February 3, 2012  


A Message From Our Head of School

  


Dear Parents,
 
Today we celebrated National Mustache Day at AOA. As a class fundraiser, the freshman class came up with the idea of selling a mustache for students to wear today for $1.00. Quite a number of students, faculty and staff participated, including yours truly. The freshman class had a number of thoughts about their fundraiser, including duct taping me to a wall! I liked the idea of wearing a mustache much better. At our morning assembly, I shared with students that I have had water balloons and pies thrown at me; dunked in a dunk tank; and even rode a donkey in a donkey basketball game, all in the name of fun.

 

On a more important note, the first of two Preview Nights takes place for Lower School families next Tuesday, February 7th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. With the Strategic Plan being finalized, I want to take a few minutes to share the plan with you as well as share an exciting partnership we are engaging in with a nationally recognized organization. The Preview Night for Middle and Upper School parents takes place on Tuesday, February 21st, also beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Preview Nights are opportunities for you to learn more about next year's programs, especially for those parents of students transitioning to Middle and Upper School.  A flyer regarding these nights is also available by clicking HERE.

Prior to this meeting, the AOA Parents Association will hold their meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  All parents are welcome to attend this meeting.  
   

Have a great weekend and week ahead.

 

Chuck Roman

 

 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
Student Art Show in Beachwood
I.E.A. Show Results
Cinderella Ball Recap
POSSIBLE DATE CHANGE: AOAPA Mother and Son Sledding
R.O.A.D. Down Home Dinner
All AOA: Story Time
All AOA: Next Week's Calendar
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Student Art Show in Beachwood
 

The Beachwood Arts Council's (BAC) 17th Annual Juried High School Student Art Show features the dynamic original work of 80 students from 20 Cleveland area schools.  Four AOA students are included in this show and their entries are shown below:
Heng Cai
YiYi Huang
Soo Young Jung
Xin Xu

   

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception, honoring the students, on Sunday, February 5th, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center, 25225 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood.  Winning entries will be selected by a panel of judges, including Grafton J. Nunes, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Cleveland Institute of Art; Steve Hartman, Owner of Contessa Gallery; and George Kozmon, Artist and Festival Director of the Cain Park Art Festival. 

 

Eight top awards will be announced during the reception.  In addition, all exhibiting students in attendance at the reception will be acknowledged.  The exhibition will be on view February 5th through February 26th at the Beachwood Community Center. 

 

Gallery Hours:    
 Monday - Friday: 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 Or by appointment by calling (216) 464-9064

 

  

Heng Cai - "Purple City" 


YiYi Huang - "Dancing Through Time"


Soo Young Jung - "Elongated Friendship"


Xin Xu - "Sakura Blossum"
 

 

Lakeland Art Show
AOA student artists are also represented in the Annual Lake County and Geauga County Junior and Senior High School Art Show through February 26th.  The exhibition is free and open to the public at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland. 

Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. (closed Friday, February 17th for President's Day).  For more information, click HERE or go to http://lakelandcc.edu/upcomeve/


An article with artwork will be in the February Phoenix News.  

 

I.E.A. Show Results
 

The I.E.A. teams did a GREAT job at the recent Willow Way I.E.A. show in Columbus. Senior Michaela van der Vyver even took on the job of running the back ring when she was done showing when it looked like the hosts could use some help.  It was great experience for them to show outside our region and to see horses and riders they don't normally show with or compete against.

 

Upper School Team Results:

 

Varsity Open over fences: 2nd- Michaela van der Vyver
Varsity Intermediate over fences: 2nd- Allison Gutekunst, 2nd - Lilliana Chalfant 

J.V. Novice over fences: 4th- Sarah Silver, 6th - Jaina Gandhi 

Varsity Open on the flat: 4th- Michaela van der Vyver, 4th - Rebecca Hamel-Carassi

Varsity Intermediate on the flat: 5th- Allison Gutekunst,   5th - Lilliana Chalfant 

J.V. Beginner on the flat: 1st- Hayley Diemer, 2nd - Cassy Chan, 5th - Amara Davis

 

Team Placing:   2nd overall (Reserve Champions)

 

Middle School Results: 

Future Intermediate over fences: 2nd- Nica Lach 

Future Novice over fences: 2nd- Nora Gallagher 

Future Novice on the flat: 2nd- Nora Gallagher 

Future Beginner on the flat: 1st - Caroline Turner

 

Team Placing:   1st overall (Champions)

 Individual Results:

 

Jaina Gandhi and Lilly Chalfant qualified for regionals!

 

12 of our 15 team riders have advanced to regionals as individuals and 10 have advanced over fences. The regionals will be held here at AOA on March 3rd-4th.

 

 

Cinderella Ball Recap

By Jennifer Veselko, Event Chair

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2012 Cinderella Ball, we had a magnificent turnout of 131 attendees this year at the new Manakiki Country Club location.  I certainly hope a good time was had by all and please note that your 5 x 7 photos will be delivered to school in the next 7-10 days and circulated directly to your classrooms.

 

As Chairperson of the Cinderella Ball this year, I would like to thank the Co-Chair, Denise Mooney, who really helped rally the Middle School students this year!  Additionally, I would like to thank Sharon Graper and Michelle Rowley and her staff for all of their guidance and assistance throughout the planning process.

 

Finally, I would likely to sincerely acknowledge our photographer Kathy Allyn, and her newly launched L.A. Party Pix photo booth for corporate and private events.  She donated the photo booth for our enjoyment for the Ball this year as an added feature! 

 

Please enjoy reviewing the photos and purchase additional copies of any of the photos easily online.  These will only be available to view for a short time--so please order soon!

 

www.lapartypix.zenfolio.com/cinderella2012

passcode: phoenix

 

As we look forward, I would like to welcome any student or father that attended to share their feedback with me at mveselko@att.net or with our AOAPA President, Sharon Graper, so that we can continue to make positive improvements and continue to have a wonderful evening to enjoy for years to come.  Sharon's email address is sgraper@holdenarb.org.
  

 

POSSIBLE DATE CHANGE:
AOAPA Mother and Son Sledding Party 

Although it appears the snow fairies are not cooperating, the AOAPA is still holding out a little hope that it might snow before next Saturday, February 11th. An official decision will be made mid-week on rescheduling the sledding party.

 

If there is no snow, the rescheduled date will be Saturday, March 3rd. Watch your email or contact Amy Myers at amystarrmyers@gmail.com with any questions.

 

To register:
R.O.A.D. Down Home Dinner
 
fried chicken
The Upper School student club, R.O.A.D. (Respecters of All Diversities), will host their annual Down Home Dinner on Saturday, March 3rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m before the Upper School play - One Acts.  The cost of admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under.  Admission is cash only and we ask that you please pay when you arrive in the dining room. 

This dinner features many dishes often categorized under the Soul Food heading; homemade macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, catfish, ribs, greens, cornbread, sweet potato pie and much more.  Food service begins at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until 7:00 p.m., but attendees should plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. 

This year, we would like to thank the Tompkins family for helping put on the dinner.  If other members of the AOA community would like to lend a hand preparing the food, please contact Mr. DiBianca at gdibianca@andrewsosborne.org.  He can also assist with any questions or other inquiries. 

We look forward to sharing this experience with the AOA community.  All proceeds from the dinner will go towards future diversity projects sponsored by R.O.A.D., which strives to study and oppose prejudice against people of all diversities and to promote matters of equity and justice both inside and outside our school community.  

 

Story Time
For children ages 2-5 years old.

Please let prospective families know about Story Time.  This is a fun and educational program that introduces small children to the joys of reading. This free program meets on Tuesdays for 4 weeks, beginning February 28th from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. at the Thomas J. Osborne Library. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in a music, computer and Spanish program.

Families can register by calling the Admissions department at 440-942-3606, or by emailing to admissions@andrewsosborne.org.  Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Space is limited, so we are not able to accommodate walk-in participants. 

Next Week's Calendar

   


Monday - 6

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsals - community room - 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

MS/US Assembly (Suicide Prevention Week) - auditorium - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

LS Student Council/Hunt - small dining room - 11:10 - 11:30 a.m.

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsal - community room - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

K-4th Grade Multicultural Dance Workshop - Mr. Dorr's Music Room - 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Flowers for Algernon" (OFF BOOK) - music room - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

US Girls (Varsity only) Basketball vs. Lincoln-West - home - 6:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "This Is a Test" (OFF BOOK) - music room - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Bull In a China Shop" Act I (OFF BOOK) - music room - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

4th-8th Grade Band Night - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 7

Head of School Advisory Meeting - small dining room - 7:15 a.m.

10th/12th Grade American Mathematics Competition - dining room - 8:00 - 9:35 a.m.

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

Girl Scout Troop Meeting - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

LS Chess Club (Grades 3-5) - Ms. Naso's classroom - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Flowers for Algernon" - music room - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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

US Boys Basketball vs. Fuchs Mizrachi - away - 6:30 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "This Is a Test" - music room - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Bull In a China Shop" Act II/III - music room - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

LS Parent Preview Night - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

Preview Night Daycare (EC-1st Grade) - LS Assembly - 7:00 p.m.
Preview Night Daycare (Grades 2-5) - community room - 7:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 8

Marketing Meeting - community room - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsal - LS Assembly - 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

LS/Naso & Huck Field Trip - Great Lakes Science Center - 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Verizon Wireless Q&A - main dining room - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsal - community room - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

LS Yoga for Kids Class - Mr. Dorr's Music Room - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Flowers for Algernon" - auditorium - 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

MS/US Science Department Meeting - Lee 208 - 3:45 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Old Trail School - home - 4:30 p.m.

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

MS Girls Basketball vs. Old Trail School - home - 5:30 p.m.

US Girls (Varsity only) Basketball vs. Fairport Harding - away - 6:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "This Is a Test" - auditorium - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Bull In a China Shop" Act II/III - auditorium - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Thursday - 9

International Club Meeting - community room - 9:40 -10:05 a.m.

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

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

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsal - community room - 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Flowers for Algernon" - auditorium - 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

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

US Boys Basketball vs. Lincoln-West - home - 6:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "This Is a Test" - auditorium - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

US Play Rehearsal "Bull In a China Shop" Act I - auditorium - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 10

Kindergarten Q&U Wedding - LS Commons - 9:00 a.m.

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

NHS/Sylstra Field Trip - Bishop Cosgrove Center - 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Grade 2 Patriotic Program Rehearsals - LS Assembly - 1:30 - 2:45 p .m.

5th - 8th Grade Multicultural Dance Workshop - Mr. Dorr's Music Room - 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

MS Girls Basketball vs. Sts. John & Paul - home - 4:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                        

­­­­Saturday - 11

ACT Testing

MS/US Girls Lacrosse Clinic - large gym - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

AOAPA Mother/Son Sledding Event - Hidden Valley Park/Madison - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

US Girls Basketball vs. Max S. Hayes - home - 12:00 p.m.

MS/US Ski Club - Boston Mills/Brandywine - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

 

Sunday - 12

LS Ski Club - Alpine Valley - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.