Arkansas Arts Academy -

THANK YOU to all who participated and supported the 9th annual AAA Night @ the Museum at Crystal Bridges Museum last night! The event was a huge success and the students were absolutely FANTASTIC! A big THANK YOU to all the teachers (K-12) that worked with the Arts Integration team to incorporate works from the collection of the Museum into the class curriculum. Thank you to CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF ART and the incredible team of Museum Educators who have worked with our school and assisted in hosting this event at the Museum. Enjoy highlights of the evening (Thank you Taylor Lenon for taking some incredible images!) To see more highlights of the evening visit https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/museum-partners/aaa-night-the-museum

AAA students are talking about different works of art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! Join us! We are here until 8:00 tonight.

Today's elementary Red Ribbon Week spirit day was "It's Crazy to Do Drugs or Bully."

CLÍNICA DE VACUNACIÓN CONTRA LA INFLUENZA:

Flu vaccine clinic Nov. 9th

Reminder! AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) is coming to Arkansas Arts Academy on October 30th to host admission auditions for juniors and seniors! They will also be teaching masterclasses in Musical Theater and Acting 1 and hosting a table for questions during 10th-12th lunch on October 30th. To sign up for an admissions audition, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/AMDAauditions. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to audition! For questions, please reach out to Ms. McDowell at mmcdowell@artsk12.org

Elementary staff and students enjoyed Pairing Up Against Drugs and Bullying for some Red Ribbon Week spirit fun.

Reality Check Event for AAA High School! https://www.smore.com/c1ng9

This Thursday evening is a AAA NIGHT @ THE MUSEUM! Come to Crystal Bridges Museum between 6-8 pm and see AAA students (K-12) activate the Museum galleries and share connections they have made in class using works of art from the permanent collection. The event is free and open to the public. Download a map of the stations that will be offered at the event. https://sites.google.com/artsk12.org/aaa-arts-integration/museum-partners/aaa-night-the-museum/map-aaa-night-the-musuem

Check out this weeks edition of The ARTicle! https://www.smore.com/jzyt7

AAA high school students visited the elementary campus this morning to collaborate on a poster project! The students worked together to make posters for Red Ribbon Week and then hung them around the school.

7th graders made a poster today for Red Ribbon Week. They hung it up in the main hallway so that all students can sign the pledge to "Be Kind to Your Mind and Live Drug Free!"

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free." At school, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Do you need help talking to your child about drugs? Please find more information here: https://www.informedfamilies.org/catalyst/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-drug-prevention Want a fun way to start or continue the conversation about drugs withyour children AND have a change to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. This contest is free, simple, and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!

Arkansas Arts community, we extend an invitation that could significantly impact our academy's arts programs. At Arkansas Arts Academy, our dedication to nurturing creative spirits is steadfast. We firmly believe that a robust arts education enriches the lives of our students. The Sponsorship Initiative opens the door for you, our valued parents, guardians, and community supporters, to join hands with us in providing even more meaningful experiences for our students. You can contribute to our overall arts programming or choose a specific arts department to support directly. In appreciation of your support, we will prominently feature the names of all sponsors and businesses in the programs for our arts events throughout the academic year. Whether your contribution is large or small, it will undeniably enhance the quality of arts education at Arkansas Arts Academy. For those who choose to support the arts at our school at the $600 mark or above, your name or business will be displayed prominently on our "Wall of Appreciation" within our school premises as a tribute to your commitment to fostering creativity and artistic excellence among our students. We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, and we are sincerely grateful for any support you can offer. To participate in this sponsorship initiative, please visit our website at https://www.artsk12.org/page/aaa-sponsorship-program and submit your payments on mypaymentsplus. Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will provide you with a receipt for your records. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Arkansas Arts Academy as we continue to educate and encourage your children through the arts. Together, we can ensure our students continue to thrive and excel in their artistic endeavors.

We Choose Wellness Newsletter 10/23-10/27 https://www.smore.com/e2cwz

AAA High School Fall Spirit Week Monday, 10/23 - Pajama Day Tuesday, 10/24 - Twin Tuesday: twin with a friend or teacher Wednesday, 10/25 - Movie Cliche: dress in the style of your favorite movie cliche/trope (examples: "the jock", or "the girl next door") Thursday, 10/26 - Grades Decade Wars: each grade dresses in the style of their assigned decade. Teachers: dress in the style of the grade of your advisory class - 7th/8th: 80's - 9th/10th: 90's - 11th/12th: 00's Friday, 10/27 - Costume day and contest! Dress up in the costume of your choice. Please observe the restrictions (no gore, no masks, no blood, no weapons). Make sure you're still adhering to the dress code.

Join us on October 30th for "Scholarship Search 101" in the High School library from 6 - 7 pm. The University of Arkansas will present! Parents and students are welcome.

The University of Central Arkansas is coming to Arkansas Arts Academy on November 1st to offer a presentation during 10th - 12th grade advisory (11:30 am - 12:20 pm). Recently, UCA announced a campaign called “The UCA Commitment” which “is a groundbreaking, debt-free pathway for tuition and fees for incoming Arkansas freshmen with an annual household income of $100,000 or less.” Learn more at https://uca.edu/commitment/.

AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) is coming to Arkansas Arts Academy on October 30th to host admission auditions for juniors and seniors! They will also be teaching masterclasses in Musical Theater and Acting 1 and hosting a table for questions during 10th-12th lunch on October 30th. To sign up for an admissions audition, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/AMDAauditions. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to audition! For questions, please reach out to Ms. McDowell at mmcdowell@artsk12.org