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Academy Family Newsletter

Friday, November 10, 2023

Academy Family Newsletter Friday, November 10, 2023

Our Belief Statement... Our BEST Always!!

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!

Congratulations to Lisa Snodgrass- Our 2023 AAA Teacher of the Year!! Congratulations to Lisa Snodgrass- Our 2023 AAA Teacher of the Year!!

Congratulations to Mary Christopher- Our 2023 AAA Support Staff of the Year! Congratulations to Mary Christopher- Our 2023 AAA Support Staff of the Year!

Congratulations to Mary Maynard, our 23-24 AAA Middle School Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Mary Maynard, our 23-24 AAA Middle School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Jahshay McKeller, our Middle School Support Staff of the Year Congratulations to Jahshay McKeller, our Middle School Support Staff of the Year

Please VOTE For AAA- BEST School in HUNTSVILLE!!! Please VOTE For AAA- BEST School in HUNTSVILLE!!!

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!

1. Click on the link below

2. Start the survey

3. Go to Services

4. Click on Schools and click AAA!!

5. Voting is open until November 30th!!!

Best of Huntsville - EVENT Magazine

Best of Huntsville - EVENT Magazine

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What Is Happening This Week At AAA?

  • Monday, November 13th- World Kindness Day
  • Tuesday, November 14th- Progress Reports Go Home!
  • Wednesday, November 15th- Stone Soup- see flier for details!
  • Thursday, November 16th
    • 9:30- School String Show
    • 6:30 pm- String Harvest Show
  • Friday, November 17th
    • November PBIS Celebration
    • November Attendance Prize Drawing and Celebration!!

November PBIS Celebration on Friday, November 17th!!

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Celebration!


What will we do?

  • Hot chocolate, S'mores, and Balloons Over AAA- We will make character balloons in the cafeteria!


What do we need?

  • Friday afternoon Parent volunteers to help with smores, hot chocolate and balloon making
  • Friday morning Parent volunteers to help blow up balloons and assemble smores
  • Donations of hot chocolate, graham crackers, candy bars, and marshmallows

Families- we need your help!!

We have had some issues in our boys and girls restrooms for the last couple of weeks. Please help us out and have a conversation as a family about appropriate restroom behaviors. We would appreciate if you could remind your children of the following things:

1. All bodily waste goes in the toilet and must be flushed! It does not belong on the floor, in the urinals, or any where around the toilet! Please ask them to flush all bodily waste and toilet paper down the toilet when they are finished.

2. Toilet paper is not a toy and bathrooms are not a place to play! We have had to stop allowing students to go to the restroom on their own and classes must go together because we are not respecting the space when we go on our own.

3. We never write on the walls in our restrooms!


We really appreciate your support with this issue! Our custodial team is the best in town and, please help us remind our students about the importance of taking care of our school and respecting our space!

AAA 2023-2024 Weekly Attendance Updates! AAA 2023-2024 Weekly Attendance Updates!

One of our 2023-2024 Goals is to keep our overall attendance rate at 95% or higher for the entire school year! We are currently at 95.54% for the year! This week our attendance rate is 95.59%. PLEASE help us continue to reach our goal- we need your children with us at school EVERY DAY!!

10 Facts About School Attendance - Attendance Works

10 Facts About School Attendance - Attendance Works

Happy Community School Coordinator's Week!! Celebrate using the 2023 toolkit! Staffed by @IELconnects & @CommSchools, it prepares, supports & mobilizes leaders to advance community schools as a key equity strategy for children, families & communities. https://www.communityschools.org/coordinators-appreciation-week-2023/

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7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Math at Home (When You Hate Math)

7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Math at Home (When You Hate Math)

Explore tips for parents, caregivers, and educators who are helping children with math at home but don't feel comfortable or competent in the discipline.

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November Character Word- Cleanliness! November Character Word- Cleanliness!

Important Infomation from Mrs. Cowan & Mrs. Zazzaro Important Infomation from Mrs. Cowan & Mrs. Zazzaro

iReady Parent Guide

Student iReady Diagnostic Reports for English and math have been sent home. Please see the guide below for understanding your student's data and ways to help.
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AAA Month At A Glance

  • Monday, November 20th-Friday, November 24th
    • Thanksgiving Break- No School!
  • Monday, November 27th-Friday, December 8th
    • Middle of the Year IReady Benchmark

Redstone Federal Credit Union Youth Savings Redstone Federal Credit Union Youth Savings

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Alabama A&M Women's Basketball Elementary Day

Greetings,


The Alabama A&M Women Basketball team would like to cordially invite your school to attend our Annual Elementary Day Game on November 29, 2023, on campus at the New Event Center - gametime is scheduled for 11:00am. It promises to be a fun-filled competitive time the students would enjoy as they cheer us on as we compete against North Alabama. As we prepare logistically, we would love to hear back from you by Friday, October 20th if you are able to attend. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can also be reached at 336-686-5495.


Sincerely,


Freddie Murray

MS Theatre

MS Theatre

AAA Theatre believes in the well-rounded theatre artist. ​ We work with our students to discover, create, adapt, and express themselves in any situation - whether it be in theatre or in life....

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Mental Health Services Opt-in

"Huntsville City Schools offers mental health services for your child(ren) in a variety of ways. In compliance with Alabama law, parents and/or guardians must opt-in for their children to receive mental health services each school year – please note that mental health includes typical school guidance services. You may choose for your child to receive some or all of the available services. Without this form, most mental health and guidance services will not be provided to your child unless there is an imminent threat to the health of the student or others or when your child meets with guidance counselors solely related to course selection, course registration, or similar activities."

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8TH GRADE PATH LETTER

ACADEMY CHILDREN'S THEATER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Hello Friend of AAA/Valued Community Partner,


The Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is proud to present our 2023-2024 season! These productions feature approximately 90 middle school students as cast members and technical crew. Did you know that AAA is the only school in the state of Alabama recognized as a Premier Community for Theatre Education? The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in their efforts to provide theatre access and education to all students. As a Title 1 Magnet School, we are fortunate to be able to provide this inclusive quality theatre experience to these students and the community! Our students are thriving both academically and in the arts because of supporters like you! We are asking for your support as a sponsor/contributor. No amount is too great or small. Will you help?


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Please Join Our AAAmazing PTA!!! Please Join Our AAAmazing PTA!!!

Academy PTA

Academy PTA

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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: Lizzie Cowan at elizabeth.cowan@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 Clemons at stephanie.clemons@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 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

School Address

4800 Sparkman Drive

Huntsville, Alabama 35810


School Phone Number: (256)428-7600

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