Conservatory Student Recitals - Tues., Sept. 10 [5:30pm]

All are welcome to attend the Conservatory student recitals in the Great Hall on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30pm. Come enjoy beautiful music as the Conservatory students culminate this summer's work in each of their particular disciplines.

Fall Sports Parent Meeting - Tues., Sept. 10 [7pm]

A parent meeting will be held at The Oaks on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00pm for those with children participating in fall sports.

Parent Orientation & Open House - Thurs., Sept. 12 [5:30–7:30pm] *All Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric School Parents please plan to attend
*Parents only please! 

The 2024-25 Oaks staff are excited to welcome all Oaks parents on Thursday, September 12 beginning at 5:30pm in the Great Hall. There will be an all parent orientation followed by an Open House where you will have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and gather helpful information for the upcoming school year. Grammar teachers (junior kindergarten through 6th grade) will be hosting the open house from their classroom. Logic & Rhetoric teachers will have tables set up in the Great Hall for parents to stop by and visit. The evening will conclude at 7:00pm for Grammar School parents and 7:30pm for Logic & Rhetoric School parents. We are looking forward to seeing you all & gathering in preparation for a wonderful year ahead!

1st Day of School – Fri., Sept. 13 [9am–12pm] *everyday uniforms

The Oaks 2024-25 school year officially begins Friday, September 13 at 9:00am, with the main doors opening at 8:30am. Everyday uniforms are a better option than formals on the 1st day due to the activities of the day. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year and can hardly wait to see a campus filled with school families once again! 

Parent Coffee Fellowship – Fri., Sept. 13 [9am]

Once the children are settled into their classrooms and ready to begin their day, parents are invited to join other Oaks parents and staff for a coffee fellowship in the Great Hall.

Cantabile & All School Lunch – Fri., Sept. 13 [11:30am & 12pm]

To kick off the 2024-25 school year the first day of school will conclude with Cantabile and an all-school lunch. Please plan to join us in the Great Hall at 11:30am for Cantabile. School will be dismissed following Cantabile and a complimentary lunch will be provided. 

Convocation  – Mon., Sept. 16 [8:30–9:30am] *Formal uniforms – no Cantabile (students arrive in rooms at/by 8:15am)

The Oaks Convocation will be held on Monday, September 16 in the Great Hall. Students should wear their formal uniform for this ceremony and arrive in their 1st period class at or by 8:15am. Parents are welcome to attend.

Fall Play Auditions - Sept. 16–18

Oaks Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Charles Dickens' timeless classic A Christmas Carol. Auditions are open to grades 2–12, and will take place the first week of school. Performances are Thursday–Saturday, December 5–7 in the Great Hall. 

Mon., Sept. 16 [3:15–4:15pm] – 7th grade only (Orchestra Rm)
Tues., Sept. 17 [3:15–5pm] – 2nd–6th & 8–12th grades (Orchestra Rm)
Wed., Sept. 18 – Call Backs (you will be contacted if needed for call backs)

A Christmas Carol Audition Packet

1st Friday Pizza Lunch is Sept. 20 – Monthly Order Forms Now Available!
*All September orders must be placed by 3pm Wed., Sept. 18.
*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. We are excited to announce that Friday, September 20 will be the 1st pizza lunch of the 2024-25 school year. 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.

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

Conservatory Parent Meeting - Thurs., Sept. 19 [6:30pm]

The Conservatory will be hosting a parent meeting on Thursday, September 19 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.

Regular Cantabile Resumes Fri., Sept. 20

What a joy it will be to sing all together in the Great Hall once again this year! The Oaks will continue our tradition of beginning and ending each week with Cantabile this year (Mondays at 8:15am and Fridays at 3pm). With the half-day and all-school picnic happening on our first day of school and Convocation on the first Monday, we will officially begin Cantabile in the Great Hall on Friday, September 20.

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

2024–25 New & Improved Family Handbook
*Please read prior to the start of school

The 2024-25 Family Handbook has been updated and is now available. Please be sure to read the new & improved handbook prior to the start of school. Printed copies are also available in the school office.

2024-25 Supply Lists

The supply and literature lists for the upcoming school year are available on the Supply Lists page, under the Parent tab.

DENNIS Uniform – Free Shipping

2024-25 School Year – Enjoy free shipping on uniform orders!
DENNIS Uniform website – School Code: ZSO032
Free Shipping Code: SPOFS24

DENNIS Uniform – Vests on Back Order

It has been brought to our attention that new Dennis vests, worn with the formal uniform, are currently on back order. If you are awaiting the arrival of your ordered item and do not have a Dennis uniform vest to wear please come by the office to see if there is a vest available in the uniform closet. We will do our best to accommodate you while you wait. 

2024–25 Uniform Policy
*Please review clarifications made, prior to selling or purchasing any items.

The 2024-25 Uniform Policy is now available. The policy changes for the upcoming year are merely an effort to increase clarity & simplify purchasing for families. We ask that all families please read the 2024-25 policy.

*The 2024-25 Uniform Pictorial Handbook will be available on the Uniform Ordering Page soon.

Reminders for Purchasing School Shoes

As you are preparing for the upcoming school year, here are a few reminders to help you in purchasing new school shoes for the upcoming year.

• Shoes should be clean, comfortable, and in good repair.
• Shoes should be solid-colored in one of the colors listed.
• Shoes should not draw undue attention to the wearer.
• Proper shoe attire varies between non-formal and formal uniform requirements.
• No sandals are permitted.
• Socks must be worn at all times. 
• (JrK–6th) Winter/rain boots worn only for recess may be any color, but students must have proper uniform shoes for indoor wear.
• (7–12th) Winter snow boots (allowed when snow has fallen the night before or early in the morning before school begins). Rubber boots are considered snow boots.

Ladies' Formal Uniform Shoes: solid dark brown or black, dark-soled, low heeled (1" or less), leather or leather-looking loafers, ballet flats, or Mary Jane style dress shoes, no boots or booties

Gentlemen's Formal Uniform Shoes: solid dark brown or black, dark-soled, leather or leather-looking dress shoes

Ladies' Regular Uniform Shoes:
(JrK–6th) shoes, tennis shoes, boots in black, brown navy, grey, or white, low-heeled (1" or less)
(7–12th) black, brown, navy, grey, or white tennis shoes of leather/leather-looking shoes/dress boots, low-heeled (2" or less)

Gentlemen's Regular Uniform Shoes:
(JrK–9th) shoes, tennis shoes, boots in black, brown navy, grey, or white
(10–12th) black, brown, navy, grey, or white tennis shoes of leather/leather-looking shoes/dress boots

Events Help Needed!

The wheels are rapidly turning in preparation for the beginning of a new school year and Beth Schultz, Activities Coordinator, is looking forward to partnering with parents in planning & executing events this year. Come help if you can; We'd love to work alongside you! Please view the Getting School Started Sign-up and sign-up to help as you are able. Please contact Beth with any questions.

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 (9–12th grade gentlemen)
Volleyball (Jr High, JV, & Varsity | 7–12th grade ladies)
Cross-Country (1st–8th grade ladies & gentlemen)

Conservatory Registration Open!
*lessons resume Sept. 23
*new fall classes now available!

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.

2024-25 Instructors:
Richard Altenbach – Violin
Spencer Ansett – Calligraphy
Luke Copley – Piano
Marissa Dunn – Piano
Nursulu Dyikanbaeva – Piano
Tobin Eyestone – Choir & Voice
John Gardner – Horn, Trumpet & Trombone
Kathy Gentili – Flute
Evgeny Grechko – Cello
Samuel Jenkins – Violin, Viola & Piano
Josh Krell – Guitar & Ukelele
Ingrid LaVoie – Ballet & Ballroom Dance
Emily Sana – Guitar, Piano & Ballet
Sam Wollenhaupt – Percussion & Piano
Gary Woodroof – Saxophone & Clarinet

Fall Classes:
Musikgarten (3–5 yrs w/parent)
Pre-Ballet (3.5–5 yrs)
Primary Ballet (Jr K & K)
Ballet & Lyrical I (1st–3rd grades)
Ballet & Lyrical II (4–6th grades)
Ballet Intermediate Foundations (by invitation/audition only)
Ballet I: Teen/Adult (7th grade–Adult)
Musical Theatre Dance (5–12th grades)
Dance Conditioning/Barre (Adult)
Ballroom Dance (7th grade–Adult)
Jazz Choir (8–12th grade, audition required)
Regis Cantores Men's Choir (5th grade–99 yrs) *FREE*
Handbell Class (Music readers of all ages)
Handbell Choir (7th grade–Adult, pre-requisite: Handbell Class)
Primary Strings Orchestra (1st–6th grade)

Register Here

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.

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.

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.