Formal Fridays Begin Sept. 27

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 throughout the year that will be announced here, on the school news page. 

The Oaks Coffee Bar Open Fridays [7:30–8:20am]

Oaks Juniors and Seniors are looking forward to serving you on Fridays at The Oaks Coffee Bar. Stop by to purchase a drink and a treat and fellowship with other Oaks families. Offerings include coffee, Italian sodas, lotus, donuts, and other treats as available. Cash, check, and Venmo accepted.

Fall Athletics - Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball

The Oaks fall sports are underway and all are welcome & encouraged to come cheer on your teams! For a complete schedule please see each sport's calendar available on the Athletics page.

Soccer (7–12th grade gentlemen)
Volleyball (Jr High, JV, & Varsity | 7–12th grade ladies)
Cross-Country (1st–8th grade ladies & gentlemen)

Family Night vs Pullman Christian School  – Fri., Sept. 27

Bring the whole family to cheer on our Oaks soccer and volleyball teams on Friday, September 27. 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 4:00–6:00pm
Game Times:
3:45pm – Jr High Volleyball; 4:30pm – Soccer;
5pm – JV Volleyball; 6:15pm – Varsity Volleyball

*Sign-up to Help!

Volunteers are needed on the grill [3:45–6:00pm] and for serving food [4:00–6:00pm]. If you are available to help with with this event please contact Athletics Director, Colin Williams. 

*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! 

The Oaks Conservatory: Masterworks Masterclass
*Register by Oct. 1 for November

Join The Oaks Conservatory at the Spokane Symphony! Enjoy a catered dinner while conductor, arranger, and brass instructor John Gardner demystifies symphonic music. The presentation will include program notes for the evening's performance, along with historical and biographical details about the composers, works, and musical styles. This concert preview will prime your ears to be fully captivated as you engage with the performances. Further information is available on the Conservatory website.

• November 2: "An American Celebration"
• January 18: "Beethoven vs A.I."
• March 29: Violinist Mateusz Wolski
  

Purchase Tickets!

Friday Pizza Lunch Monthly Order Forms Available!
*All October orders must be placed by 3pm Wed., Oct. 2.

Friday pizza lunch is an opportunity many families enjoy every year! It's a chance for parents to take a break from packing lunches and for kids to enjoy a special treat with friends. Families have the opportunity to order 1–3 slices of pizza for their child and/or sides which this year will include chips, applesauce, and string cheese or gogurt. As in past years, Friday pizza hot lunch orders will be placed monthly with the forms being due no later than 3pm the Wednesday prior to the 1st Friday of the month. The entire year's worth of forms are available for those of you who'd like to take care of ordering for the whole year at once. A reminder will go out in the school news each month as the due date approaches.

To place your order:

• Go to Forms in your Jupiter parent portal and click on Pizza Lunch Order.
• Select the number of slices you would like to order and/or sides.
• Check the Place Order box and hit Submit.
• Repeat the process for each child individually.
• The fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice the first Thursday of the month.
• You may pay with cash or check in the school office. If you would like to pay via credit card on Jupiter, please combine with other fees.
• Hot lunch helpers will check off orders as students pick up their lunch each Friday. 

Additional Notes:

• All orders must be submitted by 3pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month. The forms will be locked after this time. We will notify you, on this news page, when the due date is approaching.
• Fees are non-refundable & non-transferable once the due date has passed.
• Pizza purchased the day of will be $3 per slice on a first come, first serve basis after all pre-orders have been fulfilled.

Those who are interested in helping with this endeavor, please sign-up using the links below. Please contact Kristen Bailey with any questions (contact info. is available on the Family Directory).

September Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up
October Pizza Lunch Volunteer Sign-up

Lost & Found  – Thurs., Oct. 3
*Please label everything! We want you to be reunited with your items.

Lost & found items will be set out on Thursday. Please stop by to see if anything belongs to your family. All unclaimed items, except uniforms, will be donated at the end of the day. Thank you to all who come by the office to find missing belongings prior to them being placed out. There is currently a myriad of shoes and water bottles as well as jackets that are needing their owners to claim them, so please stop by. We appreciate your help in keeping the lost & found pile low. 

Ladies Prayer Coffee – Mon., Oct. 7 [8:30–9:30am]

The Oaks' Ladies Prayer group invites all Oaks moms and grandmas to a coffee on Monday, October 7th at 8:30am. Plan to gather right after Cantabile to fellowship and kick off the year of prayer. Please see (and share) the Ladies Prayer Flyer for all the details. Feel free to contact Margaret Dowers with any questions.

Oaks Sweatshirt Ordering Available
*October orders due by Oct. 15

Looking for a new Oaks sweatshirt? Fill out the "Oaks Sweatshirt Order" form in Jupiter to place an order today. There are 7 hoodie styles and 1 crewneck style to choose from. The cost for each hoodie is $65 (tax included) and the crewneck is $55 (tax included). These orders will be available on an ongoing basis, with a monthly closing date of the 15th. Once the month's orders are confirmed, a fee will be added to your Jupiter invoice with payment due the 1st of the following month. You will then be notified when your order is ready to be picked up in the school office. 

Oaks Hoodie Styles

Grandparents' Day - Fri., Oct. 25
*Half-Day of School

Invite your child's grandparents to school Friday, October 25th 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 and a family night that grandparents are invited to attend. Further details coming soon.

A Christmas Carol Cast List

Congratulations to all who auditioned for A Christmas Carol that will be performed December 5–7 at 6:30pm in the Great Hall. Over 30 students auditioned for this production and did a fine job! Congratulations, everyone! Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 25 at Grandparents' Day.

• Narrators: Ryan Dodson, Claire Dunn, Carrie Gardner
• Ebenezer Scrooge: Colin Alvis
• Jacob Marley: John Lee
• Fred: Colin Foster
• Mrs. Poole: Makayla Pearce
• Mr. Poole: Josiah Van Horn
• Bob Cratchit: Ben Schultz
• Ghost of Christmas Past: Klara Sana
• Ghost of Christmas Present: John Lee
• Ghost of Christmas Future: TBD
• Mrs. Cratchit: Goldie Tasche
• Martha Cratchit: Olivia Dimeler
• Peter Cratchit: Miles Mosback
• Belle: Hannah Wittenkeller
• Tiny Tim: Nicholas Pearce
• Amelia (Fred's Wife): Christine Brodersen
• Fan: Eleanor Bauder
• Boy Scrooge: Hudson Jones
• Boy in School House: Dom Escalera Alton
• Young Scrooge: David Eichner
• Mr. Fezziwig: Jonathan Rickert
• Mrs. Fezziwig: Mairenn DeRuyter
• Tom: Eli Escalera Alton
• Businessmen: Josiah Van Horn, David Eichner
• Old Joe: John Lee
• Mrs. Sladich: Lilliana Curran
• Boy: Asher Leach
• Fezziwig Ball Guests: Adeline Stachofsky and others
• Choir: Milania Arnaut and others
• Fred's Party Guests: Felicity Doster, Camille Shanklin, Maelin McCauley, Perryrose Pruchnic, Milania Arotta, Aislinn DeRuyter, Maggie Hvattum, Serena Barbieri, Sydney Sears

2024-25 Drop-off & Pick-up Instructions

ARRIVAL: All students and parents are asked to enter the main building through the front doors. Parents may exit through the east and west wings. The main entrance will be open at 7:45am Monday and 8:00am Tuesday through Friday, with classrooms opening at 8:00am Monday and 8:15am Tuesday through Friday. Logic & Rhetoric students and parents may enter the MP building through the main entry or side doors.

DISMISSAL: Grammar classroom teachers will escort students to the parking lot where parents may pick up their child. Secondary students and 6th graders will be dismissed from their classroom. Students who are not picked up by 3:15pm will be escorted to the office to await their parents arrival.
*Please note, children playing on the grassy area after school must be under parental supervision.

PARKING LOT FLOW: In an effort to keep the parking lot a safe place for students during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, families are asked to please adhere to the following guidelines and communicate this information to those who will be picking up or dropping off Oaks students.

The parking lot located off of 24th avenue, west of The Oaks main building is designated for student drop-off and pick-up.

• Enter on the west side.
• Drive up to the MP/Gym building and pull to the side if dropping off (leaving space for others to go around).
• Drive out through the center lane, exiting on the east side.
• Pull through a parking space with your vehicle facing east to park and drop off (limiting the need to reverse your car helps to keep the parking lot safe).
• Exit on the east side.
• Remind your children to walk along the edges and not to play in the parking lot.
• Please reference the Parking Lot Flow picture for further details. 

Student drivers should park in the lot located off of 22nd avenue, north of the multipurpose building. For safety, the office is in the process of registering student vehicles. Student drivers should stop by the office to register their vehicles if they have not already done so.

*Please remember the parking lots we enjoy using belong to Valley Fourth Church and we want to be good tenants. As such, please do not leave cars overnight in any lot. Any questions may be directed to Oaks Facilities Manager, Mr. Colin Williams.

Regular School Hours

School hours for the 2024-25 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). Jr Kindergarten hours are 8:30–11:30am Tuesday through Thursday. 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.

Locked Doors

Doors in both buildings are locked during the school day beginning at 8:30am, with the exception of the front door closest to the office. Any students arriving after the school day has begun will need to check in at the front office.

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.

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 Dennis Uniforms 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 Dennis vest or cardigan 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

We are excited to announce that the Uniform Closet has been upgraded and moved to the main office! Thank you to all who made this upgrade happen. Families are welcome to stop by anytime the office is open (8am–4pm) 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. Charges for items procured will be applied to your Jupiter account to help cover costs associated with the maintenance & upkeep of this shared space. 

Parent (and Grandparent) 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.

*Volunteer Sign-up

Throughout the school year there are many volunteer opportunities. Please use the 2024-25 Volunteer Sign-up to see if there is an area in which you would enjoy serving. You may also contact the school office with questions or if there is a specific area you would like to serve that is not listed here.

*Background Checks

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 are asked to please complete the Volunteer/Chaperone Background Check form available in Jupiter prior to serving. This background check is good for any volunteering you do at The Oaks for 2 years. Thank you!

HELPFUL LINKS:

2024-25 Volunteer Sign-up

DENNIS UNIFORM – 2024-25 Free Shipping
DENNIS Uniform website – School Code: ZSO032 – Free Shipping Code: SPOFS24