Author: Molly Blakeman

NO SCHOOL Friday, March 8 for teacher workday

There will be no school on Friday, March 8th, for a teacher workday. The following week there will be parent teacher conferences for the upper school in the evening of  Thursday, March 14th. The Grammar School will be having individual parent teacher conferences on Friday, March 15th. There will be no school on Friday, March 15th.

The 5th grade presents: The Tempest & The Comedy of Errors on March 9th

On Saturday, March 9th at 2:00 pm, come to the school to see our amazing 5th grade players! Audiences continue to be amazed year after year that 5th graders can perform Shakespeare so well. The plays are shortened, but the language remains the same. Our students take this challenge in stride, reeling off lengthy lines of prose with expression and emphasis, obviously understanding, not just reciting, their lines. 5th grade teachers Mrs. Cherry and Ms. Hobbs make sure their students understand the storyline, using it to help students consider the virtue (or lack of) in the characters. So the performance is not just drama for drama’s sake. It is a teaching tool as well. While studying the play’s characters helps develop their understanding of virtue, working together as a class to produce something beautiful is another benefit that produces life skills and class unity. Saturday will be a great opportunity to see this in action (no cost, but donations are accepted). Come and see! O, had I but followed the arts! – Sir Andrew

BASECAMP LIVE: A College President’s Perspective: Successful Young People Share These Qualities with 550 World Leaders – Michael Lindsay

What can 550 elite world leaders teach us about raising the next generation? Michael Lindsay of Gordon College distills lessons he learned in his 10-year one-of-a-kind study and 2014 best seller, The View From The Top, and he communicates how to apply these strategies for today’s young people. As a college president, Lindsay knows what it takes to develop young “platinum leaders” that are led by virtue and faith, as well as their own struggles. Be prepared to be inspired by their stories! LISTEN NOW

Bridge Program Open Houses February 21 & March 21

Learn more and ask questions at our Open House for our 2-day Bridge Program, now enrolling grades K-10 for the 2019-20 school year. This program provides a classical Christian education with two days of on-campus instruction plus lesson plans for three days of parent-led instruction at home. Bridge Program teachers are available for questions and help on home days and provide all grading and planning. We have a great little community going and are always seeking like-minded families to join us! Come find out if our program is a good fit for your family! OPEN HOUSES February 21 & March 21 6:30 – 7:30 pm 6100 N. Locust Grove Rd (main campus in the library) Questions? Call or text 208-789-7337 or email bridgeprogram@theambroseschool.org LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRIDGE PROGRAM

Varsity boys begin state tournament play February 28

Our boys varsity team took second in district play and are now heading to the state tournament! Be sure to come out and support our boys! On Thursday, February 28th we play Lapwai at 8:00 pm at Vallivue High School. STATE BRACKET You can buy tickets at the door OR you can buy advance tickets. The games will be live streamed, but there is a fee.  It is on the NFHS network. Idahosports.com will have the audio version of each game for free.   TICKET PRICES General Sessions $6.00  General Admission $5.00  Discount Championship Session $8.00  General Admission $6.00  Discount Tournament Pass $25.00  General Admission $20.00  Discount Discount is for students with ID – Seniors over 55 Children 5 & under are free GET YOUR STATE T-SHIRT! Shirts are $10 each and will be sold Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school or until sold out. GO ARCHERS!

Re-enrollment deadline is February 28

For Current Families: Re-enrollment fees due by February 28th; next auto-withdrawal will be March 1 Re-enrollment is $150 per student ($100 for Bridge Program) and is due by February 28th to ensure your child’s spot for the 2019-20 school year. Unless we hear otherwise, we assume you are re-enrolling. If you have first of the month auto-withdrawal, it will be withdrawn on March 1. All other families can stop by the office or pay it online. Tuition and fees for 2019-20 can be found on our website. Contact Susan Herrick with any enrollment questions or Debbie Skinner for billing questions. Will you have a new student next year? Get your application in now! Families who will have a new student entering the school in 2019-20 need to apply as soon as possible. Please fill out a new student application. Contact Susan Herrick for questions.

Order your yearbook by February 28

For all K – 11th 5-Day & Bridge Program families: Order your yearbook by Thursday, February 28th  The 2018-19 yearbooks will arrive during the last week of school. Orders need to be placed by February 28th. Seniors do NOT need to order a yearbook. K – 11th families ONLY: ORDER A YEARBOOK HERE