The Oaks Book Fair, in partnership with a new partner this year - Literati, brings a pop-up bookstore to the Chapel. The Oaks community is welcome to stop by to shop any time during Book Fair hours. Proceeds will go towards author visits later in the school year. A full schedule of special events and activities, including a poetry slam and book readings, will be shared before the opening.
This year’s Book Fair Committee is chaired by Jessica Day and Marcail Waskom.
Book Fair
Cafe Friday, held in the courtyard, is an opportunity for parents to come together before and after Friday assemblies with some morning coffee, tea, and light snacks. This is a great way to get to know other parents at the school!
This year’s Cafe Friday Committee is chaired by Tracy Ramirez.
Cafe Friday
The beloved annual Oaks campout will take place at Hurkey Creek (near Idyllwild). Pitch a tent, rent an RV, or stay at a local Airbnb. Regardless of where you sleep, all are welcome and encouraged to join for a fun weekend of potlucks, crafts, sing-a-longs, scavenger hunts, and more!
This year’s Campout Committee is co-chaired by Ned Fulmer, Kari Lauritzen, and Kenny Hillman.
Campout
The Oaks Carnival, is a fun day for the whole family! Come slide, eat, play games and win tickets for prizes.
This year’s Carnival Committee is chaired by Josie Dichter.
Carnival
Charity Buzz is an online auction platform where people all over the US can bid on experiences and tangible items. Oaks community members can donate buzzworthy items (think VIP treatment and tickets to events, a virtual hang out with your favorite celeb, etc.) to fundraise for the school. See what the buzz is about here.
This year’s Charity Buzz is chaired by Mark Schustrin
Charity Buzz
The Oaks School Dance is your chance to showcase your secret (or not-so-secret) dance moves to the school community. The Committee plans DJed music, lights, decorations, food, and more!
This year’s Dance is co-chaired by Melissa Paul and Kalimba Tuck.
Dance
Class and Special Events Volunteering
Every parent at The Oaks is invited and encouraged to get to know the community better by volunteering in the classroom. Opportunities will be listed under the Volunteer tab as they become available and communicated via weekly Parent Association emails and the PA Newsletter.
The Oaks also hosts a variety of special events including Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Circus, and Winter Sing. This committee also provides volunteers to our specialists and other faculty members who need extra hands with the special touches that help make these events shine.
We are looking for a chair for this committee for this year.
The Oaks Kids Craft Fair gives students the opportunity to make and sell their arts and crafts to the community. Students are encouraged to not only operate their own booth but to donate a portion of sales to a charitable organization.
This year’s Kids Craft Fair Committee is chaired by Marty Tolliver.
Kids Craft Fair
The Oaks Merchandise Committee focuses on something that never goes out of style: school spirit! T-shirts, soccer balls, coffee mugs — if you dream it, the Oaks Merchandise Committee can make it!
Check out our current styles here.
This year’s Merch Committee is chaired by Alicia Burkett.
Oaks Merchandise
Parent Night is a fundraising event for parents only. Come eat, dance, be merry, and maybe bid on some awesome auction items while enjoying the company of your fellow adult community members. This will be our biggest fundraiser of the year!
This year’s Parent Night will be co-chaired by Stephanie Lazarski and Sherley Paul. There will be subcommittees and room for lots of help!
Parent Night
Party Book is a fundraising tool that brings our community together while also bringing in revenue to our school. Families can host and sell tickets to kid-focused, parent-only, or family-fun events like outdoor movies, trivia nights, magic shows, floral arranging classes, etc., and the ticket revenue goes to the school.
This year’s Party Book Committee is chaired by Lucy Roberts.
Party Book
The Acts of Service Committee is dedicated to nurturing a school climate of civic learning, responsibility, and engagement. This committee organizes participation in community service projects like making brown bag meals for unhoused members of our community, writing letters and making cards for residents of retirement and nursing homes, book drives, beach cleanups, and more.
This year’s Acts of Service Committee is co-chaired by Sarah Michaelson.
Acts of Service
The faculty and staff of The Oaks enrich the lives of our children and families on a daily basis. The Staff Appreciation Committee is primarily responsible for hosting two luncheons - one in the fall and one in the spring during Staff Appreciation Week - in order to show our appreciation for all they do for our children and families.
This year’s Staff Appreciation Committee is chaired by Kalimba Tuck.
Staff Appreciation
The Alumni and their families are an important part of our community. The Alumni Committee sends them monthly newsletters and hosts various events such as the Alumni Panel for 5th and 6th grade families to learn about middle school, Alumni Party Book and possibly an Alumni Fundraiser.
This year’s Alumni Committee is chaired by Jessica Day.