January 18, 2013

    
A Message From Our Head of School

      

Dear Parents,
 

Our boys and girls basketball teams at all levels are doing great, especially the boy's varsity team. Their record is 11-1, and they play in a tournament at Wellington School in Columbus this weekend. All of our families are again invited to cheer the boys and girls varsity teams to victory at our annual "Pack the House" event on Tuesday, January 29th, beginning with the girl's game at 5:00 p.m., followed by the boy's game at 6:30 p.m. We will be playing one of the best teams in our league (St. Martin De Porres from Cleveland) and it should be an exciting evening. Fun activities are also planned.    

 

It's official; the first day of school for the 2013-2014 school year is Thursday, September 5th. The last day of school for students in grades PK-11 is Friday, June 13th. Commencement is Saturday, May 31st. Next year's calendar is similar to this year's except that Thanksgiving is a week later and the first day back for students following Winter Break is a Tuesday. The Monday following Winter Break will be a professional development day for faculty and staff. A copy of the 2013-2014 calendar can be found by clicking here. This calendar, plus the 2012-2013 version, can also be found on the AOA website under "Calendar" in the top bar or under "Resources/Forms". A 2013-2014 monthly version will be created in the coming months.

 

As you are aware, a feasibility study is being conducted this month to determine whether or not Andrews Osborne Academy will move forward with a Capital Campaign. Consultants were on campus yesterday and today and will return next week to conduct approximately 40 personal interviews. All of our families were mailed a questionnaire to respond to 50 questions. I am asking that you please take a few minutes to read over and complete the survey and return to Ford and Associates by January 31st. It is important that we receive your feedback on this important journey. Andrews Osborne Academy has come a long way in its short history, but needs your continued support to keep the school moving forward in a positive direction.

 

Have a great weekend and week ahead. 

Chuck Roman

 
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In This Issue
A Message From Our Head of School
Phoenix Fire Ball Pre-Party Cancelled
AOAPA Cinderella Ball
Phoenix News Submissions
Campus Visit Day
Theater Performance
Story Time
Next Week's Calendar
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Questions About AOA Update
 
Contact Ellen Beers
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Internal Communications and Website Coordinator
 
Michelle Rowley
Director of Marketing & Communications
Phoenix Fire Ball Pre-Party Cancelled
 

Due to schedule conflicts within the AOA community, we are cancelling the Phoenix Fire Ball pre-party for next Thursday, January 24th.  We will still provide an opportunity for you to "Create Your Best Poker Hand," and win a classroom pizza party. Information to follow in the coming weeks. 

Childcare is still available next Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room for the 5th & 8th Grade Parent Transition Meeting.

 

Remember to "Save the Date" for the Phoenix Fire Ball event on April 26th! 

 

 

 

AOAPA Cinderella Ball

The RSVP deadline is midnight this Sunday, January 20th!
 
To register for the Cinderella Ball, please click HERE or go to "Events" at the top of any page on the AOA website (www.andrewsosborne.org).
 
 
  
Phoenix News Submissions

AOA Parents - the next monthly Phoenix News will be distributed on Friday, Feb. 1st.

 

If you have newsletter submissions and/or a photo for the "Cover Shot" contest, please send them to Ellen Beers at ebeers@andrewsosborne.org by next Thursday the 24th. Please email Ellen by this Monday the 21st if you know you will have a submission to assist with planning the newsletter.

 

 

Campus Visit Day
 
  
Please encourage prospective families to join us on Friday, January 25th for a Campus Visit Day.  The event for grades 6-12 is from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.; for grades PK-5, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Families can contact the Admissions Department at admissions@andrewsosborne.org or at 440-942-3606 to register.
  
Theater Performance

Senior Emily Zart is starring as "Eponine" in a production of Les Miserables.  Information about the production can be found below.
 
      
Story Time 
 
 
We encourage you to let potentially interested families know about Story Time, a fun and educational program for children ages 3-5. This free program introduces children to the joys of reading. The 4 week program is on Thursdays from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., starting on February 21st. It is held in the AOA Thomas J. Osborne Library.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times, and registration is required. To register, contact the Admissions Department at admissions@andrewsosborne.org or at 440-942-3606 

  
Next Week's Calendar


  

  

Monday-21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School & Offices Closed

 

Tuesday - 22

Classes Resume

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

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

Encalada - community room - 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

Multicultural Dance Workshop - auditorium - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Cherney/Blanket Club - Ms. Marsh's/Lee 208 - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

2nd/3rd Grade after School Sports Skills Program - small gym - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Mock Trial Practice - Ms. Fain's Classroom - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

US Girls Varsity Basketball vs. New Day Academy - home - 4:00 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Ratner - away - 4:30 p.m.

US Boys JV Basketball vs. New Day Academy - home - 5:30 p.m.

US Boys Varsity Basketball vs. New Day Academy - home - 7:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 23

5th Grade Transition Day

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

MS Meeting - small dining room - 11:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Encalada - community room - 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

Faculty/Staff Meeting - auditorium - 3:20 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs. Lawrence School - away - 4:30 p.m.

 

Thursday - 24

8th Grade Transition Day

LS/Hunt Field Trip - Herb Society of America - 9:00 - 10:45 a.m.

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

Encalada - community room - 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

2nd/3rd Grade after School Sports Skills Program - small gym - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Mock Trial Practice - Ms. Fain's Classroom - 3:30 - 5:30 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.

Childcare/Parent Transition Meetings - community room - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Parent Transition Meeting (5th & 8th Grades) - 7:00 p.m.

US Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Geauga Grizzlies-Home School - home - 7:30 p.m.

 

Friday - 25

Morning @AOA - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

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

EC/Croucher Field Trip - Mentor Civic Center - 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.

LS Dance Presentation - auditorium - 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Encalada - community room - 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

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

 

­­­­Saturday - 26

SAT Testing

MS/US Ski Club - Brandywine Ski Resort - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

AOAPA Cinderella Ball - Manakiki Country Club - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

US Co-ed Swim Tri @Perry HS - away - 6:00 p.m.

 

Sunday - 27

LS Ski Club - Alpine Valley - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.