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Important Information Regarding High School Arrival and Dismissal

Starting next Monday Oct. 7- Wednesday Oct. 9, the 5th Street and Poplar intersection will be closed for waterline construction (this is marked by the Red X on the map). We need your help in freeing up traffic from the following route areas so that our buses can safely and efficiently pick up/drop off our students in the morning and afternoons. The buses will approach Arkansas Arts Academy High School going North on 4th street, will turn left on Cherry St, and will park at the intersection of Cherry and 5th. The route of the bus is labeled by the yellow arrows and the bus parking location is marked by the light blue “Bus”. Students will use the crosswalk circled in Orange to cross 5th street to access the school or bus. Once students are loaded or unloaded the bus will turn left on 5th street and continue South on its route. Please refrain from parking before or after school on the following streets: 4th, Cherry, and 5th as this will congest the area and prevent the buses from easy access. If you have any questions, please contact Neal Harral at nharral@artsk12.org or at (479) 878-2787.

Thank you.

Arkansas Arts Academy Administration

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• ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY HS

• Event Code: FE51624

• Also Needed: Student ID Number

If you are a 10th or 11th grader who signed up to take the test please have your chromebook ready and charged!

Art on the Bricks is thisThursday October 10th in Downtown Rogers. This month's theme is A Nightmare on Elm Street! Join us to celebrate the event at our new A3 Gallery. to experience an Oddities and Curiosities exhibition consisting of works of art created by elementary, middle and high school visual art students. The gallery is located 228 South 1st Street in downtown Rogers and will be open from 4-7:30 pm.

AAA high school dancers will perform 3 numbers at the Turntable Stage. The first two will be performed at 5:45. The third performance will take place at 6:15 pm . Performances include: Ensemble Performance Company will be performing a Halloween favorite, Monster Mash. • Equilibrium Dance Company will be performing 2 dances: Rhiannon, choreographed by Taylor Woods, a junior in the dance program. • The second dance Heads Will Roll was choreographed by Madilyn Dardenne, also a junior in the dance program.

AAA high school Student Council, Dance and Ceramics departments will host a Haunted House at 115 West Walnut Street in Rogers from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday and again on Friday and Saturday from 7-9 pm. Cost for the Haunted House is $3, funds will support Student Council, Dance and Ceramics departments. To learn more about Art on the Bricks visit https://artonthebricks.com/

Fat bear week is coming to end. Biology classes have been learning about the importance of proteins, carbohydrates, and yes even fats through watching the bears of Katmai National Park. Students were able to fill out their own brackets for extra credit, vote, and cheer on their favorite bears. Keep an eye out for next week's newsletter to reveal the fatest fat bear and the students that guessed the bracket closest. 

Support Arkansas Arts Academy: Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2024/25 School Year

We are excited to provide an opportunity for you to support Arkansas Arts Academy's arts programs as we continue to nurture our student's artistic skills and creative spirit. Our commitment to fostering excellence in the arts is unwavering, as a strong arts education enriches the lives of our students and contributes to their personal growth and development. This sponsorship initiative allows us to partner with parents and sponsors in a meaningful way to enhance our student’s experiences.

Sponsorship Options:

1. Overall Arts Programming
   Your generous donation will support various arts disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and more. These funds will enhance our facilities, provide essential equipment and materials, and offer students opportunities to engage with guest artists and performers.

2. Arts Department Sponsorship
   If you have a particular interest in a specific area of arts concentration—such as visual arts, music, dance, theater, or any other discipline—you can donate to that area. This targeted support will enable us to develop and expand these departments, providing our students with specialized training, resources, and experiences.

3. Support for Other School Needs
   In addition to arts-related sponsorships, you can contribute to other vital school needs. These opportunities will be updated throughout the year. You can sponsor projects like EMS Playground Equipment, Artful Learning, or School Garden. Your support in these areas will help improve the overall educational environment and provide students with a well-rounded experience.

Recognition and Appreciation:
In appreciation of your support, we are pleased to inform you that the names of all sponsors and businesses will be prominently listed in programs for all arts events throughout the academic year. For contributions of $600 or more, your name or business will be prominently displayed on our TV monitors within the 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 genuinely appreciate any support you can offer.

How to Contribute:
To participate in this sponsorship initiative, please visit our website at artsk12.org, and submit your payments via https://osp.osmsinc.com/Artsk12/. Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will provide you with a receipt for your records.

You can choose between a one-time payment or a monthly contribution and specify the area where you'd like your funds to be allocated. Whether you support the overall arts programming, a specific department, or other school needs, your generosity will have a lasting impact on the quality of education we provide at Arkansas Arts Academy.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Arkansas Arts Academy as we continue to educate and encourage children through the arts. Together, we can ensure our students continue to thrive and excel in their artistic and academic endeavors.

The Arkansas Arts Academy Foundation is preparing for our Celebrate the Arts Gala, and we need passionate volunteers like you to help make this event a success. This gala supports arts programming at Arkansas Arts Academy, and your involvement will directly impact the creative growth of our students!

Meetings will be held once a month in November and December

Twice a month in January, February, March, and April

If you're interested in joining the volunteer committee, please get in touch with Amy Kessler at akessler@artsk12.org. Together, we can make this gala an unforgettable celebration of the arts!

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In Algebra 2, the students were working on graphing equations, so Mr. Free turned his face into the quadrants of a coordinate plane to give a visual representation of the quadrants and to help students remember the order.

Fiber Arts Club needs your help! If you have any of these supplies around the house or in the closet, we'd love to take them off your hands and put them to good use! Alternatively, we also have an Amazon wishlist based on student interest: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2D0R10VRZF0TW?ref_=wl_share

 Please email rfunderburg@artsk12.org to coordinate. 

For those that missed the Volunteer Interest Meeting last night. Here are the facts:

1. AAA really loves Volunteers and hope you can apply

2. The process is easy. Follow the steps below.

3. There are opportunities K-6, 7-12, for Events and at the A3Gallery

4. All volunteers will be recognized at an end of the year celebration.

5. If you have a skill set that could make a difference at AAA, please let us know.

6. We appreciate your time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES Due to the ongoing construction on Poplar St. Arkansas Arts Academy High School is having to change our afternoon dismissal procedures. Note: Morning arrival procedures and access to the parking lot during the day will stay the same. Please see the attached photo for details regarding afternoon dismissal changes. Individuals driving to pick up students will enter the Arkansas Arts Academy parking lot through the first entrance off of 6th street. Please note all entrances marked with a yellow X on the map will be closed. Cars should follow the flow of traffic that naturally wraps around the back side of the building and exits off of 5th street. If you arrive early to wait in line, please pull all the way up to the blue line indicated on the map to wait for students so that others can pull up behind you. We are trying to keep 6th street as clear as possible while safely keeping students away from the construction on Poplar Street. If you have any questions, please contact the high school for more information. Thank you.

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