October 9–15, 2025
Current School News
Current School News
October 9–15, 2025
A Thought To Savor
"True repentance is the result of an accurate understanding of the significance and gravity of sin, coupled with an overwhelming desire for the remission of that sin through the person and work of Christ and turning from sin and dead works to faith and obedience."
– Voddie Baucham
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.
Library Books Available at Cantabile – Fri., Oct. 10
As the library ladies go through books there are quite a few that are either duplicates or well loved (a little too much for the library's longevity). As such, these books are available to the school community at Cantabile on Friday, October 10. They can be found on the bookshelf across from the main floor restrooms. A donation box will be available, as you see fit.
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:
3:45pm – Jr High Volleyball; 4pm – Soccer;
5:15pm – JV Volleyball; 6:45pm – 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.
*Pep Band – All-call Announcement
The Oaks pep band is returning for Family Night, under the direction of Mr. Toph Parkin. The pep band will be playing for the Varsity Volleyball match. Students and parents are invited to participate. There will be a brief talk through and setup about 6pm and digital copies of the music are available if desired. If you are interested in participating or want more information please contact Mr. Parkin.
*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!
Lands' End Fall Sale – Oct. 7–13
Fall into savings! The perfect time to stock up on layers.
October 7–13: 25% off most school uniform items
Code: EXPLORE25
Lands' End website – School Number: 900069105
Mid-term Grades Available Wed., Oct. 15 [8am]
Mid-term grades will be available to view on Annasis Wednesday, October 15 at 8am. Grades may be viewed on the Classes tab in Annasis. Click on the individual class/subject to see details of those grades.
Wednesday Cantabile – Oct. 15
With the conclusion of the school week on Wednesday, October 15, Cantabile will be held in the Great Hall at 3pm this day.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Oct. 15–17
*Online sign-ups now available!
*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-up is now available and the office will gladly assist you as needed.
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-up
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. Please RSVP by Monday, October 20.
Sign up to help with Grandparents' Day
Family Night & Senior Night – Fri., Oct. 24
SENIOR NIGHT: Come celebrate the seniors as we recognize them for their years on the soccer and volleyball teams, the contributions they've made, and what they have meant to the program. During the soccer game's half time and in-between volleyball games we will be acknowledging Oaks seniors, Aimee Cook, JD Doster, Anna Garriques, Jack James, Clara McEachran, Gracie Singer, Margaret Tate, Nadia Welch, and Ellie Williams on the field and in the gym. Thank you seniors!
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: Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams as they take on Christian Center School (CCS) on Friday, October 24. For $8 per person (family maximum - $30) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks green gear and get ready to cheer! Let's fill the gym and field with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!
These events take a lot of work and a huge team of volunteers make it happen. If you are available to help and want to join in the fun of serving alongside other Oaks family members please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams.
Dinner served from 5–7pm
Game Times:
4pm – Soccer; 3:45pm – Jr High Volleyball;
5:15pm – JV Volleyball; 6:45pm – Varsity Volleyball
Uniform Highlights: Outerwear
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 outerwear.
"When in classrooms and school buildings, Grammar students (JrK–6th grades) may only wear Oaks uniform items embroidered with the school logo. Grammar students may wear other jackets & coats when necessary for outdoor activities like recess. Logic & Rhetoric students (7–12th grades) may only wear Oaks uniform items that are embroidered with the school logo at any time during the school day (between 8:00am and 3:30pm)"
These guidelines may be found under General Guidelines.
Gum Free Campus
Please remember that The Oaks is a "no gum" campus, neither before, during, nor after the school day. Thank you for kindly avoiding chewing gum while at The Oaks.
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)
Guests on Campus
When visiting or volunteering, all parents, grandparents, and guests, are asked to please sign in at the front office whenever on campus. This is a helpful way to keep The Oaks safe for all, and the office ladies love welcoming visitors. Classroom volunteers should also have an up-to-date background check on file (good for two years). This form can be found on the parent portal of your Annasis account.
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.
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. 10/10
***Family Night!***
Soccer at The Oaks [4pm]
Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [3:45pm]; JV [5:15pm]; Varsity [6:45pm]
Cross Country at 19115 N Dunn Rd [4:30pm]
Tues. 10/14
Soccer at The Oaks[4:30pm]
Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [3:45pm]; JV [5:15pm]; Varsity [6:45pm]
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!
Jr High Volleyball Tournament - Sat., Oct. 18
The Oaks will be hosting the Mountain Christian League Junior High Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 18. For complete details please visit the Mountain Christian League website and plan to come cheer on your Oaks team!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Upcoming Dates
October 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
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 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- 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]
- PM Activity Schedule
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]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
Grammar School
Please refer to your child's Weekly Letter for class specific information.
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.
Recess: Rain or Shine
Rain or shine students go out for recess! Flood or blizzard brewing, they may consider staying inside. All joking aside, please note that your child will go outside for recess whenever possible and a little rain won't ruin their fresh air fun!
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
Absentee School Work
If your child is home sick, please call the school office prior to 10am. 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 through Annasis. 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.
Hallways at Lunch
Students, please remember that lunches are to be eaten either in a classroom or outside rather than the hallways or on carpeted areas in the main building. Keeping food to the designated areas is a simple way to keep our facilities nice for everyone. Thank you!
Oaks Hoodies Begin Mon., Oct. 13
Beginning Monday, October 13, secondary students (7–12th grade) may wear their Oaks hoodies during the school day as a part of their everyday uniforms. Students also have the option to wear the Lands' End crewneck sweatshirts and quarter zip pullovers, which are a part of the everyday uniform policy. All sweatshirts should be worn with a collared uniform shirt underneath.
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.
- 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
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., Oct. 22 – AM Activity Schedule
Grandparent Day Preparation
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.
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.
Recess: Rain or Shine
Rain or shine students go out for recess! Flood or blizzard brewing, they may consider staying inside. All joking aside, please note that your child will go outside for recess whenever possible and a little rain won't ruin their fresh air fun!
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
Absentee School Work
If your child is home sick, please call the school office prior to 10am. 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 through Annasis. 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.
Hallways at Lunch
Students, please remember that lunches are to be eaten either in a classroom or outside rather than the hallways or on carpeted areas in the main building. Keeping food to the designated areas is a simple way to keep our facilities nice for everyone. Thank you!
Oaks Hoodies Begin Mon., Oct. 13
Beginning Monday, October 13, secondary students (7–12th grade may wear their Oaks hoodies during the school day as a part of their everyday uniforms. Students also have the option to wear the Lands' End crewneck sweatshirts and quarter zip pullovers, which are a part of the everyday uniform policy. All sweatshirts should be worn with a collared uniform shirt underneath.
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.
- 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
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., Oct. 22 – AM Activity Schedule
Grandparent Day Preparation
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 14–16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15
- PSAT Test [8:30–11:30am]
- SAT Test [12:30–3:30pm]
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 22
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Carroll College [12:35-1:00pm]
October 23
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Patrick Henry College (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
- 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]
- PM Activity Schedule
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]
November 16
- Cantabile [8:15am]
November 17
- College Brown Bag Lunch - LeTourneau University (virtual) [12:35-1:00pm]
November 18
- AM Activity Schedule
- College Brown Bag Lunch - Northwest Nazarene University [12:05-12:30pm]
November 20
- Picture Day
- Weekly Formal Uniform Day
- Ladies' Prayer [8:30–9:15am]
- Cantabile [3pm]
