March 9, 2012  

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A Message From Our Head of School 
 

Dear Parents,
 

Next week is SPIRIT WEEK at AOA. It's a week that the students look forward to as well as the faculty and staff. Thanks to our AOA Parents Association and Athletic Boosters, students will see for the first time our mascot in costume. Custom made, since it is very hard to find a costume of a Phoenix anywhere, Middle and Upper School students will get to see the mascot Monday afternoon when each class presents their cheers. The mascot will then make an appearance Wednesday afternoon for Lower School students when everyone gathers in the gym for group games. This is one of my most favorite days at AOA, as students in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School combine in teams to have a great time together in the spirit of fun competitive games. Please be sure to check the website for Spirit Week activities, especially for what students are asked to wear. You are welcome to join us for the Middle and Upper school cheers, which take place on Monday at 1:30, as well as the games, when all grade levels get together Wednesday at 1:30.

 

Enrollment Contracts

 

Thank you to all of our families who have returned contracts. Visitations to AOA continue to take place almost on a daily basis along with an increased number of families attending Open Houses. Some grade levels, especially in the Lower School, are almost at capacity for next year. With this in mind, if you have not returned your contract, you may want to do this as soon as possible or at least make the Admissions Office aware of your intention to return. We have found that the best way for people in our community to find out about AOA is through word of mouth. We believe this is happening, thanks to your confidence and support of AOA.

 

Senior Acceptance Letters

 

Our seniors are receiving or have received letters of acceptance to numerous colleges and universities. Fifty-two seniors will graduate this year, the largest class to have graduated on this campus in the last ten years. We are very proud of our seniors, who for many their dreams are realized by being accepted to their first choice universities. Some of the schools our seniors will be attending next year are: The Ohio State University, Pace, Michigan State University, University of Auburn, Savannah School of Art and Design, Emory University, UCLA, George Washington University, Syracuse, Purdue, Penn State, University of Vermont, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Wheaton College and Parsons School of Design.

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead. Don't forget to turn your clocks an hour ahead; yes, this means we lose an hour of sleep.


Chuck Roman 

 

 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
All AOA: 3rd Grade Egyptian Feast
All AOA: Spirit Week
All AOA: Middle School Musical
All AOA: Observatory Hours
M&US: Middle and Upper School Athletes of the Winter Season
All AOA: Summer Camp Registration
All AOA: Next Week's Calendar
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3rd Grade Egyptian Feast
 
 

The 3rd graders entertained their families, teachers, and staff with their performance this afternoon.  Throughout the school year they have studied life in Africa with a focus on Egypt and South Africa. The Egyptian Feast highlights an interdisciplinary showcase of learning experiences including art, social studies, music, math and traditional delicacies.

 

Spirit Week


 
 One "tug of war" contest during last year's Spirit Week.  
 

Numerous fun activities are planned for next week's Spirit Week.  For a schedule of the daily activities, please click HERE.  For class schedules and dress information, please click HERE.  This information can also be found on the AOA website under "Events" at www.andrewsosborne.org/Events.php.
 
 
Middle School Musical
 

Don't miss the Middle School's production of "The Music Man, jr."  The show will be held on Thursday, March 22nd at 9:45 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for students/children/seniors.
 

All of the students in grades 6th through 8th have been busy for the past two weeks preparing the show. The students have been responsible for the sets, costumes, theatre, dance and drama. It will be a great show and we cannot wait to perform it for you. We would love to have you in our audience. See you at the show!
 

A cast party will follow right after the evening performance.  For more information, please click HERE.

 

 

 

Observatory Hours
 
 
The AOA Observatory will be open on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on clear nights.  To verify if the observatory is open or for any questions, please contact Veronique Berthet at vberthet@andrewsosborne.org.
 
 

Middle and Upper School Athletes of the Winter Season

 
 

On behalf of the AOA athletic department, Vance Linamen thanks all of the parents, faculty and staff members who were in attendance at Wednesday's Winter Sports Awards Night

The recipients of the MS and US athletes of the winter season were:


Middle School Boy - Andrew Boniface


Middle School Girl - Katelyn Lancry


Upper School Boy - Dennis Simon


Upper School Girl - Jordan Jones

 
  
Summer Camp Registration

 

To register for science camp, please click HERE.




To register for equestrian camps, please click HERE.

Next Week's Calendar
 

Monday - 12

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

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

MS Musical Rehearsals - auditorium - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

MS/US Spirit Week Class Cheers & Tug-o-War - 1:30 - 3:05 p.m.

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

 

Tuesday - 13

Ohio Math League

Willoughby Rotary Board Meeting - small dining room - 7:30 a.m.

National French Contest - community room - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

LS Community Story Time - Thomas J. Osborne Library - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

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

MS Class Meeting - auditorium - 9:40 - 10:05 p.m.

US/Ahrens Field Trip (Senior Class) - Dave & Buster's - 10:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MS Musical Rehearsals/Clark - auditorium - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

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

MS Faculty Division Meeting - 3:15 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 14

National French Contest - community room - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Pre-K/Matchinga Field Trip - Lake Farm Park - 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

US/Jackson, Clark Field Trip - Hanna Theatre/Playhouse Square - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

Lake Effect Conference - small dining room - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

MS Musical Rehearsals/Clark - auditorium - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

K-12 Spirit Week Fun Games - 1:30 - 3:05 p.m.

4th & 5th Grade after School Swim - K&D Group - 3:15 p.m.

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

 

Thursday - 15

National French Contest - community room - 8:00 - 10:00 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.

MS Musical Rehearsals/Clark - auditorium - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

Spirit Week Basketball Game - 1:30 - 3:05 p.m.

LS/3rd Grade Lego Club - Mr. Altman's' Classroom - 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Star Gazing (on clear nights) - Observatory - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Friday - 16

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

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

MS Musical Rehearsals/Clark - auditorium - 12:40 - 1:25 p.m.

4th Grade Shakespeare Play - LS Commons - 1:30 p.m.

Spirit Week Dodge Ball Game - 1:30 - 3:05 p.m.

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

US Student Council Lantern Lighting - 6:30 p.m.

US Student Council Movie Night - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                      

­­­­Saturday - 17

 

Sunday - 18