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Congratulations to Mrs. Becky Schuster @artsk12.org December teacher of the month. Mrs. Schuster leads students in drama and improv at the Elementary/Middle School. Her energy and passion help make us shine!
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Congratulations to the @artsk12.org December teacher of the month! Carrie Lee is invaluable at AAA High School as our digital learning teacher, librarian and much more. We are so glad to have Ms. Lee on our team!
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Mental Health Matters
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Register now for 2023-2024! https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/page/lottery
Call for a tour and see how @artsk12.org offers arts based learning K-12.
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Dec. 12th Monday Memo!
Dec. 5th-16th: K6 Campus Canned Food Drive
Dec. 12th: 6pm-9pm: Winter Showcase Night #2: HS Modern Music Winter Concert @ HS Campus Commons
Dec. 12: HS Winter Spirit Week: Monochromatic Monday
Dec. 13th: 6pm-8pm: Winter Showcase Night #3: An Evening of Gifts. Featuring HS Students. @ HS Campus
Dec. 13th: 6:30pm: School Board Meeting @ K6 Campus
Dec. 13th: HS Winter Spirit Week: Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher
Dec. 14th: HS Winter Spirit Week: Wacky Winter Socks & Sweaters
Dec. 15th: HS Winter Spirit Week: Dress Up Like Your Favorite Artist
Dec. 16th: HS Winter Spirit Week: Pajama Day
Dec. 16th: 8am: K6 Campus Rise & Shine Assembly
Dec. 19th: K6 Spirit Day: Wear Winter Sweaters and Hats
Dec. 19th: 5:30pm: Family Engagement Night: Financial Aid / FAFSA
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If you are interested in joining the Wellness Committee for any upcoming meetings, the meeting dates are posted below. The Wellness Committee's goal is to ensure all federal and state guidance is being followed regarding wellness in our schools and address any health and wellness issues as they arise. Please reach out to Nurse Katie at kmiligan@artsk12.org with any questions.
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December 5th Monday Memo!
Dec. 5th-16th: K6 Campus Canned Food Drive
Dec. 7th: HS Campus Retake Picture Day
Dec. 8th: K6 Campus Retake Picture Day
Dec. 9th: 6pm-7pm: 5th-12th Grade Arts Winter Showcase Night #1: Showcase Opening: 5th/6th grade choir, dance, and piano @ HS Campus PAC
Dec. 10th: ACT Test @ HS Campus
Dec. 12th: 6pm-9pm: Winter Showcase Night #2: HS Modern Music Winter Concert @ HS Campus Commons
Dec. 13th: 6pm-8pm: Winter Showcase Night #3: An Evening of Gifts. Featuring HS Students. @ HS Campus
Dec. 13th: 6:30pm: School Board Meeting @ K6 Campus
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Thank you to Creative Generations for teaching Arkansas Arts Academy students to understand their creative codes and the importance of working with others who think differently. On Friday, December 2nd, Creative Generations gave a workshop to help our students understand their unique creative capabilities and the importance of their contributions. Creative Generations is a global collective dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and amplifying the work of young creatives and those dedicated to their development.
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We are so excited to offer a pop-up mini Book Fair from Once Upon a Time Books tonight, Dec 1st, during Parent Literacy Night held at the K6 Campus! We are offering gently-used children's books $1-$6 each. There are a lot of popular titles! It is CASH ONLY, so please come prepared. The entire district is invited to attend! We look forward to seeing you!
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Arkansas Arts Academy High School Diversity and Equity Club 2022-23
is holding a Holiday Children’s Donations Drive. We are collecting donations for NWA Children’s Shelter and NWA Children’s Hospital
Drop off to AAA Main office anytime by Dec. 16, 2022
NEW items ONLY.
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Please join the AAA upper campus piano students this weekend for an Afternoon of Joy. The event is free and open to the public, with a reception to follow.
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The 2022 AAA Winter Showcase is a 3-day event. The Winter Showcase Opens with a free event on Friday, December 9th at 6 pm and includes performance from the EMS Choir, Dance and Theater Departments. Tickets for Performances on December 12th and 13th are available for cash at the door or online through the AAA Eventbrite Page.
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The counselors will host our Family and Community Engagement book talk on "No-Drama Discipline", from 10am-12pm on Saturday at the high school. Please join us as we share thoughts on Dr. Daniel Siegel's whole-brain strategies for parents and anyone working with children. Snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact Mrs. Shover for details. ashover@artsk12.org
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Both AAA campuses will host a Literacy Night, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1. Come browse literacy and arts integration projects in each building and pick up developmental reading resources. At the K6 campus, there will be a Once Upon a Time book booth (a selection of books at low prices and possible Christmas gift ideas), as well as a representative with the Rogers Public Library.
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Nov. 28th-Dec. 12th: HS Culinary Holiday Goodie Boxes for Sale
Nov. 29th: 6pm: K-12th Arts Parent Guild Meeting @ HS Campus Commons
Dec. 2nd: 6pm: K6 PTA Meeting @ K6 Campus PTA Room in Gym
Dec. 3rd: 1pm-4pm: HS Art Bazaar @ HS Campus
Dec. 3rd: 10am-12pm: Family Engagement Coffee and “No Drama Discipline” Book Discussion @ HS Campus Library
Dec. 3rd: 2pm-4pm: High School Holiday Piano Recital
Dec. 5th-16th: K6 Campus Canned Food Drive
Dec. 7th: HS Campus Retake Picture Day
Dec. 8th: K6 Campus Retake Picture Day
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Thanksgiving Resources. (see attached images)
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Save the Date!! Saturday December 3rd!
The Annual Art Bazaar is a great place to buy unique holiday gifts made by AAA student artists! This is a come & go art market that gives the community the chance to support local artists, boost young students' confidence and walk away with one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or yourself !!
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The Nov. 14th Literacy Night at both campuses is cancelled due to inclement weather. Rescheduled date TBD.
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Nov. 14th Monday Memo!
Cancelled: Nov. 14th: 5:30pm: Family Engagement Night: Literacy Night is cancelled
Nov. 15th K6 Quarter 1 Report Cards going home in Tuesday Folders
Nov. 15th-17th: 6pm and 7:15pm: HS Acting Classes 1 and 2 Double Feature @ HS Campus Black Box Theatre
Nov. 17th: 8:30am-12pm: Optional Senior Portraits by Wingard @ HS Campus PAC
Nov. 17th: 6pm: HS Orchestra Concert @ HS Campus PAC
Nov. 18th: 8am: K6 Rise & Shine Assembly
Nov. 18th: 9am-2pm: K-4th Hoedown
Nov. 18th: 6pm: K6 Bingo Night
Nov. 21st-25th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 22nd: 12pm-6pm: Culinary Everything Pumpkin Pick Up
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