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
The counselors will host our Family and Community Engagement book talk on "No-Drama Discipline", from 10am-12pm on Saturday at the high school. Please join us as we share thoughts on Dr. Daniel Siegel's whole-brain strategies for parents and anyone working with children. Snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact Mrs. Shover for details. ashover@artsk12.org
Both AAA campuses will host a Literacy Night, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1. Come browse literacy and arts integration projects in each building and pick up developmental reading resources. At the K6 campus, there will be a Once Upon a Time book booth (a selection of books at low prices and possible Christmas gift ideas), as well as a representative with the Rogers Public Library.
Nov. 28th-Dec. 12th: HS Culinary Holiday Goodie Boxes for Sale
Nov. 29th: 6pm: K-12th Arts Parent Guild Meeting @ HS Campus Commons
Dec. 2nd: 6pm: K6 PTA Meeting @ K6 Campus PTA Room in Gym
Dec. 3rd: 1pm-4pm: HS Art Bazaar @ HS Campus
Dec. 3rd: 10am-12pm: Family Engagement Coffee and “No Drama Discipline” Book Discussion @ HS Campus Library
Dec. 3rd: 2pm-4pm: High School Holiday Piano Recital
Dec. 5th-16th: K6 Campus Canned Food Drive
Dec. 7th: HS Campus Retake Picture Day
Dec. 8th: K6 Campus Retake Picture Day
Thanksgiving Resources. (see attached images)
Save the Date!! Saturday December 3rd!
The Annual Art Bazaar is a great place to buy unique holiday gifts made by AAA student artists! This is a come & go art market that gives the community the chance to support local artists, boost young students' confidence and walk away with one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or yourself !!
The Nov. 14th Literacy Night at both campuses is cancelled due to inclement weather. Rescheduled date TBD.
Nov. 14th Monday Memo!
Cancelled: Nov. 14th: 5:30pm: Family Engagement Night: Literacy Night is cancelled
Nov. 15th K6 Quarter 1 Report Cards going home in Tuesday Folders
Nov. 15th-17th: 6pm and 7:15pm: HS Acting Classes 1 and 2 Double Feature @ HS Campus Black Box Theatre
Nov. 17th: 8:30am-12pm: Optional Senior Portraits by Wingard @ HS Campus PAC
Nov. 17th: 6pm: HS Orchestra Concert @ HS Campus PAC
Nov. 18th: 8am: K6 Rise & Shine Assembly
Nov. 18th: 9am-2pm: K-4th Hoedown
Nov. 18th: 6pm: K6 Bingo Night
Nov. 21st-25th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 22nd: 12pm-6pm: Culinary Everything Pumpkin Pick Up
Thanksgiving Community Resources:
First Baptist Church Rogers will be making free Thanksgiving meal deliveries, between 9 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day. To reserve meals, call 479- 636-3451, from 9-4 p.m., starting Monday, November 14 - Thursday, November 17. The meal will consist of ham, green beans, potatoes and gravy, dressing, a roll, and dessert.
The Bentonville Community Church will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, November 21. They will have some turkey, Thanksgiving food, and pantry items. Bentonville Community Church is located at 216 NW A St. Bentonville - They share the parking garage with Bentonville Community Church and are located in the garage across from the playground.
Samaritan Community Center will open their Food Pantry, from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, November 22 and will provide lunch, from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
TASC will visit the High School campus tomorrow, Thursday, November 10th! We encourage students to drop by, say hello, and learn more about all the wonderful programs TASC offers our community! You will find the TASC team in the cafeteria during all three lunches.
The Primary Goal of the parent guild is to provide fundraising and volunteer support to the visual and performing arts staff and students of Arkansas Arts Academy. Some activities include organizing parent volunteers for productions, managing the boutique, designing and organizing cast shirts, seeking sponsorships, and organizing cast parties. In addition, parent guild funds support the performing arts field trips, fund guest teaching artists, boutique expenses, and other incidentals to support productions and arts events.
On Tuesday, November 29th, we will discuss upcoming events and plan for parent volunteers to support these events.
Arkansas Arts Academy 2023-2024 Lottery Registration is NOW open.
For information: https://www.artsk12.org/o/district/page/lottery
For Tours or to arrange a Student Shadow Visit: please reach out to Aaron Jones, ajones@artsk12.org or Amy Kessler Akessler@artsk12.org
Nov. 7th Monday Memo!
Nov. 7th-14th: K6 Book Fair @ K6 Library
Nov. 7th-10th: HS Culinary Everything Pumpkin Sales
Nov. 8th: All Day: Scooter’s Coffee on Walnut St. Spirit Night
Nov. 8th: 6:30pm: School Board Meeting @ HS Campus Commons
Nov. 10th: Art on the Bricks-Art by Veterans @ Downtown Rogers
Nov. 10th: Veterans Day Assembly @ HS Campus
Nov. 11th: No School - Veterans Day
Nov. 11th: 5pm-9pm: Adult Book Fair Fundraiser at Rogers Experimental House
Nov. 14th: 5:30pm: Family Engagement Night: Literacy Night
Please join AAA Orchestra and Symphony Students under the direction of Garrett Jones on Thursday, November 17th, in the Arkansas Arts Academy Performing Arts Center.
Save the Dates!
Both AAA Campuses will host a Literacy Night for the November Family Engagement Event. Come browse literacy and arts integration projects from 5:30-6:30pm and learn tips on helping your child with reading skills. The K6 Book Fair will be open in the K6 library!
Please join us for our Saturday, December 3rd Family Engagement Event from 10am-12pm at the HS Campus. We will discuss the book "No Drama Discipline" by Dr. Daniel Siegel. Books are available for check out with the school counselors. ashover@artsk12.org, kmiller@artsk12.org, afoster@artsk12.org
Thank you to everyone that join us at the AAA Night at the Museum! We love seeing our students and families come together at the beautiful Crystal Bridges to discuss learning that happens in and out of the classroom. Mark your calendar for April 13th for the Spring Semester Night at the Museum!
