Arkansas Arts Academy -

In honor of National School Board Appreciation Month @AAA thanks our school board for their dedication and passion to our district, staff and students. Thank you Jeff Hunnicutt, Dr. Cara Riley, Cynthia Cochran, Emily Kaiser, Adrianne McGinnis, Maurissa Roberts and Jenna Evans.

Prospective Parents of AAA - Sign up for a Tour through the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6lilU6GKvaQXpqk1QtMU9r7ysAPwuDpR4I-GFeWDKzLPG9g/viewform?usp=sharing

Parents, please join this webinar covering the topic of sextortion and how to initiate conversations on how to keep your kids safe. This information is presented to parents through the FBI in Little Rock, AR. https://www.ytmparentingcourses.com/life360-webinar-cell-phones

Novel Dance Company will offer a workshop for NWA high school students during Spring Break hosted by AAA. The Cost is $170. To Register, follow the link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/novel-dance-co-spring-break-workshop-aaa-tickets-481980706267

AAA offers prospective students the opportunity to shadow an AAA student for a day. The experience covers a day in the life of a typical student and learning about what our school offers. Students will follow a student with the same art interest. Shadow days are offered once per month. The dates include January 26th, February 23rd, March 16th, April 27th, and May 18th. You can click on the links below if you want to sign up. For more information, please get in touch with Amy Kessler at akessler@artsk12.org. English https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gbHl41_mblAQmEUnQ7lHkSyF_k-4YQ8fldsXa0HJuGU/prefill Spanish https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VZgv3qbsHEVSY1J9Le3gKCgqbjnYwUP-HCD9tL488Vc/prefill

Dec. 19th Monday Memo! Dec. 19th: K6 Spirit Day: Wear Winter Sweaters and Hats Dec. 19th: 5:30pm: Family Engagement Night: Financial Aid / FAFSA Dec. 20th: K6 Spirit Day: Wear Fleece, Flannel, or Buffalo Plaid Dec. 21st: K6 Spirit Day: Wear Pajamas Dec. 21st: K6 Winter Parties Dec. 21st: 6pm-8pm: K6 PTA Spirit Night @ Defy in Rogers Dec. 22nd-Jan. 8th: Winter Break - No School

Interested in learning More About Arkansas Arts Academy? Join us for Arkansas Arts Academy 7th thru 12th-grade Open House on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at 6 pm. The AAA administration team will be on-site to give tours, provide information, and help you register for the lottery or for a student to shadow one of our students for a day. If you would like to register for a tour, please follow the link below. English https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LhMxgOjMJNo3qan_cXvoBTFahwe0ZSIzhOTB6VFzn0w/edit#settings Spanish https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g3L8jyqVNTTQLn08QIvdAr5fK8t9n9UF92luuGE6PMw/edit?ts=639cae52#settings

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!

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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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/arkansas-arts-academy-43331642003

Enroll today! https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/page/lottery #arkansasartsacademy #getcreative