If you haven't already, please join the AAA PTA! As of right now, we only have 14% family participation in PTA. We would love to have 100% participation!

https://academypta.com

It is almost time to let the GOOD TIMES ROLL at our upcoming book fair!!! The Crane Book Fair takes place February 21-26. Parents may shop Tuesday night during the Masked Reader & Living Wax Museum Night Event. You can also purchase your child a gift card to use at the bookfair using the link below.

Regular ELA - This week students will have assignments on Schoology, AcceleratedReader (AR), and i-Ready. We will go to the library on Friday!

• i-Ready - Students are required to complete 50 minutes of i-Ready Reading and two passed lessons. The more lessons they do and pass with an 80 or better; the more tickets they get to spend at the i-Ready store.

• Accelerated Reader (AR) - Students need to be reading and taking AR tests. The only way to grow in reading comprehension is to practice. They need to look at their individual goal through Clever on Renaissance Learning.

• Schoology -

• Reading: We are continuing our short story unit using Langston Hughes’s “Thank You, Ma’am” as an anchor text. Essay time is here! Over the next couple of weeks we will be writing essays to go along with our anchor text.

• Writing: We have started working on our personal narratives. We will continue to work and build on these assignments. Up next: Crafting Strong Sentences and Transitions.

Honors ELA - This week students will have assignments on Schoology, AcceleratedReader (AR), and i-Ready. We will go to the library on Friday!

• i-Ready - Students are required to complete 50 minutes of i-Ready Reading and two passed lessons. The more lessons they do and pass with an 80 or better; the more tickets they get to spend at the i-Ready store.

• Accelerated Reader (AR) - Students need to be reading and taking AR tests. The only way to grow in reading comprehension is to practice. They need to look at their individual goal through Clever on Renaissance Learning.

• Schoology -

• Reading: We are continuing our short story unit using Langston Hughes’s “Thank You, Ma’am” as an anchor text. Essay time is here! Over the next couple of weeks we will be writing essays to go along with our anchor text.

• Writing: We have started working on our personal narratives. We will continue to work and build on these assignments. Up next: Crafting Strong Sentences and Transitions.

Dear Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well! As we continue our journey through this school year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership. Your involvement makes a significant difference in our students' learning experiences.

Important Announcements

As we focus on our academic goals, we kindly ask you to speak with your children about the importance of completing their assessments. Here are some key upcoming events:

• Weekly Quiz:
• General Math: Integers
• Accelerated Math: Writing and solving inequalities
• Unit Test for Accelerated Math:
• Date: Thursday, February 13
• Review: Wednesday, February 12

We encourage students to prepare and do their best on these assessments!

Celebrations from the Week

We are excited to share some wonderful news from our classrooms:

• In General Math, we have begun our unit on Number Sense and Integers. Our students did exceptionally well on the pretest for this unit, showcasing their understanding and readiness to learn more!
• In Accelerated Math, students will continue to solve equations involving inequalities. Their enthusiasm and hard work are truly commendable.

We celebrate these achievements and look forward to seeing our students thrive!

Additional Information

As always, we are here to support both students and families. Please remember to check our class website for additional resources and updates. If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are grateful for the positive impact you have on our school community. Together, we can ensure our children have a successful and enriching educational experience.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

Students are required to complete 2 iReady math lessons, 2 iReady reading lessons (60 minutes each for both) per week during homeroom Monday-Thursday. Students in 8th grade math have been learning how to solve systems of equations algebraically using three methods including graphing, elimination and substitution with real world connection. The students will work on completing remaining tasks on this topic next week.

6th Grade

We are going to learn about Earth's Spheres and Heat Transfer through the spheres.

7th Grade

We are going to start our unit: Unity and Diversity. We will be learning about Natural vs Selective Breeding, Fossil Evidence, Comparative Anatomy, Adaptations, Cladograms and Embryology.

- The Great Depression and New Deal assignments are past due.

- Living Through the Depression and Dust Bowl Primary Source assignments are due Sunday, February 9

- Great Depression Test Date - Tuesday/Wednesday, February 18/19 - Study on socrative.com/ Room Name: HESTER

Dear Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm excited to let you know that I have returned from maternity leave and am thrilled to be back in the classroom with your children.

Currently, our class is diving into geography, focusing on North America. We will begin our first project creating a travel brochure for a location of their choice within the Eastern United States. This project will help students develop research skills and creativity, as well as deepen their understanding of the region.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to reconnecting with you and continuing our partnership in your child's education.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Maynard

World History: We'll continue studying Ancient China; we'll begin working on high school 4- year plans with a Huntsville City School Career Coach.

• We are working on memorizing our first medley called “When I Grow Up/Naughty!” The students are doing well, but they need to practice and memorize their music. Then we can dance!!! Clowns competition theme is about growing up. We are still working on a title.

• We are almost finished learning our first medley called “Jump ‘n’ Boogie.” Stars competition theme is Dance Through the Decades! I cannot wait to see this come together.

Creative Writing:

- Fixed Verse Poetry Packets are past due.

- Analyzing Song Lyrics as Poetry Packets should be completed and returned by Monday/Tuesday, February 10/11.

- Guest Teacher, Tyrone Jones, will be teaching a poetry lesson to Creative Writer's in class on Monday, February 10.

I hope this message finds you well! As we gear up for our exciting upcoming play, "Bedtime Stories," we have a fantastic opportunity for everyone to show their support and spirit: our exclusive play-themed t-shirts are now available for purchase!

These t-shirts are a wonderful way to commemorate our production and unite us as a community. They also make a great memento or gift for friends and family who are fans of the theater.

How to Purchase:

Please visit our online store at WhyAAA.org/MS-Theatre to place your order. Make sure to choose your size and quantity before completing your purchase.

Deadline: February 9th

Price: Starting at just $20

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of our "Bedtime Stories" journey! Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We can't wait to see everyone wearing their t-shirts at the play!

See the flyer regarding dance merch!

We're happily getting ready for our February 28th two performance assembly concerts (morning and afternoon). There will be an after school rehearsal on Tuesday, February 25th from 3:00-4:30 (pick up from front). Our principal has reposted the 'AAA WAY posters throughout the building. It's a good time in the year for any and all:) String students CAN APPLY this reminder to accept the responsibility of always bringing their music, coming prepared (music is practiced at home on the day we have had a class). The month of March will focus on our Full Orchestra Literature pieces for Spring Concert (that we also will perform at contest for those attending the St. Louis optional trip many signed up for last December) Kind thanks!

Sincerest Regards,

MPeck

Upcoming Choir Events and Information for Feb. – Mar. 2025

Saturday February 15, 2025 (Performance Time: 3:30 p.m./Call Time: 3:00 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church The New Room (Black History Program)

607 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802

Attire: Red AAA Music t-shirts and jeans

Parents: Please have your child at Trinity by 3:00 p.m.

Thursday February 20, 2025, 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. - Festival of Spirituals Honor Choir at Lee High School Theater

2500 Meridian St. Huntsville, AL 35811

Parents: Drop your child off at the Lee High School Theater at 8:45 a.m.

We will leave Lee High School by bus at 11:45 a.m. and eat lunch at Parkway Place Food Court.

Please send money with your child to eat lunch. The bus will take us to AAA following lunch.

The Festival of Spirituals concert will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Lee High School Theater.

Call time: 5:00 p.m.

Attire: Honor choir shirts, black pants or black skirts, black shoes

The following students will attend this festival:

Charm Bradley, Rhianna Darby, Leah Johnson, Caleb Jones, Maxwell Presha, Jackson

Rooker, Cedric Warren, Sophia Draine, Linda Ingram, Kayleigh Scissum, Alyssa Bullock,

Mollie Mckinney, Leah Davis, Chloe Pride, Jordan Baker, Harper Perkins, Nikesh Bhatt,

Brianna Calhoun, Devon Draine, and Lady Pollard.

Friday February 28, 2025 - Black History Program School Performances (AAA Theater)

Attire: Red AAA Music t-shirts and jeans

Time: TBD

Monday March 3, 2025, 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. - UAB Honor Choir Festival (Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center)

1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294

Attire: UAB Honor Choir shirts and jeans

Parents: We will leave AAA by bus at 5:00 a.m. and return around 9:30 a.m.

Please send money with your child for breakfast and dinner. Lunch is provided.

The festival concert is at 4:30 p.m. and we are one of the featured guest performing choirs.

Parents, you are welcome to drive down to Birmingham and chaperone. Unfortunately, there is

no room for you to ride the bus with us. Since we are performing as a featured choir, the entire

choir (all 37) will be going. Along with Mr. Chris Davis and my student teacher, Ms. Minisee.

Please let me know if you plan to drive and chaperone on this trip. There will be a space

provided on the permission slip to let me know.

• Make sure you have signed up for the 6th grade Remind CLICK HERE
• Have students read at home for 30 minutes every day.
• Students need to be more mindful of the expectations here at school. Students are starting to bend and break the rules and procedures.

*** All sixth grade classrooms are STILL in need of hand sanitizer and tissues. We would be MOST grateful if you can send those items in. Thank you to all those who have sent in supplies!

iReady in ELA and math will be graded based on work completed Monday - Friday going forward. Time and lessons completed on Saturday and/or Sunday will not count toward their iReady classwork grades.

Please encourage your students to complete their classwork at school. The goal is for students to not have much homework and to use their classroom instructional time efficiently. This should also help decrease the number of missing assignments students have in PowerSchool.