Spanish Language State Competition!
1st place Extemporaneous Speaking Level 2 Jaidhy Esparza
2nd place Extemporaneous Speaking Level 2 Lenny Bahena-Chairez
4th place Vocabulary Bee, Level 2 Saxon Bauman
6th place Vocabulary Bee, Level 2 David Adkins
Also, we would like to applaud the participation of Emma Gastineau, Max Heithaus, Luna Varney, and Cadence Carr who worked so hard for the competition.
Check out this week's edition of The ARTicle.
https://www.smore.com/n/a8ct0
AAA Night @ the Museum 10 Year Anniversary!
SAVE THE DATE! The AAA Night @ the Museum spring event will take place on Thursday, May 9th from 6-8 pm at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Come support our K-12 students as they perform in the Great Hall and throughout the Museum grounds. Additionally, special guests from the National Association of Museum Schools (NAMS) will be at the event. AAA has been selected to be part of the NAMS Road Trip, a national tour of best practices of Museum School models. AAA is honored to be part of this tour and is one of six stops across the Nation! We look forward to your participation!
To learn more about the event visit https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/museum-partners/aaa-night-the-museum
Elementary families, there have been some changes made to the March lunch menu. Please see the updates below.
Just a reminder for parents about our awards assembly! Students in grades 10-12 will assemble at 1:05 in the PAC. The Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian will announced at this time. Students in grades 7-9 will assemble at 2:35 in the PAC. If you have questions about the Honor Roll Assembly, please contact Dr. Langley for students in grades 7-9 at elangley@artsk12.org or Ms. Dale for students in grades 10-12 at jdale@artsk12.org.
Arkansas Arts Academy is partnering with Hugs From Friends for their new project 1000 HUGS! AAA is excited to be a school partner, our district has pledged to create 1000 cards with original artwork by AAA students which will be paired with 1,000 Beanie Babies and delivered to children and families affected by the war in Ukraine.
So far the school has created over 300 cards (THANK YOU 1st and 5th grades!!!) The remaining 700 will be completed before the end of the semester.
To learn more about Hugs From Friends, Project 1000 Hugs or sponsor a card please visit https://www.hugsfromfriends.org/project-1000-hugs
https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/nwa-nonprofit-works-to-send-1000-beanie-babies-pieces-of-artwork-to-ukraine/
Arkansas Arts Academy Spring Intersession Camps 2024
The Arkansas Arts Academy offers many Spring Intersession Camps for 2024. This year, we have an exciting array of activities specially designed for our EMS students!
These Spring Intersession Camps are not exclusive to AAA students – they're open to the public! So, whether you're a member of the Arkansas Arts Academy or part of the wider community, everyone is welcome to join the creative festivities.
Check out this week's edition of The ARTicle.
https://www.smore.com/n/vf49r
Attention AAA High School Families!
Order your AAA Elementary Yearbook now! They are $30 each. Go to yearbookforever.com to order. The last day to order is April 12.
AAA Elementary families with students in Gr 3-6, please see the following information about ATLAS testing this Tuesday!
Congratulations to our Problem 1, Division 1 Odyssey of the Mind team for winning first place at regionals today in Prairie Grove and qualifying for the state tournament! Diamond Proud!
Here are the ES breakfast and lunch menus for March! No school for students March 18-22 for spring break or March 25-29 for intersession.
All are welcome for our Movement is Freedom celebration next week at AAA Elementary, showcasing dance works by our 5th- and 6th-grade students! Please see the information below for the time and location.
Our furry friend ESPN visited some classes today and brought her sweet, calm presence with her. Thank you, Roo and ESPN!
Roo's World still has openings for Spring Intersession 2024! Please see the information below to enroll.
Check out this week's edition of The ARTicle!
https://www.smore.com/w9rzj
Join us for a spectacular performance at Arkansas Arts Academy's Elementary School on March 15th!
Featuring the 2nd Grade with a special Kindergarten Opening Act that's sure to steal your hearts!
Mark your calendars! The performance will take place right after the Rise and Shine Assembly.
We're also seeking enthusiastic volunteers. Check out the sign-up link for volunteer opportunities if you'd like to participate in the behind-the-scenes action. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BAEA82CA2F94-48054548-barnyard#/
Mark your calendars and prepare for a magical evening of laughter and wizardry as the Arkansas Arts Academy proudly presents the upcoming play, "Puffs"! This whimsical production is set to enchant audiences on February 27th, 28th, and 29th at 6:30 PM.
Tickets are available on mypayments plus or the AAA Eventbrite Page. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/arkansas-arts-academy-43331642003
Tickets will also be sold at the door, but you are encouraged to buy your tickets early to avoid the rush.
Congratulations to AAA staff of the month honored at the February board meeting. Cristiane Stephenson for Elementary and Darla Sullivan for High School. Thank you both for your amazing work at AAA. We are so glad you are a part of our team.
