Author: Molly Blakeman

Back to School Schedule for 2019-20

August 21 – 23 The Upper School (grades 7 – 12) Retreat in McCall. August 16 If you ordered a supply kit for K – 6th grade through EduKit before June 8, it will be at the school beginning August 16th. The school will be open from 9 – 2 through August 23rd and you can stop by and pick it up. If you ordered after June 8, it will be delivered to your home. August 22 K – 4 Parent Orientation – Sign up for this important session on ParentSquare. August 26 School begins Monday, August 26th, for all grades. Students should bring their school supplies this day. The grammar school day begins at 7:45 am and ends at 2:15 pm. September 2 Labor Day – NO SCHOOL   Parents – Check ParentSquare.com for all back to school details. Call the office at (208) 323-3888 for any questions.

Bring in gently used uniform items May 27th – July 12th

NEW FOR 2019-20!!!! Consigned or donated items will be accepted May 27th – July 12th during summer office hours (Monday – Thursday 9 – 2; the office will be closed June 17 – 28 & July 4 – 5). Please attach your name to items you would like to consign. No need for info if you just donate. Items will be priced and tagged and available for purchase beginning July 17th. See shopping hours listed below. Summer Uniform Closet Hours July 17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm July 23 & 24 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm July 31st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm August 7 & 8 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm August 14 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm August 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Regular store hours resume August 27 Educational Outfitters will have pop-up shops at the school July 23rd & 24th and August 7th & 8th from 9-2. You will be able to try on sizes and order your uniform items for the coming school season. You can choose to pick up items at their downtown store or have the items shipped to your house for a fee.

Kindergarten openings available for 2019-20

Considering schools for your upcoming kindergartener? Come for a visit! Visiting a school is the best way to help you know if it is a good fit for your family. We offer a unique Christian education that provides skills that will last a lifetime. In the meantime, explore our website to learn more about classical Christian education and our special community! See our Admissions pages for more details, or contact our Admissions Director at admissions@theambroseschool.org or call (208)323-3888. We hope to see you soon! If you are interested in a 2 days at school/3 days at home program, please consider our Bridge Program option.

All families need to select a tuition payment plan for 2019-20

Did you complete your re-enrollment for next year? Make sure you have signed up for the new Tuition Management System As part of your re-enrollment for next year, all families need to select a tuition payment plan through a new online tuition management system. Login to ParentsWeb and click on “Financial” and “Set Up A Payment Plan” to get started. Starting next year, you will be able to see all your payments and charges online. If you need assistance setting up your plan, please contact Debbie Skinner as soon as possible. RETURN TUITION AGREEMENT BY MAY 1: Your printed tuition agreement that came in the mail needs to be signed and returned to the office by May 1st.

Junior High Drama presents Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Junior High Drama Team presents Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles, adapted by Jon Jory. The web of mystery surrounding Baskerville Hall is so strange that only the great Sherlock Holmes can take on the case. When Lord Baskerville is found dead beside the footprints of a phantom hound of local legend, and his heir receives an ominous warning, Holmes and his loyal friend Watson must discover the truth about the danger lurking on the desolate moor. When the game’s afoot and the fog rolls in, will the unflappable master of logic meet his match in the jaws of the supernatural? $5 or $20 per family. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Spring Music & Art Festival on April 26

Join us for a special evening of celebrating the arts on Friday, April 26th from 5:30-7:30 PM. The work of our talented students will be on display in the hallways and on the stage. The evening includes music from our 5th grade and up choral groups and orchestral groups. Peruse the art gallery in the auxiliary gym to see the accomplishments of our K-12 art students. Student docents will be on hand to answer your questions. Attend the concert in the main gym to hear our 5th-12th grade students perform music in a wide variety of genres. Come hungry and enjoy a barbecue dinner beginning at 5:00 PM. Proceeds help the class of 2019 offset costs of their senior trip.

We love our grandparents!

Every year, we set aside a special day to honor our grandparents. All Ambrose grandparents to join their grandkids at school on either Thursday, April 25th for Bridge Program, or Friday, April 26th for our 5-day program. Grandparents Day is a half-day where grandparents visit classrooms, listen to special presentations, and then are excused to spend the rest of the day enjoying some time with their special students. “We realize that grandparents play an important role in the student’s life. From daily pick-up duty when parents work full-time to providing financial support to simply speaking wisdom into the lives of the next generation, our grandparents are invaluable.  They support, encourage, attend performances, and give students a ready ear for hearing about how their day at school went. We want them to know how much we appreciate all they do and honor them with this special day,” says Ambrose Head of School, Carl Warmouth. All our grandparents are invited, and asked to mark their calendars! Bridge Program: April 25th, from 8:10 am – 12:00 pm 5-Day Program: April 26th, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm