Don't forget to sign up for TEACHER APPRECIATION! The link is below. There are still a few spots open. (Check out the dessert bar the culinary students did for the musical this weekend. It was amazing! All you have to do is Venmo Ms. Tuttle to make this happen for our teachers!) If all the monetary spots are taken but you can't deliver food, just let me know. I would be happy to pick things up for you. Any amount will be appreciated!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050849AEAC23A0FD0-teacher

The musical was an absolute HIT! Congratulations to all of the students/staff/and community members involved in the making of this show. Check out some photos from the show and explore the Arts Integration pieces developed by our student body.

6th grade had a great time visiting the High School campus last Friday. They were the first audience for "Freaky Friday". They were also able to to eat lunch and tour the building with our 7th grade tour guides; Hayden Guadian, Savannah Dale, Charlie Ames, and Elena Donadio. 6th grade is ready for high school!

Arkansas Arts Academy students took a trip to watch the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas play at Springdale High School last Friday.

Don't forget that you have two field trips coming up this next week with Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Foust class! Check your emails for details.

Chef Sheena's culinary team is hosting a fundraising event that offers a chance to indulge in some scrumptious salsa and thirst-quenching agua fresca while supporting their cause. The goal of the fundraiser is to generate funds for purchasing new chef uniforms.

If you're interested in participating, you can easily order the salsa and agua fresca on mypaymentsplus.com. On May 5th, from 4:00 to 5:30, the high school will be the designated pick-up location for all orders. Place your order now, and don't miss out on the chance to savor some delicious salsa and agua fresca while contributing to a good cause.

Who is eligible to run?

ANY student who has a 3.0 GPA, is NOT currently failing ANY classes, and demonstrates good leadership qualities, high moral and ethical values that are representative of good citizenship, and responsibility and respect to AAA staff and rules.

IMPORTANT:

• If you plan on changing schools for the next school year, please don’t apply to run.

• If you are graduating at the end of the 1st semester of the next school year, please don’t apply to run.

What is expected of a member of Student Council?

A member of Student Council must be ACTIVELY involved in Student Council meetings, events, and activities. They will be expected to attend regular meetings, plan events independently and/or with a group, and represent the AAA student body.

How do I run for Student Council? What is the election process like?

The election is a 3-step process. First, you will fill out the preliminary application (look for it in your “Class of” Google Classroom) that the StuCo sponsors will look to see if you qualify to run at all. Second, upon being allowed to run, you will then create or at least outline what your campaign materials are going to be (poster, pamphlet, speech full text or outline, campaign video ideas) for sponsors approval. When they sign off on the adequacy of your campaign materials, you will start campaigning to the student body for your desired position. Final members will be elected by the student body by voting. Timeline of the process is as follows:

• Preliminary application DUE: Friday, April 28, 2023

• StuCo sponsors decision and communication on who can run: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

• Submission of campaign materials for sponsors approval: due on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

• Campaign: Thursday, May 11, 2023 to Friday, May 19, 2023

• School Votes: Monday, May 22, 2023, to Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Will I need any additional documents?

YES! All students who want to run will need to videotape themselves and their sponsor-approved speech for students to view before voting. This video will be posted to Google Classrooms on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Then, those who are running for a senior position, i.e. current juniors, will need 2-3 Teacher Recommendations that will be submitted to the sponsors on paper. You can pick up blank paper copies with them, or print your own from the digital copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vBQ3wcPlWTCn10ugZ1nzsDA4BToMPPOezTkL6_kxp8/edit

How many representatives will there be of each grade?

Four. There will be 4 students elected from grades 8th through 12th. Seniors will have 4 officer positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Attention seniors! It's not too late to apply for the Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship. This scholarship is given by the American guitar manufacturer Gibson and is offered exclusively to students at Arkansas Arts Academy! Here are the requirements:

Recipients:

-Must be a graduating senior going on to pursue music or a related field as a major or minor in college

-Must write an essay with biographical/background information, musical experience, career/music goals, and how the scholarship will help to achieve these goals

-Must compose an original piece of music - no less than one minute in recorded length

The scholarship awards $5,000.00 to the recipient; in addition, the recipient will be gifted a guitar from Gibson and will be allowed to choose acoustic or electric.

Applicants must submit required materials for this scholarship by Thursday, May 4, 2023 for consideration. Materials should be submitted to Dr. Sallings (psallings@artsk12.org).

Hello, Seniors and families. April 24th, 2023

You are nearing the finish line of your high school career, and graduation

will be here before you know it. Mrs. Foster and Ms. Dale have a lot of important

information to share with you. Please plan to attend the senior meeting

scheduled on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at 9:45 am. Parents and guardians

are welcome to attend if they wish; however, it is not required.

Graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 2nd, at 6:30 pm in the

Performing Arts Center at the High School. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Each

graduating senior has up to four available seats for family and friends using a

ticketing system. Please complete the Graduation Ticket Request Google Form

indicating how many tickets are necessary for the family of your graduating

student. Requests for additional tickets will be granted based on availability, and

you will be notified by email if you are able to receive additional tickets. Please

make one submission of the Google Form per graduating student.

Mrs. Foster and Ms. Dale will be discussing important events leading up to

graduation and regarding the ceremony itself at the senior meeting on

Thursday, April 27th, at 9:45 am. We will also be announcing the Valedictorian

and Salutatorian for the Graduating Class of 2023. Graduation announcements

and caps and gowns will be distributed at this time as well. Your matching cap

and gown are required to participate in the commencement ceremony, and you

must wear dress shoes, no sandals or flip flops for the graduation ceremony; if

you have questions on attire, please check with a counselor or administrator.

Important dates for seniors to know:

 Senior Informational Meeting in Commons 4/27/23 at 9:45am

 Credit Recovery classes, CPR certifications, and passing the Civics exam

must be submitted by 5/1/23

 Graduation hat decoration (if you choose to do this) must be approved by

administration by 5/19/23

 Graduation Ticket Request Google Form must be submitted by 5/19/23-

form is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd20k0sckW62A1B6Va0E8Lik49z19AP_RNZ8OtHKfrMn6-aGw/viewform.

 The last day of classes for Seniors who are in good academic standing

and on track to graduate is 5/24/23. Seniors must pass all of their required

courses and graduation requirements, or they will not walk with the Class

of 2023 nor receive their diplomas. Parents, please check your student’s

grades in eSchool (HAC).

 Senior finals will be held on Monday, 5/22/23, and Tuesday, 5/23/23.

 Senior Awards Assembly will be held on Wednesday, 5/24/23, at 9:00 am,

followed by the Senior Walk at the Elementary School. Graduation regalia,

including honors cords and stoles, will be distributed at this time.

 Graduation rehearsal will be on Thursday, 6/1/23, from 9:00 - 11:00 am in

the PAC. This is mandatory for seniors who intend to attend/walk at

graduation.

 Senior Showcase rehearsal and art set up will be on Thursday, 6/1/23,

from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

 Senior Night, a traditional dinner between seniors (no parents at this time,

please) and staff, will be on 6/1/23 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the

commons.

 Senior Showcase (families encouraged to attend) will be in the PAC on

6/1/23 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, followed by Senior Sunset.

 Graduation is on 6/2/23 at 6:30 pm in the PAC. Seniors need to arrive by

5:30 pm.

You have one quarter left. Work hard and finish strong!

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Amber Foster, 10-12 Counselor,

at afoster@artsk12.org or Ms. Dale, 10-12 assistant principal, at

jdale@artsk12.org.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Amber Foster, 10-12 Counselor

Ms. Jamie Dale, 10-12 Assistant Principal

Silver Dollar City received the most votes for Senior Class Trip. We will be taking a charter bus to SDC on Tuesday, May 30th. We will depart AAA at 7:15 am and return around 9:30 pm. The cost for this trip is $100 and can be purchased on My Payments Plus or Mrs. Kedrowski can take cash payments, every day this week except Wednesday and every day the first two weeks of May. You must sign up and pay by Friday, May 12th.
If you have free or reduced lunch please email Chef Tuttle letting her know you want a ticket.

Hello senior parents!

It's getting closer to the BIG day for your students!

Graduation is such an exciting time! Please help us get an accurate count of attendees. Please fill out the Google Form that was sent emailed to you to reserve your graduation tickets. Please submit the completed form by May 19, 2023 and make one submission per student. Thank you!

Check your email for the Graduation Ticket Request Form or email afoster@artsk12.org

¡Hola padres de los Seniors!

Se está acercando el GRAN día para sus estudiantes!

¡La graduación de la escuela secundaria es un momento tan emocionante! Ayúdenos a obtener un recuento preciso de asistentes. Por favor, rellene el formulario de Google a continuación para reservar sus entradas de graduación. Por favor, envíe el formulario completado antes del 19 de mayo de 2023. Realice un formulario por alumno. ¡Gracias!

Haga clic para llenar su formulario de solicitud de boleto de graduación

We're so excited to be part of the Northwest Arkansas Summer Camp & Activities Expo, a fun, free event on Saturday, April 15 from 12-2 in the gym at the Jones Center in Springdale! Stop by and enjoy fun activities from local camps and classes with amazing vendors. Vendors include summer camps, martial arts, dance classes, local schools, pediatric therapy clinics and more.

Ready to start thinking about summer camps? This is the place to find one and you can even book your child's camp session while here!

Maybe you're looking for the perfect dance or karate school. We've got all of those and more!

There will be children's vendors, tons of free crafts and activities as well as demonstrations from select schools!

Kids can enjoy bounce houses and free activities and fun giveaways at the booths.

Admission is FREE and we hope you will join us! Come enter to win a free week of camp, and enjoy free interactive stations for kids.

https://www.facebook.com/events/585222396608746

It's that time of year again! So make sure you order a yearbook!!!

It is the best and easiest way to keep all your Arkansas Arts Academy memories alive!!

Follow the link and choose the school your student attends. It is all digital with no need for cash or checks!!

https://yearbookforever.com/

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