March 14, 2011  


A Message From Our Head of School

 

 

Dear Parents,
 

This past Friday morning, I woke up to phone calls from local schools districts notifying me that they were closing.  Yes, as you know, it was another SNOW DAY.  This was our 6th Snow Day.  Legislation will probably be passed to allow for five calamity days.  Since we are one over, we may have school on Friday, April 22, which is Good Friday.  I will let you know when we return from Spring Break.
 

Aid For Japan

The news from Japan is devastating.  When I turned on the television Friday, I was saddened to see the reports on the earthquake, tsunami, and related issues.  Currently there are more than 1,500 confirmed deaths, with 10,000-15,000 people still missing.  Over 200,000 people are displaced and the need for food, water and shelter is great.  This morning, during Middle and Upper School assembly, I announced that we will collect monetary gifts which will be donated to the American Red Cross to purchase what is needed to help in Japan.  Ben Irie, our Director of Residential Life and native of Japan, will be going to Tokyo this weekend to see his family.  He will take the check with him to the Red Cross. 

As an all school effort, we are asking faculty, staff, and students from all grade levels to donate whatever they can during the week in the dining room at lunch time.  There will be a large water jug where they can place their donations.  An additional location is outside the Lower School Office, where a fish tank is set up to also collect donations.  Please consider giving to this important cause.
 

Have a great week.

Chuck Roman

  
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A Message From Our Head of School
Winter Sports Awards
OGT's for 10th Graders
Spirit Week
Swim for Diabetes
Lower School Contest Winners
Best of the East Tickets
AOA Weekly Calendar
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Winter Sports Awards

 

Last Wednesday, student athletes, coaches, parents, and members of the AOA community attended the Winter Sports Awards night. 

 

The following students were honored as athletes of the season:

  

 

 

  

Beth Schulz                                        Joey Jones

Upper School Girls                    Upper School Boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Katelyn Lancry                                Jacob Cooper
Middle School Girls                  Middle School Boys 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Ohio Graduation Tests for 10th Graders

 



This week the OGT's (Ohio Graduation Tests) will be administered to all 10th grade students, and all 11th grade students who have either transferred in or missed one of the exams at a prior time. 

For information about the tests, please click HERE.  


 

 

Spirit Week


A balloon popping game, a ping pong ball on a spoon relay race, a scooter relay race, tug-of- war.....all were part of the fun during Spirit Week.  The students, staff, and faculty got together for some friendly competition and fun!

  
(By the way: the staff & faculty almost defeated the seniors in the tug-of-war).
  
 



Swim for Diabetes

 
  

Please join us on April 13th to support the annual Swim for Diabetes.  The funds raised benefit the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland. 

 

The swim will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the K & D pool.  For more information and to register, please contact Darcy Hegreness at dhegreness@andrewsosborne.org or ext. 134 or Jane Piszczor at jpiszczor@andrewsosborne.org or ext. 117.

 

 

Lower School Contest Winners



Thank you to everyone who sent in box tops and labels for the pizza contest.  Over 4,000 Box Tops for Education were turned in! 

The winners who will receive pizza are:
  • Mrs. Naso's 3rd grade class (over 165 box tops & labels per student)
  • Mrs. Wintersteller's 2nd grade class (over 83 box tops & labels per student)

     

Best of the East Tickets on Sale Now! 


 

Buy your Best of the East tickets now!    

 

You can purchase tickets:

  • online at www.circleeastmag.com
  • by clicking HERE 
  • from Vicki LeVan (her desk is in the Admissions office)
  • from Shelley Vandevort (her desk is in the main office in the Osborne Building)
  • from Kathy Marvar (her desk is in the Lower School office)



     

AOA Weekly Calendar

 
   

Monday - 14

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

OGT Testing - community room - 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Walsh/Student Meeting - small dining room - 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

AOA Yoga for Kids (K-5th Grade) - community room - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Lake Co. Learning Center (Mathnasium) - Lee Library Conf. Room - 4:30 - 7 p.m.

International Club Dance Rehearsals - community room - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 15

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

Ohio Math League Contest - Lee Building - 8 - 8:25 a.m.

OGT Testing - community room - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

4th Grade Play/"A Midsummer's Night Dream" - LS Commons - 1:15 p.m.

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

Chess Club Tournament (Grades 3-6) - Mrs. Naso's 3rd grade classroom - 3:15 p.m.

Loboda - community room - 5 - 5:45 p.m.

International Club Dance Rehearsals - community room - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 16

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

OGT Testing - community room - 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.

LS/Huck, Ranallo, Hunt Field Trip to Harry London Chocolate Factory - 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Multicultural Dance Workshop (K-Grade 4) - LS Music Room - 3 - 4:15 p.m.

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade after School Swim - K&D Pool - 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Faculty/Staff Meeting - auditorium - 3:20 p.m.

International Club Dance Rehearsals - community room - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Lake Co. Learning Center (Mathnasium) - Lee Library Conf. Room - 6 - 8 p.m.

Kindergarten Peter Rabbit Play - LS Commons - 7 p.m.

 

­­­­­Thursday - 17

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

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

4th & 5th Grade Nach Ballet Bailar - small gym - 12 - 1:30 p.m.

OGT Testing - community room - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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

MS Dance Class - large gym - 1:45 - 2:25 p.m.

Lake Co. Learning Center (Mathnasium) - Lee/Library Conf. Room - 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Loboda - community room - 5 - 5:45 p.m.

International Club Dance Rehearsals - community room - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Friday - 18

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

OGT Testing - community room - 8:30 - 3 p.m.

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

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

Multicultural Dance Workshop (Grades 5+) - LS Music Room - 3 - 4:15 p.m.

International Club Dance Rehearsals - community room - 6 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday - 19

IEA Zones @Roberts Arena, Wilmington, Ohio

Dorms Close at Noon

 

Sunday - 20

IEA Zones @Roberts Arena, Wilmington, Ohio

 

Monday - 3/21 through Friday - 4/1

Spring Break/School Closed - Classes Resume Monday - 4/4