Back to School Night for all Ambrose parents September 4th
Wow! For 20 years, God has been faithfully providing for our school. Come hear about the ‘State of the School’, what the future holds, and meet the incoming Headmaster, Kirk VanderLeest. You will then be excused to the classrooms to hear from your child’s teacher and learn about expectations and goals for the year. We strongly encourage all parents to attend this night — Thursday, September 4th 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:45 pm) — Learn important updates about The Ambrose School from administration and school board leadership. 7:45 pm — Parents are excused to the classrooms to hear a brief presentation from each teacher (K – 3 will be “open house” style). Childcare is available (please use RSVP button above). K – 3rd grade parents Please attend the main presentation at 7:00 pm. Following this, teachers will be available in their classrooms for drop-in/open house style visits. 4th – 6th grade parents Following the main presentation at 7:00 pm, teachers will offer two identical classroom presentations at 7:55 and 8:25 pm. 7th – 12th grade parents Following the main presentation at 7:00 pm, teachers will offer four identical classroom presentations at 7:55, 8:10, 8:25, and 8:40 pm. CHILDCARE Provided by the Junior class as a fundraiser for their senior trip. Cost is $5 per hour for the first child, $2.50 per hour for each additional child. Please RSVP to reserve a place for your child by Wednesday the 3rd.
Are you new to the school? Come to the Newcomers Coffee
Welcome to Ambrose! This year we have 35 new families at the school and we are so glad you are a part of our family. The Newcomers Coffee is a time to meet veteran parents, talk to the administrators, hear a few words from Davies Owens (Head of Vision and Advancement) and ask questions. We strongly encourage all new parents to come. This year we are offering two different sessions to accommodate schedules. At the Saturday, September 13th session we will have our junior class students available to watch your children. ($5 per hour for the first child, and $2.50 for each subsequent child). We will enjoy coffee, breakfast, and fellowship in the Providence Room at the school, followed by an orientation session in the library. Pick one of these dates: • Tuesday, Sept 9th 8:00 am – 10:00 am • Saturday, Sept 13th 8:30 am – 10:30 am (childcare available from the junior class this day) Kindly RSVP by calling or emailing the office. Let us know which session you are attending, and if you need childcare during the Saturday session.
Roll up your sleeves! School workday Saturday, August 9th
It’s time to spiff up the school and get ready for the new year. We would love your help! WHEN: Saturday, August 9th beginning at 8:30 am (Come when you can; stay as long as you can) WHO: Anyone age 12 and up WHAT: There will be both indoor and outdoor projects BRING (if you have them): wheelbarrows, shovels, gloves, pressure washer Please contact Mark Schiebout to let him know you are coming. Thank you for helping us be good stewards!
Back to School Picnic set for August 21st
Our annual Back to School Picnic will be held Thursday, August 21st, at 6 p.m., on The Ambrose School field. The picnic kicks off the school year and is the perfect time for K-6 students to meet their teacher, and parents to meet their child’s homeroom parent. You can bring a picnic dinner, or order up from the “Junior Class Grill.” K-6 students meet your teacher. Parents meet your homeroom parent. Bring your picnic dinner or order from the “Junior Class Grill.” To order ahead, turn in your Food Order Form by Monday, August 18th. Orders will also be taken that evening. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Upper school families are also welcome! Questions? Call the office at 323-3888 or email office@theambroseschool.org. See you there!
Fall Preview for all parents of current 6th – 11th grades May 1st
May 1st is our annual “Fall Preview.” This is an information rich session for ALL Parents of rising 6th- 12th students to help you prepare for and understand changes for the next school year. Current 6th grade parents need to arrive early for a special pre-session on transitioning into the upper school. 6:30 – 7:00pm — Upper School Orientation for current 6th. This session is on transitioning into the upper school from the grammar school. (This is optional for current 5th grade parents, as you will have another year, but you are invited if you are curious about our program). 7:00pm – 8:30pm — Fall Preview. Current 6th through 11th grade parents will be given an overview of more specific updates for the 2014-2015 school year. We will start promptly at 7:00. Please arrive a few minutes early to enjoy fellowship and refreshments. Doors open at 6:15pm. Topics covered: Goals for Graduates, Schedule Updates, House Program, Senior Trip Planning, Preceptorial/Tutorials, Electives, College Planning, Dances and Protocol, Homework, Math Tracking, Technology and Home-life, Parent Education opportunities, Communication and more. Students are not expected, but may attend if interested. Registration documents: 2014-2015 Fall Registration for current 6th & 7th grades 2014-2015 Fall Registration for current 8th – 11th grades 2014-2015 Preceptorials list Instructions for Fall Registration 2014-2015 Letter Fall Preview 2014 Powerpoint slides
Come enjoy the Spring Music & Arts Festival May 7th
Every spring, our music and art students showcase their talents with an evening celebrating the beauty and expression of visual and musical arts. Pick up a schedule of performance locations and times as you enter, then stroll around and enjoy our Devoveo (choir) and Gaudeo (honors choir), and 1st through 4th grade and Cantavi choirs, along with the 5th, 6th, & 7th grade orchestra, Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Honors Orchestra. Along the halls you will find a beautiful variety of artwork created by students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Come join us! WHAT: Spring Music & Arts Festival WHEN: Wednesday, May 7th at 5:30 pm WHERE: various locations within The Ambrose School
Be a leader worth following: Join us for Leadercast on May 9th
In 2013, The Ambrose School joined with hundreds of locations around the world to be a host site for Leadercast. Leaders from throughout our own community spent a day learning and networking. It was such a success we’ve decided to host again this year. Leadercast is a one-day event broadcast live from Atlanta to over 100,000 leaders around the globe. It’s a movement that is changing the way the world thinks about leadership by building leaders worth following. What is Leadercast like? Watch this! http://vimeo.com/70824191 This year’s theme is “Beyond You” – how using your influence to benefit others can result in better companies, better employees, and better communities. We’ll see examples of how this type of leader can not only lead better, but actually transform culture. How could your organization’s culture be transformed? Join us on May 9, 2014, and watch what we can collectively do together. [blox_button text=”PURCHASE TICKETS” link=”http://leadercast.com/location/theambroseschool” target=”http://leadercast.com/location/theambroseschool” style=”default” color=”#dd3333″ icon=”” size=”medium” align=”left” /] [blox_button text=”MORE INFORMATION” link=”http://theambroseschool.org/calendar-events/leadercast/” target=”http://theambroseschool.org/calendar-events/leadercast/” style=”default” color=”#dd3333″ icon=”” size=”medium” align=”left” /] Questions? Contact Kirk VanderLeest. Ambrose family: Please email Molly Blakeman for the Ambrose family member promo code.
Fathers Prayer Group to meet January 17th
Please join with us for Fathers’ Prayer! Since September, Ambrose fathers have been meeting once a month to pray for the needs of our school. Won’t you join us? For all Ambrose fathers: We are all busy, yet we are men who know that God’s sustaining presence is critical in our personal, professional and school lives. When I think about what is most essential to keeping the Ambrose School on track, it is prayer. (James 5:16 –prayer of righteous men is both powerful and effective). Please join us on the 3rd Friday morning of each month. Coffee and Chick-fil-A biscuits are provided. All Ambrose fathers are welcome and encouraged to come. The opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other Ambrose fathers will be a blessing to you individually and a great benefit to our school community. 7:40 am – 7:50 am in the library Fresh coffee and Chick-fil-A biscuits and fellowship with other Ambrose men. 7:50 am – 8:05 am Short devotional thought 8:05 am – 8:25 am Open group prayer for specific school needs, plus a time of praise and thanks. 8:25 am On time dismissal to get on the road to work. Questions? Want to help? Contact: Davies Owens dowens@theambroseschool.org
