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Academy Family Newsletter

October 16, 2026

Academy FamilyNewsletterOctober 16, 2026
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AAA Belief Statement AAA Belief Statement

We believe we are a family.

We believe the academics and arts are important.

We believe diversity makes us stronger.

We believe the goal is to keep improving.

October's Word of the Month: Self-Respect October's Word of the Month: Self-Respect

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Middle School Dance this Thursday Night!! Middle School Dance this Thursday Night!!

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Tater-Tendence Competitions Have Begun! Tater-Tendence Competitions Have Begun!

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Want to Know What's Happening in Middle School Classrooms? Want to Know What's Happening in Middle School Classrooms?

Middle School Parents - Click to View the Middle School Minute

PTA Fun Run is THIS THURSDAY! PTA Fun Run is THIS THURSDAY!

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer, click the link below. We can't do it without your help!

PTA Fun Run

PTA Fun Run

PTA Fun Run  When - Thursday, October 22nd  Where - The field behind the playground   Please join us to help cheer on all our AAAmazing students as they race in celebration of our fundraiser! Please check in at the front office to get your visitor sticker before coming to the field and be sure to wear your green PTA shirt if you have one!  Fun Run Schedule 8:30-9:30 - Pre-K & 1st on 1st track; K & 3rd on on 2nd track 9:30-10:30 - 7th on 1st track; 8th on 2nd track 12:00-1:00 - 2nd on 1st track; 4th on 2nd track 1:15-2:15 - 6th on 1st track; 5th on 2nd track

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Join Us This Friday for the Annual AAA Trunk or Treat! Join Us This Friday for the Annual AAA Trunk or Treat!

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AAA Trunk or Treat Candy Donations Needed! AAA Trunk or Treat Candy Donations Needed!

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Save the Date 3rd Grade Families! Save the Date 3rd Grade Families!

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Save The Date- First Semester House Spirit Day! Save The Date- First Semester House Spirit Day!

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HCS & Feed the Children- Supplies Available to Families this Week! HCS & Feed the Children- Supplies Available to Families this Week!

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HCS Anonymous Alert Page HCS Anonymous Alert Page

Click Here to Access the HCS Anonymous Alert Page to Report Student Concerns

The First Quarter Edition of the Academy Star Student Newspaper is Available Now The First Quarter Edition of the Academy Star Student Newspaper is Available Now

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Copies are available now from Mrs. Hester for $1. Only cash payments will be accepted.

Beanstack Updates from the Library Beanstack Updates from the Library

"The Academy for Academics and Arts Elementary students are making HUGE progress with our new reading reward program, Beanstack! Our school-wide community goal for the year is to read 16,000 books. We are currently over 7% of the way there with 1,247 books read in September alone. Our top classroom for September in minutes read was Ms. Lazor's 4th grade homeroom. Our top classroom in September for the number of books read was Mr. Miller's 2nd grade class. We are excited to announce that our top students for the month in time read were Oliver Karigan, Breanne Bradford and Madison Nesbit. Our top students for books read were Raegan Ward and Amelia Rivera. Please help us keep the momentum going all year long by logging each time your child reads in the Beanstack app or website. Need help? Email Ms. Lancaster with questions at dorothy.lancaster@hsv-k12.org"

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Want More Info on Mr. Grumpy's Toy Shoppe? Want More Info on Mr. Grumpy's Toy Shoppe?

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Click here to view AAA's Mr. Grumpy's Website
Click here to view the Mr. Grumpy's Middle School Rehearsal Calendar
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Click here to view a family literacy resource from Mrs. Scrivner!
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HCS Magnet Applications Open Soon HCS Magnet Applications Open Soon

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Applications open October 13th for students interested in attending an HCS magnet program for the 2027-2028 school year. If you have a student already enrolled at AAA but are interested in admission for a sibling, we encourage you to apply early!


Students already enrolled in HCS magnet programs do not need to reapply unless your child is an 8th grader with an interest in attending Lee High's arts magnet, New Century Technology High School, or the College Academy at Jemison High. Rising 9th graders will need to apply for admission to these programs and again, we encourage early application.


If you have questions about the application or admissions process, please reach out to magnet@hsv-k12.org.

Alabama Reading Initiative- October is National Family Literacy Month! Alabama Reading Initiative- October is National Family Literacy Month!

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Small Moments Lead to Big Conversations!

https://familieslearning.org/blog/celebrate-national-family-literacy-month-with-us-this-november/

ARI Literacy FRESH for Family and Community Empowerment
ARI Conversational Turns to Promote Oral Language Development

Middle School Parents - Here's a Note from Mrs. Anderson (MS Counselor) Middle School Parents - Here's a Note from Mrs. Anderson (MS Counselor)

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7th Parent Letter Intro to PATH
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8th Grade Parent Letter Intro to PATH
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Teacher Wish Lists Teacher Wish Lists

Click here to view our teachers' wish lists!

HCS is Hiring HCS is Hiring

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Click here to apply.

First Student is Hiring Bus Drivers First Student is Hiring Bus Drivers

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Click here to apply.

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY:

  • Every Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 2906 McJohn Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

The City of Huntsville is Hiring Safety Patrol Aides The City of Huntsville is Hiring Safety Patrol Aides

The City of Huntsville’s Public Safety division is seeking qualified applicants to fill part-time Safety Patrol Aide positions. Safety Patrol provides crossing guards for schools. Crossing guards help ensure the safety of school children each day at hazardous or congested school crossing locations. This is responsible work in expediting the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic in school zones or during special events.

Click here to apply.
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Plan Ahead - Upload Your Student's Lunch Money Today! Plan Ahead - Upload Your Student's Lunch Money Today!

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Visit EZSchoolPay to upload money for lunch extras.

We are becoming a Little Free Library official site! We are becoming a Little Free Library official site!

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We are excited to add another box to our free library collection!

This opportunity has been made possible by a collaboration with Little Free Library and Hachette Book Group. Click here to read more about the collaboration that is making this opportunity possible.

AAA Procedures and Expectations AAA Procedures and Expectations

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Morning and Afternoon Car Rider Line Procedures Morning and Afternoon Car Rider Line Procedures

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IMPORTANT: Morning carline closes for K-8 at 8:00. IMPORTANT: Morning carline closes for K-8 at 8:00.

Pre-K are the only students that can be dropped off in carline after 8:00. Pre-K are the only students that can be dropped off in carline after 8:00.

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Morning Program: Rise and Read Morning Program: Rise and Read

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After School Reaching Readers Project After School Reaching Readers Project

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After School Boys and Girls Club After School Boys and Girls Club

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Middle School A/B Day Calendar Middle School A/B Day Calendar

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Click Here to Shout Out a AAA Staff Member or Teacher Doing a Great Job!

AAA Theatre 2026-2027 Season AAA Theatre 2026-2027 Season

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Meet Your Principals Meet Your Principals

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AAA Facebook Page AAA Facebook Page

Click here to visit the AAA Facebook page!

The Academy for Academics and Arts Website The Academy for Academics and Arts Website

Click Here for the The Academy for Academics and Arts Website!

AAA Magnet Program Information AAA Magnet Program Information

Click Here for the AAA Magnet Website! (whyaaa.org)

AAA PTA Website AAA PTA Website

Click here to view the AAA PTA website!

AAA PTA Facebook Page AAA PTA Facebook Page

Click here to view the AAA PTA Facebook page!

Stay Connected- Important Contacts! Stay Connected- Important Contacts!

School Nurse: Christina Darby at christina.darby@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Counselor: Samantha Scharmann at samantha.scharmann@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Counselor: Jessica Anderson at jessica.anderson@hsv-k12.org

Elementary Library & Technology: Dorothy Lancaster at dorothy.lancaster@hsv-k12.org

Middle Library & Technology: Tyletha Lord at tyletha.lord@hsv-k12.org

Elementary Clerical Assistant: Miriam Cox at miriam.cox@hsv-k12.org

Middle Clerical Assistant: Natricia Edwards at natricia.edwards@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Administrative Assistant: Mary Christopher at mary.christopher@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Administrative Assistant: Jahshay McKeller at jahshay.mckeller@hsv-k12.org

Elementary & Middle School Assistant Principal: Erin Smith at erin.smith1@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Principal: Evelyn Coffey at evelyn.coffey@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Principal: Tyrone Jones at tyrone.jones@hsv-k12.org

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The Academy for Academics and Arts

4800 Sparkman Drive

Huntsville, AL 35810


(256)428-7600

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