May 6, 2011  


A Message From Our Head of School

 

 
 Dear Parents,   

 

As you were aware, we were visited by an ISACS Accreditation Team two weeks ago.  They spent three days reviewing our Self-Study Report as well as interviewing faculty, staff, students, and parents.  On the final day of their visit, Mr. Reno DiOrio (team leader) met with the faculty and staff to give a preliminary report on the last day of their visit. 

 He commended AOA for the following:

 

  • A dedicated, enthusiastic faculty and staff
  •  Healthy, joyful and friendly school climate as   exhibited by all stakeholders including the students, faculty staff, administration, trustees and parents
  • Engaging, mission-driven, college preparatory program
  •  Beautiful, well-maintained campus, including substantial improvements to the physical plant
  • Leadership by the board and administrative team in guiding the two schools through a successful merger and the birth of a new school

 The ISACS visiting team recommended that Andrews Osborne Academy must develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan and that the plan should prioritize the work of the board and administration in decision-making and budgeting.  We are currently in the process of developing a strategic plan.  As the plan is developed, we will keep you informed.  A number of parents will be participating in focus groups representing all grade levels and their input will be valuable in determining our future priorities and goals.

 

In approximately one month, we will receive a full report from the ISACS team with commendations and recommendations for each area of the self-study which was completed for review by the team.

 

Fine Arts Parking Lot

 

Parents who drop off and pick up students in the parking lot on the east side of the St. John Building are aware of the condition of the lot.  In an agreement signed with the former Andrews School Board and the Fine Arts Association Board in November of 1969, the parking lot was leased to Fine Arts.  They are responsible for maintenance of the lot and I have been told that this will be taken care of over the summer.  Within the next couple of weeks, however, we will do what we can to temporarily fill in the potholes. 

 
Best of the East Party
 

Thanks to the leadership and organization of Michelle Rowley, Marketing Director, and her team (Ellen Beers, Marianne Jereb and Vicki LeVan) the second annual Best of the East Party was a huge success.  Thanks also to our parents, faculty and staff who volunteered during the day to prepare for the evening as well as volunteer during the event.  The event was attended by over 800 people.  Thanks to all of our parents who attended and helped to make this a great event.  We hope that you enjoyed your evening.

 

Congratulations Rotary Students of the Month


Each year, the Willoughby Rotary recognizes students from Andrews Osborne Academy, Eastlake North High School, Kirtland High School, and Willoughby South High School.  The following students from AOA will be recognized at next Monday's Rotary meeting as Students of the Month:  Kacey Tucker, February; DuChante Davis, March; Soo Yeon Gee, April; and Joey Jones for the month of May. Students are recommended to the Rotary for this honor by faculty and staff.

 

May/June Busy Months

 

Please be sure to check the Weekly Calendar of Events for May and June as there are a number of important events which take place. 

 

I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day and week ahead.

 

Chuck Roman

 

 
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Mother Daughter Event
Fine Arts Festival & Musical Showcase
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Upper School Choral Concert Tonight

   

Please join us for the final AOA Upper School Choral Concert of the year - Spring Sing, 2011. 

 

The Bel Canto Chorale and animato will present a beautifully eclectic concert featuring the voices of almost 50 singers. 


Join us after the concert for the Performing Arts Recognition Reception when we will honor the graduating seniors, the incoming class of International Thespians and recognize Thespians who have earned awards during this past year.   


We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Center in the Lee Building.

 

Karen Clark and the AOA Singers 

 

Grandparent's and Special Friend Day



Grandparent's and Special Friend Day is next Thursday the 12th for grades K - 5, and Friday the 13th for grades EC & PK.  Please RSVP by this Monday, May 9th by either clicking here or calling the school at 440-942-3600, ext. 424.

 

Mother Daughter Event - Sign Up Today 
Mother Daughter Invite 

 

Fine Arts Festival & Music Showcase
 

 

AOA Weekly Calendar

 
 

Monday - 9

Senior Projects Begin

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

AP Biology Exams - community room - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

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

AP Physics Exams - community room - 12 - 3:30 p.m.

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

Multicultural Dance Workshop (Grade 5 & up) - LS Art Hallway - 3 - 4:15 p.m.

Yoga for Kids (K-5th Grade) - LS Music Room - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

MS Boys Tennis vs. Monticello - away - 4 p.m.

MS Boys Baseball vs. Gilmour Academy - away - 4:30 p.m.

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

US Girls Lacrosse vs. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy - away - 5 p.m.

Parent Focus Group Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 6:30 p.m. (Childcare/small gym)


Tuesday - 10

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

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

MS Boys Tennis vs. Roxboro - away - 4 p.m.

MS Girls Softball vs. Hathaway Brown - away - 4:30 p.m.

Parent Focus Group Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 6:30 p.m. (Childcare/small gym)

Dan Brazie - large gym - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 11

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

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

AP English Language Exams - community room - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Friends of the Library Meeting - small dining room - 3 p.m.

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

After School Swim (Grade 2-5) - K&D Group - 3 - 4:30 p.m.

MS Boys Baseball vs. Brady MS - home - 4:15 p.m.

US Girls Lacrosse vs. Gilmour Academy - away - 5 p.m.

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

ISACS Parent Focus Group Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 6:30 p.m. (Childcare/small gym)

 

­­­­­Thursday - 12

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

Food Service Committee Meeting - small dining room - 12:15 p.m.

K-Grade 5 Grandparent/Special Friend's Day - community room - 1 - 3 p.m.

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

Senior Farewell Rehearsals (Juniors Only) - auditorium - 3:30 - 5 p.m.

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

Fine Arts Festival - small gym - 6 - 7 p.m.

Dan Brazie - large gym - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

AOA Instrumental Concert/Choir Performances - auditorium - 7 p.m.

 

Friday - 13

EC & PK Grandparent/Special Friend Day - classrooms

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

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

Senior Farewell Rehearsals (Juniors Only) - auditorium - 3:30 - 5 p.m.

 

Saturday - 14

US Boys volleyball vs. St. Edward HS - away - 9 a.m.

"A Bit of Bits" Mini-Clinic - Eq. Ctr. - 2 - 4 p.m.

US Girls Lacrosse vs. Cardinal Mooney - away - 4 p.m.

 

 Sunday - 15

Horse Schooling Show - Eq. Ctr.

AOAPA Mother/Daughter Event - Lily Pulitzer/Legacy Village - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.