | 7–12th grade ladies)
Cross-Country(1st–8th grade ladies & gentlemen)
Oaks Fans: Wear Your Gear, Get in Free!
Let's fill our stands with green and white! Any Oaks student or parent wearing official Oaks swag to a school night home game (Mon.–Thur.) will receive free admission. It's our way of saying thank you for backing our teams and creating the kind of home-court encouragement our athletes deserve. So grab that hoodie, hat or t-shirt, and come cheer on your Oaks athletes!
Oaks Neighbor Looking to Sell House
A school neighbor has shared that he will be selling his house (just across the street from The Oaks) and would love to sell directly to an Oaks family. The asking price is around $500,000. If interested, a flyer is available in the school office.
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.
Lunch Utensils
When packing lunches, please remember to include utensils when needed. Plastic cutlery is available in a pinch, but growing children in personal responsibility is the goal.
PE Day Attire
Children are encouraged to wear shorts, skorts, or pants along with proper footwear for outdoor PE days so they can fully enjoy the high energy PE events that their teachers have for them.
Upcoming Class Events:
Tues., Oct. 14
- Kindergarten Green Bluff Field Trip [8:45am–12pm] Parent RSVP
Thurs., Nov. 20
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop
Mon., Oct. 6 [7–8:30pm]
College & Career Counselor, Mrs. Lynn Gibson invites high school parents and interested students to the annual College Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop on Monday, October 6, from 7 to 8:30pm in the conference room. The College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop Flyer shows the complete details. Please RSVP to ensure materials are available for you by contacting Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
AP Exam Registration
Due by Fri., Oct. 31
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 the AP credit differently; you will want to check out a specific college to understand how they treat AP exam scores.
Register through Annasis by Friday, October 31. Please read the AP Exam Information for further details and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
AP Exam Registration
AP Exam Information
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. 9 - New Saint Andrews College
- Fri., Oct. 10 - Hillsdale College
- Tues., Oct. 14 - Carroll College
- Wed., Oct. 15 - Seattle Pacific University
- Wed., Oct. 29 - University of Idaho
- Tues., Nov. 4 - Gonzaga University
Game Day Attire for Student Athletes
Student athletes are asked to wear their formal uniforms on game days with a couple of modifications. Ladies, may wear a more comfortable black uniform shoe as opposed to their regular formal shoes. Gentlemen may wear optional ties as opposed to their formal uniform tie. For clarification or questions please contact Mr. Colin Williams, Athletic Director.
Before School Protocols
As a reminder, students are asked to remain in the Great Hall prior to the start of the school day until 8:15am (8am on Mondays) unless they are specifically meeting with a teacher, coming for a before-school activity (like private lessons) or putting an instrument in the orchestra room. With students from 4 to 18 years gathered in the Great Hall in the mornings, it provides for a sweet time of fellowship amongst all the grades.
Annasis Student Portal Login Instructions
Oaks Logic & Rhetoric students may log into their student portal in Annasis by following the steps below. Parents, these steps are also outlined on the main page of your Parent portal under the heading "Helping your student log into the student portal..." and include the email associated with your child's student account. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Anya Schnell if you need assistance.
- The username is the student's email associated with the account (this can be found on the parent portal under the "Help your student log into the student portal" information). Special Note: Using an email address other than the one listed, will not allow access to the student portal.
- Click "Forgot Password" on the Annasis Student Portal login page to set a password when logging in the first time.
- An instructional email will be sent to the student email (listed in the parent portal) on how to create a new password.
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. 12 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Nov. 19 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 3 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 10 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Mon., Dec. 15 – AM Activity Schedule (modified)
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 17 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start (post Christmas Concert)
Helpful Link:
October Scripture Memorization
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!"
And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.
So I said:
"Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The Lord of hosts."
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said:
"Behold, this has touched your lips;
Your iniquity is taken away,
And your sin purged."
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:
"Whom shall I send,
And who will go for Us?"
Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."
Isaiah 6:1–8
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
Lunch Utensils
When packing lunches, please remember to include utensils when needed. Plastic cutlery is available in a pinch, but growing children in personal responsibility is the goal.
PE Day Attire
Children are encouraged to wear shorts, skorts, or pants along with proper footwear for outdoor PE days so they can fully enjoy the high energy PE events that their teachers have for them.
Upcoming Class Events:
Tues., Oct. 14
- Kindergarten Green Bluff Field Trip [8:45am–12pm] Parent RSVP
Thurs., Nov. 20
- 2nd Grade Boxcar Day
Logic & Rhetoric Schools
College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop
Mon., Oct. 6 [7–8:30pm]
College & Career Counselor, Mrs. Lynn Gibson invites high school parents and interested students to the annual College Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop on Monday, October 6, from 7 to 8:30pm in the conference room. The College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop Flyer shows the complete details. Please RSVP to ensure materials are available for you by contacting Mrs. Lynn Gibson.
AP Exam Registration
Due by Fri., Oct. 31
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 the AP credit differently; you will want to check out a specific college to understand how they treat AP exam scores.
Register through Annasis by Friday, October 31. Please read the AP Exam Information for further details and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
AP Exam Registration
AP Exam Information
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. 9 - New Saint Andrews College
- Fri., Oct. 10 - Hillsdale College
- Tues., Oct. 14 - Carroll College
- Wed., Oct. 15 - Seattle Pacific University
- Wed., Oct. 29 - University of Idaho
- Tues., Nov. 4 - Gonzaga University
Game Day Attire for Student Athletes
Student athletes are asked to wear their formal uniforms on game days with a couple of modifications. Ladies, may wear a more comfortable black uniform shoe as opposed to their regular formal shoes. Gentlemen may wear optional ties as opposed to their formal uniform tie. For clarification or questions please contact Mr. Colin Williams, Athletic Director.
Before School Protocols
As a reminder, students are asked to remain in the Great Hall prior to the start of the school day until 8:15am (8am on Mondays) unless they are specifically meeting with a teacher, coming for a before-school activity (like private lessons) or putting an instrument in the orchestra room. With students from 4 to 18 years gathered in the Great Hall in the mornings, it provides for a sweet time of fellowship amongst all the grades.
Annasis Student Portal Login Instructions
Oaks Logic & Rhetoric students may log into their student portal in Annasis by following the steps below. Parents, these steps are also outlined on the main page of your Parent portal under the heading "Helping your student log into the student portal..." and include the email associated with your child's student account. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Anya Schnell if you need assistance.
- The username is the student's email associated with the account (this can be found on the parent portal under the "Help your student log into the student portal" information). Special Note: Using an email address other than the one listed, will not allow access to the student portal.
- Click "Forgot Password" on the Annasis Student Portal login page to set a password when logging in the first time.
- An instructional email will be sent to the student email (listed in the parent portal) on how to create a new password.
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. 12 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Nov. 19 – PM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 3 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 10 – AM Activity Schedule
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Mon., Dec. 15 – AM Activity Schedule (modified)
Christmas Concert Rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 17 – AM Activity Schedule
Late Start (post Christmas Concert)
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]