Dear AAA Students and Families,

Thank you for an incredible first full week of school! Your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment have set a wonderful tone for the year ahead. We are grateful for your support and look forward to continuing this journey together, celebrating the unique talents and vibrant spirit that make our school community so special. Here's to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and artistic exploration!

High School Administration

8/29/24 (Thursday): Fire Drill

8/29/24 (Thursday): Dance Field Trip to Crystal Bridges (Select Classes Only)

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.

Hotel Interdependence: Students in Mr. Smithey's economics class learned about scarcity with non-verbal communication.

In Mrs. Arnold's 7th grade math classes, the students are learning about ratios. Mrs. Arnold partnered with Arts Integration Specialist Aaron Jones to create a photography project for her math students. In this arts integration project students are learning about the Golden Ratio and using the law of thirds in photography and have been given the theme "structures". On the first day of the project, here were some of their practice photos. We can't wait to see their final products.

Arkansas Arts Academy high school science students use board games to learn about probability, statistics and data collection. (One of the class pets doesn't mind either).

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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