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TWO WEEKS AHEAD
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A Note from Mr. Clarke
Dear Armbrae Families and Community Members,
Enrolment Update - Armbrae On Target
Thank you to all our families that re-enrolled on time so that we could set informed targets for next year. It is very helpful to know how many seats we have to fill in each grade so that we can grow modestly and strategically.
As of today, I am delighted to report that our total enrollment (returning + new students) is at 97% of our overall target for next school year, and that we are projecting double sections in Grades 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Balancing the size and composition of Armbrae’s population is no easy task, and I’d like to thank Suzanne Morrison - our Director of Marketing and Admissions for the positivity and energy she gives to this every year. I would also like to thank the members of our Admissions and Tuition Aid teams for supporting Suzanne: Tara Burt and Megan Sernyk (academic testing), Brendan Brisco (language testing), Michael Maki (guidance), and Ally Read and Alyssa Hill (tuition assistance).
Philosophically, our Strategic Plan guides everything we do - including balancing the size and composition of our population. We all want to preserve our unique school culture, but we have to ensure we are large enough to provide the opportunities that our children need to grow, learn, and explore - to Unleash Their Potential. Here again are the Strategic Priorities as listed in our plan:
- Our Community, Culture & Student Centredness
- Our Pursuit of Excellence
- Our Commitment to Inclusion
This obvious link between our priorities and population composition is another example of strategy in action. And I am looking forward to continuing our growth together.
That’s it from me. Please enjoy reading the rest of this edition.
Cheers,
Steve.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Friday, May 3rd: Grandparents’ Day & Lower School Musical
- Early Dismissal - All Divisions - PS/PP - Grade 12 - Dismissal at 3:15 - No Afterschool Programming.
- Saturday, May 4th: Susan Beazley’s Retirement Celebration
- Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 17th: AP Exams
- Thursday, May 9th - MIL Track and Field (Grades 5 and 6) SMU Track - all day
- Monday, May 20th: Victoria Day - School Closed
- Tuesday, May 21st: Celebration of Sport - 6:00pm in the AARC
- Friday, May 24th: Middle School Showcase of the Arts
- Wednesday, June 5th - Friday, June 14th: Armbrae Exams (Grades 9-12)
- Thursday, June 6th, Tuesday, June 11th, Thursday, June 13th: Middle School Exams
- Friday, June 14th: Middle School Field Trip to BIO and Tufts Cove - stay tuned!
- Friday, June 14th - Sunday, June 16th: Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey (Club Program)
- Monday, June 17th - Tuesday, June 18th: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Adventurous Journey (Grade 10 Physical Education Program)
- Monday, June 17th: No classes - Assessment Day
- Tuesday, June 18th: Middle School Exam Review; Field Afternoon; Osprey Fest 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Wednesday, June 19th: Celebration of Learning - Rehearsal 8:30am - 11:30am, Ceremony is from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Rebecca Cohn.
General Announcements
Grandparents’ Day: Friday, May 3rd
We are excited to welcome Grandparents and Grandfriends to campus on Friday! If you haven't RSVP’d, please do so here. All students should wear their Number 1 Uniform. Lower School students will change into their costumes for the play at lunch time.
Gently Used Camping Gear Wanted!
Seeking donations for our Duke of Edinburgh Program, which is part of our Grade 10 Physical Education course as well as a club available as part of our CAS Program. Toward the end of the school year, students will be participating in their Adventurous Journey. Donations can be dropped off to the Coburg Campus between now and June 1st. We are looking for the following items to help lower the costs of participation for students:
- Tents (2-4 person, lightweight is ideal)
- Backpacks with lumbar support (25-45L)
- Camp stoves
- Camp cooking sets
Susan Beazley Retirement Celebration: Saturday, May 4th
Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 6:00pm in the AARC to celebrate Susan’s retirement after 46 years at Armbrae Academy. We look forward to welcoming all of the people Susan has impacted over the years and celebrating her legacy at Armbrae. This event is open to all community members and we would love to see you there. Please click here to RSVP.
Lower School
Armbrae Academy Presents: Shrek The Musical Jr! Friday, May 3rd
Our Lower School Musical will take place on Friday, May 3rd. This year we are very excited to be presenting Shrek The Musical Jr! Performances will take place at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. All students from Primary to Grade 6 are involved in the show so it is important that all students are at both performances. Please note that all students (PS/PP - Grade 12) will be dismissed at 3:15pm on Friday. Lower School students should return to their homerooms at 6:00pm for the evening performance.
Flower Sale
If you are interested in purchasing flowers for your child(ren) to receive after the play, you can purchase them here. If you have any questions, please reach out to apa@armbrae.ns.ca
MIL Track and Field Meet
All Grade 5 and 6 students will be participating in the MIL Track and Field Meet on Thursday, May 9th at the SMU Track. Please drop your child off at the SMU track at 8:30am. Teachers will be there to greet students at the track. Students can be picked up at 3:15pm at SMU or they will walk back to school with their teachers after the meet. Please see the email from Mrs. Beazley for more information.
Lower and Middle School Hot Dog Sale!
The Graduation Class of 2024 is having a hot dog sale on Friday, May 10th as a final fundraiser to raise money for their graduation dinner and dance. Hot dogs will cost $2 each and must be preordered. There is a limit of 2 per person and they will be delivered to classrooms at the beginning of lunch. Please fill out the Order Form by Friday, May 3rd at 4:00pm to ensure you get your hot dogs!
Middle School
5 weeks until exams!
Today students learned about creating an exam study schedule. Ask your child about theirs. All exam preparation resources are posted on the Advisory Brightspace pages. Exam outlines are coming out this week and will be posted on the respective subject Brightspace pages.
Do your child’s items seem disorganized? This is a busy time for Middle School students as they are putting together various summative assessments and starting to prepare for exams. Some students will need parental support to remain organized and meet deadlines. The summative assessment calendar is posted on the Advisory Brightspace page. Please take a moment to check your child’s binders to ensure their materials are filed in order and that they have all their materials. If you need assistance, please contact your child’s advisor.
Upper School
The 2024 Exam Schedule has been shared with students and is posted on the Upper School Handbook course on Brightspace. If students have any questions they should speak with their advisor, Mr. Maki or Ms. Read.
Auxiliary Department
Osprey Summer Camps - Register NOW!
- REGISTER HERE
- Armbrae Family Discount: WELOVEARMBRAE
- We are excited to offer camps for 10 weeks for Grades PP-8.
- Learn more at ospreycamps.ca
Armbrae Summer Academy
- REGISTER HERE
- Armbrae Family Discount: SUMMERLEARNING
- Check out what is on offer and more information at www.summeracademy.armbrae.ns.ca
Athletics
- The Ultimate Team played in the MIL tournament. We had two teams and Team 2 won and Team 1 placed 7th. Congrats!
- The Field Hockey Team is in the Division 1 final this Wednesday, May 1st at Citadel High School at 4:00pm. Molly Harrington, Ella Moore, Julia Britton and Morgan Clarke are on the All Star team and will train with the Provincial team this summer. We also have Bryana Oakey and Harnoor Kaur invited to train on the team.
- The Flag Football Boys Team plays on Monday, May 6th and the girls team plays on Tuesday, May 7th at Soccer Nova Scotia.
- Track and Field meets are May 13th and 14th at Beazley Field.
Armbrae Parents’ Association
CALL FOR USED UNIFORMS:
We are collecting gently used uniform items to sell at future APA uniform sales. If you have any items to donate, please give them to Suzanne Morrison.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the various events and fundraisers the APA is a part of. Please use the APA Sign-Up Genius to sign up for the following volunteering options:
MAY:
- Thursday, May 2nd: Flower sale preparation.
- Friday, May 3rd: Flower Sales for Lower School Plays: 1:30pm and 6:30pm shows.
- Saturday, May 4th: Mrs. Beazley’s Retirement Party: We need volunteers for a variety of roles; purchasing/picking up liquor, bar set up, bar sales during the event, and cleanup.
JUNE:
- Friday, June 7th: Middle School Council End of Year Dance – Chaperones needed
- Tuesday, June 18: Osprey Fest, End of year celebration: There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities including:
- food pickup
- event setup/teardown
- BBQ
- food serving
- games, prizes, etc.
DONATIONS NEEDED:
APA is looking for donations and support for our upcoming events. If you have any connections or interest in donating items we need please email apa@armbrae.ns.ca to let us know what you can contribute or you can sign-up on Sign-Up Genius. We welcome donations in any amount - every little bit helps. We are hoping to get some donations for the following events:
Flower Sales:
- Roses
- Greenery
- Baby’s Breath
- Ribbon
- Floral wrapping paper
Osprey Fest:
- Hamburgers & Buns
- Hot Dogs & Buns
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Popsicles
- Paper napkins and cups
- Large industrial size BBQ
- Prizes for games
These are the basic necessary food items but if there is something else you would like to donate for the BBQ, please let us know and we can tell you how much we will require (e.g. cheese or other toppings for burgers, sides, etc.). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the APA via email: apa@armbrae.ns.ca. Thank you so much!
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