Academy Family Newsletter
Friday, September 20, 2024
Drop Off Procedures
Parents, please follow our morning procedures:
- Drop your children off in the car rider line before 8:00 am.
- There is no parent walk in after the first day of school.
- Once the cones are out in the second lane you must park in the front of the school and walk your child/children into the building. The carline closes to all students except Pre-K at 8:00 and the back doors will be locked.
- If you are in the car rider line, please do not block the neighbor's driveways.
- Students should be prepared to exit the car once you are stopped past the big blue dumpster to help speed up the carline. Please do not allow your children to get out of the car if you have not yet reached the big blue dumpster.
- Do not let students out of the car on Trail Ridge or Grizzard. It is dangerous as there is no adult supervision or sidewalks to the school entrance.
Student drop off does not begin until 7:30! Please do not let students out of the car until 7:30 as there is no one there to supervise them.
This is for everyone's safety! Thank you!
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...
Friday, September 20
- Academic Team Tryouts during Academy Time (middle school only)
- Outdoor movie night @ 7:00 (Lady and the Tramp)
Saturday, September 21
- Outdoor movie night @ 7:00 (Corpse Bride)
- Dance Africa
Monday, September 23
- Popcorn and Play until 4:30 (middle school strings)
Wednesday, September 25
- Media Arts/Creative Writing field trip (middle school)
Friday, September 27
- Student half day - dismiss at 12
Monday, September 30 - Friday, October 4
- Fall Break - No school
Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11
- College and Career Week - see dress up days below
Wednesday, October 9
- Pre-K field trip to the pumpkin patch
- 4th grade field trip to Ditto Landing
Thursday, October 10
- Report cards go home
Saturday, October 12
- District Fine Arts Showcase (10:00 - 12:00 in AAA Theatre)
October 17 - October 31
- Book Fair
Friday, October 18
- 2nd grade field trip to Burritt on the Mountain
- Trunk or Treat (see link for sign up)
October 23 - October 31
- Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 24
- Stone Soup production
College and Career Week- October 7-11, 2024
Supplies Needed for Art Classes!
September Character Word: Cooperation
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!
- Our next House Meeting date is September 26th
- Our first House Spirit Day (think Pep Rally) is October 11th
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 kindergarten and 7th grade for being our attendance leaders this past week!
HCS Special Education Survey
We invite parents/guardians of children who receive special education services (IEP services) to complete this survey by September 23, 2024.
We value our parents/guardians as partners in the development of a full-service continuum to meet the needs of our children. Thank you for taking the time to complete the form and for your valuable input!
PTA Reflections Submissions are Open
Be a Champion and Read is Back!
Library Update
Mrs. Peck's Strings Updates
September has been fun and there's only half left :) You've hopefully received and read your emails from me with information about uniforms and the upcoming 'Popcorn and Playing' day after school Monday, September 23rd from 3-4:30 and pick up from front. Students have the information in their Schoology updates as well!
Can't wait to hear from any parents who want to volunteer that day.
Mrs. Peck
News from Mrs. Jackson - Elementary Art
Please send in your paper towel rolls and Artsonia News!
Parents,
Below is the link to Artsonia where you can view and purchase your students art work. Students who had a piece of artwork in last years glow show have accounts created. If your student is new to AAA or did not have work in the Glow show we will get their accounts created as work is completed during Art this year. If you have any questions or problems getting logged in please email Shannon.Jackson@hsv-k12.org
NJHS Application Window is Open!
For Middle School Dancers...
Lee High & AAA Arts Fest
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Dare-Jackson at liberty.dare@hsv-k12.org
PTA Trunk or Treat
Sign up for your spot for AAA PTA's Trunk or Treat event on October 18! There will be prizes, games, and more!
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



