TWO WEEKS AHEAD ~ February 22nd

Dear Parents and Armbrae Community Members:

This is our last TWA prior to the March break, and I wanted to draw your attention to a few items: re-enrolment, this Saturday’s fundraiser - the Designer Purse Bingo, and our re-scheduled Strategic Plan launch and family pizza party.

Firstly, thank you to the many families that have already re-enroled. If you haven’t already taken care of this, please do so this week. Remember the deadline is March 1st, and we’d like to have an enrolment picture that is as accurate as possible going into the break. Details for re-enrolment are available below.

Secondly, unfortunately, I can’t join you on Saturday as I will be at Lakecrest School in Newfoundland as Vice-Chair of their CAIS review team. That visit takes place from Saturday through to Thursday of next week. However, Mrs. Clarke and I purchased a table and she will be present. I would encourage all of you to join her and support this worthwhile cause. Remember our goal this year is to raise $50,000 for three projects: our scholarship and bursary fund, microscopes for the biology lab, and a new bike shelter and repair station. Kristina Glover has more information on the Designer Purse Bingo in the APA section of this edition, but if you’d like to skip right to buying tickets, please click here.

Thirdly, the Strategic Plan launch and family pizza party - originally scheduled for Thursday, January 26th - has been moved to Thursday, March 30th. We will include a sign up link and details for that event in the next edition of the TWA coming out March 22nd.

In the meantime, here is all the other information you’ll need for the next two weeks. And please enjoy precious time with friends and family over the March Break.

Cheers,
Steve

Re-enrolment
As you know, the initial call for re-enrolment was part of Jill Hennigar’s letter to you on February 3rd. If you haven’t had a chance to re-enrol, please click here to re-enrol online and follow the instructions for your preliminary instalment and tuition fee payments. Please note that a (digitally) signed contract and your preliminary instalment of $1,500 are both due by Wednesday, March 1st.

If you’ve lost your login credentials, please check your inbox (or your junk mail) for the letter from Jill Hennigar (Board Chair) dated Friday, February 3rd. Or, please reach out to Mrs. Morrison for help. Thank you to the dozens of families that have already re-enroled for 2023-24.

Important Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, February 23rd: Shakespeare Performance 7:30pm - AARC (Drama Studio)
Friday, February 24th: Shakespeare Performance 7:30pm - AARC (Drama Studio)
Saturday, February 25th: Designer Purse Bingo - AARC Tickets can be purchased here
Wednesday, March 1st: Course Selection Forms Due (Grades 8-11)
Friday, March 3rd: Talent Show 2:00 pm - AARC - Parents are welcome to attend
Apple Financial Tuition Assistance Application Deadline - April 12th, 2023

Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors”
Come join us for an abridged version of Shakespeare's, "A Comedy of Errors". Grade 7-9 students have been rehearsing since the fall with Ms. Barry and Eliza Rhinelander to create a memorable and fast-paced Shakespeare experience that will be accessible to all. Public Performances February 23rd & 24th, 7:30pm - AARC (Drama Studio) $10 a ticket. Book HERE or tickets can be purchased at the door with cash.

Winter Carnival–February 27th-March 3rd
In Grade 9 Leadership, students have been busy planning activities for Winter Carnival week. We have the following Dress Up Days planned for next week:

Monday, February 27th: Monochromatic Monday (Wear all one colour)
Tuesday, February 28th: Pajama Day
Wednesday, March 1st: Crazy Hair and Socks (Wear with your regular uniform)
Thursday, March 2nd: Sports Jersey Day
Friday, March 3rd: Freaky Friday (Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students)
Friday, March 3rd: Armbrae Talent Show! March 3, 1:55pm - AARC - Parents Welcome! To learn more click here! Talent Show

Division Updates

Middle School - Stephanie Sajatovich
Reports went out Friday, February 17th. The Middle School Report Evaluation forms were due today to inform future goal setting with Advisors. Please submit your completed form to your child’s advisor tomorrow. Advisors will be following up with families who have not submitted a form.
If your child is looking for Service Learning opportunities, check out the Auxiliary Programming Newsletter below.

Upper School - Ally Read
A reminder that Course Selection Forms are due to the Coburg Office by Wednesday, March 1st.

Real Talk: HBCU Edition (BigFuture)
On March 1st and 2nd, Real Talk is hosting admission representatives from a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the United States. This two-night event will be an opportunity to compare colleges, receive advice on standing out during the admissions process, get information on special scholarships that can make college more affordable, and have top questions answered in real time. For more information or to register, check out this site.

Athletics - Susan Beazley
Please check the School Calendar for all practices and games. For more information, please contact Susan Beazley at 902-423-7920 ext 229 or email sbeazley@armbrae.ns.ca.

March 3-5: Provincials for Senior Girls’ Basketball Team at North Nova School, New Glasgow.
February 23rd: The ACIS Swim Meet at KES for grades 5-9. The team will leave the school at 10:30am.
February 24th: Junior Osprey Basketball Team plays in a tournament at Summit, Bedford.
February 28th: Hockey Team is in a tournament at KES.
Next week: Practices for badminton and field hockey start.

Auxiliary Programmes - Ashley Matthews-Duffett
amd@armbrae.ns.ca or 902-471-1993.

You will find all the information you need for Co-curricular programmes, CAS opportunities, camps and more:

Check out our Newsletter HERE
March Break Camps Registration open
Summer Academy Registration open
Discount Code for Armbrae Families; WELOVEARMBRAE
Registration Site HERE

APA Announcements

Designer Purse Bingo!
It's looking like it will be a full house, but it’s not too late to get your tickets! Tickets are $50 each, or $300/table! Bring your friends and have a chance to win a fabulous designer bag! Please click the link for volunteer opportunities before and during the event itself!

Volunteer Opportunities - Sign-Up Genius
The APA is always looking for parent volunteers for events, our Tuck Shop and teacher Treat Friday! Please take a look at our Sign-Up Genius page for all our current opportunities!

Tuck Shop
The next Tuck Shop will be held on Friday, February 24th during lunch. Parent volunteers will continue to sell school-safe treats and healthy options as an ongoing fundraiser for the work of the APA. Treats range from .50 to $2.50. The shop will continue to be cash only. Parent volunteers are needed between 11:15am-12:00pm on Fridays. If you are available please check the Sign-up Genius link above to find available dates! **Please note there will be no Tuck Shop on Friday March 3rd 2023.**

Armbrae Academy

Oxford Campus: 1400 Oxford St, Halifax, NS B3H 3Y8 ~ 902-423-7920
Coburg Campus: 6430 Coburg Rd, Halifax NS, B3H 2A6 ~ 782-641-3834

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