Academy Family Newsletter
Friday, October 25, 2024
PowerSchool Parent Portal Directions
Confused about creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account? Click the link below to view directions. PowerSchool Parent Portal is a critical piece in the school-home communication network and is a great help for finding information about attendance and grades.
This Month at AAA...
October 28 - November 1
- Red Ribbon Week (flyer posted below)
- Monday: Favorite Colors
- Tuesday: Polka Dots
- Wednesday: Hip Hop
- Thursday: Book Character/Nursery Rhyme
- Friday: Rock and Roll
November 1 - 3
- Junie B. Jones productions (see www.whyAAA.org/ms-theatre for information and tickets)
November 4 - 15
- Altruismo Thanksviging Food Drive (schoolwide)
November 8 - 10
- Dance Productions
November 11
- No School - Veteran's Day
November 14
- House meetings (elementary, during school)
November 15
- UAH Moonbuggy Visit (K, 1, 4, 5)
November 20
- Arts programs yearbook pictures
- String Harvest Concert rehearsal (3:00-5:30)
November 21
- Strings Harvest Concert (6:30 in auditorium)
- Make up pictures (all students)
November 22
- UAH Moonbuggy Visit (2, 3)
November 25 - 29
- No school (Thanksgiving Break)
December 9 - December 13
- Holiday Shop
December 10
- 5th Grade field trip (group 1)
December 11
- 5th Grade field trip (group 2)
October Character Word: Compassion
6 Houses, 1 FAAAmily!
- We will wear our House Shirts every Thursday!
- We are working on a House Night for all parents- stay tuned for dates and information!
- We are also working on a House Swag order! More information coming soon!
Attendance Updates
Our school wide goal for attendance is 98% present each and every school day. Every day counts! Please plan appointments early enough that your student can be checked in by 11:30 or later in the day so that they can be in school until at least 11:30 in order to avoid being counted absent.
Overall attendance is UP for both the elementary and middle school compared to last week.
Way to go 4th and 7th grade for being our attendance leaders again this past week!
Current Elementary Attendance for 2024-2025
Visit the Middle School Minute
Visit the middle school minute for updates specific to middle school students from your teachers.
Middle School Class Aide Applications
8th grade students interested in being an art, library, or office aide in the second semester may apply beginning Monday. Applications will be given out in homeroom and are due to be returned by November 1.
Boo Grams on Sale Now!
Order forms for Boo Grams went home this week! Boo Grams are lollipops decorated as ghosts with friendly messages. The cost is $1 each and they can be sent to any student or staff member in our school. The last day to order is October 29th. Boo Grams will be delivered on October 31st to homeroom classes. If you need additional order forms, see your child's teacher or the front office.
Middle School Shirts Are On Sale Now!
Order forms for middle school t-shirts came home with report cards. 6th grade is represented by black, 7th by green, and 8th by orange. The cost is $8 per shirt. Please send in your money and order forms if you'd like to order! We will wear these on designated days of the week throughout the school year.
Middle school students may participate as well by contributing coins to the house of their choice.
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Interested in purchasing a 2024-2025 yearbook! Visit the link below to reserve your copy today!
Want to Help our Junie B Jones Participants?
It’s nearly time for our AAAmazing production of Junie B. Jones! These kids have worked SO hard and are about to work even harder during tech week. We need all the help we can get - if you can donate food, time, or $$, it will be so appreciated!
Sign up to send snacks or drinks for our dancers using the link below!
HCS Foundation Invites You to Participate in Focus Groups
So Much to Learn in our Public Libraries!
Support Our Media Center!
Middle School A/B Day Calendar
Have You Joined the AAA PTA?
Click the link below to join PTA! If you want to volunteer, click the bottom link and fill out the form.
2024-2025 Theater Season
Stay Connected: Important School Contacts
Grades and Coursework- Contact your student's teacher first firstname.lastname@hsv-k12.org
Data Generalist & Attendance: Ramona Calhoun at ramona.calhoun@hsv-k12.org
Cafeteria & Nutrition: Norma Martin at norma.martin@hsv-k12.org
School Nurse: Christina Darby at christina.darby@hsv-k12.org
Elementary School Counselor: Samantha Scharmann at samantha.scharmann@hsv-k12.org
Middle School Counselor: Sheldyn Zazzaro at sheldyn.zazzaro@hsv-k12.org
Elementary Library & Technology- Dorothy Lancaster at dorothy.lancaster@hsv-k12.org
Middle Library & Technology- Stephanie Clemmons at stephanie.clemmons@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
AAA Assistant Principal: Erin Smith 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
The Academy for Academics and Arts
4800 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, Alabama 35811
School Phone Number: (256)428-7600






