February 15, 2013

    
A Message From Our Head of School

      

Dear Parents,
 

Save the date of Friday, April 26th. This is the date of our major fundraiser and we hope that it becomes an annual event that you will look forward to attending. The Phoenix FireBall, Viva Las Vegas, dinner and auction will take place at LaMalfa Centre in Mentor and will feature silent/live auction items, a great buffet, games and entertainment throughout the evening. We hope that you will attend and will also bring friends with you. I heard that Elvis may be in the building!  The committee is working hard to make this an event you won't forget, so look for your invitation which will be mailed to you in early March.

 

This morning, I had the honor to officiate my 9th wedding of the letters Q & U. The annual kindergarten program included dancing to the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, and other favorites. Great job kindergarteners! This event began years ago at the Phillips-Osborne School and it is one of those events that the students and parents look forward to and really enjoy.

 

This evening, our boys basketball team will play for the Lake Effect Conference championship at Grand River Academy in Austinburg, just east of Geneva off of I-90. Currently the team is 19-3 and lost a very close game in overtime this past Wednesday evening to Fairport Harding. There was a great article about the game in yesterday's News-Herald. If you are looking for evening of great basketball, come out to Grand River Academy. The News-Herald had our team ranked in the top 15 high school teams in our area. Not bad for a boys team in its fifth year. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. Come out and cheer for the Phoenix.

On Saturday, 20 of our Upper School students will travel to Cleveland Heights High School to participate in the 2013 Solo and Ensemble Competition.  Over 750 music students will be competing at this event.  All of our students are competing in the two highest categories of difficulty.  Good luck to our talented performers!

 

Next Friday, February 22th, is a Campus Visit Day (formally known as Open House and Morning at AOA). If you have neighbors or friends interested in AOA, please let them know about this event. Details are provided in the article below.

 

In case you forgot, President's Day is this coming Monday, February 18th. The school and offices are closed.
 

Have a great weekend and week ahead.


Chuck Roman

 
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AOAPA Mother & Daughter Event
Cabaret Night
Story Time
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Campus Visit Day
      

Please encourage prospective families to join us on Friday, February 22nd, 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.
  
AOAPA Mother & Daughter Event
 
 
  
You can also register by clicking HERE.
  
Cabaret Night

  

Want to learn tips and techniques on "How to Succeed in High School?"

 

Want to hear Broadway ballads belted by our talented singers?

 

Want to hear how Acoma Gaither is going to save the world if only she could be elected "Miss Pensacola?" (she was already campaigning at assembly!)

   

Then you don't want to miss "Cabaret Night" next Sunday evening, February 24th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

"Cabaret Night," a collaboration of the AOA French and Performing Arts departments, will transport you for a brief two hours to the scene of a French Cabaret, complete with dinner, desserts and entertainment.

 

But hurry! Tickets must be purchased by next Wednesday, February 20th (note date change).  Click HERE for the ticket order form. Please complete and return it to the main office or Mrs. Clark by next Wednesday so that you do not miss the opportunity to enjoy an evening of great music , fun one-acts and French-themed desserts and decorations.

 

 

 
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 - 18

President's Day - School & Offices Closed

 

Tuesday - 19

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

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

2nd Grade Patriotic Play Rehearsals - community room - 12:00 p.m.

Clark/Musical Rehearsals - auditorium - 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

DiBianca/Parent Conference - small dining room - 3:15 p.m.

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

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

MS Girls Basketball Tournament @Canton Country Day - away - 4:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday - 20

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

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

2nd Grade Patriotic Play Rehearsal - community room - 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Clark/Musical Rehearsals - auditorium - 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

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

US Division Meeting - Lee Library - 3:15 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball Tournament @Old Trail School - away - 4:30 p.m.

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

 

Thursday - 21

Blue Key Meeting - main dining room - 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Story Time (Ages 3-5) - Thomas J. Osborne Library - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

2nd Grade Patriotic Play Rehearsals - community room - 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.

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

2nd Grade Patriotic Play - community room - 2:00 p.m.

Clark/Musical Rehearsals - auditorium - 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

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

US Choir/Clark @LCMEA Choral Festival - Mentor Fine Arts Performance Center - depart AOA @5:00 p.m.

 

Friday - 22

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

US/Clark Field Trip - Severance Hall - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Clark/Musical Rehearsals - auditorium - 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

Latin Dance Workshop - Mr. Dorr's Classroom - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

 

­­­­Saturday - 23

AOA Ski Trip - Peak-N-Peek Resort - depart AOA @6:30 a.m.

 

Sunday - 24

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

AOA Ski Trip - Peak-N-Peek Resort - return to AOA @6:00 p.m.

AOA Performing Arts Cabaret Night - main dining room - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.