Set Painting Party - Sat., Oct. 24, 12pm

The Oaks Theatre Department is inviting everyone to a set painting party on Sat., Oct. 24 at 2716 N University Rd, Unit B. So, come in your paint clothes to enjoy some hard work, good pizza, and fun fellowship! There is lots of painting to be done in preparation for the upcoming Fall Play, so the more help the better. If you and your family would like to participate please RSVP to the school office and let us know of any food restrictions or allergies.

Absentee Homework

We are pleased to announce a new process to help students receive their school work when there is an unexpected absence. Parents, if your child will be tardy or absent, please call the school office (509-536-5955) between 7:45 and 9:00am to let us know. The office will then communicate with your child's teachers and request homework. Each of your child's teachers will then contact you via Jupiter by 2pm letting you know that the homework has been posted and if there are any materials to pick-up in the office. Please stop by the office to pick up any materials by 4pm.

Attention Grabbers

Although we have transitioned to using Jupiter instead of paper slips to notify you about attention grabbers, the purpose of them remains the same. Attention grabbers are a communication device. Since we are acting in loco parentis, we want you to be aware of what is happening with your children in the classroom so that you can assist and help them. AG's are our way of communicating struggles either with comprehension (failed assignments) or timeliness (missing assignments).

Uniform Notes - Shorts/Pants & Outerwear

Students are looking so sharp in their new uniform pieces! As we adapt to the new policy, both new and returning families should read the updated policy over carefully. Of particular note:

• Shorts/Pants -- Secondary boys will be happy to know that they can now wear shorts all year long. We're not exactly sure why they would want to wear shorts in January, but we bet some will! In November, ladies may begin wearing pants if they so choose. November is also when the formal uniform for ladies changes to include black tights.
• Outerwear -- As the current policy states, during the school day, secondary students may only wear outerwear items included in the uniform policy. "The school day" includes the time when students arrive on campus until they leave - unless they are changing into clothes for a particular extra-curricular activity that requires different attire after school. When the days become frigid such that warm winter coats are required, those may be worn into the school building and then stowed in students' lockers until the end of the day. 

*Update: To help accommodate students' transition to this policy, students have until the 1st day of the 2nd quarter to fully comply. Until that time, students will be allowed to wear non-uniform outerwear when necessary for being outdoors during the school day.

College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop Recording 

Any families of 9th-12th grade students who missed the College Financial Aid & Scholarship Virtual Workshop this past week are welcome to watch the recording (link below). Mrs. Lynn Gibson, Director of College and Career Counseling, gave an overview of the types of college aid, tips on filing your FAFSA, scholarships to consider, and the "real cost" of college. For questions, please contact Mrs. Gibson.

College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop Recording

College Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop Printout

SAT School Day - Mar. 3, 2021

Families of juniors and seniors: Mark your calendars March 3, 2021 for SAT School Day. Beginning this year, The Oaks will administer the SAT test at our school during the midweek for all juniors and any seniors who need to take it to fulfill The Oaks' graduation requirement. We are offering this new opportunity going forward for a few reasons:

• Convenience -- Students don't have to worry about locating or traveling to another school's testing site. Also, School Day testing won't disrupt weekend plans, jobs, or family time. Students are welcome to take additional SAT tests throughout the year on their own if they choose.
• Comfort -- Students will test in familiar surroundings with students they know.
• Cancellations -- An SAT test held at our school will eliminate the chance of a student's test site suddenly cancelling the test and bumping their registration to another month. This will save our families the confusion and hassle of rescheduling.

Registration for the test will occur between Jan. 11-22. The SAT test without the essay portion will be offered for $52. Details and registration forms will be made available in January. For questions, contact Mrs. Lynn Gibson.