

AAK Dragon Mail News
January 17th, 2025
Upcoming Important Dates
January 20th: MLK Day - No School, No CLC
January 30th: Math Night 5:30-6:30pm
February 3rd: PTO Meeting
February 13th: Talent Show
February 14th: PD Day - No School/No CLC
February 17th: Presidents Day - No School/No CLC
February 20th and 21st: Spring Conferences - No School/CLC Open
See more upcoming dates and the school calendar here:
A Note from the Principal
Please do not park in or block the handicap spots out front of the building. These spots are for vehicles with the proper identification. This includes parking for super short or long periods of time as well as pulling in side ways for drop off. Let's work together and support our AAK Family!
Talent Show
We had a lot of AMAZING auditions this week!
An announcement will be made Wednesday afternoon letting students know who will be in the show.
Join our Next PTO Meeting on February 3rd!
Exciting News! Open Enrollment for new families is open!
As of November 1st, enrollment opens for new families for the 2025-2026 school year! Your voice is our strongest advocate – more families discover us because of your support and stories than any other source. So, help spread the word about the Best Kept Secret in Education: Academy of Arts and Knowledge (AAK)!
Here’s what makes AAK special and worth sharing with friends and neighbors:
Award-Winning Excellence: AAK is a two-time Performance with Distinction School!
Top Academic Performance: AAK’s 5th grade CMAS Scores have surpassed both PSD and TSD in ELA, Math, and Science for two consecutive years.
Inclusive Environment: We serve a higher percentage of students with disabilities, ensuring every student is fully included in our vibrant school community, achieving greater academic growth than surrounding districts.
Comprehensive Support for Families: We provide free before and after-school programs, along with free programming during school breaks, including summer.
Enrichment for All Interests: AAK currently offers 20 diverse student clubs for learning, exploration, and growth!
Help us grow the AAK family by sharing these highlights with those seeking a well-rounded arts-integrated educational experience!
CLC Info
Please call or text the CLC phone at 970-619-1077
October 4th CLC Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/t5ehu
Breakfast and Lunch Menu Link
Click here to view the menu from our new caterer! https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/Y2FT7A?buildingId=be11f078-9a3f-ef11-bec0-a35da61ebcdb
Absence Reporting Link
If your student is going to be absent for an appointment, vacation, or is ill, please call to let us know, or use the form linked below to excuse their absence.
Your student must be free of fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea for 24 hours without medication before returning to school, i.e. if they have symptoms today, they will need to remain home tomorrow.
If your student has a runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc. (without fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea) they must stay home until they only have one symptom left and it is improving.
Or you can call 970-226-2800. Thank you!
Opt-In for Texts from AAK!
To opt in for texts from AAK with the Newsletter link, school closure messages, event reminders, etc, Text "YES" to 67587
AAK Information Link
Click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/nm40f for additional information on:
-Pick up and drop off procedure
-Free and Reduced Lunch Application
-CLC times and Sign Up
-School Lunch Info
-Student and Family Handbook
-School calendar and event info
-Birthday Celebration info
-Volunteer and Driver Forms
-Medicine administration and allergy forms
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Link to previous newsletters:
Academy of Arts and Knowledge
Email: info@aakelementary.org
Website: https://www.aakelementary.org/
Location: 4800 Wheaton Drive, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 226-2800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAKElementary/