Good Morning Parents, Guardians, and Grandparents,
We’re excited to invite you to our Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 20! If you would like to join your child(ren) for this special meal, please purchase a meal ticket by Thursday, November 13.
To help us plan accurately and manage costs, meal tickets are $5.00 each. Ticket sales will close on November 13, and no tickets will be sold on the day of the event (November 20).
This ensures we have an accurate count of attendees and can prepare enough food for everyone.
Scan the QR Code on the attached invitation to purchase a ticket. Once a ticket is purchase we will send a meal ticket home with your child.
If you have any food allergies and plan to purchase a ticket, please contact Emily Karnes directly at ekarnes@artsk12.org.
See the attached invitation for more details depending on if you child(ren) attend the Elementary School or High School.
We will need some volunteers at the Elementary School on this day. If you would like to help please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DABAB2EA5FDC52-60204243-volunteer
We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving together!
Warm regards,
AAA Staff
Ms. Ussery will also have the book fair open in the library. Stop by before the meeting to find a new book to snuggle up with this month!
🕕 3rd Grade Meeting Time: 5:30-6:30 (Book fair will be open before we meet)
📍 Location: AAA Elementary Cafeteria
We can’t wait to see you there!
A3 Gallery is located at 228 South First Street, Rogers
"Щасливого Хелловіну!" This phrase translates as “Happy Halloween” 🎃in Ukrainian. Today, high school students of Arkansas Arts Academy Ukraine Club participated in a virtual conversation with students in Dnipro, Ukraine. 🌻
AAA students arrived at the campus an hour before classes, dressed in Halloween costumes to take part in a virtual conversation with students in Dnipro, Ukraine. This student exchange is part of a school partnership organized through a partnership with Hugs From Friends (HFF), a local non-profit organization whose mission is to support Ukrainian children and families affected by the war.
This is the second year that the Ukraine Club has corresponded with our partnering school in Dnipro, Ukraine. Ms. Лиза Москолец (Liza) is the teacher for school 123 in Dnipro and greeted us in full costume as a woodland fairy! 🧚🏽♀️Students introduced themselves, shared a conversation about cultural celebrations and customs during the fall season. We learned from the principal of the Ukrainian school, Mrs. Olena Leichenko, assistant to the director (principal), that in parts of Ukraine, Veles Night (holiday of ancestors), which is an ancient tradition, is still recognized and celebrated.
AAA has been a partner school with Hugs From Friends since 2022. Aaron Jones, Director of Arts Integration and Museum Partnerships and a Board member with HFF, works with high school teacher Mr. Keith Todd to sponsor the Ukraine Club. Students of the Ukraine Club meet on Fridays during advisory and are planning a fundraiser and other school events to help support children affected by the war.
Thank you to Ms. Лиза Москолец and the students from our partnering school 123 in Dnipro, Ukraine, AAA students of the Ukraine Club, Mr. Keith Todd, and Nataliya Chapovska with Hugs From Friends! Together we can all make a difference! We look forward to our next meeting!💖
Chekc out Dnipro's reel of the exchange! https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2341697039580296&id=100012200679223&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=F4JN8ESZ5pnxgimh#
To learn more about Halloween traditions in Ukraine, visit https://www.spiritofukrainefoundation.org/post/exploring-halloween-traditions-and-celeb https://www.anna-ukraine.com/en/blog/article/74eb4181-32c3-4bbc-af4c-8c8ccad1242brations-in-ukraine
To learn more about Hugs From Friends or to become involved in one of our many programs and events, visit https://www.hugsfromfriends.org/
Keep the creativity flowing during break — sign up today before spots disappear!
Students in grades 1–6 can join weekly Spanish classes with Señora Cervantes. Starting the week of November 3rd! Check out the information below!
When parents get involved, schools see real progress - healthier meals, stronger programs, and students who are more excited to eat in the cafeteria. By supporting your district's school nutrition program, you're helping to create a healthier, stronger community. Schools that engage parents see incredible success in promoting lifelong healthy eating habits. What are some ways parents can get involved? Share below! #MadeWithSchoolLunch #AAAChildNutrition
The class will visit the Museum once per quarter, with an emphasis on a specific discipline for each trip. Today, the visit focused on Social Studies standards. Students bridged their studies in Mrs. Harding’s class about citizenship, responsibilities of government leaders, and the government’s role in protecting land with works of art in the galleries.
Arkansas Arts Academy would like to thank Crystal Bridges Museum and the incredible Museum Educators Matthew, Joann, Kinly, and Reese for making our visit to the Museum a meaningful one!
Stopping the Stigma. A 2023 survey by the School Nutrition Association revealed that 66.8% of nutrition directors reported an increase in stigma for low-income students who rely on free or reduced-price school meals. This stigma can make students feel embarrassed or hesitant to eat in the cafeteria, even when they need that meal the most. That means some students may miss out on the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive. How can we change the conversation? #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
Attached is a handwritten note and drawing from one of our high school students for Cindy, one of our amazing Child Nutrition staff members.
Cindy goes out of her way to remember student numbers and greets each student with a smile, helping give them a great start to their morning. It’s wonderful to see how her kindness and dedication make such a positive impact on our students!
Thank you, Cindy, for all that you do to make our cafeteria a welcoming place each day. #LunchHeroes #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
The gallery will showcase artwork🎨 produced from K-12 Arkansas Arts Academy students. The Ceramics Club will have ceramic pumpkins for sale in the gallery. 🎃The Arkansas Arts Academy Jazz band 🎷will perform 5:30-6:30 pm
It's Happening at the A3! 228 South First Street
They're often the unsung heroes of the school day, but together, we can help make them the centerpiece of every student's success story. We're proud to be part of the #MadeWithSchoolLunch campaign, uplifting the incredible impact school meals have on our students every day. This week, we're uniting voices to show the world why school meals matter. Share this post to help spread the word! Let's show what school meals are truly made of. Tell us what school meals mean to you in the comments! #SchoolMealsMatter #MadeWithSchoolLunch #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AAAChildNutrition
Today is the 9th anninversary for TINKERFEST and AAA has been a contributing partner from the beginning! This year AAA hosted a printmaking station! 🎨 A big THANK YOU to Joy Price, Robert Plant, Tony Stvartek, Aaron Jones, all of the student volunteers, and all of the families that attended to make this year's TINKERFEST a HUGE SUCCESS!♥
Thank You Scott Family Amazeum!
