Academy Family Newsletter
Friday, November 29, 2024
We Have SO MUCH to CELEBRATE!!!
Our Report Card Grade Improved from a 74% to an 81%!!!!!
Congratulations AAA Elementary School!
This Month at AAA...
December 2 - 18
- Isibindi Toy Drive (see flyer below)
December 3-5
- ACAP Practice Test (grades 3 - 8)
December 5
- Winter Music Concert (6:30 pm)
December 7
- Robotics Competition
December 9
- ACAP Practice Test (grades 3 - 8)
December 9 - December 13
- Holiday Shop
December 10
- 5th Grade field trip
December 12
- Elementary Music and Dance Performance (6 pm)
December 18
- AR Polar Express PJ Party
December 20
- Half day for students
December 21 - January 5
- Winter Break - No school
Dress Up in December!!
Elementary Music and Dance Holiday Performance!
Isibindi Holiday Toy Drive
New Security Measures at AAA: Update!
This week was our first week implementing the Open Gate security measures and it went great! Thank you for your patience and for encouraging your students to be prepared to follow the procedures as they enter the building. As a reminder, all visitors will be asked to complete the screening process each time they enter the building. We will continue regular screening procedures with our students going forward. Thank you again for your support!
Click the link below to view a video showing how students enter the building.
December Character Word: Cheerfulness
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!
Are You a Protos Parent?
Visit the Middle School Minute
Visit the middle school minute for updates specific to middle school students from your teachers.
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.
Our attendance dropped over the past few weeks. Remember, every day counts!
Way to go 3rd and 7th grade for being our attendance leaders again this past week!
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.
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.
November News from Our Elementary Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Souffrant
Please Submit Your Impact Aid Forms
Huntsville City Schools is asking eligible families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey Form electronically starting October 17, 2024, through December 20, 2024. Spanish Versions of the form are available at each school. Impact Aid provides school districts with additional federal dollars to help support resources in classrooms.
Who is Eligible to Complete the Impact Aid Form?
Parents/Guardians who work/live on Redstone Arsenal or other federal properties.
Parents/Guardians on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Parents/Guardians who live in federal/public housing communities.
How to Complete Impact Aid Form Electronically?
Login to the Parent Portal in the PowerSchool app or through the PowerSchool website.
Click on Forms, then click on Huntsville City Impact Aid.
A form should be completed for each student attending Huntsville City Schools.
Spanish version of the form is available at each school.
How to set up an Account in PowerSchool?
Parent/Guardian can create an account by following these steps:
Go to the Powerschool website and then the Student and Parent Sign In page:
Click the Create Account Tab.
Click Create Account.
Enter your first name, last name, and email address.
Enter the student's name, access ID, and access password, and the parent’s relationship to the student (access ID and access password is provided by the school).
Click Enter.
Once the account is created, follow the above directions on how to complete Impact Aid Form electronically.
Need to Request a Spanish Version of the Impact Aid Form?
If a parent/guardian needs a Spanish version, copies are available at each school.
Deadline to Complete Impact Aid Form?
Impact Aid Forms are due by December 20, 2024.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Student Welfare and Social Services at 256-963-9806.
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Interested in purchasing a 2024-2025 yearbook! Visit the link below to reserve your copy today!
AAA Theatre Merch on Sale Now!
We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new AAA Theatre merch is now available for purchase! Whether you're a fan of our incredible tech gear, whimsical stars and clowns, or looking to grab some of our beloved classics, we have something for everyone!
Explore Our Collection
- Tech Merch: Gear up with our high-quality tech merchandise that showcases your love for backstage magic.
- Stars & Clowns: Embrace the spirit of the theatre with our vibrant designs featuring your favorite characters.
- Old Favorites: Don’t miss out on our classic pieces that have been crowd-pleasers for years.
Special Offer This Year Only!
As a special treat, we are excited to introduce a limited-time shirt design that you won't want to miss, the ‘Am I the Drama?’ Shirt. This exclusive piece is available for this year only, so be sure to grab yours before it’s gone!
Shop now and elevate your theatre experience with our fantastic new merch. Visit our website at WhyAAA.org/MS-Theatre to see the full range of options available!
Thank you for your continued support of AAA Theatre. We can’t wait to see you in our new gear!
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
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.
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




