March 16, 2012  

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A Message From Our Head of School 
 

 March 16, 2012

 

Dear Parents,

 

Did you notice the two bright stars in the sky this past week? Those stars were the planets of Jupiter and Venus. Can you imagine what they looked like through a telescope? Some of students had the opportunity this past Wednesday, and were astounded by the beauty and how close they looked through the lens. Veronique Berthet, French teacher, and Chris Ryan, parent, have taken on the role of working with the Astronomy club in giving these students as well as any student to learn more about the solar system and stars in the sky. Ms. Berthet and Mr. Ryan have been instrumental in reviving the use of our wonderful observatory. They plan to hold more evenings where parents and students would be welcome to observe the sky. Please check the weekly calendar as to when these evenings are scheduled, weather permitting.

 

The hit musical, Music Man, is the featured performance of our Middle School students this year. The performance will take place next Thursday, March 22, beginning at 7:00 p.m. There may not be 76 trombones playing, but there will be plenty of talented students. There is a $3.00 charge for adults and $1.00 charge for children. Come and join the fun. The students have been working very hard and hope that you will be able to see their performance. Our kindergarten students will also be performing the Peter Rabbit Play next Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower School assembly room.

 

Spring Break officially begins Saturday, March 24 and the end of the third quarter is next Friday, March 23. Yes, the time is flying by, and when we return from break (April 10) we will only have 45 days of school remaining, but who's counting! I think the seniors are because they not only remind me how many days they have left; they have a countdown calendar hanging outside of the senior lounge. They actually only have 37 days remaining until commencement on June 2, which include a three week senior project.

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead. Happy St. Patrick's Day

 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
All AOA: AOA and SPIRE in the News
All AOA: Middle School Musical
All AOA: Observatory Hours
All AOA: Summer Camp Registration
Spirit Week
All AOA: Next Week's Calendar
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Michelle Rowley
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AOA and SPIRE in the News

 
 
The Monday, March 12th, edition of The News-Herald included a article and video about the AOA and SPIRE partnership.  To view it, please click HERE.

 
Middle School Musical Reminder
 
 
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.
 
 



Summer Camp Registration

 

To register for science camp, please click HERE.




To register for equestrian camps, please click HERE.

Spirit Week Was A Blast
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A good time was had by all this week. The new Phoenix Mascot was a warmly welcomed, however, no one knows (except Mr. Roman) who was in that Big Blue Bird!! Watch for next week's newsletter for more terrific photos!
 
Next Week's Calendar
 

 

 

Monday - 19

OGT Testing - community room - 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Emmerich - small dining room - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Emmerich - small dining room - 12:30 - 3:30 a.m.

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

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

US Girls Soccer Team Meeting - community room - 3:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 20

 Emmerich - small dining room - 8:30 - 11:30 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.

OGT Testing - community room - 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Emmerich - small dining room - 12:30 - 3:30 a.m.

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

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

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

 

Wednesday - 21

OGT Testing - community room - 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Emmerich - small dining room - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Kindergarten Peter Rabbit Play - LS Commons - 9:15 a.m.

MS Birthday Club Parties - MS Commons - 9:40 - 10:05 a.m.

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

Emmerich - small dining room - 12:30 - 3:30 a.m.

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

US Faculty Division Meeting - 3:15 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 - 22

Emmerich - small dining room - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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

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

MS Musical "The Music Man, Jr." - auditorium - 9:45 a.m.

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

OGT Testing - community room - 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Emmerich - small dining room - 12:30 - 3:30 a.m.

US/US Math Meeting - Lee Building/Room 209 - 3:20 p.m.

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

US Girls Softball vs. Lake Catholic (scrimmage) - home - 4:00 p.m.

MS Musical "The Music Man, Jr." - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

MS Musical Cast after Party - community room - immediately following play

 

Friday - 23

OGT Testing - community room - 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Emmerich - small dining room - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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

Emmerich - small dining room - 12:30 - 3:30 a.m.

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

                                                                                                                                      

­­­­Saturday - 24

Dorms Close at Noon

 

Sunday - 25

Private Event - Phoenix Guest House - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Monday - 3/26 through Monday - 4/9

Spring Break/School Closed - Classes Resume Tuesday, April 10

 

 

***The Observatory will be open on the first clear evening of the week, please check the AOA website for days of operation***