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TWO WEEKS AHEAD
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A Note from Mr. Clarke
Dear Armbrae Families and Community Members:
Re-enrolment Season - Deadline Friday, February 23rd.
Given that we are in the midst of re-enrolment/enrolment season, I have had the opportunity to chat with a few parents and prospective families about tuition fees. It gives us a moment to talk about who Armbrae is, and what it means to be an independent school. Below is a direct copy/paste from our website and I think it’s worth sharing here.
Armbrae Academy is an independent school. We are independent in philosophy, driven by our unique mission/vision/values as outlined in our Strategic Plan: Unleash Your Potential. We are also independent in the way we are managed and financed: governed by an independent Board of Governors and supported only through tuition payments, auxiliary income, and charitable contributions. We are not a for-profit “private school”, nor do we receive funding from any government sources.
So please make sure you re-enrol your child(ren) and pay your deposit by February 23rd. Although this seems like an early deadline, it is not random. There are three specific reasons for the timing of this: (1) Upper School students are selecting their courses for next year, and that can impact our staffing; (2) It gives us better information when we are speaking to prospective families - do we have room for their child(ren) or don’t we? (3) And finally, the hiring season in schools takes place between January and March. Knowing our re-enrolment numbers now helps us make good hiring decisions when necessary.
As always, if you have any questions about how to re-enrol, please contact Suzanne Morrison.
Designer Purse Bingo - Saturday, February 24th.
In addition to the Osprey Golf Tournament in the fall, the Designer Purse Bingo is our only other major fundraising event of the year. It is important to get as many people out as possible, so we can make this event fun, but also so we can collectively support our School.
So this is a final call to get your tickets. If you haven’t already done so, you can get them here.
In closing, thank you so much to all our families that have already re-enroled and purchased tickets to the Designer Purse Bingo.
Happy Chinese-Lunar New Year and Happy Valentine's Day!
Steve.
Important Upcoming Dates
February 15th:
- Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year/Spring Festival Assembly - AARC (8:30am)
- Students may wear red clothing to school for the day (or regular uniform)
February 16th:
- Grad Photos - Coburg Campus (8:30am start)
- Lower School Instrumental Showcase - AARC (1:00 - 2:00pm)
February 22nd:
- Lower School Parent Teacher Interviews
- All students will be dismissed at 3:15pm - No After school activities
- Tutoring takes place as usual
February 23rd:
- Lower School Parent Teacher Interviews - No School for PS - Grade 6
- Regular classes for Grades 7 - 12
- Tutoring takes place as usual
- Middle & Upper School Interim Reports sent home
February 26th:
- Course Request Form deadline for students in Grades 8-11
February 26th - March 1st:
March 1st:
- Last Day of Classes before March Break (Classes resume March 18th)
General Announcements
Mental Health Panel
Students in Grades 7-12 will hear from a number of mental health professionals during the Advisory period on February 21st, followed by interactive workshops for the older students. Thank you to Grade 11 student Daniel Wong for his initiative in putting together this event.
Math Kangaroo
Registration for the 2024 Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest is now open for all students from Grades 1-12. Parents can register their child by visiting the Math Kangaroo website. More information is found on this website but some quick details are: the contest will be held both online and in-person (at Dalhousie University) on March 24th, 2024. The regular fee is $17 and includes a free 60-minute training class if registered by February 25th.
Talent Show
Talent Show - March 1st at 2:00pm in the AARC - Sign-up. It is open to grades 2-12 with a little disclaimer that it's an hour and we won't have time for all acts. Everyone who submits a form will be contacted whether they will be performing or not.
Winter Carnival Talent Show Sign-up!
Foundation Years/Lower School
The Lower School Instrumental Showcase will take place on Friday, February 16th at 1:00pm in the AARC. Each class from Primary-Six will be performing one or two musical pieces for your enjoyment!
Foundation Years and Lower School Parent Teacher Interviews will be held Thursday, February 22 (4:00pm-9:00pm) and Friday, February 23 (9:00am-3:00pm). Parents should have received an email yesterday with details of how to sign up for interviews. Please note that Mme. Gardner, Mrs. Beazley and Mr. Tramble will have limited availability on Friday as they have coaching and teaching responsibilities with Middle and Upper School students. If you are unable to book a time with them, please contact them by email and they will be happy to set up a meeting with you at an alternate time. (dgardner@armbrae.ns.ca, sbeazley@armbrae.ns.ca, jtramble@armbrae.ns.ca)
Middle School
Mrs. Sajatovich sent an email on Monday regarding the Middle School field trip to the Emera Oval to go ice skating on Wednesday, February 21, from 2:00 to 3:00pm. Please refer to the email for all the details. Even if your child is not a confident skater, it is an opportunity to try a winter sport and get outside and enjoy some fresh air. You will be contacted by email if the event is canceled due to inclement weather or poor ice conditions.
Please complete the following permission form by Friday, February 16th at 9:00am to inform us whether your child will require equipment and if they are being picked up from the Oval. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Sajatovich (ssajatovich@armbrae.ns.ca) via email if you have any questions beforehand.
Mid-February is a great time to reflect on your child’s organization and progress. Reports will be emailed to parents Friday, February 23rd. In the meantime, to help you support your child to meet their deadlines, I encourage you to view this short video Mrs. Sernyk put together outlining how to get the most out of Brightspace’s Calendar.
Upper School
Grade 10 students Deion Coward, Travae Jones, Ronei Beals, Mya King-Hyacinth, Ray Xiong, Wyatt Clarke and Payton Flint wrote original poems that were featured during “Roots and Rhythms: Connecting with the Past and Future,” an event held by A Black People’s History of Canada to kick-off African Heritage Month.
Auxiliary Department
Check out what is happening in CAS Newsletter HERE
March Break Osprey Camps
- Register HERE : Armbrae Family Discount: WELOVEARMBRAE
- We are excited to offer camps for both weeks for Grades PP-6.
- Rock Climbing, Art Works, Mad Science, SportBall and Basketball Camp.
- Learn more at ospreycamps.ca
Armbrae Summer Academy
- Registration opens on Feb 15th HERE
- Armbrae Family Discount; SUMMERLEARNING
- Check out what is on offer and more information at www.summeracademy.armbrae.ns.ca
Athletics
- The U-13 Boys Basketball Team won the CAIS tournament in Ottawa winning all 8 games.
- The Junior Girls Basketball Team is playing in the Junior High semi finals against Clayton Park
- The Senior Boys Basketball Team won their playoff game against Dartmouth High School going to the semi final against CPA High School.
- The Senior Girls Basketball Team will be playing HGS in the quarter finals.
- Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are participating in the MIL tournament at Summit Academy on February 22 and 23.
- Congratulations to Julia Britton (Grade 11) who has been selected to the U19 National Women’s Floorball Team! Julia will be joined by Armbrae Alum Sophie Pomeroy on the team and they will travel to Finland in May for the World Championships! Morgan Clarke was also named but was too young for the team.
APA Information
Volunteer Opportunities- Sign-Up Genius
The APA is always looking for volunteers for upcoming events! Please take a look at our Sign-Up Genius page for all our current opportunities - there are plenty!
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