We are excited to announce that @ARtsk12.org is an EAST DISTRICT!
Students K-12 will be able to experience the East Initiative in all grades. AAA HS has just been approved for an EAST LAB. We are thrilled for this incredible opportunity for our students. Congrats Mr. Beard
The @Arksk12.org 2023-2024 has been set. Spots still remain in 7th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. For enrollment visit: https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/page/lottery
Tomorrow evening at AAA High School 5-8 pm
Join us for an evening of honoring Ukraine. AAA and Hugs From Friends have partnered to create a free family event to bring awareness about the conflict in Ukraine.
Visit eventbrite for more information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwa-4-ukraine-an-evening-of-peace-love-and-support-registration-506690684477
Filled out a National School Lunch form at AAA? It benefits our school even if you don't qualify. If your income, living situation or home status has changed at anytime you can resubmit. Forms are filed yearly and can be updated anytime. https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/BENC03
Ashley Murphy and Steve Rooks return for the AAA Ballet and Modern Intensive this summer! Ashley is a former member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and a current member of Washington Ballet. Steve Rooks is the chair of the Dance Department at Vassar College and a former member of the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Get your early bird tickets now. Available for $200 until May 31st.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-arts-academy-ballet-and-modern-dance-intensive-tickets-555969408467
Early bird prices are available until May 15th, 2023, for the AAA Children's Choir Workshop this summer! Register now to save your spot. Spaces are limited, and the workshop is open to all NWA students in 3rd - 6th grade.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaa-childrens-choir-workshop-tickets-544500023227
Congratulations to the following EMS teachers for winning the AAA school choice door design competition. Thanks to all who participated and voted. 1st place Ms. Harding, 2nd place Ms. Willard and 3rd place Ms. Burns = $100.00 for classroom supplies
Register for Making Zines: Let your voice be heard!
Contact Rae Tedeton at rted0118@gmail.com to register.
Classes are on the AAA Highschool Campus and open to all NWA students.
Hello AAA community, we are pleased to announce that Arkansas Arts Academy will be giving the state mandated English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21) to our district's English Language Learners during the weeks of March 6 and March 10. Please be sure to encourage healthy habits of sleep and nutrition as well as reinforcing attendance on these days.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your English Language Learner and this exam, feel free to address them to our district's ESOL Coordinator - Thomas Stephenson (tstephenson@artsk12.org or 479-877-1712)
Hola comunidad AAA, nos complace anunciar que Arkansas Arts Academy dará la Evaluación de Competencia en el Idioma Inglés (ELPA21) obligatoria por el estado a los Aprendices del Idioma Inglés de nuestro distrito durante las semanas del 6 de marzo y el 10 de marzo. Por favor, asegúrese de fomentar hábitos saludables de sueño y nutrición, así como reforzar la asistencia especialmente en estos días.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o duda con respecto a su estudiante y este examen, no dude en enviarlas al coordinador de ESOL de nuestro distrito - Thomas Stephenson (tstephenson@artsk12.org o 479-877-1712)
Looking for things to keep your students busy over spring break? AAA offers camps and workshops to all NWA students. Follow the link for more information.
https://5il.co/1pakp
Let's continue to spread kindness!
The AAA School Board meeting tonight has been postponed until next week. Please join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the AAA High School commons for the February AAA School Board meeting.
Join us for an exceptional evening of Ukrainian culture, art and music! Friday Feb. 24th 5-8pm. Enjoy performances by AAA students, sample traditional Ukrainian dishes and listen to the beautiful sounds of Bandura instrument. Singer Yuliia Tymochko, runner up in Ukraine’s version of The Voice, is making a special trip to Northwest Arkansas to perform at the event.
Hugs From Friends in partnership with the Arkansas Arts Academy have organized this family friendly event to bring awareness about the conflict in Ukraine and showcase organizations providing humanitarian aid. Donations from this event will benefit Hugs From Friends and savED, an organization based in Chernihiv Ukraine that is dedicated to rebuilding schools destroyed in the war.
The event is free and open to everyone. Register for the event on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwa-4-ukraine-an-evening-of-peace-love-and-support-registration-506690684477?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
Last weekend our theatre Troupe 7414 traveled with 14 outstanding theatre students to the Arkansas State Thespian Festival in Russellville. All students spent the weekend competing in individual events, networking with over 1,400 theatre students from across the state, and attending masterclass workshops with industry professionals. Workshops included Voice Acting, Audition Techniques, Stage Combat, Improvisation, Shakespeare, Dance, Playwriting, and many more.
Our Troupe had two students recognized as "Superior" in their performance categories. Zachary Phillips in Solo Acting and Elisabeth Miller in Solo Musical. Both students received an overall "Superior" rating, and each was asked to compete in the final round of performances for best in show consideration.
Other students that received noteworthy recognition were Pryce Safley, Savanna Mobley, Zadie Latimer, and Bekah Willson. These students received "Excellent" ratings in the Solo Acting competition. Kaiya Erwin and Max Heithaus received "Excellent" ratings in Solo Musical. Jewel Kuhn and Bailee Franklin received an "Excellent" rating in Duet Acting. Additionally, Alexandria Jones and Genna Crafton were each nominated for State Thespian Scholarship consideration. And Genna Crafton was named our Troupe's "Honor Thespian."
Overall the Arkansas Arts Academy returned from the weekend with our students gaining tons of industry knowledge, invaluable audition experience, many new friendships, and countless memories. So please join us in celebrating our Troupe 7414 Thespians!
AAA High School Parent-Teacher Conferences begin this afternoon. Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9 from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Teachers will be centrally located in the commons and PAC. No appointments needed! Translation services available.
Help @artsk12.org select a winning door for the National School Week door decorating competition at EMS. Teachers and students decorated their classroom doors highlighting why they love #schoolchoice and #arkansasartsacademy
https://forms.gle/QQTYRnqsn2GFvyiU9
Opportunities for arts enrichment over spring intersession!
K6 tiny lost and found: Please email Nurse Katie at kmilligan@artsk12.org if you recognize any items.
Thank you!
The Black History Music and Dance Celebration is postponed to Thursday, February 16th. Tickets are still available on the AAA Eventbrite page.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-music-and-dance-celebration-tickets-517994083247
