December 9, 2011  


A Message From Our Head of School

  


Dear Parents,


 The holiday season is here and last night our Middle School Band, Middle School Choir, and Upper School Choirs more than put us in the spirit. As a small school, we are very big in talent. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Dorr bring the best out in our students. If you were able to attend last night's program, we thank you for being there to support the students. Next week, students in the Lower School grades K-5 will present their holiday program on Thursday, December 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  

 

The School Directory is available on the school's website; www.andrewsosborne.org. To access the secure site, go to the AOA Community Login tab on the Home Page and enter your login information. If you have questions regarding login information, please contact Ellen Beers, Marketing Assistant, at ebeers@andrewsosborne.org or by calling 440-942-3600, ext 240.

 

Thanks to the AOA Parents Association and the Athletic Boosters, a Phoenix mascot costume is being produced and will be ready for the end of the basketball season and Spirit Week in March. Finding a Phoenix mascot has been difficult, so we are having one made. I have been approached by a few students, and an enthusiastic parent from the Lower School, who would like to try out to be the first live mascot for the school. The Athletic Boosters Club is also making it possible for a large size Phoenix logo to be placed on one of the walls in our gym. We are very thankful for the support that our Parents Association and Booster clubs give to the school, not only in providing resources but also being present to help out with a number of programs and events.

 

It's that time of year when students, especially in the Middle and Upper School begin to ask me, "Are we going to have a snow day tomorrow?". So far we have been very fortunate and I hope it stays this way, except for a nice cover on the ground for Christmas. I know the skiers don't feel the same way I do, however. When school is cancelled due to poor weather conditions, all local TV stations will carry the message. If you signed up online to receive a phone call or text, you will be notified in this manner. If you have not signed up to receive a phone call or text, you still have time by clicking HERE.
 

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

 

Chuck Roman  
 

 
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A Message From Our Head of School
All AOA: Melanie Williams Memorial Basketball Tournament
LS: Lower School Holiday Concerts
All AOA: 2011-2012 Annual Giving Campaign
All AOA: News-Herald All-Star Team
All AOA: I.E.A. Show Results
All AOA: Cinderella Ball: Save the Date
All AOA: Next Week's Calendar
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Contact Ellen Beers
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Melanie Williams Memorial Basketball Tournament

We encourage the AOA Community to attend the Melanie Williams Memorial Varsity Basketball Tournament this weekend in the AOA main gym.

 

The tournament is held to celebrate the life and recognize the contributions of alumni Alana (Melanie) Williams, Class of 2007 and Girls Varsity basketball star, who passed away in 2008. Funds raised at the tournament benefit the Melanie Williams Scholarship Fund.

 

The tournament schedule is:

 

Friday, December 9th

  • 3:45 p.m. Girls Varsity game (Horizon Science Academy vs. Ledgemont)
  • 5:30 p.m. Boys Varsity game (St. Martin De Porres vs. Hearts for Jesus)
  • 7:00 p.m. Girls Varsity game (AOA vs. Max Hayes)
  • 8:30 p.m. Boys Varsity game (AOA vs. Sts. John & Paul)

Saturday, December 10th

  • 10:00 a.m. Girls Consolation Championship
  • 11:30 a.m. Boys Consolation Championship
  • 1:00 p.m. Girls Championship
  • 2:30 p.m. Boys Championship

 Admission tickets are:

  • Adults: $6 per person
  • Seniors (60 and over): $3 per person
  • Students: $2 per person
  • Children 4 and under: Free


Admission tickets are good for one entire day/all games. Separate tickets need to be purchased for Friday and Saturday. A concession stand will be open during the tournament.  For more information, please contact Vance Linamen, athletic director, at vlinamen@andrewsosborne.org or ext. 225.
 

Please come out and support our basketball teams and the memory of Melanie.

 

Lower School Holiday Concerts

   

Lower School is getting ready for the holidays with two concerts next week:

1. EC & PK will celebrate on Wednesday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m in the Lower School assembly room.  Various holiday songs will be sung, refreshments will be served, and either Santa or one of his elves will be there.

 

2.  K - Grade 5 will perform on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m.in the Osborne Building auditorium.  The 5th grade band and violin ensemble will perform, along with vocals from all grades.

 

2011-2012 Annual Giving Campaign

The 2011-2012 Annual Giving Campaign is well underway! If you didn't receive a call from one of our parent volunteer callers, we're sorry we missed you! With only a few weeks before the end of the calendar year, it's the perfect time to take advantage of those tax deductions while supporting the Annual Giving Campaign.
 

One gift can truly make a difference. Just as one faulty member, one coach or one parent can alter the course of a student's life; your one gift can significantly impact the school. Your gift can help us acquire additional donations from funders that require a high participation rate from our own AOA family. Our goal is to have 100% of parents, faculty, staff and alumni participate. Give at your comfort level - no gift is too small.

 

Make your gift online at www.andrewsosborne.org under "Giving to AOA" or if you prefer you can mail a check (dated no later than 12/31/11) to Sue Leahey, Director of Development.  She can be reached at sleahey@andrewsosborne.org or at 440-942-3600 ext. 235.

If you would like to act as a fundraising captain for your grade and issue a challenge to other grades, please contact Sue Leahey to learn more about the special incentives for team captains.  Thank you in advance for your support of AOA and its mission! 

 

News-Herald All-Star Team

  
Congratulations to Allee Vito for being named to the News-Herald Girls Tennis 2011 All-Star team.  The AOA community and your coaches are proud of you!



 
December 3-4 I.E.A. Show Results


Here are the results of the AOA I.E.A. show this past weekend hosted by our very own team:

 

Upper School Team 

Varsity Open Over Fences - Michaela van der Vyver, 2nd place; Rebecca Hamel-Carassi, 4th place

Varsity Open on the Flat - Michaela van der Vyver, 3rd place; Rebecca Hamel-Carassi, 5th place

Varsity Intermediate Over Fences - Lilliana Chalfant, 1st place; Allison Gutekunst, 5th place; Clare Ols, 5th place; Carly Brayton, 6th place

Varsity Intermediate on the Flat - Lilliana Chalfant, 2nd place; Carly Brayton, 4th place; Clare Ols, 5th place; Allison Gutekunst, 6th place

JV Novice X-Rails - Jaina Gandhi, 4th place

JV Novice on the Flat - Jaina Gandhi, 2nd place

JV Beginner on the Flat -Cassy Chan, 1st place; Hayley Diemer, 4th place; Amara Davis, 3rd place

 

AOA  Upper School Finished 2nd  overall as a team, Reserve Champions!  Michaela van der Vyver was the Sportsmanship award recipient.

 

Upper school is now qualified for Regional Finals, along with the following individuals :  
Michaela van der Vyver - flat + fences, Rebecca Hamel Carassi - flat, Clare Ols - flat + fences, Lilly Chalfant - fences, Cassy Chan - flat, Hayley Diemer - flat

 

Middle School Team

Future Intermediate Over Fences - Nica Lach, 1st place

Future Intermediate on the Flat - Nica Lach, 2nd place

Future Novice X-Rails - Nora Gallagher, 5th place

Future Beginner on the Flat - Caroline Turner, 4th  place

 

AOA Middle School finished 6th overall as a team.

 

Middle School has already qualified for regionals as have the following individuals : 
Veronica Lach - flat + fences, Nora Gallgher - flat, Caroline Turner - flat

  

Congratulations to all of our riders!

Cinderella Ball: Save the Date

Please "save the date" for the Cinderella Ball, which will be held on Saturday, January 28th.  More information will be available next week.
  
Next Week's Calendar
  

 

Monday - 12

MS/US Assembly - auditorium - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

LS Student Council Meeting - small dining room - 11:10 a.m.

US/Clark Field Trip - Gavi's Restaurant - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mock Trial Rehearsals - Druhot/Lee 203 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

MS Girls Basketball vs. Fuchs Mizrachi - home - 5:00 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Fuchs Mizrachi - home - 6:00 p.m.

US Girls Basketball vs. Lawrence School - away - 6:00 p.m.

                                   

Tuesday - 13

Ohio Math League

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

US/James Kennedy Field Trip - Cleveland Clinic - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MS/US Advisory - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

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

Cheerleading Practice - community room - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 14

MS Birthday Club - community room - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

MS Meeting/US Flextime - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

EC & PK Holiday Concert - LS commons - 10:00 a.m.

MS/US Faculty Division Meeting - Lee Library - 3:15 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Canton Country Day School - home - 4:30 p.m.

Willoughby Rotary Board Holiday Party - community room - 5:00 p.m.

US Boys Basketball vs. Sts. John & Paul - home - 5:30 p.m.

MS Co-ed Swimming @Beachwood - away - 6:00 p.m.

US Co-ed Swimming @Beachwood - away - 6:00 p.m.

Alumnae Association Board Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 6:00 p.m.

 

­­­­­Thursday - 15

International Club Meeting - community room - 9:40 a.m.

MS/US Club "A" Meetings - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

Ashdown - small dining room - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Food Service Committee Meeting - small dining room - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

Mock Trial Rehearsals - Druhot/Lee 203 - 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Cheerleading Practice - community room - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

MS Girls Basketball vs. Bedford Heskett - away - 5:15 p.m.

US Girls Basketball vs. Fuchs Mizrachi - home - 6:30 p.m.

Grades K-5 Holiday Concert - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 16

MS/US Assembly (All School Sing Along) - auditorium - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

LS/Wintersteller & Papageorge Holiday Parties - community room - 12:30 p.m.

US Co-ed Swimming @Cleveland Heights HS - away - 6:00 p.m.

 

Saturday - 17

Dorms Close at Noon

Roman - Phoenix Guest House

US Co-ed Swimming @Canton Christmas Invitational - away - TBA

 

Sunday - 18