Andrews Osborne Academy
Parents Association June 6, 2012 |
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| AOAPA Updates |
Dear Parents,
The school year is almost done! There are a few last reminders listed below. Included is information about the next uniform swap, buying Tervis tumblers for those summer drinks, ordering Lower School supplies, and the last AOAPA event for mothers and sons this Friday, June 8th.
Most importantly, I would like to officially welcome the new board that was voted into office at the last AOAPA meeting on May 21st. They are an excellent group that I feel will represent all facets of the school well. Their contact information is listed below. Please contact any of them if you have a question or would like to get involved.
Lisa Stewart - President
lisastewsmail@gmail.com
440-231-1155
Mandy Capel - Vice President of the Lower School (EC-5)
irish3316@yahoo.com
440-488-1671
Susan Culotta - Vice President of the Middle/Upper School (6-12)
sculotta@lec.edu
440-463-0854
Emily Dennis - Treasurer
edennis@kw.com
216-577-0701
Stephanie Maley - Secretary
stephanie_maley@hotmail.com
440-251-8180
Lastly I would like to publically thank my board who has served with me for the past two years; Jackie Cerar, Gina Szalay, Terri Benko and Lori Schneider. They have put in many hours to assist with all that the AOAPA has done. They have my deepest gratitude.
Have a great summer!
Respectfully,
Sharon Graper
AOAPA President
sgraper@holdenarb.org
440-463-1776
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Mother and Son Event |
The Mother and Son event is this Friday, June 8th, at the Holden Arboretum. Details can be found below.
To register for this event, please click HERE.
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Survey |
We Need Your Feedback! AOA and the Parents Association will be sending out an email survey this week regarding events, activities, fundraising events and afterschool programming.
We are also looking at the possibility of adding an afterschool athletic skills program for 1st - 5th grades. To help us plan and implement this program, as well as other activities and events, your input is essential.
The survey should only take 5 - 10 minutes. Should you have any questions about the survey, you are welcome to contact Sharon Graper at sgraper@holdenarb.org or Michelle Rowley at mrowley@andrewsosborne.org.
Thank you for your input and support.
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Uniform Swap |
Go through that closet now! Don't put it off any longer!The AOAPA will be collecting gently used uniform apparel in front of Mrs. Marvar's office in the Lower School building on: - Tuesday, June 12th, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 13th (last day of school) from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Vouchers will be given for donated items. The vouchers can be used at any of the three swaps planned for this fall:
- Saturday, September 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the student center of the Lee building
- Tuesday, September 4th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. (night of the Ice Cream Social)
- Thursday, September 6th, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (first day of school)
Volunteers are needed to assist with setup, clean up and manning the swaps. Please contact Janie Linabarger at linabarger@sbcglobal.net to volunteer or with any questions. |
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Tumbler Fundraiser | |
Don't forget to support the AOAPA and order your tumblers. Order forms to print out can be found be clicking HERE.
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Online Lower School Supplies | 
Get ready for next year and save yourself a trip to the store.
We have teamed up with Innisbrook for the second year in a row to provide families with students going into PK-5th grade a way to order their school supplies online. It's easy and the products are high quality. The AOAPA will receive a small donation of $2 for each order.
Supplies will be shipped to AOA and you will be able to pick them up before school starts. If you have questions, please contact Sharon Graper at sgraper@holdenarb.org.
For ordering instructions, click HERE. The deadline is July 1st.
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Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Your Child |
On May 16th AOA hosted a panel discussion about helping to instil resiliency in our children. The panel was sponsored by the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools (CCIS) Parent Resource Group.
One of the panelists was Dr. Lisa Damour, who runs the Center for Research on Girls at Laurel School. Many in the audience found her presentation particularly enlightening, even if you have a boy. The idea of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset still applies. The handout she used can be found by clicking HERE.
The Parents Association is looking to invite other speakers to school next year. Please let them know if you have any ideas on what might be useful to you as a parent.
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