September 12 -18, 2019
Current School News
Current School News
September 12-18, 2019
All School
Parking Lot Etiquette (for all drivers)
Please carefully review the attached parking lot etiquette and map. We ask that you share this information with anyone who will be driving to and from school this year.
First Day of School - Mon. Sept. 16
**Please Wear Formal Uniforms**
Refer to the pictorial uniform guide for details.
All students go to their homeroom classrooms by 8am (Secondary homerooms listed below). Students will then walk to the sanctuary for the All School Assembly from 8:30-9:30am.
All parents are welcome to attend the opening Assembly in the sanctuary with your children.
First Day of School Pictures
Monday morning we will have a staging area set up for 1st day of school photos. Bring your children and your camera and snap a quick pic in front of the MP (gym) building.
Upcoming Dates
Mar. 25
- Mother/Daughter Tea [8:30am]
Mar. 31
- Coffee with the Head of School [8:30am]
Mar. 31–Apr. 1
- MCL Jr High Basketball Tournament
Apr. 7
- Good Friday (No School)
Apr. 10–13
- Seniors - Thesis Presentations & Defenses
Apr. 13
- Countdown to College Workshop [7pm]
Apr. 14
- End of 3rd Quarter
Apr. 17–21
- Spring Break (No School)
Apr. 24
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Thesis Presentation [8:30am]
Apr. 26
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
Apr. 27
- 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
- Yellowstone Meeting (8th grade families) [7pm]
Apr. 28
- History Emphasis Days (7–12th grades)
Grammar School
No news at this time.
Secondary School
Homerooms
7th Grade -- Room 9 -- Mr. Tasche
8th Grade -- Room P14 -- Mr. Welch
9th Grade -- Room P13 -- Mr. Tate
10th Grade -- Room 5 -- Mr. Indgjerd
11th Grade -- Room 4 -- Miss Hartke
12th Grade (Rhetoric) -- Room 8 -- Mr. Kimball
12th Grade (Rhetoric) -- Room 2 -- Miss Woodroof
High School Uniform Update
Please read this update regarding the high school uniform provider, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger.
Fall Play Auditions - Mon., Sept. 23
This year's fall production, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, will be performed in the gym on Saturday, December 7th at 2pm & 6pm. Auditions will take place Monday, September 23 from 3-5pm in MP11 and are open to all secondary students. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 25 and will run Mon.-Wed. (3-5pm) initially and Mon.-Thurs. (3-5:30pm) as the performance date approaches. Audition packets are available in the office of The Oaks Theatre Director, Mrs. Teri Woodroof, beginning the first day of school. Please contact Mrs. Woodroof if you have any questions.
Debate Team Opportunity
The Oaks debate program is excited to announce a new opportunity for High School students (9th-12th grades) interested in the debate team. This year, we are pleased to offer after-school team practices on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. These practices will consist of a number of skill-building activities. Attending at least one practice per week will be mandatory for all team members (excepting 9th graders). Please read the letter below from Coach Woodroof to learn more about this new enhancement to The Oaks debate program.
Grammar School
No news at this time.
Secondary School
Homerooms
7th Grade -- Room 9 -- Mr. Tasche
8th Grade -- Room P14 -- Mr. Welch
9th Grade -- Room P13 -- Mr. Tate
10th Grade -- Room 5 -- Mr. Indgjerd
11th Grade -- Room 4 -- Miss Hartke
12th Grade (Rhetoric) -- Room 8 -- Mr. Kimball
12th Grade (Rhetoric) -- Room 2 -- Miss Woodroof
High School Uniform Update
Please read this update regarding the high school uniform provider, School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger.
Fall Play Auditions - Mon., Sept. 23
This year's fall production, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, will be performed in the gym on Saturday, December 7th at 2pm & 6pm. Auditions will take place Monday, September 23 from 3-5pm in MP11 and are open to all secondary students. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 25 and will run Mon.-Wed. (3-5pm) initially and Mon.-Thurs. (3-5:30pm) as the performance date approaches. Audition packets are available in the office of The Oaks Theatre Director, Mrs. Teri Woodroof, beginning the first day of school. Please contact Mrs. Woodroof if you have any questions.
Debate Team Opportunity
The Oaks debate program is excited to announce a new opportunity for High School students (9th-12th grades) interested in the debate team. This year, we are pleased to offer after-school team practices on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. These practices will consist of a number of skill-building activities. Attending at least one practice per week will be mandatory for all team members (excepting 9th graders). Please read the letter below from Coach Woodroof to learn more about this new enhancement to The Oaks debate program.
Upcoming Dates
Mar. 25
- Mother/Daughter Tea [8:30am]
Mar. 31
- Coffee with the Head of School [8:30am]
Mar. 31–Apr. 1
- MCL Jr High Basketball Tournament
Apr. 7
- Good Friday (No School)
Apr. 10–13
- Seniors - Thesis Presentations & Defenses
Apr. 13
- Countdown to College Workshop [7pm]
Apr. 14
- End of 3rd Quarter
Apr. 17–21
- Spring Break (No School)
Apr. 24
- AM Activity Day
- Senior Thesis Presentation [8:30am]
Apr. 26
- Financial Aid Meeting [7:15am]
Apr. 27
- 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
- Financial Aid Meeting [4pm]
- Yellowstone Meeting (8th grade families) [7pm]
Apr. 28
- History Emphasis Days (7–12th grades)