October 21 - 27, 2021
Current School News
Current School News
October 21 - 27, 2021
All School
Mid-term Grades Now Available on Jupiter
Mid-term grades are now 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.
No School - Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 21 & 22
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday & Friday, October 21 & 22, so there will be no school for students these days. Teachers are looking forward to meeting with parents!
JV Volleyball Tournament - Sat., Oct. 23
Please join us Saturday, October 23 for the Mountain Christian League Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament! Pool play will begin in the morning with Classical Christian Academy, North Idaho Christian School, and Kootenai Inc at The Oaks from 8–11am. The Oaks, Spokane Classical, and Country Christian Pasco will be playing simultaneously at the HUB in Liberty Lake. We'd love to have fans come cheer on The Oaks JV girls at the HUB (1st game–8am; 2nd game–10am).
The Championship Tournament will take place at The Oaks beginning at 12pm! The festive environment of having 6 schools on campus provides a wonderful opportunity to give the gift of hospitality. There will be concessions available for purchase all day, with lunch available from 11am–1pm and dinner available from 4–6pm. Oaks families are encouraged to come out to participate in the festivities and cheer on our home team. GO OAKS!!!
For full tournament details, please visit the Mountain Christian League website.
Lost & Found - Thur., Oct. 28
Lost & found items will be set out in the MP foyer 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.
Oaks Senior Night & Family Night
Fri., Oct. 29 – Oaks vs CCS
All Oaks families are invited to come cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams Friday, October 29 for the final games of the season (prior to the tournament at Real Life Ministries November 5th & 6th). This will be a very special evening of athletics as we host our final Family Night of the season and celebrate our Oaks seniors.
SENIOR NIGHT: Come celebrate Oaks seniors on both the soccer and volleyball teams to say goodbye and recognize them for their years on the team, the contributions they've made, and what they have meant to the program. Soccer players will be acknowledged at half time (approx. 4:45pm) on the field and volleyball players at 7pm, prior to the match, in the gym.
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: For $5 per person (family maximum - $20) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Dinner will be served from 5:00–7:00 pm. This week we'll be serving up hot dogs and brats!
Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym and field with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
Friday, October 29 - The Oaks vs CCS
4:00pm – Soccer; 4:30pm – Jr High Volleyball
5:45pm – JV Volleyball; 7:00pm – Varsity Volleyball
Fall Instrumental Concert - Tues., Nov. 2 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to attend The Oaks Fall Instrumental Concert on Tuesday, November 2 beginning at 7:30 pm in the gym. The 6–12th grade orchestra will be performing at this concert for your enjoyment.
THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT! Introducing The Oaks App
The Oaks exists to partner with parents to raise classically educated young men and women who glorify Christ, shape culture, and shine the light of God's truth on all of life's endeavors. One way that The Oaks seeks to support this effort is by providing parents with resources that strengthen their understanding of classical Christian education and the importance of it in our world today. Therefore, we are excited to introduce The Oaks App! Designed to bless and edify parents as they live out their God-given calling, the app provides video podcasts, audio & video versions of Monday Meals, push notifications for community events, and information on extracurricular programs. Additionally, the app offers a Bible, with several translations and an audio version.
To download The Oaks App:
1. Go to your app store
2. Search "OaksCCA"
3. Click "Get" (It's Free!)
4. Enjoy the resources and encouragement!
Oaks App
Oaks App Instructions
Family Night Help - Join the fun by volunteering!
Oaks Family Nights are scheduled throughout the school year. Help making these community events a success each time is greatly appreciated. To participate please go to the volunteer sign-up in Google Sheets.
- Log into Jupiter and go to Materials
- Select School Office and click the Family Night Volunteers link which will bring you to the Google sheet.
Fall Conservatory Registrations
The Oaks Conservatory still has private lessons and classes available this fall. To view all the offerings and register go to the Conservatory website.
Conservatory Fall Flyer
UPCOMING ATHLETICS
Add the upcoming games to your calendar and plan to come out to cheer on your Oaks teams! When attending athletic events please consider how we can be good hosts and follow the guidelines set forth in the letter below.
Athletics Director Letter
Friday, October 22
2:00pm – Cross Country Meet @ CCA
The Oaks vs PCS @ PCS
4:00pm – Soccer; 4:30pm – Jr High Volleyball
5:45pm – JV Volleyball; 7:00pm – Varsity Volleyball
Saturday, October 23
MCL JV Volleyball Tournament @ The Oaks & The HUB
1st Game – 8:00am – The Oaks vs SCCS (HUB)
Tuesday, October 26
The Oaks vs KTSI @ The Oaks
4:30pm – Jr High Volleyball
5:45pm – JV Volleyball; 7:00pm – Varsity Volleyball
Thursday, October 28
The Oaks vs CCA @ The Oaks
4:30pm – Jr High Volleyball
5:45pm – Varsity Volleyball
Friday, October 29 - Family Night!
The Oaks vs CCS @ The Oaks
4:00pm – Soccer; 4:30pm – Jr High Volleyball
5:45pm – JV Volleyball; 7:00pm – Varsity Volleyball
Saturday, October 30
MCL Jr HIgh Volleyball Tournament @ The Warehouse
Friday & Saturday, November 5 & 6
MCL Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Real Life Ministries
MCL Soccer Tournament @ Real Life Ministries
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]
THE OAKS FAMILY NIGHTS
$5 per person (family max. of $20)
includes dinner & admissions to games
Grammar School
Student–Parent Handbook Agreement - Due Fri., Oct. 22
Please read the 2021-22 Student–Parent Handbook and complete the Student–Parent Handbook Agreement (available in Jupiter, under Forms) by Friday, October 22. Printed copies of the handbook are available in the school office if you would prefer.
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
Student–Parent Handbook Agreement Reminder!
If you have not already done so, please read the 2021-22 Student–Parent Handbook and complete the Student–Parent Handbook Agreement (available in Jupiter, under Forms). The office will start calling families who have not completed this next week. Printed copies of the handbook are available in the school office if you would prefer.
Dance Instruction - Thurs., Oct. 28
The Logic & Rhetoric School will be following an activity schedule (see schedules) on Thursday, October 28th, allowing them the opportunity to participate in some dance instruction at the end of the day, led by Mrs. Heidy Cartwright. Several dance instruction days are scheduled throughout the 1st semester in preparation for the Winter Dance (9–12th grades), which is scheduled for Saturday, January 15. Any parents who would like to participate in the instruction (and the dance) are encouraged to join in the fun!
AP Exams - Registration open; deadline is Fri., Nov. 12
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 AP credit differently; you will want to check out a specific college to understand how they treat AP exam scores.
To register, log into your Jupiter parent portal, go to Forms and select AP Exam Registration. Once your registration is processed the exam fee will be applied to your Jupiter account and may be paid by cash or check in the school office or via credit card through Jupiter. Registration and payment are due by Friday, November 12. Please read the letter below for further information and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
AP Exam Letter
AP Exam Schedule
AP Fee Reduction Policy
College Brown Bag Schedule
Students in 10–12th grade are welcome to join College & Career Counseling Director, Mrs. Lynn Gibson, during lunch to converse with representatives from local and national colleges and universities. Bring your sack lunch and your questions! Parents are welcome as well. See the schedule below for a complete list of visiting colleges.
College Brown Bag Schedule
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.
Mock Trial
*Registration now available on Jupiter - Payment due Fri., Nov. 5
Mr. Welch and Miss Woodroof are excited for the inaugural season of The Oaks Mock Trial Team! Registration is now available through Jupiter (go to Forms and select Mock Trial Registration). Once your registration is processed the Mock Trial fee of $125 will be added to your Jupiter account and may be paid by cash or check in the school office or via credit card through Jupiter. Payments are due by Friday, November 5. Scholarships are available if needed. Please get in touch with Mr. Welch or Miss Woodroof for more information.
Grammar School
Student–Parent Handbook Agreement - Due Fri., Oct. 22
Please read the 2021-22 Student–Parent Handbook and complete the Student–Parent Handbook Agreement (available in Jupiter, under Forms) by Friday, October 22. Printed copies of the handbook are available in the school office if you would prefer.
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
Student–Parent Handbook Agreement Reminder!
If you have not already done so, please read the 2021-22 Student–Parent Handbook and complete the Student–Parent Handbook Agreement (available in Jupiter, under Forms). The office will start calling families who have not completed this next week. Printed copies of the handbook are available in the school office if you would prefer.
Dance Instruction - Thurs., Oct. 28
The Logic & Rhetoric School will be following an activity schedule (see schedules) on Thursday, October 28th, allowing them the opportunity to participate in some dance instruction at the end of the day, led by Mrs. Heidy Cartwright. Several dance instruction days are scheduled throughout the 1st semester in preparation for the Winter Dance (9–12th grades), which is scheduled for Saturday, January 15. Any parents who would like to participate in the instruction (and the dance) are encouraged to join in the fun!
AP Exams - Registration open; deadline is Fri., Nov. 12
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 AP credit differently; you will want to check out a specific college to understand how they treat AP exam scores.
To register, log into your Jupiter parent portal, go to Forms and select AP Exam Registration. Once your registration is processed the exam fee will be applied to your Jupiter account and may be paid by cash or check in the school office or via credit card through Jupiter. Registration and payment are due by Friday, November 12. Please read the letter below for further information and contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson with any questions.
AP Exam Letter
AP Exam Schedule
AP Fee Reduction Policy
College Brown Bag Schedule
Students in 10–12th grade are welcome to join College & Career Counseling Director, Mrs. Lynn Gibson, during lunch to converse with representatives from local and national colleges and universities. Bring your sack lunch and your questions! Parents are welcome as well. See the schedule below for a complete list of visiting colleges.
College Brown Bag Schedule
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.
Mock Trial
*Registration now available on Jupiter - Payment due Fri., Nov. 5
Mr. Welch and Miss Woodroof are excited for the inaugural season of The Oaks Mock Trial Team! Registration is now available through Jupiter (go to Forms and select Mock Trial Registration). Once your registration is processed the Mock Trial fee of $125 will be added to your Jupiter account and may be paid by cash or check in the school office or via credit card through Jupiter. Payments are due by Friday, November 5. Scholarships are available if needed. Please get in touch with Mr. Welch or Miss Woodroof for more information.
Upcoming Dates
May 30–June 2
- Junior Thesis Presentations
- Oregon Coast Field Trip (5th grade)
June 2
- Medieval Banquet (4th grade)
June 3
- Spring Dance (7–12th grades) [5–9pm]
June 5
- Mandatory Senior Yr Preview Mtg [6:30pm]
(11th grade students & parents)
June 6–8
- Senior Finals
June 6 & 8
- Conservatory Student Recitals [5 & 7pm]
June 8
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Assembly [8:30am]
June 9
- AM Activity Day
- Awards Program [8:30am]
- Seniors Lunch w/Head of School & Dean
June 10
- Class of 2023 Commencement [1pm]
- High School Choir & Orchestra Arrive at 12:30pm
June 12
- All School Family Zoom Mtg [7pm]
June 13–15
- Logic & Rhetoric School Finals
June 14
- 6th Grade Promotional Lunch [12:30pm]
June 15
- Kindergarten Promotion & Reception [9am]
- Last Day for K–4th Grade Students
June 16
- Last 1/2 Day of School
- All School Cantabile [11:15am]
- All School Picnic [12pm]
- Used Uniform Sale [12pm]
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 19–23
- Lands' End Try-Before-You-Buy Event
June 20
- Teachers Last Day
June 23
- 4th Quarter Report Cards Posted
June 26
- Summer Office Hours Begin
Mon.–Thurs. [9am–1pm]
July 3–7
- School Office Closed
July 5–7
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[6–8pm]
July 8
- Boys B-ball Camp (8–12th)[8–10am]