A Message From Principal Bass |
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Dear ASA Families,
What an awesome and positive start to the new school year! The energy from our students and staff has been refreshing; all are excited and ready for the year ahead. Classroom teachers spent the first week of school establishing routines, expectations, and building relationships while also prioritizing community-building activities so that students received opportunities to build relationships with each other. There is a newfound sense of urgency to get to school on time and to stay in class learning.
Now that we are well underway with the first quarter of academic and arts instruction, the administrative team is making rounds every morning and afternoon to observe teaching and learning in action. The cell phone policy has sure made a difference because we are seeing an increase in student engagement and productivity in class. Kudos to our exceptional faculty who are always striving to create rich and meaningful learning opportunities in every classroom; it's been a sheer pleasure to observe such synergy. We cannot express our gratitude enough to you, our families, for continuing to trust us with growing and guiding your children, for supporting our efforts through your generous giving to include time and resources, and for always being available when we need to partner with you or communicate with you. I am excited for this new year of teaching and learning at ASA and I sure hope you are too!
With Gratitude,
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Principal Bass
Elma Džanić Bass
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Join the ASA Parent Committee (ASA-PC)
In partnership with a long-standing parent and ASA volunteer Wendy Johnson, Principal Bass is heading up an ASA Parent Committee for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are a parent interested in volunteering your time on a parent committee, please email Wendy at wendela01@hotmail.com. The first ASA-PC meeting is 9/12 @ ASA 5:30 - 6:30 PM! RSVP to Wendy if you plan to attend!
We are doing some fabulous things together this year; come join us!
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SPREAD THE WORD! SY24-25 Enrollment Starts October 2 for Prospective Families and Siblings!
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Do you have another child interested in attending ASA?
Do you know of a family interested in joining ASA?
Share the link goasa.org/enroll with them so they can submit an application online starting October 2!
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Sign up for a Student Ambassador-led Campus Tour! |
Get an inside look at ASA by signing up for one of our upcoming tours! Open to current and prospective families.
NEXT TOUR: Wednesday, September 20 from 1:30 - 2:15pm
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***Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted starting
October 2, 2023 (5th-12th Grade).***
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ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE: $113,000
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Let's start the school year out STRONG!
Every gift to the 2023-24 Annual Fund and Tax Credit campaigns supports your child's ASA experience for this school year.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED
MONTHLY GIVING?
🎁 (September 2023 - May 2024) 🎁
By setting up a recurring donation, your family can budget more effectively while ensuring ASA receives consistent support throughout the school year.
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THE ANNUAL FUND
As we approach 2nd Quarter and Performance Season, we especially want to remind you about the importance of supporting ASA through an Annual Fund donation.
Your generosity enables us to cover essential costs like performance venue rentals, in-class textbooks and workbooks, instrument tuning and repair, faculty and student software, curriculum teaching supports and resources, field trips and in-class guest artists, campus care, and much more!
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TAX CREDIT
Clubs like Robotics, Mock Trial, Model UN, Cross-Country, Student Union, and so many more need support.
Let's ensure student clubs and activities have their budgets supported, by making a tax credit gift.
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If you've already made a gift or set up your recurring monthly gift, THANK YOU! You're already making an impact on your student(s) ASA experience!
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⭐ Join the Circle of Giving through a yearly Annual Fund leadership gift of $2,000 or more. ⭐ |
As a Circle of Giving donor, you’ll enjoy access to donor-exclusive events and opportunities while also providing a critical base of funding that ensures ASA’s greatest capacity for impact is realized through high-quality and innovative programs. Learn more at GOASA.ORG/GIVE
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Check out current volunteer opportunities on our website! |
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Because of your generosity, we were able to provide teacher treats in all four workrooms for the first two weeks of school! |
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Friday, September 8 at 7:30 AM
FIRST ASA Parent/Guardian Coffee Social of the school year!
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Socialize, sip, and savor some treats at our bi-monthly ASA Parent/Guardian Coffee Social from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on Friday 9/8 (TOMORROW!). No RSVP is needed. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Monday, September 18:
ASA Board Meeting
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We invite you to attend the Monday, 9/18 ASA Board meeting at 5:30 PM via
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5th & 6th Grade Singing with Ms. Elder
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Who: 5th & 6th graders
What: After school singing classes designed to be enriching, fun, and challenging for singers of all experience levels!
When: Tuesdays, 3:25 PM - 4:20 PM
Why: To focus on vocal and performance technique including breathing, posture, diction, expression, movement, and confidence. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
***Please note: These classes are scheduled during 9th period. Students who are enrolled in a 9th period ASA instructional class are not eligible for the singing classes. Students who attend Homework Hour can also take the singing class! Questions? Please reach out to: Mrs. Elder elder@goasa.org
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Ballet Arizona Nutcracker Youth Auditions - NO registration fee for ASA students!
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Youth roles for Ballet Arizona’s production of The Nutcracker are available to children between the ages of 9-18. Students must be 9 by December 1st, or be in The School of Ballet Arizona’s Level 2 to audition.
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Audition Date: Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023
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Location: Ballet Arizona Studios located at 2835 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 (29th Street and Washington Street)
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Join the new ASA Parent/Guardian Connect Facebook group. Run by parents FOR parents!
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ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS inspires creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.
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STAY CONNECTED | #ArtsandSmarts |
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