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Academy Family Newsletter

Friday, January 31, 2025

Academy FamilyNewsletterFriday, January 31, 2025

We Have SO MUCH to CELEBRATE!!! We Have SO MUCH to CELEBRATE!!!

Our Report Card Grade Improved from a 74% to an 81%!!!!! Our Report Card Grade Improved from a 74% to an 81%!!!!!

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Congratulations AAA Elementary School! Congratulations AAA Elementary School!

This Month at AAA... This Month at AAA...

February 7

Recipe of Me production (7 pm in theatre, tickets on whyaaa.com)

February 8

Curriculum Showcase at VBC (9-12)

February 14

Half day for students - dismiss at 12:00

February 17

President's Day - No School

February 20 - 27

Book Fair

February 21

Elementary Sweetheart Dance (6-8 pm)

February 25

The Masked Reader Literacy & STEAM Night (5:30-7:30, elementary students)

February Character Word: Loyalty February Character Word: Loyalty

Character Trait Book Basket: Responsibility, Patience, Loyalty

Character Trait Book Basket: Responsibility, Patience, Loyalty

Over the holiday break is usually when I take the time to review and evaluate what is working or not working in our homeschool. Maybe changing a curriculum, adding something,...

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15 Children's Books that Teach Kids How to be a Good Friend

15 Children's Books that Teach Kids How to be a Good Friend

I want my kids to be kind and compassionate, and for me, that starts with teaching them how to be a good friend.

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Visit the Middle School Minute Visit the Middle School Minute

Middle School Minute

Middle School Minute

Middle School Minute - February 3 - 7, 2025 by Tyrone Jones | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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Visit the middle school minute for updates specific to middle school students from your teachers.

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A Note from Nurse Darby A Note from Nurse Darby

There are lots of illnesses going around both the elementary and middle schools at this time. While teachers and custodians are doing their best to disinfect rooms and common spaces, we also need your help!


If your student is diagnosed with flu, RSV, or covid, please email Nurse Darby and let her know. She is working to keep up with what is going around, and this communication is a huge help for her in keeping tabs on what she needs to report. You can also copy Mrs. Calhoun on the email and use the notification as a parent excuse for your absence. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Darby.


Nurse Darby - Christina.Darby@hsv-k12.org

Mrs. Calhoun - Ramona.Calhoun@hsv-k12.org

Attendance Updates 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. Please remember, everyday counts!

Was your student absent? Do they need an excuse? Was your student absent? Do they need an excuse?

Form attendance excuses were sent home last week for you to use if your child is absent and needs a parent excuse. A blank copy is attached below. You do not have to use this excuse, but we hopes it makes providing excuses a little easier! Blank copies are also kept at the front office and you can fill them out when you come to drop your child off late or pick your child up early.

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AAA Cookbook Submissions AAA Cookbook Submissions

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We're so excited to put together a AAA Family Cookbook! Please submit your recipes by February 10th. Students can also submit entries for the cover contest using the attachment above.

Do you need to set up a bus route? Do you need to set up a bus route?

See the attachment below for information regarding bus routes.

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The Book Fair is Coming! The Book Fair is Coming!

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.


Use the link below to sign up to volunteer. You can also purchase your student a gift card to use at the bookfair through the link below.

Mardi Gras Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Mardi Gras Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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Crane Book Fairs

© 2025 Copyright Crane Book Fairs Crane Book Fairs is powered by Ackroo Inc.

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6 Houses, 1 FAAAmily! 6 Houses, 1 FAAAmily!

AAA Elementary House System AAA Elementary House System

Remember to wear your house shirt every Thursday! Middle school can wear their grade level color or AAA Middle t-shirt.

Want to Start Spring Cleaning Early? AAA Can Help! Want to Start Spring Cleaning Early? AAA Can Help!

The AAA Lost and Found needs clothes hangers! If you have extra hangers that you'd like to donate, please send them to school with your child or feel free to bring them to the front office. We have lots of nice things in lost and found, and we would love to hang them up and make them easier to find!

Academy Song Academy Song

Don't know the Academy Song?

View the video linked below to hear some of our middle school students sing it for you!

Middle School Shirts Are On Sale Now! Middle School Shirts Are On Sale Now!

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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.

Want Bedtime Stories Merch? Want Bedtime Stories Merch?

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!

Planning a Visit to AAA? Planning a Visit to AAA?

Please note that all visitors to the building during the school day will be required to present their driver's license in order to check in at the front office. All visitors will also go through our security screening machines upon entering the front office.

Yearbooks Are Now On Sale! Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!

Interested in purchasing a 2024-2025 yearbook! Visit the link below to reserve your copy today!

Jostens

Jostens

Explore Jostens personalized college and high school class rings, customizable yearbooks, championship rings, graduation products, and more to celebrate big moments this year.

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Support Our Media Center! Support Our Media Center!

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

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PowerSchool Parent Portal Directions 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.

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Have You Joined the AAA PTA? 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.

Givebacks

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Huntsville City Schools

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2024-2025 Theater Season 2024-2025 Theater Season

Stay Connected: Important School Contacts 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

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The Academy for Academics and Arts

School Address

4800 Sparkman Drive

Huntsville, Alabama 35811


School Phone Number: (256)428-7600

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