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Academy Family Newsletter

Friday, April 18, 2025

Academy FamilyNewsletterFriday, April 18, 2025

IMPORTANT: Drop Off After 8 AM IMPORTANT: Drop Off After 8 AM

For student safety, any student that is brought to the front of the school after the back car line closes at 8 AM must be brought into the building by an adult and signed in at the front office. After being signed in by an adult, students will be given a pass to class.

Car Rider Line Reminders... 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... 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? Need Updates About Middle School Classes?

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

Middle School Minute

Middle School Minute

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April Character Word: Self-Control April Character Word: Self-Control

HPD Youth Summer Camp Applications Now Available 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.

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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.

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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Visit the AAA Swag Store! 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!

Academy of Academics and Arts Spirit Shop

Academy of Academics and Arts Spirit Shop

Ladybugz Designs

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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.

Welcome All Middle School Staff to the House System! Welcome All Middle School Staff to the House System!

The Library Needs Your Help! 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! 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! 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!


https://jeffwhitephotographer.pixieset.com/aaa40thgala/

AAA's Legacy Brick Campaign is Back! 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!

Alumni

Alumni

Our Best Always, One Step at a Time

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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!

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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!

Support Our Media Center! Support Our Media Center!

Middle School A/B Day Calendar 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.

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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.

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Huntsville City Schools

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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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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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