AAK Dragon Mail News
February 2nd, 2025
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil has Predicted Six More Weeks of Winter.
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Upcoming Important Dates
February 3rd: PTO Meeting at 4:20pm
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
We have created an AAK yard sign for every family! Support AAK by getting the word out to your community about our amazing school. Pick up your yard sign in the office today!
Parents Night Out February 13th, Sign Up Today!
Hello! 5th grade is hosting a parent's night out to raise money for eco-week.
Thursday, February 13th is Parent’s Night Out! Drop off your AAK student from 5:30-8:00 for only $10 per student, OR $15 for siblings (2 max). Students MUST be currently enrolled at AAK. This can only be open for Kindergarten-5th graders. We are only having 50 slots open for students, so this is a first come first serve basis. We will shut down the Google form when we have hit 50 students.
The 5th graders and AAK staff members will be running games, a movie, and dinner will be pizza and juice!
YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE BEFORE COMING TO THE PARENT'S NIGHT OUT (Ms. Woods will be collecting money at the front desk). Please pay NO later than Monday, February 10th.
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
Sign up for Full Day CLC for Feb 20-21st and more!
February 2nd CLC Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/2r31d
Please call or text the CLC phone at 970-619-1077
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!
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/