November 12, 2010

A Message From Our Head of School

   

 

Dear Parents,

 

As you may or may not be aware, we are in the process of upgrading our science labs in the Upper School.  Along with the science lab upgrades, we also had steps constructed leading to the Chagrin River. 

 
No one is more excited to have the steps leading to the Chagrin River than Mr. Altman, Lower and Middle School Science Teacher and Mrs. Walunis, Environmental Science Teacher for the Upper School.  The steps leading to the river will make it possible for our students to study aquatic life as well as plant life along the Chagrin River Valley.  Through a gift from the Thomas Mastin Foundation, we were able to have the steps constructed as well as the improvements in the science labs.  Graper and Warmington constructed the steps leading to the river, which was no small task.  You are welcome to take your child down to the river via the steps.  We do not permit any of our students to use this access unless they accompanied by an adult or faculty member.  This includes our boarding students.  The steps are located to the left of the Dorm Circle and to the left of House "5", one of our dormitories.



 

We are looking forward to the winter sports season.  We hope that you will attend our girls or boys basketball games at the Middle and Upper School levels as well our swim meets.  

 

Each year News Channel 5 sponsors the Academic Challenge competition.  For the first time, Andrews Osborne Academy will have its first team compete.  The team, comprised of Sarah LeBarron, Kate Kuczynski, Daniel Jang, Noah Lipton and Beth Schulz, will compete in February against two other schools live on Channel 5. 

 

Next Friday and Saturday the talents of our students will be on display again as they will be performing in the wonderful musical Thoroughly Modern Millie.  Both evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door.

 

We were very fortunate to have wonderful weather this past week.  We hope that it continues, but we also know that the snow will be falling soon.  As a reminder, if school is ever cancelled due to poor weather conditions, please check the major TV stations and radio stations. 

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

Chuck Roman
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Compassion from Fashion
I.E.A. Show Results
Middle School American Math Contest
7th & 8th Grade Trips
Baseball Mini-Camp
Diabetes Association Award
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Fall Musical
 


Thoroughly Modern Millie

The Performing Arts Department of Andrews Osborne Academy invites you to attend the 2010 fall musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie", on Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th. 
The show begins at 7:30 each night, with a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. 

 


Tickets are available at the door; $3.00 for students and seniors, $5.00 for adults.  Tickets are available one hour before each show.  The doors will open 30 minutes before the beginning of the show.

  

This Tony Award winning musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has recently moved to Manhattan to fulfill her "modern" dream of marrying for money instead of love. It is New York in the 1920's, full of intrigue and jazz, frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess everyone will love to hate. Full of madcap merriment, this high-spirited musical will have everyone dancing the Charleston. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" includes a full score of great songs and bright dance numbers.

The production features the talents of Samantha Jackson ('13) in the leading role of the irrepressible, Millie Dillmount. New to the stage, Christopher Casey ('11) performs the role of Jimmy Smith, a carefree bachelor who falls under Millie's spell.  Emily Zart ('13) plays the role of the genteel heiress, Miss Dorothy, and Doug Lee ('12) will have you laughing at his antics as the pompous Mr. Trevor Graydon III, president of the "Sincere Trust Insurance Company."   Katie Stiles ('11) plays the role of the mysterious and sinister Mrs. Meers and is assisted by Ching Ho (Xavier Martinez '13) and Bun Foo (Richard Chung '12.) Ching Ho and Bun Foo ultimately save the day and everyone ends up happily ever after. Well, except for Mrs. Meers.

Joined by the considerable talents of over 50 AOA students, both on and off the stage, this is the perfect family show...you won't want to miss it.


Compassion from Fashion
 


   Andrews Osborne Academy is partnering 
   with the Beachwood Mall to support a
   community fundraiser, "Compassion from
   Fashion", benefitting The Gathering  
   Place.


Please join us for this fun and worthy event.  The event is being held at the Beachwood Mall on Saturday, November 20th, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Please click HERE for more information.



I.E.A. Show Results

 

The following results are from the show held last weekend (November 6-7).  The next I.E.A. show will be November 20-21.  

Please visit the "Equestrian" section on the AOA website for more information regarding future shows, lessons, clinics, etc.


Upper School: Reserve Champions!

  

Open Varsity over fences :    
4th- Christie Petrelli
5th - Michaela van der Vyver

 

Varsity Intermediate over fences :
2nd - Kate Kuczynski

4th - Sara Vincente-Romero

 

J.V. Novice over fences: 
1st - Clare Ols
1st - Lilliana Chalfant

 

Open Varsity on the flat :   
3rd - Emily Manos

 

Varsity Intermediate on the flat:
2nd - Kate Kuczynski

 

J.V. Novice on the flat:
3rd - Clare Ols

 

J.V. Beginner on the flat: 
5th - Gabrielle Beeker

 

 

Middle School: Reserve Champions! 

 

Future Intermediate over fences: 
1st - Jorge Barrio

 

Future Novice over fences:  
6th - Hayley Diemer

 

Future Intermediate on the flat:  
3rd - Jorge Barrio

 

Future Novice on the flat:  
4th - Veronica Lach

 

Future Beginner on the flat:  
5th - Nora Gallagher

 

 

 

Middle School American Math Contest
 


All eighth graders will be participating in the American Math Contest (AMC 8) on November 16th. 



On that same day, Upper School students have an opportunity to take the 2nd test in the series of
6 Ohio Math League Contests.

 

The math department hopes that these contests will encourage students to have a positive attitude towards math and give them an exciting, competitive means by which to practice their problem solving skills.

 

 

7th & 8th Grade Trips
 


To accommodate a necessary schedule change, the annual 7th and 8th grade trips to Williamsburg, Virginia and Washington D.C. have been adjusted.

 

The new dates are as follows:

7th grade May 2-6

8th grade February 28 - March 4

 

 



The new dates are also updated on the monthly calendar that can be found on the AOA website at

www.andrewsosborne.org. 


 

 

Additional information regarding the trips and informational meetings will be out soon.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ahrens at ext. 121 or at rahrens@andrewsosborne.org.

 

 

 

Baseball Mini-Camp

 

A baseball mini-camp will be held for Middle and Upper School boys on Sunday, December 5th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Please bring gloves and tennis shoes to the main gym.  Contact Vance Linamen, our Athletic Director , with any questions at ext. 225 or at vlinamen@andrewsosborne.org.
 



Diabetes Association Award


Great Job AOA!
 
Recently Mrs. Hegreness and Mrs. Piszczor attended a gala sponsored by the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland.  On behalf of AOA, they accepted a Volunteer of the Year award for our Swim for Diabetes program.  Thank you to the team members, family members, volunteers, and our enthusiastic swimmers who participated in this program and earned this award.

The 13th annual Swim for Diabetes will be held next spring.  Details will be provided in the near future.

 

AOA Weekly Calendar




Monday - 15

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

LS/Marlow Field Trip - The Humphrey Popcorn Company - 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.

R.O.A.D. - small dining room - 10:45 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

Faculty/Staff Flu Shot Clinic - community room - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company-Dinner/Full Run) - auditorium - 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 16   

American Math Contest - Ms. Devloo's classroom (during 8th grade Math classes)

Finance Committee Meeting - small dining room - 8:00 a.m.

Ohio Math League Contest - Lee Building, Rooms 207 & 209 - 8:00 a.m.

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

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

R.O.A.D. - small dining room - 10:45 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

NEOUCOM College Visit - Ms. Sylstra's office - 12:00 p.m.

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

LS Brownie/Girl Scout Meetings - LS Rooms 104 & 105 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company-Dinner/Full Run) - auditorium - 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

MS Co-ed Swim Team - Beachwood MS - away - 5:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 17

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

R.O.A.D. - small dining room - 10:45 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

Entrepreneur's Club of America - community room - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

Divisional Faculty Meetings - 3:30 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company-Dinner/Full Run) - auditorium - 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

 

­­­­­Thursday - 18

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

International Club Meeting - community room - 8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

Auditors/Business Office - small dining room - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

US Play Rehearsal (Full Company-Dinner/Full Run) - auditorium - 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

MS Co-ed Swim Team - Bedford Heights MS - away - 5:00 p.m.

Alumnae Association Board Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 5:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 19

Winter Sports Team Photos

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

LS Parent Book Club Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Auditors/Business Office - small dining room - 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

LS/Hunt Field Trip - West Side Market - 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

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

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

US AOA Theater Production "Thoroughly Modern Millie" - auditorium - 7:30 p.m.


Saturday - 20

IEA Horse Show - Eq. Ctr.

US Girls Basketball (JV only) Scrimmage vs. Lake Catholic - home - 10:00 a.m.

Compassion from Fashion/Benefit for the Gathering Place - Beachwood Place - 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

US AOA Theater Production "Thoroughly Modern Millie" - auditorium - 7:30 p.m.


Sunday - 21

IEA Horse Show - Eq. Ctr.