November 5, 2010

A Message From Our Head of School

   

 

Dear Parents,

 

Don't forget to turn back your clocks this weekend.  It's an extra hour of sleep!! 

 

As you are aware, Rachelle Sundberg, Director of Admissions, and I were in China the past two weeks.  For me, it was my third trip to China. 

 

We visited 7 cities in 14 days.  While in these cities, we had the opportunity to visit with parents of current students and parents interested in sending their children to the United States to be educated.  During the past three years, I have visited at least 15 high schools in China, where the class size average is 50 students. 

 

As seen at other boarding schools across the country, students from China are increasing in numbers in the U.S.  As you can imagine, cities in China have populations of one million or more.  Shanghai has a population of 18 million people!!  By visiting China and Korea, I have learned to appreciate the education we are able to offer to these students as well as students from other countries and our day population.  The trips have been very worthwhile, as they have given us the opportunity to learn about cultures, gain an understanding of education in different countries, and provide students locally with an education that is enriched in learning about other countries through real experiences. 

This year, we have students enrolled from 16 different countries and 11 states.  In the future, it is our hope to expand the number of countries represented at Andrews Osborne Academy while placing a major emphasis on increasing the day population.

 

Next Friday, November 12, is our first Friday Open House for EC through grade 5 and Morning at AOA for students in grades 6-11.  If you are aware of a family interested in Andrews Osborne Academy, please have them contact the Admissions Department at 440-942-3606 or at admissions@andrewsosborne.org.

  

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

 

Chuck Roman

 

 

 
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In This Issue
Head of School Article
Late Start Wednesday Reminder
Athletes of the Fall Season
Francophone Fair
Picture Re-Take Day
Story Time
First Quarter Report Cards
Dress Code Clarification
Halloween Photos
AOA Weekly Calendar
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Late Start Wednesday Reminder



  Just a reminder that next Wednesday, November 10th,
  is a late start Wednesday.
 
  Classes and assembly will not start until 8:30 a.m.
 

 

Athletes of the Fall Season

 


Congratulations to all of the fall teams for a great season. 

 

At the Fall Sports Awards ceremonies held this past

Wednesday night, the following athletes were honored:

 

Middle School Athletes
Male: Adrian Marusic
Female: Madison Mooney

Upper School Athletes
Male: Daniel Jang
Female: Katie Stiles

Francophone Fair
 

The French students are celebrating National French Week (November 4 - 10) with various activities and projects.

A presentation will be shown during the Francophone Fair on Tuesday, November 9th from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Student Center.  The AOA community is welcome to attend. 


Please come to the fair to support the students and see their work.  You will have an opportunity to vote for the best presentation of the evening.  French refreshments and food will also be available.  If you would like additional information, please contact Veronique Berthet, our French teacher, at
vberthet@andrewsosborne.org.

 

Picture Re-Take Day

 
Picture re-take day will be next Wednesday, November 10th, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  The pictures will be taken in the Community Room; please have your student bring their old picture packet to turn it in.  This is the last chance for yearbook pictures.

A senior class picture will be taken, and seniors are asked to wear their blue polos or sweaters for a coordinated look.  All other students having their picture re-taken may dress up.

 



Story Time
 

AOA's Story Time Program is offered on the next three Tuesdays (November 9th, 16th, and 23rd) from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and is held in the Thomas J. Osborne Library in the Margaret St. John Building.

Please let potential new Lower School families know about this program.
 
 
 
 
They can register on the AOA website at: www.andrewsosborne.org and then click on "News and Events" on the top of the home page.  Click here for a direct link to the free registration. 



First Quarter Report Cards
 

Lower School report cards will be mailed next week. 

Middle and Upper School report cards were sent to parents electronically today.  At the end of the school year, final hardcopy report cards will be mailed.

If any Middle and Upper School parents did not
receive the electronic report card, please contact
Sharan McPadden, our Registrar, at ext. 244
or at smcpadden@andrewsosborne.org.

 
Dress Code Clarification
 
Middle and Upper School girls were reminded this week that uniform skirts should not be more than 2 inches above the knee and that the skirts need to have a proper hem (not cut/stapled/taped). 

They are allowed to wear shorts underneath as long as the shorts are shorter than the skirt.  Tights and leggings need to be white or navy blue. 

The school dress code can be found on pages 44-46 in the Student/Parent Handbook.  Faculty and staff were reminded to refer dress code violations to Mr. Ahrens, Dean of Students.

Halloween Photos 
 
All of AOA enjoyed the Halloween festivities this past Friday. 
Below are some photos of our community enjoying the day.
 











AOA Weekly Calendar



Monday - 8

MS/US Assembly - auditorium - 8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

Business Office/Auditors - small dining room - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MS Drama/Ely - auditorium - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company) - auditorium - 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 9     

MS/US Class Meetings - 8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

Business Office/Auditors - small dining room - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

LS Community Story Time (Ages 2-5) - Thomas J. Osborne Library - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

MS Drama Class/Ely - auditorium - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design) Visit - Ms. Sarns' Art Studio - 2:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company) - auditorium - 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Francophone Fair - Lee Building Student Center - 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 10

Faculty/Staff ISACS Committee Meetings - 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Willoughby Rotary Meeting - small dining room - 7:45 a.m.

Late Start - 8:30 a.m.

Picture Retake Day - community room - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Business Office/Auditors - small dining room - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MS Drama Class/Ely - auditorium - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

Multicultural Dance Workshop - Mr. Dorr's classroom - 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company) - auditorium - 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

 

­­­­­Thursday - 11

MS/US Club "B" Meetings - 8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

Business Office/Auditors - small dining room - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MS/Ely & Altman Field Trip - Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh - DEPART - 8:30 a.m.

MS Drama/Ely - auditorium - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

Mock Trial - Mr. Druhot's classroom - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company) - auditorium - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 12

Morning at AOA/Grades 6-11 - 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MS/US Assembly - auditorium - 8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

Business Office/Auditors - small dining room - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Open House/EC-Grade 5 - 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

MS Drama Class/Ely - auditorium - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

Multicultural Dance Workshop - community room - 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Millie/Jimmy/Dorothy/Graydon/Ching/Bun/Meer/Jam/Lia/Este) - auditorium -
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

MS/Ely & Altman Field Trip - Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh - RETURN - 4:30 p.m.


Saturday - 13

Croucher - community room - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.