Board Member Application

The Arts Academy currently has an opening on its school board. If you are interested, please download and complete the Board Member Application, and submit it to the AAW office.

9th Annual AAW Spring Art Show

The AAW Spring Art Show Will be held on Friday May 21st from 6:30 to 8:30pm at AAW. The show will feature outstanding pieces from the 2D, 3D and Multimedia classes.

Rendezvouz

The music department is hosting Rendezvous to help celebrate the end of the school year. Rendezvous is a night where we will transform the Cafegymatorium into a jazz club for an evening of entertainment, live music, food, beverages and fun.

There will be new music each night!

Please join us at AAW on Thursday, May 20th and Friday, May 21st @7pm for this celebration. Tickets are $5.00 and are available through Ms. Vander Meulen or at the door.

New Homework Lunch program

AAW is proud to announce the implementation of our pilot Homework Lunch program.  AAW is identifying students that chronically choose to NOT turn in homework, and we are helping those students catch up by providing this program.  Students identified for homework lunch spend their lunch period in a classroom with a mentor teacher who helps the student get organized, get focused, and catch up.  After a student catches up on his or her homework, she or he may return to the regular lunch period.  If you have any questions on the homework lunch program, please feel free to contact Mr. Spayde in the office.

Spring Dance Concert

Please join us at South Lake High School from 6:30 to 8:30pm for the AAW Spring Dance Concert. South Lake is located at 21900 East 9 Mile Road between Harper and Greater Mack Ave.

Student Showcase

On May 27th our students' many talents will be showcased at Dylan's Raw Bar & Grille,15402 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park (313 884-6030) from 6 to 9 p.m. 15% of the evening's profit will go to AAW.

AAW's Relay For Life team needs help

Our Relay For Life team, the A.R.T.I.S.T.S. is asking for items to be donated to sell at the event. They are asking for canned faygo soda, face paint/paint brushes, hot chocolate (not individual packets), plastic containers with lids, and bottled water. They are in need of parent chaperones for the day and night,

The date of the event is June 4th-June 5th so they need the donations ASAP. If you are able to donate please contact Alicia Johnston at aliciamariejohnston@yahoo.com

Gardening at AAW

Gardening will begin again at the school now that spring is here. Please contact Yvette at yvettegerace@aol.com if you are interested in assisting. Our regular FAPAPA meeting will be this Thursday, 5/13, at 6:30 at the school, and Yvette will be there if you'd like to talk about our gardening plans and needs.

Dress Code Reminder

With the arrival of warmer weather, we would like to remind students of our school dress code. If a student is not within dress code, they will be required to change clothing. We recommend that students keep a spare set of clothing in their locker if there is any doubt about whether or not they are in violation of our dress code. Other options are to change into clothing provided by the office or call a parent to bring a change of clothes, but we find that simply keeping a spare set in the locker is less disruptive to the student and parent.

The following attire is not to be worn at AAW or at AAW sponsored events, including field trips:

a. Midriffs (clothing that exposes skin between the shirt and pants/skirt).

b. Pants worn below the hips

c. See-through blouses or low cut blouses

d. Any top not covering the shoulders. Shoulder straps must be at least one inch wide. Tank tops must not show any undergarments. Low-cut tank tops, such as those with low cut necklines or low cut armholes, are not allowed. No "racer back" or sports bra style shirts are allowed.

e. Halter tops

f. Sunglasses (nonprescription). Students must have a doctor's note to be allowed to wear sunglasses inside the school.

g. Hats or head wear (unless required by culture or religion)

h. Slippers or house shoes

i. Pajamas or pajama pants.

Mini-skirts and shorts may not be higher than 3 inches above the wearer's knees (including any slits in the skirt). Pants or jeans with tears may not have tears higher than three inches above the knees.

More than one violation of this code may result in detention and/or possible suspension from school.

Open House Tuesday April 27

AAW will be hosting an open house for prospective students Tuesday evening at 7pm. It will feature a variety of performances and exhibits from our art departments, as well as a chance to meet our faculty and administration to learn about our academic curriculum.

Job Opening at AAW

Temporary Paraprofessional Position from May – June 2010, with possibility of continued employment beginning in August 2010 for the 2010-2011 school year.

Responsibilities include homework lunch, assisting with math support class, and coordination with teachers to determine who will attend homework lunch.  Successful candidate will have the opportunity to create new communication protocols between teachers and homework lunch coordinator with the intention to support student learning.

$12 hourly, 30 hrs/wk from May 1 – June 30.  Retirement available.

Evidence of successful work with students is required.
Evidence of successful collaboration with teachers is required.
Evidence of successful email communication is required.
Evidence of creating documents in Microsoft Word or Excel is desired.

Candidate must meet No Child Left Behind requirements for paraprofessionals; either 60 semester hours at an institution of high education, an associates degree, or passing scores on a state or local academic assessment.

Send resume and cover letter to raustin@artsacad.net

 

Gwen and Carmel perform Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay at the Jan 15, 2010 AAW assembly.

View more AAW performances.

Congratulations to the AAW Concert Choir

AAW’s own Concert choir received a rating of excellent at our district festival competition and was asked to compete at the state level.  The group will be performing Monday April 26 in Rochester.

Calendar Revision

The Board of Directors has approved a change in the calendar: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 will be a staff work day; students will have the day off.

Senior Project Fundraiser

Lia Cuneo will be hosting a dinner and fundraiser for her senior project on Friday, April 30 from 6:00-8:00. Tickets are $15 and can be bought at the door. Dinner will be accompanied by a gallery of student photography and an auction. The following AAW students and alumni will have artwork featured in the gallery; Cari Hume, Alicia Johnston, Zak Bratto, Kayla Bloink, Lia Cuneo, Spencer Helvey, Emma Jeffrey, Trail Raya and Carmel Liburdi.

All proceeds from the event will help buy cameras for Ross Hill Academy in Detroit. Students from the elementary school will then be participating in a workshop with Arts Academy photography majors to learn the basics of photo composition. Please join us in the cafegymatorium on Friday to support this wonderful cause!

Third Quarter Report Cards

Report cards for the third marking period will be mailed April 21, 2010.

Transition Seminars for Parents

The Macomb ISD Inter-Agency Transition Council is presenting two free Transition Seminars for Parents. The focus of these seminars is for students who receive services through Special Education.

The first one is on Wednesday April 21 and will provide information about the difference between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and SSI benefits as well as the work incentives that accompany these programs.

The second seminar on Tuesday April 27 will discuss important topics such as guardianship options, independent living options, and wills and trusts.

Both seminars begin at 6pm and will be held at the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Service Center, 44001 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township. Register online by going to http://www.misd.net; click course offerings, then online registration, and view by month. In the April courses, you can scroll down to "Transition" to find the seminar. Or call (586) 228-3431.

If you need further information, please contact Shawn Pardue, Special Services Coordinator, AAW.

2010 Senior Dance Concert

The Arts Academy in the Woods Dance Department presents the 2010 Senior Dance Concert “It’s Our Time,” featuring 19 original pieces from our graduating seniors.

(photo by AAW student Spencer Helvey)

Tuesday, April 20, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Arts Academy in the Woods (32101 Caroline St., Fraser, MI 48026)

$2.00/individual and $5.00/family donation at the door.

The tech rehearsal will be held on Monday, April 19th at Arts Academy in the Woods from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.  This rehearsal will be closed to parents, friends, and family.  Only choreographers, dancers, and teachers will be allowed in the auditorium during the rehearsal.    

Email Outage

During Spring Break we had a temporary internet outage. If you were trying to send email to a staff member during that time and it was bounced back or you didn't get a response, please resend your message.

Annual Gala

Arts Academy's annual Gala will be held at The Vintage House on Utica, on Sunday April 18th. Tickets are $30 for high school students and $35 for adults. Tickets are available in the main office.

Black and White Party

The Dance Department will be hosting a "Black and White Party, Red Carpet Affair" dance on March 5th from 7-10pm in the AAW Auditorium. Tickets are $10/advanced and $12/door. Please join us for a night of dancing, prizes and more!  This is a formal affair - come dressed to impress.

The Woods Concert

This Friday, March 26th, Arts Academy In The Woods will be hosting "The Woods" concert. The bands participating will be: By All Means Captain, The Big Pink Black and Shock Wave. Admission will be $5 at the door. The Dooors will open at 6:30.

Help Support Former AAW Bands

Fox is hosting a competition for an opening band for an upcoming Bon Jovi concert. Two members of our AAW community are in the running for it - one of our recent grads, Becky DiPaola - band name Redstar Redemption, and also Nate Montgomery's band: 7 Million Jigawatts.

To vote, go to: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/generic/contests/fox-rocks-bon-jovi

AAW Showcase at McDonald's

The Arts Academy In the Woods in partnership with McDonald's presents AAW Showcase. Featuring "Our Students Have Talent" on Thursday, February 4, 2010. From 6:00 - 9:00 p.m at the McDonald's located at 22333 East 9 Mile St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.

Join us for a night of Great Music and Art!

AAW Financial Aid Night

December 10th is financial aid night. Guest speaker Matt Norrod will share information about Scholarship, grants and the importance of completing the FAFSA as soon as possible after 1/1/10. The session begins at 6:30pm.

Congratulations, Trail!

Trail Raya placed into the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition Part II as a result of his score on Part I. He earned the highest score on Part I out of all participating AAW students. He took Part II of the exam on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Congratulations on a job well done!

AAW Student Performs with U of M Youth Symphony

The University of Michigan Youth Symphony, under the baton of Professor Anthony Elliott, will present its first concert of the season on November 23, 2009 at 7pm.

This is a talented and skilled group of pre-college musicians where many, including AAW's own Jake Rutkowski, are All-State Orchestra alumni. They will play selections from Copland, Kabalevsky and Mahler at this free program at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor.

Please come out to support their dedication-- and to enjoy a great evening of music!

Picture Re-take Day

Picture re-take day is scheduled for Thursday, November 12.

Calendar Change

Students will have school on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday November 3. There will be a Professional Development Day for AAW Faculty and no school for students on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10.

Attention Former Choir Students

The Vocal Department would greatly appreciate it if you donated any of your old choir uniforms. Uniforms can be turned in to the choir room.

October 14th is College Prep Day

Wednesday, October 14th is college prep day for all AAW students.

• All Seniors will leave AAW at 8:00 am sharp on a bus to visit Oakland University for a college tour, and will return to AAW at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon.
• Juniors may either join the seniors on the college tour, or may sign up with Mrs. Ura to take the PSAT. The PSAT costs $15, and will take from 8 am to 11 am.
• Sophomores will take the PLAN, a "pre-ACT" tests that helps you prepare for college and for the Michigan Merit Exam. The test will last from approximately 8 am to 11am. Due to test restrictions, there is no break for the PLAN.
• Freshmen will take the EXPLORE, a "pre-ACT" test that helps you prepare for college and for the Michigan Merit Exam. The test will last from approximately 8 am to 11 am. Due to test restrictions, there is no break for the EXPLORE.

Be sure to know when your child will be finished with his/her college prep, so you know what time to pick them up from school.

AAW Benefit Concert & Car Wash, Aug 16

Sponsored by: Dawg House, 101.1 WRIF, and Metro Charities, detroitcity.tv, and Rocket Print Shop; Hosted by: Screaming Scott from the WRIF. All proceeds will go directly to Arts Academy in the Woods. 

Time: from 3pm to midnight.

Location: The Dawg House
35965 Groesbeck Hwy (between 15 and 16 Mile Roads)
Clinton Township, 48035

Ticket Prices: 
$8 regular admission
$5 with AAW student ID
Id Must Be Shown To Receive Discount, No Exceptions

With Performances By:
Redstar Redemption
Twisted Dance Crew
Chaos Theory 
Valley Of Kings
Airwave Assualt
High Noon 30
Carmel Liburdi
Nathan Napier
Courtney Ann Kasperowicz
And More!

Note: The benefit concert needs student artwork for display/sale purposes. If you are an AAW student and you are willing to bring artwork that meets these needs, contact Kayla Friess or Tim Brunell. Any student who donates artwork gets in for free.

 

New Student Enrollment

Arts Academy in the Woods is accepting new students for the 2009-2010 school year. Please click on the Application link above to learn about our registration procedures. Applications can be mailed in. If you are interested in coming in for a tour of the building in August, please call 586-294-0391 and leave a message. An AAW staff member will return your call within a few days to set you up with an appointment.

AAW Summer Schedule

Office hours for the month of August will be 8:00 am –3:00 pm, with closure for lunch from 12:00 –1:00. Have a safe and restful summer. We will see you in the fall!

National Honor Society Induction

NHS will be hosting an induction ceremony on June 10th from 6 to 7 in the gym. New members have received an invitation and need to RSVP to Mrs. Roth by Friday June 5th.

 

Foot Locker School Rewards program

As you outfit your family for the upcoming school year, please remember that using your Foot Locker School Rewards key tag at Foot Locker stores will earn money for Arts Academy In The Woods! If you prefer to shop at www.footlocker.com, don't forget to use your school code [833F] at checkout.

Have a safe and fun summer!

Arts Academy in the Woods Dance Department presents the 2009 Spring Dance Concert

Thursday, May 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Warren Woods Middle School Auditorium
13400 E. 12 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088
Admission:  $10.00 advanced $12.00 door

AAW Art Show

The annual Arts Academy In the Woods Art Show will be held on Thursday May 21st and 7:00 pm. Works from the 2D art department, 3D art department and the multimedia department will be displayed in rooms 103 and 111.

Performing at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival

Performing at the Michigan Youth Arts FestivalAAW Sophomore, Jakob Rutkowski, was recently named to the 2009 Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Orchestra.  He was selected as a result of his participation in the MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival, earning a score for which he also received an "Outstanding Soloist" nomination. 

Over 250,000 Michigan arts students are adjudicated through the year as they progress through the school, district and state levels specific to their art form.  Approximately 1,000 student representatives are invited to the final event of this process to present exhibits in the visual arts and performances in theatre, music and dance.

The Michigan Youth Arts Festival will be held May 7-9, 2009 on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with free admission to all public events. For further information, please visit:  www.michiganyoutharts.org