October 24 - 30, 2019
Current School News
Current School News
October 24 - 30, 2019
All School
Grandparent's Day - Fri., Oct. 25 *Formal Uniforms*
On Friday, October 25 we get to celebrate grandparents and our recent land purchase. Come for breakfast and stick around! Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. *All students are to wear their formal uniforms for Grandparents Day.
Grandparents Day & Land Celebration Schedule
RSVP for Grandparents Day
Land Dedication Celebration - Fri., Oct. 25
*Free Food & Fun! Please RSVP
After Grandparents Day, join us for the Land Dedication Celebration on Friday, October 25. This is not an early release day, but it is a day to celebrate. All students will participate in the morning presentations and afternoon activities. After the land dedication ceremony students may change into non-uniform clothes for the festival (beginning at 2pm). Please consider The Oaks standard of dress as you and your child choose their attire for the celebration - clean, modest and culturally appropriate for the event and the school community. Let's seek to love one another well as we rejoice in this gift from God.
Land Dedication Celebration Flyer
Grandparents Day & Land Celebration Schedule
Please RSVP for any additional family members and guests beyond Oaks students and staff.
RSVP for Land Dedication Celebration
Week of Prayer for The Oaks - Oct. 18-25
Psalm 127 has a beautiful phrase, "unless the Lord builds the house..." With this in mind, we are having a week of dedicated prayer and thanksgiving to the Lord. He has provided the land for a new permanent home for The Oaks and we depend upon God's blessing for the future of The Oaks. Please see our specific prayer requests at the link below.
The Oaks Week of Prayer - Prayer Requests
If you would like to participate in the week of prayer please sign up at the following link:
Land Purchase Celebration Prayer Sign Up
ACCS NW Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 8 (7pm)
The Oaks secondary students will be participating in the ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival with up to 6 other ACCS schools on Friday, November 8th. At 7:00pm all participating in the festival will be presenting a concert ($2 donation) in The Oaks' gym. Pieces will be performed by the Mass Choir (424 voices) accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, the New Saint Andrews College Choir, The Oaks Choir, the Logos School Choir and the Spokane Classical Christian School Choir. We hope you will plan to join us for this lovely evening.
ACCS NW Regional Choral Concert Flyer
Fall Open House - Nov. 11 (9-11am)
Know someone who is interested in learning more about The Oaks and classical Christian education? This is the perfect opportunity for families to get a taste of The Oaks. We still have openings for the current year and it is never too early to begin looking at next year. Help us spread the word by inviting friends and family. Postcard invitations are available in the school office.
Parent Academy - Tues., Nov. 19 at 6:30pm
*Mark your calendars - Free Childcare!
The Oaks is excited to welcome special guest speakers, Doug and Nancy Wilson, on Tuesday, November 19th for the 1st Parent Academy of the school year. All parents should plan to attend, beginning at 6:30pm, in the sanctuary. Childcare will be provided in the gym. Please RSVP to the school office so that we can plan accordingly.
The Tempest - Fall Play - Dec. 7 (2pm & 6pm)
Tickets for The Tempest are now on sale. Click on the link at the top of the page to purchase yours today! Posters are available in the school office if you would like to hang one at your place of business, favorite coffee shop, local library, or another location in the community. Help us spread the word!
The Oaks Athletics
- Upcoming Home Games & Tournaments -
Oaks fall athletics are starting to wrap up. Come cheer on the teams this week.
Fri. & Sat., Oct. 25-26 - JV Volleyball Tournament
The junior varsity volleyball tournament will take place at Kootenai Elementary School in Sandpoint, Idaho.
JV Volleyball Tournament Schedule
Tues., Oct. 29
Soccer - 4:00pm
JH Volleyball - 4:30pm
JV Volleyball - 5:45pm
Varsity Volleyball - 7:00pm
Fri. & Sat., Nov. 1-2 - Soccer & Varsity Volleyball Tournaments
The soccer and varsity volleyball tournaments will take place at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho on November 1st and 2nd. More information will be available soon.
Varsity Volleyball Tournament Schedule
Yearbook Photos
This year's Yearbook Editor, Kelly Andresick, is gathering photos throughout the school year. Whether your pictures are of theatre productions, sporting events, lunch time, classrooms, field trips or cheering on the teams we want to see them! Please upload your pictures into the correct grade, sport or activity and then they will be ready to assemble into a year of pictures. Email Kelly with any questions. Please try to upload your photos as soon as possible after the event. Thank you so much for your participation. We cannot do it without you.
To Share Photos:
Email - 8ktiw45m2ue@yogile.com
Upload - 2019-2020 School Year Album
*select appropriate album to upload to
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
November 30
- College Brown Bag - Great Northern University [12:35pm]
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 1
- 1st Quarter Report Cards Posted
- PM Activity Schedule
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 2
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 8
- Christmas Sock Day
- Corporate Sponsor & Family Night
December 15
- Christmas Sock Day
- Family Night
December 16
- Advent Celebration Concert [7pm]
December 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition
December 19
- Christmas Concert Rehearsal at The Fox Theater [8:30am–1:00pm]
- Christmas Concert at The Fox [6:45pm]
December 20–January 2
- Christmas Break (No School)
January 1
- Priority Applications Begin for '24–'25 school year
January 2
- Teachers & Office Return to School
- Office Hours are 11am to 4pm
January 3
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Classes Resume
January 4
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
January 5
- PM Activity Schedule
- Conservatory Winter Classes Begin
- Family Night
Grammar School
Speech Meet Assembly
Tues., Oct. 29 - 1pm
Congratulations to all of our classroom speech meet finalists! All are welcome to come support the finalists Tuesday, October 29 at the Grammar School Speech Meet Assembly. Finalists from each class will present their pieces to the entire grammar school beginning at 1pm in the sanctuary. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to practice before the Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday.
Inter-School Speech Meet - Fri., Nov. 1
The Oaks is excited to host 3 other ACCS schools for the annual Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday, November 1. Please help us in welcoming out guest as you see them on campus.
- All finalists and 6th grade helpers are required to wear formal uniforms on this day. You can review the formal uniform requirements in the pictorial uniform handbook.
- Pizza lunch will be available. Grammar students will be eating all together in the gym to accommodate for the speech meet so extra help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact pizza coordinator, Richard Knowlton, if you are available.
- The letter below contains further information for contestants and our 6th grade helpers, as well as a schedule of the day's events.
Secondary School
ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8 (8am-8:30pm)
*All 7th-12th Graders Participating - Help Needed!
The Oaks has the privilege of hosting up to 6 ACCS schools for the ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival on Friday, November 8. Those in attendance will be working with instructors throughout the day and preparing for the evening's concert. All 7th through 12th grade Oaks students will be participating, beginning at 8:00am through the evening's concert (approx. 8:30pm). Students will be fed lunch and dinner at no charge. If you would like to help with the set-up, preparing and serving of meals please sign up at the link below. For questions contact our Festival event coordinator, Karen Reade.
High School Uniforms
We are thankful for the blessings which come from having school uniforms! Please be careful to check the uniform policy regarding allowed items and item specifics, especially as we look toward school pictures in November and the Christmas concert at the Fox - both formal uniform occasions. The full Uniform Policy and pictorial guide are located under the Resources > Ordering Uniforms tabs. Please note particularly that ladies' skirts and skorts are intended to hit at the top of the knee and should be no more than 2" above the knee. Gentlemen's pants should be from our currently accepted providers: either Tommy Hilfiger uniform pants or Lands End school uniform pants. Because of supply difficulties last year, all previously accepted Lands' End items were additionally grandfathered in for this school year. Thank you!
College Brown Bag Visits
College admission representatives will be visiting The Oaks and speaking to interested students, parents and teachers at lunch time throughout the fall. Please see the attached schedule for details.
Career-Interest Workshops
Please visit the link below if your student is interested in attending free, after-school, career-interest workshops. For questions please contact Mrs. Gibson.
"Business After School" Workshops - Greater Spokane Incorporated sponsored workshops in Aerospace, Renewable Energy, Construction, Advertising, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and more.
Grammar School
Speech Meet Assembly
Tues., Oct. 29 - 1pm
Congratulations to all of our classroom speech meet finalists! All are welcome to come support the finalists Tuesday, October 29 at the Grammar School Speech Meet Assembly. Finalists from each class will present their pieces to the entire grammar school beginning at 1pm in the sanctuary. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to practice before the Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday.
Inter-School Speech Meet - Fri., Nov. 1
The Oaks is excited to host 3 other ACCS schools for the annual Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday, November 1. Please help us in welcoming out guest as you see them on campus.
- All finalists and 6th grade helpers are required to wear formal uniforms on this day. You can review the formal uniform requirements in the pictorial uniform handbook.
- Pizza lunch will be available. Grammar students will be eating all together in the gym to accommodate for the speech meet so extra help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact pizza coordinator, Richard Knowlton, if you are available.
- The letter below contains further information for contestants and our 6th grade helpers, as well as a schedule of the day's events.
Secondary School
ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival - Fri., Nov. 8 (8am-8:30pm)
*All 7th-12th Graders Participating - Help Needed!
The Oaks has the privilege of hosting up to 6 ACCS schools for the ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival on Friday, November 8. Those in attendance will be working with instructors throughout the day and preparing for the evening's concert. All 7th through 12th grade Oaks students will be participating, beginning at 8:00am through the evening's concert (approx. 8:30pm). Students will be fed lunch and dinner at no charge. If you would like to help with the set-up, preparing and serving of meals please sign up at the link below. For questions contact our Festival event coordinator, Karen Reade.
High School Uniforms
We are thankful for the blessings which come from having school uniforms! Please be careful to check the uniform policy regarding allowed items and item specifics, especially as we look toward school pictures in November and the Christmas concert at the Fox - both formal uniform occasions. The full Uniform Policy and pictorial guide are located under the Resources > Ordering Uniforms tabs. Please note particularly that ladies' skirts and skorts are intended to hit at the top of the knee and should be no more than 2" above the knee. Gentlemen's pants should be from our currently accepted providers: either Tommy Hilfiger uniform pants or Lands End school uniform pants. Because of supply difficulties last year, all previously accepted Lands' End items were additionally grandfathered in for this school year. Thank you!
College Brown Bag Visits
College admission representatives will be visiting The Oaks and speaking to interested students, parents and teachers at lunch time throughout the fall. Please see the attached schedule for details.
Career-Interest Workshops
Please visit the link below if your student is interested in attending free, after-school, career-interest workshops. For questions please contact Mrs. Gibson.
"Business After School" Workshops - Greater Spokane Incorporated sponsored workshops in Aerospace, Renewable Energy, Construction, Advertising, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and more.
Upcoming Dates
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. [8am–4pm]
November 30
- College Brown Bag - Great Northern University [12:35pm]
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 1
- 1st Quarter Report Cards Posted
- PM Activity Schedule
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 2
- Dessert Theatre [6:30pm]
December 8
- Christmas Sock Day
- Corporate Sponsor & Family Night
December 15
- Christmas Sock Day
- Family Night
December 16
- Advent Celebration Concert [7pm]
December 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition
December 19
- Christmas Concert Rehearsal at The Fox Theater [8:30am–1:00pm]
- Christmas Concert at The Fox [6:45pm]
December 20–January 2
- Christmas Break (No School)
January 1
- Priority Applications Begin for '24–'25 school year
January 2
- Teachers & Office Return to School
- Office Hours are 11am to 4pm
January 3
- Cantabile [8:15am]
- Classes Resume
January 4
- Mid-Term Grades Posted
January 5
- PM Activity Schedule
- Conservatory Winter Classes Begin
- Family Night