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Mrs. Wasserman, Mrs. Spalter, and Mrs. Hicks are offering a free ACT Bootcamp for interested students during the first advisory from February 5th - 16th. If an additional day is needed, February 20th will be used. 11th-grade students are encouraged to sign up. All Juniors will be taking the Universal ACT on February 27th. There is no cost for the grade 11 ACT. The Bootcamp is also open to Seniors who are continuing to boost their college application ACT scores. 10th graders are welcome to sign up and will be given any open seats. Please complete this form no later than February 1st, 2024.

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1. Minotaur 1765

2. Sasquatch 1758

3. Mothmen 1752

4. Phoenix 1707

5. Gryffon 1666

6. Loch Ness Monster 1361

Students will be awarded points for showing behavior expectations presented below in our ARTS behavior grid. We are excited to see the positive behaviors in students!

Ms. Schultz is in her third year at Arkansas Arts Academy. She moved to NWA in 2019 from Little Rock but is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ms. Schultz has experience teaching in public and independent prep schools. She holds a Masters in Visual Studies and a BSE in K-12 Art Education. She was formally the National Art Eduction Choice Art Co-President from 2017-2019 and has been a National Art Education speaker and podcast/article contributor for NAEA. She is active on the Arkansas Artist Registry and has received multiple awards including:

-Presidential Scholar Teacher Award 2005

-Arkansas Governor's Recognition Award 2010

-Teacher of the Year Jackson T. Stephens Award 2013

-Arkansas Secondary Art Educator of the Year 2015-2016

-The City of Education Trust Stephens Award Winner 2017

Ms. Schultz has also illustrated two children's books and creates art work in her home studio. She loves inspiring her students and other people to find their creative spark.

Connecting with 7th grade math standards, students applied their knowledge of proportional relationships and ratios to create this colorful display of Cardioids, Nephroids, and Epicycloids. This art enhancement project also allowed for frontloading of circle vocabulary, standards that will be taught in their next unit, and encouraged teamwork, participation, and creativity. We are so proud of our 7th graders!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to reach out to you with an opportunity to support Arkansas Arts Academy arts programs as we continue to nurture our student's artistic talents 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 by providing more to our students more meaningfully.

Sponsors may contribute to the overall arts programming or choose a specific arts department to support directly.

• Overall Arts Programming: Your generous donation will support a wide range of arts disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and more. These funds will enhance our facilities, provide essential equipment and materials, and offer opportunities for students to engage with guest artists and performers.
• 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 departments and provide our students with specialized training, resources, and experiences.

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. Your contribution, whether large or small, will significantly impact the quality of arts education we can provide at Arkansas Arts Academy.

When you choose to support the arts at our school at the $600 mark or above, your name or business will be prominently displayed on our "Wall of Appreciation" within the school premises as a tribute of 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.

To participate in this sponsorship initiative, please visit our website at artsk12.org, submit your payments on mypaymentsplus, or complete the enclosed donation form and return it to the school office. Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will provide you with a receipt for your records.

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

With warm regards,

Amy Kessler

Visual and Performing Arts Director

akessler@artsk12.org

Become a Proud Sponsor of Arkansas Arts Academy!

We're thrilled to announce and express our gratitude to two of our newest sponsors, Leslie Pappas with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Solutions Real Estate and Tonya Mobley with Inena Travel! Their support is invaluable in helping us continue fostering creativity and artistic excellence at Arkansas Arts Academy.

But guess what? It's still possible for you or your business to join this esteemed group of sponsors! Whether you're passionate about arts education or want to impact our community, becoming a sponsor positively is a fantastic way to do just that.

How to Become a Sponsor:

Visit our website: artsk12.org

Donate on MyPaymentsPlus.

Reach out to Amy Kessler for more information. akessler@artsk12.org

Your sponsorship can make a significant difference in empowering the next generation of artists and creators.

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors:

Leslie Pappas with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Solutions Real Estate

Tony Mobley with Inena Travel

Hey parents! Just a friendly reminder about our high school car line etiquette! Let's keep things running smoothly for everyone:

Pull ALL the way up: Help speed up the line by pulling your car all the way to the front.

Stay in your car: For the safety of all, please remain in your vehicle.

Be patient: We're all in this together! Let's be patient and considerate of one another.

Please review the carline map!

Thanks for being awesome! Let's make the car line a breeze! #SchoolTraffic #CarLineEtiquette #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

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