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Student Art Spotlight Olivia Larsen, 8th grade Title: Blooming Spring Submit K-12th artwork (picture) or short artist performance (video) to Mrs. Carpenter rcarpenter@artsk12.org for a chance to be the next student-art spotlight!

Celebrate the Arts Message from PTG: This year is the school’s 10th anniversary. The PTG chose a special theme for Celebrate the Arts to mark the event, A Night at the Masquerade. When the Coronavirus hit our shores, we knew it was just a matter of time until Arkansas would be affected. Over the past two weeks, things have happened at a fast pace, the updates happening almost hourly. CTA has been the topic of conversation for the PTG for the past several days. What are our options, can we cancel, do we postpone, what about donation items and our sponsors? We are still working hard to get answers. We had a face-to-face meeting scheduled, but with the events of the last 48 hours, we decided it was safest for everyone to try to resolve this over the phone if possible. The venue is facing a difficult situation, too. All their scheduled events are asking for refunds. We are a small nonprofit and we’re hoping that will work in our favor. I have spoken with an attorney and asked about our legal options, Amber has reached out to our accountant. With the latest update of schools being closed for an additional 3 weeks, moving forward will be a slow process. We ask for your patience. A great deal of time has been spent working on this and we do not want to give wrong information. We will keep you updated as we find things out. ONLINE AUCTION We are planning to hold an online auction for all the items that have been donated, the money will still go to the school. There are some fantastic items, things that will appeal to a wide range of tastes. If you would like to help organize this event, we would love your assistance. A date will not be decided upon until we have had a chance to speak with Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Carpenter. We know this is frustrating. We will do our best to have this resolved soon. If you have any questions, please email the PTG at ptg.aaa.hs@gmail.com Sincerely, Jennette Southworth, Amber Pashby, Kim Cameron

Fairy tales, wishes, and consequences... Into the Woods opens tonight! If you need a reason to laugh, cry, and be inspired; these kids will NOT disappoint! Tonight at 7pm! Saturday at 6:30pm Sunday at 2:00pm $10 at the door ($5 for AAA students)

Good Morning! We have several students that don't qualify for the free/reduced cost lunch program, but still struggle to pay for their lunch. If you would like to donate to help support these students, please contact Debbie Zupan @dzupan@artsk12.org or (479) 878-2787

Congrats to Hannah Hanson for winning 5th place in the State Archery Meet and qualifying for Nationals! #DiamondArchery

Did you know AAA is home of a new state record holder? Gavin Lindley shattered the 1A-4A state record in the 100 backstroke! We honor our State Champion and State Record Holder Gavin Lindley! #DiamondSwimming #GavinMode

Congrats to Gavin Lindley for placing 2nd overall in the 200 IM at the State Championship today! #DiamondSwim #GavinMode

Today is a historic day for AAA! We have our first swimmer competing in the state championships! Come out and support Gavin Lindley in the 100 back and 200 IM starting at 3:30 at Bentonville Community Center. Entry is $6.00. #DiamondSwimming #GavinMode

The Rockhoppers were a huge hit at the Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade on Saturday!

7-12 Spring Picture Day and Cap and Gown Retakes are tomorrow, 2/26/2020! Choir students will get pictures taken first and then we'll move from 12th grade to 7th. Remember to bring your best smile!

*Coming up at the K-6 campus* February is Jesse Lewis Choose Love Awareness Month. We are going to celebrate with a Choose Love Awareness Week February 24-28, with random acts of kindness for each day. MONDAY - Say hi or eat lunch with someone different or someone needing a friend. TUESDAY - Give someone a compliment. WEDNESDAY - Write a kind message to someone. THURSDAY - Show a kind action toward a student or teacher. FRIDAY - Give a high-five to a Super Hero (Super Hero dress-up day). We will also host a donation drive for the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. They are in need of art supplies, including canvases, watercolor or washable paints, paint brushes, and Sharpie markers.

Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade starts at 2pm. Come rock with the Rockhoppers!!

Show love for your school by donating to Celebrate the Arts Silent Auction! Click on the links below to see how you can help. 7th Grade - Camping Fun! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BAEAC2EA6FC1-7thgrade 8th Grade - Pamper Yourself! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-pamper 9th Grade - Family Game Night! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-9thgrade 10th Grade - A Taste of Italy! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-10th 11th Grade - Car Care! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-11th 12th Grade - Off to College! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EABAE22A64-going

Our 5th-6th grade dancers are kicking off Arts on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers at the Experimental House. #DiamondDance

Enjoy the 4 day weekend! No School February 14th & 17th. Students return Tuesday, February 18th.

The SWAT unit came to the school today...but it was a good thing! Thank you Benton County Sheriff Department for visiting!

Good luck to all of our archers competing in the regional archery tournament in Bentonville today! All 3 teams are aiming for State!

AAA HS is rockin’ again this weekend with the Jr. High guitar/bass/percussion students! Be sure you’re checking the calendar so you don’t miss any student performances this semester!

Thanks to @rootednwa for an amazing night of tours Tuesday at the 7-12 and tonight at the K-6 campus. Remember, lottery forms are due tomorrow! #rootednwa #DiamondLottery

With the threat of winter weather looming, please remember that we follow the lead of Rogers Schools.  If they are closed, we are closed.