October 31 - November 6, 2019
Current School News
Current School News
October 31 - November 6, 2019
All School
Lost and Found - Wed., Nov. 6
Lost and found items will be on the table in the MP foyer on Wednesday, November 6. Please stop by and see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day.
ACCS NW Regional Choral Concert - Fri., Nov. 8 (7pm)
Secondary students will be participating in the ACCS NW Regional Choral Festival with 6 other ACCS schools on Friday, November 8th. At 7:00pm all participating in the festival will be presenting a concert ($2 donation requested) 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 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 for 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 (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 - Tournaments
Oaks fall athletics are wrapping up. Come cheer on the teams this week.
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.
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
Inter-School Speech Meet
Fri., Nov. 1
The Oaks is excited to host 2 other ACCS schools for the annual Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday, November 1. Please help us in welcoming our guests 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.
Latin Night School - Tues., Nov. 12
Third grade parents are invited to join Mr. Eric Indgjerd in the classroom on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30-8:00pm for Latin Night School.
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.
National College Fair - Tues., Nov. 5
High school students and parents are welcome to attend the National College Fair in Spokane on Tuesday, November 5, 6-8pm, at the Spokane Convention Center. The event is free, though students may register on a mobile device to receive information directly from colleges. Please see the attached documents for more information and a listing of participating colleges and universities. There will also be workshops on financial aid, ROTC, and admissions.
Spokane National College Fair Flyer
Spokane National College Fair Participants
Last SAT of 2019 - Register by Nov. 8
Friday, November 8 is the last day to register (without paying a late fee) for the December 7 SAT test sitting. Register at www.collegeboard.org. Please take note: December 7 is the last SAT test offered until March 14, 2020. Please plan accordingly!
Dec. 7 - Last SAT of 2019 flyer
AP Exams - Register by Nov. 12
Tuesday, November 12 is the registration deadline for the AP exams offered in the spring. This year, The Oaks will administer the AP exams on our school campus. Please see the attached informational letter, exam schedule, and registration form. Payment and registration forms are due in the school office by November 12. Each exam is $94.
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
Inter-School Speech Meet
Fri., Nov. 1
The Oaks is excited to host 2 other ACCS schools for the annual Inter-School Speech Meet on Friday, November 1. Please help us in welcoming our guests 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.
Latin Night School - Tues., Nov. 12
Third grade parents are invited to join Mr. Eric Indgjerd in the classroom on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30-8:00pm for Latin Night School.
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.
National College Fair - Tues., Nov. 5
High school students and parents are welcome to attend the National College Fair in Spokane on Tuesday, November 5, 6-8pm, at the Spokane Convention Center. The event is free, though students may register on a mobile device to receive information directly from colleges. Please see the attached documents for more information and a listing of participating colleges and universities. There will also be workshops on financial aid, ROTC, and admissions.
Spokane National College Fair Flyer
Spokane National College Fair Participants
Last SAT of 2019 - Register by Nov. 8
Friday, November 8 is the last day to register (without paying a late fee) for the December 7 SAT test sitting. Register at www.collegeboard.org. Please take note: December 7 is the last SAT test offered until March 14, 2020. Please plan accordingly!
Dec. 7 - Last SAT of 2019 flyer
AP Exams - Register by Nov. 12
Tuesday, November 12 is the registration deadline for the AP exams offered in the spring. This year, The Oaks will administer the AP exams on our school campus. Please see the attached informational letter, exam schedule, and registration form. Payment and registration forms are due in the school office by November 12. Each exam is $94.
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