Dear Parents,  
 

Andrews Osborne Academy's Board of Directors recently approved contracting the services of Ford and Associates to conduct a capital campaign feasibility study.  The purpose of the study is to determine if AOA will be able to raise between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000 over the next three years, with the campaign kick- off to take place next the fall.

Consultants from Ford and Associates will be on campus for five days in January to interview parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the school to determine if the campaign would be successful.  They will interview approximately 50 people.  A questionnaire will also be mailed to randomly selected parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the school following the one-on-one interviews in January.
 

The purpose of the campaign is two-fold. First, we need to increase our limited endowment and secondly, continue to improve our facilities to attract students.  As you are aware, tuition alone does not cover all of the expenses necessary to operate a great educational program, as well as maintain a campus of close to 300 acres.  We realize that a capital campaign of this amount will be a challenge since one has not taken place in the past. The Board is, as I am, optimistic that we will be able to raise the funds over the next three years.
 

A preliminary case statement has been mailed to those who were invited to meet one-on-one with the consultants in January.  The case statement will also be mailed to those receiving the questionnaire who will not be interviewed.  The areas of focus on how the dollars will be allocated are based on goals from the Strategic Plan.  This does not necessarily mean everything will happen.  It depends on the findings of the feasibility study, as other areas may surface and be deemed more important.  If you would like to view the preliminary case statement, please click HERE.
 

If you have any questions regarding the feasibility study or case statement, please do not hesitate to contact me or Sue Leahey, development director.
 

Only four days next week. Our Winter Break begins Friday, December 21st.
  

Yesterday AOA hosted a university signing event for senior Alex Rosen, who will be attending The Ohio State University on a swimming scholarship.  To read the press release of this event, please click HERE.

 

The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to United Way. Tickets can be purchased 5th and 6th period lunch or by emailing Allee Vito at allee.vito@gmail.com (Subject: NHS Basket Raffle). Tickets will be 1 for $1 and 6 for $5. The winners will be announced/notified on December 20th.  Please buy tickets to support a good cause.


 
  Gift Card Tree 
 

 
  
  Ready for Santa Basket

 
  Holiday Movie Basket

 

The winter session of the Lower School Sports Skills Program will start on January 8th.  Details are provided in the flyer below. 

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

 

Monday-17

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

Administrator/Director Meeting - small dining room - 1:30 p.m.

AOAPA/Christie Gound - community room - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Hearts for Jesus Christ - home - 4:00 p.m.

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

US Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Hearts for Jesus Christ - home - 7:00 p.m.

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

Tuesday -18

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

US/Roman Field Trip - Sam's Club - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Karen Sippola - small dining room - 3:15 p.m.

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

US Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Geauga Grizzlies Home School - home - 4:30 p.m.

US Boys JV Basketball vs. Geauga Grizzlies Home School - home - 6:00 p.m.

US Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Geauga Grizzlies Home School - home - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday -19

EC/PK Holiday Concert - community room - 9:30 a.m.

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

MS Birthday Meeting - MS Commons - 9:40 - 10:10 a.m.

US Faculty Division Meetings - Lee Library - 3:15 p.m.

MS Girls Basketball vs. Canton Country Day School - home - 4:15 p.m.

Andrews Alumnae Association Board Meeting - Phoenix Guest House - 5:00 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Canton Country Day School - home - 5:15 p.m.

K-5th Grade Holiday Concert - auditorium - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday - 20

Assembly/All School Sing-Along - auditorium - 9:30 a.m.

3rd Grade Holiday Party - main dining room - 2:00 p.m.

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

Willoughby Rotary Christmas Party - community room - 6:30 p.m.

Friday - 21

Dorms Close at Noon

School & Offices Closed - Winter Break

US Co-ed Swim vs. Willoughby South (University School) - away - 4:00 p.m.

­­­­Saturday - 22

US Co-ed Swim vs. Madison - away - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday - 23