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April 17th: Mask Exhibit at Museum of Art Fort Collins from 5:00-8:00pm FREE entry for AAK families

April 17th: Stuft a Burger Bar Fundraiser Night

April 22-24th: BOGO Book Fair

April 25th: No School / No CLC

April 28th - May 1st: Spring Break, No School / CLC Open

May 4th: PTO Meeting at Otto Pint at 12:00pm

May 17th: Art Gala 10:00am-1:00pm

May 21st-23rd: Eco Week-5th grade

May 26th: Memorial Day, No School / No CLC

May 30th: CLC Club Performances 4:30pm-5:45pm

May 30th: AAK Showcase 5:45pm-7:00pm

June 2nd: PTO Meeting 4:15pm

June 5th: Move Up Day

June 6th: Block Party 5:30-8:00pm

June 11th: Continuations: Pre-K and K at 1:30pm & 5th at 2:15pm

June 12th: Field Day - School closes at 12:30pm. No Afterschool CLC

June13th: CLC Closed

See more about upcoming dates and the school calendar here:

https://www.aakelementary.org/forms-information

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with winter gear and it is time for our quarterly clean out. Please remind your student to check to see if any of their items are on the rack, and stop by to see for yourself if you recognize anything! Everything left over on Friday, April 11th will be donated.

Yearbooks are only $20 (cash or check) in the office.

Online at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

If you live near Drake and Stover by the Spouts and would be willing to drop a student off at home, please contact Lauren at 956-479-6059.

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!

Please call or text the CLC phone at 970-619-1077

Click here to view the menu from our new caterer! https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/Y2FT7A?buildingId=be11f078-9a3f-ef11-bec0-a35da61ebcdb

Please let us know if your student will be out for the day, or will be more than 15 minutes late for school:

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!

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

https://www.facebook.com/AAKElementary

https://www.smore.com/u/aakelementary

AAK is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5 that reside in the Front Range. Our school offers a robust arts program that complements core academics, fosters critical thinking skills, and creates confident, creative individuals with the freedom to reach their full potential, all within a supporting school community.

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/