7-12 Campus

Join us for a screening of the Documentary ‘LIKE’ Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media In-school event Wednesday (tomorrow) during advisory. Link open all week! Create a login to view from home. Register to join us here: https://watch.eventive.org/indieflix/play/609aeee46bb47500779d4b8c LIKE breaks down why we find social media so irresistible, examines who is controlling who, and gives you the tools to pivot to a more balanced and contented relationship. It features Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, including the co-creator of the ‘LIKE’ button, experts in brain science and regular teenagers.

Join us for a... Screening of the Documentary Angst, Raising Awareness around Anxiety Wednesday, 5/19/2021 during Advisory at https://watch.eventive.org/indieflix/play/6099553f11f72e0037e47fdc The whole AAA 7-12 campus community will have access to this film for one week, beginning today. We encourage all parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to join us in this important discussion. On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears of this past pandemic year have brought all of us a lot more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. It features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, experts in the field, and regular teenagers. Advisory teachers will be available for discussion afterward and any questions can be answered by your counselors.

MS & HS Art Show 2021 is finally here! This is a come&go event, 2 chances to visit the HS commons and enjoy amazing student art!! May 15, 1-7 and May 16, 1-5 ! Bring family and friends and make it a great weekend outing!

The 2021 Prom will be held at Heron Crest Event Center in Springdale from 7-11 pm on Friday, May 14th. Tickets are for sale through My Payments Plus or can be purchased at lunch for $40. The ticket price will increase to $60 on May 1st. Purchase tickets by May 13th at 4 pm.

Good Morning 9th - 12th grade parents! We wanted to let you all know about a fantastic opportunity for Arkansas students and their families! The Arkansas Division of Higher Education and Sallie Mae are sponsoring a FREE webinar at 7:30 p.m. April 28th about college planning, navigating financial aid offers, and state of Arkansas scholarships and grants. The link for registration is http://bit.ly/College123s. Presentation topics include: - Selecting a school and determining cost - Calculating financial need with the FAFSA® - Deciphering a financial aid offer - Finding and applying for scholarships and grants - Understanding student and parent loans If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Thomas at tthomas@artsk12.org or Mrs. McGaugh at kmcgaugh@artsk12.org.

7th grade students are engaged in creating and performing skits to demonstrate their understanding of early civilizations and major religions of the Middle East. Great job Mrs. Culbreath and students! #artsk12 #learningthrougharts #7thgradefun

The 2021 AAA School Board Election is ongoing and ands at 7:30PM sharp tonight. If you're a parent/guardian of a current student and you have NOT received an email to vote, send an email to vcraig@artsk12.org with your full name as soon as possible. Thank you.

To sign up to volunteer to help at the AAA 5K Run on Saturday 5/15/2021 please visit this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45adae2ea5ff2-arkansas

ACT Aspire Testing Information!! The state of Arkansas is moving forward with summative testing for all students in grades K-10. 7th through 10th grade students take the ACT Aspire as their summative evaluation. This test must be taken in person with a trained faculty member. The school is also required to test all of our students. Our virtual students will have three initial options for completing this test: taking the test with their in person peers each morning next week April 5th-8th from 8:30-10:00 am, taking the test after school on Monday and Tuesday, April 12th-13th from 4pm-7pm, or taking the test Thursday and Friday, April 15th-16th from 4pm-7pm. If your student is virtual, please use the form linked below to indicate your preferred choice. If none of these options works for your family, please choose the "other" option on the form linked below and recommend a time/day that does work. All testing must be completed by May 14th. https://forms.gle/NEhfKacjkiEmzkR6A Please complete the form by Friday, April 2nd. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I can be reached through email at hwright@artsk12.org or by phone at (479)877-1723. Heather Wright District Test Coordinator, Principal

Arkansas Arts Academy 5K - May 15th, 20201 To register visit: https://app.regwiz.io/register/arkansasarts5k/862

We've posted some information about the impact of covid-19 on state testing this spring, Please refer to this link to review: https://5il.co/qlqi to review. It's also posted on our Covid-19 Resource page(https://www.artsk12.org/covid-resources--3) , just under the tracker.

High-School Culinary students are baking up Focaccia Art! Thanks Chef G for providing a great opportunity for students to make Italian cuisine that is both tasty and beautiful.

HS Families! Join us tonight for Parent Ed Night: Why AP? To learn about the benefits of taking Advanced Placement Courses. Email Mrs. Carpenter for the google meet link. rcarpenter@artsk12.org Did you miss NWACC's Early College Experience presentation last week? Check out the recording here: https://www.artsk12.org/o/high-school/browse/170920

Top Secret! AAA Bunnies are delivering springtime fun this April! If you would like your yard to be egged, please read the details and sign up at the linked Google Form. Orders are due March 12th including payment! https://forms.gle/F6NpNXqBstBmMywo9

HS Student Council has extended the deadline to purchase shirts. You can purchase your shirt for $15 through MyPaymentsPlus or by cash or check at the front office of either school. Shirts are student designed and all proceeds benefits student events. https://forms.gle/cCGGu9NyCi3RSiso9

HS Student Council has extended the deadline to purchase shirts. You can purchase your shirt for $15 through MyPaymentsPlus or by cash or check at the front office of either school. Shirts are student designed and all proceeds benefits student events. https://forms.gle/cCGGu9NyCi3RSiso9

Virtual Kindness Jar is live! Last week was Random Acts of Kindness week but alas we were snowed in. This form will be used for the rest of the year for the school community to report kindness. Those who are reported can earn something sweet to remember their "lollipop moment" https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/randomactsofkindness2021/virtual-kindness-jar

AAA WEATHER UPDATE FOR FRIDAY 2/19/202 See this new update: https://www.artsk12.org/article/404551?org=district

Due to the continuing and challenging weather conditions, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Parents, families and guardians should plan for another day of virtual instruction. Thank you."

Due to poor road conditions on side roads, along with the pending overnight winter storm warning, Arkansas Arts Academy Schools and District Office will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Please continue with virtual instruction. We hope you all are safe and well. Thank you!