Ongoing Events
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 Lisa Street.
Cafe Friday
Class and Special Events Volunteering
Every parent at The Oaks is invited and encouraged to get to know the community better by volunteering where they can. Many of events and some of our specialists look for extra hands to make our events and learning shine. Opportunities will be listed under the Volunteer tab as they become available and communicated via RA emails.
This year’s Volunteer Chair is Jessica Day.
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
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 chaired by Ameerah Dean.
Acts of Service
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 Panels and Buddy Reunion.
This year’s Alumni Committee is chaired by Jessica Day.
Alumni Committee
Events Coming Up
The Oaks Book Fair, in partnership, 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 an author visit 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 Marcail Waskom, Shannon Davis and Tim Colon.
Book Fair
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 and Kari Lauritzen.
Campout
The Oaks Carnival is combining with the Chili Cookoff this year promising for a fun day for family and friends! Enter your famous chili in the contest for a chance to win the coveted title or come to slide, eat and play games. We will have something for everyone!
This year’s Carnival Chili Cook-Off Committee is chaired by Josie Dichter and Kalimba Tuck.
Carnival/Chili Cook-Off
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 Diana Meza de Souza and Vanessa Esperanza.
Dance
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 Lisa Kay Jennings. (We are looking for a co-chair)
Kids Craft Fair
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 Nina Ferhan. There will be subcommittees and room for lots of help!
Parent Night
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.