September 14, 2012  


 
 A Message From Our Head of School
   

Dear Parents,
 

Yesterday, I asked a student in the Upper School how everything was going. He told me that everything was "just OK". I replied "just OK?" He then said "the first couple of days were great until I started getting homework!" I'm sure he's not the only one feeling this way.

 

Signups for the after school Lower School Sports Program are very good as of today. The fall session for grades 3-5 begins next Tuesday and Thursday, and the program for grades K-2 begins next Wednesday. There is still time to register online before the program gets under way next week. Please see the article below for a link to the registration.

 

Much has been done this past summer to get ready for the new school year. As you are aware, additional classroom spaces were added to accommodate the enrollment increase. In September's monthly newsletter, these areas and a number of other improvements will be highlighted.

 

Congratulations to our fall sports teams (cross country, boys soccer, girls tennis, volleyball), as they are off to a great start. Initiated by Vance Linamen, athletic director, we are now in a new private school league known as the Lake Effect Conference. There are eight schools in this conference that will be competing for championships in each sport. All eight schools are non-members of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Even though these schools cannot compete in state playoffs, they are now afforded the opportunity to compete for sports awards and championships at a regional level.

 

As a reminder, if you are dropping off your child in front of the Osborne Building, please do this in a way that does not back up traffic. We do have busses that drop off students in this area and they are on a schedule to go to other schools. If the traffic flow continues to cause busses to wait, we will no longer be able to permit the dropping off of students in this area. There is no parking in the circle at dismissal.

 

It's been a wonderful first full week of school.

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead.


Chuck Roman
 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
Andrews Alumnae Association Scholarship Luncheon
On Campus College Visits
National Honor Society Induction
Girl Scouts
After School Sports Program for Lower School
AOA Campus Shop is Online!
Next Week's Calendar
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Andrews Alumnae Association Scholarship Luncheon
 
There's still time to sign up for the Andrews Alumnae Association Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  All of the event proceeds are donated back to AOA to be used for student scholarships. 

Tickets are $40 and include lunch, two spirit drink tickets, a favor, and 10 auction tickets.  To register, go to the "Alumni" page on the AOA website (www.andrewsosborne.org) or click HERE.  The registration deadline is tomorrow (Sept. 15th).

The Alumnae Association is also looking for volunteers during the following dates/times:
  • Thursday, Sept. 20th, from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 21st, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 22nd, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (one hour shifts available)

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sue Leahey at sleahey@andrewsosborne.org or at 440-942-3600 ext. 235.

 

   

On Campus College Visits
 
    

Various college and university representatives will be visiting AOA over the next few months.  A schedule will be provided by our College Counselor, Laura Walsh.  In addition, the schedule can be found on the AOA website (www.andrewsosborne.org) by going to "Academics" in the left column and then to the "College Counseling" page.  You can also click HERE.

All visits will be held in Mrs. Walsh's office in the Lee Building.  To attend a visit, students must be either a junior or senior and attend during a free period or with written permission from their teacher if they will be missing class time.  Permission forms for this can be found outside Mrs. Walsh's office.

Next week's visits include:
Sept.19th at 11:50 a.m. - Hollins University (Roanoke, VA)
Sept. 20th at 11:50 a.m. - Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, OH)

 
National Honor Society Induction

On Wednesday, September 19th, a new group of members will be inducted into the Andrews Osborne Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society.  NHS is one of the oldest organizations in the United States that recognizes and engages high school students on a selected group of criteria - Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship. Inductees to this organization must meet stringent requirements in all of these areas to be considered for membership. NHS membership is more than just an award; it is joining a group of like-minded students and faculty which understands that giving back to both our school and the community is a rich and worthwhile endeavor. The administration and faculty of AOA would like to congratulate the following inductees:


Juniors
Amara Davis

Susan Lefelhocz
Michelle Picciano
Xuequian Yu

Seniors
Ran Jin 

Hongyu Zhang 
  

Membership consideration for sophomores and juniors during the 2013-2014 academic year will begin in the spring of 2013. Students who wish to apply for membership must meet the following criteria: attend AOA for at least one year, earn at least a 3.5 GPA, and display the characteristics of scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship and service to the school and community.

 

Girl Scouts
  
The AOA Daisy, Brownie and Junior Troops have an information and orientation parent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18th, from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. in Mrs. Matchinga's classroom.  The troops are open to girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Flyers about this meeting are available in the Lower School office.  If you have questions, please contact Brownie Troop Leader Lori Schneider at schneiderls@yahoo.com.
 
After School Sports Program for Lower School

 
To register, go to the "Events" page on the AOA website (www.andrewsosborne.org) or click HERE.

 
AOA Campus Shop is Online

 

     
 

The AOA Campus Shop is online, with all types of apparel and accessories.  To access it, please click HERE.

The online shop can also be accessed on the AOA homepage at www.andrewsosborne.org.

 

 Next Week's Calendar

 

 

Monday - 17

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

MS Co-ed Soccer vs. Lawrence - home - 4:30 p.m.

MS Girls Volleyball vs. Valley Christian Academy - home - 4:30 p.m.

US Girls Volleyball vs. Fairport Harding - away - 5:00 p.m.

US Boys Soccer vs. Cardinal - home - 5:00 p.m.
 

Tuesday - 18

Finance Committee Meeting - small dining room - 8:00 a.m.

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

9th Grade Math Meeting/Richardson - community room - 9:40 a.m.

Girl Scout Troup Meeting - community room - 3:00 p.m.

3rd - 5th Grade After School Sports Skills - small gym - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

US Girls Tennis vs. Willoughby South - away - 4:00 p.m.

MS Co-ed Soccer vs. Hearts for Jesus Christ - home - 4:30 p.m.

US Girls Volleyball vs. Hearts for Jesus Christ - away - 5:00 p.m.

US Boys Soccer vs. Hearts for Jesus Christ - home - 5:30 p.m.

One United FC - front soccer fields - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 19

National Honor Society Induction (MS/US Assembly) - auditorium - 9:40 a.m.

Hollins College Visit - Ms. Walsh's office - 11:45 a.m.

Basketball Meeting/Ms. Snow - community room - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Department Chair Meeting - small dining room - 3:15 p.m.

K-2nd Grade After School Sports Skills Program - small gym - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

MS Girls Volleyball vs. Gilmour Academy - home - 4:30 p.m.

US Girls Tennis vs. Lakewood - away - 4:30 p.m.

 

Thursday - 20

LS/Marlow, Papageorge, Hegreness Field Trip - Mentor Lagoons - 8:20 - 10:30 a.m.

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

Ohio Wesleyan College Visit - Ms. Walsh's office - 11:45 a.m.

3rd - 5th Grade After School Sports Skills - small gym - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Cleveland Area Independent School Library Network Meeting/Jones - small dining room - 4:00 p.m.

US Girls Tennis vs. Chardon - home - 4:15 p.m.

US Boys Soccer vs. Grand River Academy - away - 5:00 p.m.

US Girls Volleyball vs. Saint Martin DePorres - away - 5:30 p.m.

 

Friday - 21

The Andrews Alumnae Association 12th Annual Reunion Weekend

Senior Stratford Trip (depart) - 7:45 a.m.

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

Horse Show - Eq. Ctr. - 10:00 a.m.

Multicultural Dance Workshop - Mr. Dorr's classroom - 4:00 p.m.

MS Co-ed Soccer vs. Cornerstone Christian - away - 4:30 p.m.

The Andrews Alumnae Association Martini Madness - Phoenix Guest House - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                              

­­­­Saturday - 22

Horse Show - Eq. Ctr. - 8:00 a.m.

US Co-ed Cross Country @Malone College Invitational - away - 9:00 a.m.

SAT Prep Class - Ms. Roote's Classroom (O-3) - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Andrews Alumnae Association Fall Luncheon - dining hall - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

US Girls Volleyball vs. First Baptist Christian - away - 11:00 a.m.

 

Sunday - 23

Horse Show - Eq. Ctr. - 8:00 a.m.

Senior Stratford Trip (return) - 5:00 p.m.

One United FC - front soccer fields - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.