Conservatory Parent Meeting - Thurs., Sept. 21 [6:30pm]

The Conservatory will be hosting a parent meeting on Thursday, September 21 at 6:30pm. If your child is registered for or interested in lessons or classes please plan to attend this meeting to receive pertinent information about the program for the year ahead.

Everyday Uniform  – Fri., Sept. 22

Because students were asked to wear their formal uniform on Monday for the Convocation, students need not wear it Friday, September 22. Everyday uniforms may be worn.

Cantabile Resumes Fri., Sept. 22

What a joy it will be to sing all together in the Great Hall! The Oaks will continue our tradition of beginning and ending each week with Cantabile this year (Mondays at 8:15am and Fridays at 3pm). Cantabile will officially begin in the Great Hall on Friday, September 22 at 3pm.

Formal Fridays Begin Sept. 29

Once again this year Fridays will be our weekly formal uniform day. Grammar school P.E. classes will take place Monday through Thursday during the school year, making Fridays a perfect day for formal clothing. There will be a few exceptions to this through out the year that will be announced here, on the school news page. 

Family Night  – Fri., Sept. 29
*Sign-up to Help!

Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams on Friday, September 29. For $8 per person (family maximum - $24) you will receive dinner and admission to all the games. Wear your Oaks gear and get ready to cheer! If you are available to help with with this event please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams. Let's fill the gym and field with Oaks fans and root on our teams. GO OAKS!!!

Dinner will be served from 5:00–7:00pm
Game Times:
4pm – Soccer; 5:15pm – JV Volleyball; 6:30pm – Varsity Volleyball

Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 27
*Half-Day of School

Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 27th for The Oaks' annual Grandparents' Day. We look forward to hosting grandparents on this special half-day of school which will be followed by a lunch. There will also be an evening full of athletics and a family night that grandparents are invited to attend. Further details coming soon.

2022-23 Yearbooks Available

Please stop by the office to pick up your 2022-23 yearbook today. We hope you enjoy this beautiful collection of memories from the previous school year.

Drop-off & Pick-up Instructions

ARRIVAL: All students and parents are asked to enter the new building through the front doors. Parents may exit through the east and west wings. Hallway/classroom doors (including upstairs) will be open at 8:00am Monday and 8:15am Tuesday through Friday. Prior to that time, students and parents may gather in the Great Hall. Logic & Rhetoric students and parents may continue to enter the MP building through the main entry or side doors.

DISMISSAL: Each grammar class will have a marked location for dismissal where parents may pick up their child. Once your child is in your care you are welcome to fellowship in the grassy areas. Students who are not picked up by 3:15pm will be escorted to the office to await their parents arrival.

Parking Instructions

Parents may park in the parking lot previously used for drop off & pick up, just west of the new building. Please do not park in the church's main lot, between the church buildings.

• Enter the lot on the west side (by Valley Fourth's sanctuary)
• Exit the lot on the east side (by The Oaks new building)
• Do not park along the fence on the east side of the lot, facing the new building. These spaces are reserved & will be marked as such shortly.
  *For information on acquiring a reserved spot contact Development Director, Mrs. Shelley Moss.

Students driving themselves may park in the previous student parking lot, north of the MP building. Parents, please do not drop-off or pick-up in this lot so that we can ensure adequate parking for students.

Staff parking is located in the gravel lot behind the new building. Parents, please do not drop-off or pick-up in this lot so that we can ensure adequate parking for staff.

Gym Use

This summer The Oaks was blessed to have the gym floor professionally resurfaced for the first time in over 25 years! This includes brand new lines and our very own Oaks logo in the center. We are excited for all to see the fresh new look, which is nothing short of spectacular! In an effort to be good caretakers of this gift and to be able to enjoy it as long as possible, below are a few guidelines for all to be aware of:

• No shoes may be worn in the gym while playing (except designated PE/court shoes).
• No food or drinks are allowed in the gym (except for organized events/family nights).
• Street shoes need to stay outside of the green basketball court lines during events.
• The gym should not be used as a hallway.
• All balls should be returned to their respective containers once play has concluded.

When a new floor is put down there are only two coats of wax applied initially. Therefore the floor is more susceptible to damage when it is new and becomes hardier once annual coats of wax are applied and built up over time. Thanks for being good stewards of the kind gifts the Lord has given us with such wonderful facilities!

Regular School Hours

School hours for the 2023-24 school year are 8:30am through 3:00pm, with school beginning at 8:15am on Mondays and concluding at 3:15pm on Fridays. AM kindergarten class hours are 8:30am–12:00pm (beginning at 8:15am on Mondays). Parents are always welcomed & encouraged to attend Cantabile on Mondays (8:15–8:30am) and Fridays (3:00–3:15pm).

Students may be dropped off in the mornings beginning at 8:00am (7:45am on Mondays) and should be picked up no later than 3:15pm (3:30pm on Fridays). Any students on campus outside of these hours must be supervised by their parent or parent designee.

After School Study Hall

From 3:00pm to 4:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays a study hall will be available in Mr. Joel Dowers' classroom (#210-upstairs). Students who are still on campus after 3:15 will be directed to study hall. A $25 charge per quarter per student will be applied to Jupiter for those using this study hall. Conservatory students waiting for a lesson may wait in the available chairs in the main foyer on the first floor.

Uniform Notes

While on campus, all Oaks students should wear their uniforms in normal daytime fashion (shirts tucked in, uniform outerwear only, etc.) between 7:45am and 4:00pm.

Beginning Monday, September 25, Oaks hoodies and sports crewneck sweatshirts may be worn with a collared uniform shirt underneath as a part of the everyday uniform.

On formal uniform days, students are asked to not wear puffy coats in class.

Uniform Embroidery

Families who have purchased new navy sweater vests and/or cardigans from Spokane Uniform House or the Dennis website may bring these items into the school office at any time to be exchanged on the spot for the same item with the logo already on it. The embroidery cost is $5.95 (tax included) per item. If you have a uniform item that is not embroidered you may bring it to the school office to be included in the next batch sent out for embroidery. You will be notified when it is ready & charged accordingly at that time. 

Uniform Closet

Families are welcome to stop by the uniform closet anytime to find a gently used uniform item that may be available for your child. The closet is also stocked with items such as belts, ties, socks, tights, etc. which are often immediate needs on formal uniform days. A charge of $5 per item procured will be applied to your Jupiter account to help cover costs associated with the maintenance & upkeep of this shared space. 

Background Checks for Parent Volunteers

We are so thankful for the many volunteers we have at The Oaks. It is such a joy to see our community serving one another. This year we are asking all parents (or grandparents) who are planning to volunteer in the classroom, chaperone a field trip, or serve on campus with students in any capacity to please complete the Volunteer/Chaperone Background Check form available in Jupiter prior to serving. This background check will be good for any volunteering you do at The Oaks for 2 years. Thank you!

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. 9/22
Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High [4:30pm]; JV [5:45pm]; Varsity [7pm] Cross Country at 19115 N Dunn Rd [4:30pm] Mon. 9/25
Soccer at Andrew Rypien Field [4:30pm] Volleyball at The Warehouse – Jr High [4pm]; JV [5:15pm]; Varsity [7pm] Tues. 9/26
Soccer at The Oaks [4:30pm] Volleyball at The Oaks – Jr High Green [4pm]; Jr High Blue [4:45pm];
JV [5:45pm]; Varsity [7pm]

For complete schedules see the calendars on each sport's page.
Soccer (9–12th grade gentlemen)
Volleyball (Jr High, JV, & Varsity | 7–12th grade ladies)
Cross-Country (1st–8th grade ladies & gentlemen)

Conservatory Registration Open!
*Fall classes coming soon!

The Oaks Conservatory fall registration is now open and there are lots of exciting opportunities available this year for all ages. Details and registration are available on the Conservatory website, along with instructor bios.

2023-24 Private Music Instructors:
Richard Altenbach – Violin
Luke Copley – Piano
Margaret Dowers – Piano
Marissa Dunn – Piano
Tobin Eyestone – Voice
John Gardner – Horn, Trumpet & Trombone
Kathy Gentili – Flute
Evgeny Grechko – Cello
Samuel Jenkins – Viola & Violin
Josh Krell – Guitar & Ukelele
Emily Sana – Guitar & Piano
Sam Wollenhaupt – Percussion
Gary Woodroof – Saxophone & Clarinet

Register Here