Lessons & Carols Exordium on December 11th
As the final exordium of the year, it is the last time for us to gather together as one community before the break. This exordium will be unlike any of our others, which have a mostly inward focus. It is focused squarely on the gospel: the fall of man, the prophesies, and the incarnation as told through scriptural readings (lessons) and carols (hymns). We hope you will join us for this very special and contemplative time of humble worship of our Redeemer. Please join us Wednesday, December 11th at 8:00 am for a combined (upper & grammar school) Exordium of Lessons and Carols. The Ambrose School’s Exordium of Lessons and Carols is adapted from a traditional Christian worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is the story of the fall of man, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus told through a series of Bible readings and song. The original service, called The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols dates back to 1880 when the Bishop of Truro, Edward Benson, formalized a service of nine readings from Genesis, the books of the Prophets, and the Gospels along with accompanying hymns. Benson would later become the Archbishop of Canterbury. Since that time, the original liturgy has been adapted for use by many churches of various denominations worldwide. The longest running and most popularly known version has been held at King’s College, Cambridge, UK, since Christmas Eve, 1918. The King’s College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been broadcast annually by the BBC since 1928, except for a brief hiatus during the 1930’s.
‘The Light of Christmas’ Music Program December 18th
Come celebrate the birth of our Savior on Wednesday, December 18 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Brandt Center on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University. Invite family, neighbors, and friends to come enjoy this beautiful and stirring musical presentation featuring centuries of song performed by our K – 6 students along with the upper school choir, orchestra and special groups. Now in its 16th year, the concert is known for its traditional sounds of Christmas from the middle ages through the early 20th century. Brass, strings, children and youth voices create a beautiful evening of Christmas joy. This year’s theme is ‘The Light of Christmas.’ CHRISTMAS PROGRAM TICKETS KTVB Airing Times KTVB 7.1 & KTFT 7.1 12/24 10:35 pm 12/25 6:00 am KTVB 7.2 & KTFT 7.2 12/25 5:00 am, 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 1:00 pm
The Importance of Being Earnest November 22 & 23
The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. It’s the story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest. The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise and misadventure. The elaborate plot ridicules Victorian sensibilities with some of the best loved, and indeed bizarre, characters to be found on the modern stage. Join us for this riotous tale! November 22 & 23 Doors open at 6:30 pm; Curtain at 7:00 pm The Ambrose School Auxiliary Gym $5 each or $20 per family Junior Class Concessions – treats, popcorn, and drinks!
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Gala and Auction
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY! Our 25th Anniversary Gala and Auction will be held November 16th at the beautiful Château des Fleurs in Eagle, Idaho. More than 250 friends of The Ambrose School will gather for an evening of great food, fellowship and a fantastic auction with auctioneer Tyson Baker as the Master of Ceremonies. All of the proceeds will further the mission and vision of The Ambrose School. We look forward to celebrating with you to make this our best auction yet! If you have an item or experience to donate or just want to learn how to be involved, please contact Amy Yenor at ayenor@theambroseschool.org. GO TO THE GALA AND AUCTION WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE
Pastor Appreciation Breakfast October 24th
We would like to show honor and appreciation to all our school families’ pastors with a Pastor Appreciation Breakfast on October 24th starting at 8:00 am. All K-12 students were asked to write a note to their pastor, inviting them to join us for this special meal. We are so thankful for the leadership and support that our pastors and their churches give to the students. We know that the “three-legged stool” of family, school, and church are what it takes to help a child succeed. If one of those legs is weak, the stool will topple. The breakfast is not just for pastors of school families. If you are a pastor of a church in our community, and would like to learn more about our school and enjoy fellowship with other area pastors, we invite you to join us. Please RSVP to the school office by calling 323-3888 or emailing office@theambroseschool.org.
Come to our K – 6 Open House October 17
Would a classical Christian school be a good fit for your family? Come find out more at our Open House! You will get a tour of the school, meet students and teachers, and have an opportunity to get your questions answered. We would love to meet you! OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM For questions, please call (208) 323-3888.
Fall Dance September 28
Our first dance of the year is coming up on September 28. 7th & 8th grades – plan to come and dance from 5:30 – 8:00; 9th – 12th grades from 7:30 – 10:00. Tickets can be purchased in the office or through ParentSquare.
We’re bringing back the ChiliFest for our 25th anniversary!
We’re celebrating 25 years at The Ambrose School! One tradition we had for many years was the annual ChiliFest. It was a family fun event with chili contests, games, and dancing that also helped raise money for teacher Christmas bonuses. We are bringing it back for old times sake this year to give our whole community a chance to celebrate 25 years of blessings on our school. Friday, September 27 During the school day, grammar school kids can wear western gear. Jeans, boots, plaid shirts and bandanas. No guns or weapons. Upper School students can wear the western gear, or they can wear the 25th anniversary shirt. No other logo wear is permitted. Of course, all students have the option to wear their school uniform. 5:30 – 8:30 pm: ChiliFest and carnival games – All are invited! Chili Contest If you want to participate in the chili contest, we will have a signup next week! We will take 25 crockpots of chili. The teachers will judge the chili and the teachers will eat YOUR chili. Prize for the HOTTEST chili and the BEST overall chili. Winners receive $25! FOOD for all For 25 bucks you can feed your entire family! Hot dogs (Thank you Jacksons Food stores!) Chili catered by Goodwood BBQ Chicken Tortilla Soup catered by Goodwood BBQ Cornbread provided by volunteers Teacher Jail Fun Put your favorite teacher in jail! $25 to put them in jail and $25 to bail them out. New this year! DUNK TANK! Carnival Fun Jump house, Bingo, cake walk, 2 liter toss, football toss, 3-legged race, and more, all provided by our upper school House students. You will have a ton of fun! $10 wristbands will buy your kids unlimited fun!
