The Tiger Tea

Happy Sunday!

Highlights from last week!

• Thank you to parent Karen Kochel and her University of Richmond Students who hosted "Creating a Health Relationship with Social Media". Thank you to the students and families who attended!

• March Attendance Incentive! Thank you to our PTA parent volunteers for supporting the March Attendance Incentive ice cream sundae celebration!

• Spring Tiger Rally! Thank you to our PTA parent volunteers and parents who made donations for supporting the Spring Tiger Rally!

• Students donated soft plastics to support our "Bags to Benches" initiative!

NJHS Dance

The NJHS is hosting a Dance with Food and prizes on April 19th from 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. See flyer below. Students can attend by purchasing a ticket for 100 Tiger Bucks beginning April 11th.

April 15

Spring Panorama Survey Window Opens

April 17

Flex Bell Schedule- Element Meetings

April 18

ELA Night 5-7

April 19

Guitar Assessment

Columbian Restaurant Lunch/Dancing Trip

VMFA Walking Trip-

3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. NJHS Enchanted Forest Dance

April 20

AHMS Spirit Night- Richmond Kickers/ Chorus Perform National Anthem

April 22

Earth Day

Chromebook Collection Begins

iReady EOY Window Opens

April 23

National School Bus Drivers Day

Attendance Incentive

April 24

Administrative Professionals Day

April 26

VAAP Testing Window Closes

Spring Panorama Survey Window Closes

District Track Meet

April 27

8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. AHMS Yardsale

10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. SOL Prep Session @ Calhoun Center

April 30

EOC Geometry/Algebra 1 SOL

Our biggest spring fundraiser, the Albert Hill Yard Sale will be April 27, 8am-1pm.

The PTA is accepting donations of items for the sale at the days and times listed below.

Wednesdays from 5-6PM on 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10 and 4/17

Saturdays from 11AM -12PM on 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 and 4/20

Sundays from 1-2PM on 3/10, 3/24, 4/7 and 4/21

Check out alberthillyardsale.com for all the details!

All students must have a current VHSL physical form dated after May 1, 2023 and signed by a physician before they can try out or participate in any athletic activities. Transportation is provided for in-zone students.

Our athletic director is Mr. Kyle Kimbrell. If you have any questions regarding middle school athletics, please email him kkimbrel@rvaschools.net

Softball

Flag Football

Coach: Mr. McLane jmclane@rvaschools.net

Kids on the Move

Do you want to run the Monument 10K for FREE! Join Kids on the Move! The club will meet Tuesdays beginning February 13th. Students should come dressed to run! See flyer in the sports section for more details! Runners must have a completed and updated VHSL physical in order to participate.

Coach: Mr. Kimbrell kkimbrel@rvaschools.net

Tennis

Coaches: Mr. Yavorsky dyavorsk@rvaschools.net and Ms. Gabbert egabbert@rvaschools.net

Track

Albert Hill Spring Track begins Wednesday, March 27th. Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays. Participants must have a completed and updated VHSL physical.

Coaches: Ms. West twest@rvaschools.net and Mr. Books jbrooks8@rvaschools.net

Virginia Credit Union is offering an opportunity for all Richmond Public School students to jumpstart their savings in 2023-2024. This new initiative, called RPS Saves, is designed to provide families with quality financial literacy programming to prepare all individuals for a brighter financial future. Parents can sign their student(s) up for a Virginia Credit Union Custodial Saving Account using this link. VACU will then cover the $5 membership and deposit $20 in the account to get their savings started!

23-24 Albert Hill Middle School Mold Report

Albert Hill Middle School received a building mold test. The report, with those test results, is attached. A quick reference to key points of the report:

Based on our observations and sampling data, ECS does not see any reason why the school should not be continued to be used based on our experience with similar school buildings across the Richmond area and our findings for this study. In general, our air sample results did not indicate any significantly elevated spore trap air samples in the classrooms above outdoor comparison samples.

Students are encouraged to use the Tigers T.A.L.K. QR code if they need mental health support or if they would like to report instances of bullying or unkind acts anonymously. The QR code is monitored by one of our school counselors.

P: Prepared- I will be in school on time ready to learn.

R: Respectful- I will conduct myself in a way that honors myself, my school, and my community.

I: Integrity- I will do the right thing and make positive choices.

D: Determination- I will not give up in the face of adversity. I am resilient.

E: Exceeding Expectations with Excellence- I will do my personal best everyday.

Every Tiger, Every Day!

Core Belief: In order to facilitate an uninterrupted, distraction-free learning environment, all cell phones and electronic devices should be off and away unless teachers expressly permit their use for instruction.

• All classrooms will have signage indicating “Red, Yellow, or Green Zone”

• All classrooms will have a cell phone locker for students who are using cell phones during unauthorized times.

Every Tiger, Every Day! Every Day Counts! Thank you for helping us reduce our chronic absenteeism rate last year from 25% to 21%! Our goal this year is 15%. WE CAN DO IT!

School attendance is vital to student academic success at all levels.

The Virginia Department of Education defines “chronic absenteeism” as missing ten percent or more of the academic year for any reason (18 days). Truancy is the act of accruing one or more unexcused absences. Though the definition of absenteeism may differ from truancy, the National Center for School Engagement asserts that the outcomes of a student missing class remain constant regardless of how truancy or absenteeism is classified. Several studies suggest that chronic absences frequently lead to notable academic problems.

• Parent/guardians are encouraged to call the school on the day of their child’s absence, but MUST send a written note requesting absences be considered excused upon returning to school. All written notes MUST be submitted to the school within five (5) days of the last absence.

• Excused absences are typically those that have resulted from conditions beyond the control of the students or parents/guardians. The only excuses for absences that shall be deemed acceptable for consideration are:

• Personal illness (if over three days, the school shall require a note from the doctor)

• Personal court appearance (student)

• Death in the family (mother, father, spouse, son, daughter, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece)

• Religious holidays regularly observed by the student

• Extenuating circumstances as approved by the school administration

Albert Hill is a Title 1 School. Our fantastic Title 1 coaches, Ms. Collier (Reading) and Ms. Newkirk (Math) are always available to answer your literacy and mathematics questions. We thank them for sharing information regarding our Title 1 status at Back to School Night Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Title I, Part A provides financial assistance through state educational agencies to school divisions and public schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards.

School divisions target the Title I funds they receive to public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. RPS Title I funded schools are school-wide programs that are designed to upgrade their entire educational programs for all students, particularly the lowest-achieving students.

Please view this schoolwide Title 1 Presentation to learn more! This information can also be found on our school website.

All students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge each day of the school year. No further action is required of you. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application.

Food deliveries to students from meal delivery services are not permitted at any time during the school day or at after school activities due to safety and to minimize disruptions. Attempted deliveries will be confiscated and will remain in the main office until dismissal. Parents may bring food to students.

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