October 26, 2012

    
A Message From Our Head of School
             

Dear Parents,
 

You've heard of the saying, "there's no place like home."  After a visit to a prestigious Chicago independent school this past week, I really believe that "there's no place like home", and in this case, that home is AOA.

 

Two years ago, Andrews Osborne Academy was visited by an evaluation team from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). The evaluation was a requirement to continue our accreditation status with the Ohio Department of Education. My visit to Chicago was to co-chair a team of faculty and staff to evaluate Frances W. Parker School. Frances Parker School is truly a wonderful PK-12 independent day school in the Lincoln Park area. Parker has a long history and is considered one of the best independent schools in the city. The three days I spent interviewing faculty and staff, as well as students, was a wonderful experience. When I visit other schools, I always look for ideas to bring back to our faculty and staff. As great as Parker is, I believe that AOA meets, and in some cases exceeds, in the opportunities and educational experiences afforded to our students. When the three day visit was over, I could not wait to return home to AOA. There is no place like AOA. I realize everyday that I'm blessed to be head of a great school with amazing students and dedicated faculty and staff.

 
Have a great weekend and week ahead.

 

Chuck Roman

  

 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
Spizzwinks A Cappella Performance
Lower School Pumpkin Non-Carving Contest Winners
Upper School Community Service Trip
Athletic Boosters Fundraiser
Next Week's On Campus College Visits
Ski Clubs
Next Week's Schedule
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Questions About AOA Update
 
Contact Ellen Beers
Marketing Assistant
Internal Communications and Website Coordinator
 
Michelle Rowley
Director of Marketing & Communications
Spizzwinks A Cappella Performance
 
Yesterday afternoon the Middle & Upper School (plus a few Lower School classes) enjoyed a performance by the Spizzwinks, the male a cappella group from Yale University.  Their singing (and theatrics) were very entertaining!

 

  
Lower School Non-Carving Pumpkin Contest Winners


There were 35 pumpkins entered, a record this year!  Thank you to all the students (and parents) who helped to make this annual tradition a success.  All of the pumpkins will be on display at tonight's Fall Festival.
 

The contest winners are:

PK - Carl Usatch
K - Emmy Vitovich
1st Grade - Quinn St. Clair

2nd Grade - Lilly Wheeler & Isabel Parker

3rd Grade - Karina Lovins
4th Grade - Emma Kennelly

5th Grade - Max Zart

 
    
   
 
      Emmy Vitovich (L) and Carl Usatch (R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

   

 

      Isabel Parker (L) and Quinn St. Clair (R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

      Karina Lovins (L) and Lilly Wheeler (R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

  

 

       Emma Kennelly (L) and Max Zart (R)

 

      

Upper School Community Service Trip
 

  

We are excited to announce our International Upper School Community Service trip for Spring Break 2013.  This year's destination is the Dominican Republic.  By incorporating a service trip into our spring break repertoire, we offer students a global experience where they can gain a new perspective and hopefully acquire a passion for travel. 

While in the Dominican Republic, we will experience national parks, rich biodiversity, sustainable farms, and beaches.  We will ride horses, go rafting, visit a butterfly garden, take a boat tour to various coves and caves, swim in natural pools, and visit the UNESCO world heritage city, Santo Domingo.  All of this is in addition to 15 hours of community service, plus students who study Spanish will have an authentic place to practice. 

 

Students will leave on the first day of Spring Break, Saturday March 23rd, and return on Saturday March 30th.  Please note students will be home for Sunday March 31st, which is Easter Sunday.  The price of the tour is $2,260, with a down-payment of $1,000 due by Nov. 16. For a full itinerary and FAQ see the website at www.rusticpathways.com/andrewsosborne.


A letter with more details and a permission form can be found be clicking HERE.  For questions, please contact Mr. DiBianca, director of Upper School, at gdibianca@andrewsosborne.org or at 440-942-3600 ext. 258.

 

Athletic Boosters Fundraiser
  
The AOA Athletic Boosters are having their annual holiday greens fundraiser.  Please see below for the various selections.  For an order form, click HERE.

The ordering deadline is Friday, November 2nd.  Completed forms and payment should be returned to Jane Piszczor.  She can be reached at 440-942-3600 ext. 117 or at jpiszczor@andrewsosborne.org.

 


Next Week's On Campus College Visits
 
    

The complete schedule of on campus college visits can be found on the AOA website (www.andrewsosborne.org) by clicking on "Academics" in the left column and then on the "College Counseling" page.  You can also click HERE.

Next week's visits include:
  • Oct. 30th at 10:10 a.m. - Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
  • Nov. 1st at 8:00 a.m. - Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)

 

Ski Clubs


  

AOA has two Ski Clubs:   
 

A Lower School one coordinated by Kathy Allyn (kathyallyn@gmail.com).  For information about this club, please click HERE. 

A Middle & Upper School one coordinated by Polly Jones (pjones@andrewsosborne.org).  For information about this club, please click HERE.





 

Next Week's Schedule

 
     

Monday - 29

LS/Bradach Field Trip - Burton Century Village - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

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

US Musical Rehearsals - Ballplayers and Van Buren - auditorium - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

US Musical Rehearsals - Entire Cast (No Ballplayers) - auditorium - 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

SAT Prep Class/Ms. Roote - Lee Student Center - 7:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday - 30

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

Case Western Reserve University College Visit - Ms. Walsh's office - 10:10 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.

Mock Trial Practice - Ms. Fain's Classroom/Osborne 4 - 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

US Musical Rehearsals - Full Run of Show - auditorium - 3:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting - small dining room - 5:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 31

LS/Dorr Field Trip - Severance Hall - 8:45 - 11:15 a.m.

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

LS Halloween Costume Parade - 1:30 p.m.

US Musical Rehearsals - Van Buren and Ballplayers - auditorium - 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

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

US Musical Rehearsals - Entire Cast - auditorium - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 

Thursday - 1

Vanderbilt College Visit - Ms. Walsh's office - 8:00 a.m.

Story Time (Ages 2-5) - Thomas J. Osborne Library - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Mock Trial Practice - Ms. Fain's Classroom/Osborne 4 - 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 2

EC/Croucher Field Trip - Lake Farm Parks - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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

Faculty/Staff Social - Phoenix Guest House - 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

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

                                                                                                                  

­­­­Saturday - 3

SAT Testing

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

Private Event - Phoenix Guest House - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

 

Sunday - 4

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