Academy Family Newsletter
Friday, April 18, 2025
IMPORTANT: Drop Off After 8 AM
Car Rider Line Reminders...
Morning Car Rider Line
- Drop off does not begin until 7:30. Please do not allow students to get out of the vehicle until Coach Brown and Coach Cagle start the morning arrival procedure.
- Students need to be ready to exit the vehicle when you pull up to Coach Brown and Coach Cagle
- When you enter the car rider line, pull in to the lane you need to be in when it is time for you to pull on to Sparkman Drive (changing lanes after drop off delays the car rider line process).
- Do NOT drop off children in the parking lot and allow them to run or walk across the parking lot to the crosswalk!
Afternoon Car Rider Line
- Please pay attention to the line and make sure you keep moving when it is time to move.
- If you have a child who needs help being buckled in, please pull all the way up to the cones and buckle them in there.
- Please do not exit your vehicle during car rider line.
- Car rider line ends at 3:40. Please make every effort to be in the line for pick up on time.
This Month at AAA...
April 21 and 22
4th Grade Field Trip
April 24
3 Piggy Opera (9:00 elementary, 1:30 middle and parents)
Great Gatsby Middle School Dance (6-8 pm)
April 25
Elementary House Meeting (during school)
K for a Day
Outdoor Movie Night at 7pm
April 29
Spring Music Concert (6:30 pm)
May 1
Kite Day (elementary only)
May 2
2nd Grade Field Trip
May 1 - May 4
Middle School Music Trip to St. Louis
May 5 - 8
Dance show tech week
May 8
3rd grade field trip
May 9
Art show (after school)
Fun Day
May 13
Pre-K, K and 1st Bridging
Gate Emerging Innovators
May 14
2nd and 3rd Bridging
May 15
4th and 5th Bridging
May 16
6th and 7th Bridging (9:00)
Elementary AR Gaming Party
8th Bridging rehearsal (12:50)
May 19
8th Grade Bridging (9:00)
May 20
Half day for students
May 21
Half day for students
Last day of school!
Need Updates About Middle School Classes?
Visit the middle school minute for updates specific to middle school students from your teachers.
April Character Word: Self-Control
HPD Youth Summer Camp Applications Now Available
Applications are available to rising 5th and 6th graders (current 4th and 5th graders) in the front office. Applications are due by May 5th.
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.
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.
Visit the AAA Swag Store!
Do you ever think to yourself, "Man, I wish I had more AAA gear to wear!" as you're getting ready for school or community events? AAA now has a swag store! Visit the link to place your orders. The best part is by purchasing, you are supporting a AAA family business, and a percentage of sales comes back to AAA! If you have design ideas, please let administration know so we can share them with our designers. We are SO EXCITED to get our store off the ground!
6 Houses, 1 FAAAmily!
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.
Welcome All Middle School Staff to the House System!
The Library Needs Your Help!
The library is looking for parent volunteers to help end the school year successfully. We need help with inventory of both books and laptops. We also need help with our AR Gaming Party. Please consider signing up using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA4A72AA1FCC07-56331167-endofyear
Thanks for Helping with Book Blast!
Thank you to EVERY single family that helped during the library's Book Blast Fundraiser event. We have raised over $10,000 and counting to purchase EVERY AAA student at least one book. All books and additional prizes will be delivered in May before school lets out.
Gala Photos are Available for Purchase!
Photos from our AAA 40th Anniversary Gala are now available for download! Click the link below to access the gallery and purchase downloads or prints. Thank you to Jeff White Photographer for capturing these precious moments!
AAA's Legacy Brick Campaign is Back!
AAA is adding bricks to the Legacy Walkway in front of the school! Please scan the QR code or click the link below to order your personalized brick today!
Summer Theatre Scholarship Opportunity
I am delighted to share an incredible opportunity for our talented students! The TROY University's Department of Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with AAA Theatre, is offering a Summer Spotlight Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship covers the full cost of attending the Summer Spotlight Intensive at TROY University, valued at over $500.
Scholarship Details:
- Eligibility:
- Must be a current AAA 8th grader
- Must be involved in Theatre, Tech Theatre, or Stars and Clowns
- Must be attending Lee High School in any magnet program
- Must be 14 years old by the end of July
This scholarship will provide the selected student with the opportunity to spend a week on TROY's campus in Troy, AL. You will stay in a dormitory with peers in your age group, participate in engaging workshop classes, and rehearse for a variety of performance pieces. The week will culminate in a family performance, showcasing your hard work and talent.
TROY University is committed to offering a rich learning experience, bringing in guest artists from around the country and the world to work with students during the intensive. This is a fantastic chance to learn from the best, enhance your skills, and make lasting memories.
Please, please, please apply! This is an amazing opportunity to advance your theatre education and gain invaluable experience.
To apply, visit WhyAAA.org/MS-Theatre and complete the application form. Don’t miss out on this chance to shine in the spotlight!
We look forward to seeing your applications and helping you embark on this exciting journey.
Thespian Applications - 6th and 7th Grade
We are excited to announce that the application window for Thespian Troupe 89345 is now open for current 6th and 7th graders! Students interested in joining can apply and submit their resumes online at WhyAAA.org/MS-Theatre. The deadline for applications is May 2nd.
To qualify, students need to accumulate 10 points, with a minimum of 5 points earned through participation in AAA activities. Points are awarded for various contributions, including performances and other related activities.
We encourage all eligible students to apply, even if they feel uncertain about their accumulated points. It's always worth applying, as every experience counts toward their growth and involvement.
Thank you for supporting our students' theatrical endeavors!
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!
Support Our Media Center!
Middle School A/B Day Calendar
For the Middle School eLearning Day . . .
Friday, April 18th, we will have academic teachers (ELA, math, science, social studies) post assignments for eLearning. It will not technically be an A or B day. Since Thursday the 17th is a B Day, Monday the 21st will be an A day.
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.
Do you need to set up a bus route?
See the attachment below for information regarding bus routes.
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




