Principal Newsletter, February 2019
Mrs. McCollum, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Upcoming Events
Feb 13-15: Early Dismissal, Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 22: 5th Gr Field Trip, Miller Symphony Hall
Feb 28: AAECS Public Board Meeting, 6 pm
Mar 2: Royal Snowball Dance! Grades K-2, 2-4 pm
Mar 9: Young at Art Expo, Penn State, Lehigh Valley campus
Mar 28: AAECS Public Board Meeting, 6 pm
Apr 1: Kids Comedy Night! 6 pm
Apr 15-17: ELA PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5
Apr 25: AAECS Public Board Meeting 6 pm
Apr 29 and 30: MATH PSSA Testing, Grades 3-5
May 1 and 2: SCIENCE PSSA Testing, Grade 4 only
May 25: AAECS Public Board Meeting, 6 pm
June 4 and 6: 4th and 5th Grade Showcase- Lion King, Kids!
June 12: 5th Grade Graduation, 6 pm
Lion King, Kids!
This performance is unique, as it is a show put on with the inclusion of ALL of our 4th and 5th grade students! Each student was given an option to audition for an acting, singing or dancing role or to take on one of the many crucial backstage roles, such as costume/set design, lighting/sound crew, run crew, scenery/props and more!
To allow all children to perform and to maximize the opportunities for families to attend, we will be offering two performances: June 4th and June 6th. We are equally excited to have secured a local venue for these performances with the Christ Lutheran Church at the corner of 13th and Hamilton Street right here in Allentown!
The roles and positions were posted yesterday. A letter will go home this week with more details!
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Check out some videos from our wonderful 3rd and 4th Grade Dance and Theatre Showcase: A Black History Month Celebration!
Join our Arts Academy Parent Portal
Be sure you receive all communication sent by the school, by joining our parent portal!
To set up your parent account, go to to the link at the bottom of this message and click on "Create a Web Portal account". You will then submit an application with your contact information. You will receive an email once your account is authorized so you can log in.
https://paaae-sapphire.k12system.com/CommunityWebPortal/Welcome.cfm
Royal Snowball Event! March 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Young at Art Expo, March 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kids Comedy Event! April 1, 6:00 pm
A PTO-sponsored event!
Is your child a natural comedian? Does he or she always appear to be ‘on stage’? Are you looking for an opportunity for your child to express him or herself? This unique event is for any student who would like to pursue their 5 minutes of fame!
Ask your teacher for a Comedy Routine Form or click the link below to download one. Fill it out with your act and submit it to your teacher by March 15! All clean, age-appropriate acts are welcome!
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Email: cmccollum@artsacademyelementary.com
Website: https://www.artsacademyelementary.com/
Location: 601 Union Street, Allentown, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 841-4560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsAcademyElementary
Twitter: @ArtsElementary