Academy Family Newsletter
January 2,2026
AAA Belief Statements
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.
The AAA Way
A - Act respectfully
A - Accept responsibility
A - Always prompt and prepared
The AAA Way; Our Best Always!
What's Happening at AAA
What is Happening This Week?
Monday, January 5th
- Teacher Work Day
Tuesday, January 6th
- Students return
- iReady window opens
Wednesday, January 7th
- Middle school arts yearbook pictures
- DIBELS window opens
Friday, January 9th
- Report Cards Go Home!
What Is Happening this Month?
Monday, January 12th
- Tutoring resumes
- 67 Cinder Auditions this week for 4th-7th grade
Wednesday, January 14th
- AAA School Spelling Bee
- January Faculty Meeting in the library at 3:30
Friday, January 16th
- iReady window closes
- Lockdown Drill
- AAA House Meetings at 2:20- 4th-8th grade- this is just a meeting day, not a spirit day!
Monday, January 19th
- No School- Martin Luther King Jr Day
Tuesday, January 20th
- 100th Day of School
Thursday, January 22nd
- Open Mic Night- 6 pm
Monday, January 26th
- Middle School NJHS Inductions- 9:30 am in the theater
Wednesday, January 28th
- Spring Dance Show Auditions
- All State Band Auditions
Saturday, January 31st
- All State Band Auditions
- Sweets and Songs Cabaret 7 pm
Reminder: School Wide Procedures for Drop Off and Pick Up!
1. Car line begins at 7:30. Please do not drop students off before 7:30 and leave them unattended! If you know you need to drop off before 7:30, please contact Reaching Readers Project (flier below). They offer before school care from 7:00-7:30 for $25 per week.
2. Parents MAY NOT drop students off in the front of the building. If you get to school after 8:00, this is the ONLY acceptable procedure:
1. Park your car in a parking place- not in the bus line!
2. Walk your student(s) into the school
3. Sign your student(s) in in the front office
3. Car line is FINISHED at 3:30. We have had a steady increase of parents not showing up at school until 4:00, 4:30, even 5:00. We will always work with you, but please do not abuse our kindness! If you know you are consistently going to be later than 3:30, please reach out to Reaching Readers (see flier below). They offer a cost effective and flexible ($55 per week) after school program at AAA.
4. We are all busy in the mornings and afternoons! No one loves drop off and pick up and we understand all the stress that comes with getting our children settled so we can start our day. That being said... please do follow our procedures and be kind! Our teachers are on duty and they have to leave on time so school can start on time!
January's Character Word is Perseverance
Attendance Matters, Even During the Holiday Season!
Click to View the Middle School Minute
There is no after school tutoring this week!
The last day for semester 1 tutoring is Thursday, December 4th. Please plan accordingly for after school plans and pickup if your child attends tutoring.
2025-2026 Elementary Soft Start Playground Schedule
Each morning, from 7:30-7:45, students may choose a soft start activity in the library, cafeteria, or on the playground. This is the schedule for the playground for the rest of the year.
Shout Out AAA Faculty You See Being Awesome!
We want to hear the great things you see our faculty members doing! Complete the form to shout out fAAAmily you see going above and beyond! We will share these shoutouts with our faculty members.
Want Gear to Represent AAA Art?
Click below to purchase some AAAmazing AAA art department gear!
Middle School Robotics Camp Opportunity
Sign up for LoveLace’s Legacy and Critical Hit’s after-school robotics camps for 6th-8th Graders! We also host camps for 2nd-5th graders, which can be filled out on a separate set of forms. If you have any questions, contact lovelaces25114@gmail.com! Here are the times and links:
Novemeber 12th-13th - https://forms.gle/5zHz2wtxFMw1TkAk9
December 10th-11th - https://forms.gle/M4dKPW8p31rvFhty6
January 14th-15th - https://forms.gle/wRVWJsk8Hofa5e7i7
We hope to see you there!
Our Greenpower Team is Looking for Sponsors
Want to View Your Student's Canvas Classes?
Follow these directions to become an observer in your child's Canvas class.
Middle School A/B Calendar
January Birthdays!
Before and After School Care Available at AAA!
Participating students should be dropped off in front of the school.
Pick up your students in the new carline.
Progressive Union After School Program
AAA Theatre 2025-2026 Season
The Academy for Academics and Arts Website
AAA Magnet Program Information
Stay Connected- Important Links and Contacts!
Grades and Coursework- Contact your student's teacher first firstname.lastname@hsv-k12.org
Elementary Attendance: Miriam Cox at miriam.cox@hsv-k12.org
Middle Attendance: Shon Davis at mailto:shondeckieon.davis@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: Jessica Anderson at jessica.anderson@hsv-k12.org
Elementary Library & Technology: Dorothy Lancaster at dorothy.lancaster@hsv-k12.org
Middle Library & Technology: Tyletha Lord at tyletha.lord@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 & Middle School Assistant Principal: Erin Smith at 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, AL 35810
(256)428-7600