The Tiger Tea

Happy Sunday!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our PTA Spirit Night at Gelati Celesti!

We are asking all students and staff to wear Blue in support of Bullying Prevention on Monday!

Highlights from last week:

• The girls basketball team is undefeated this season after winning against Boushall 35-18. Go Tigers!
• The soccer team won against Boushall 6-4! Go Tigers!
• Our first Pink Out Friday! Thank you to all students and staff who participated! Join us each Friday in October!
• Thank you to our PTA Beautification Committee for keeping our school grounds looking pristine!

Every Tiger, Every Day!

Restrooms

To ensure all of our spaces are clean, orderly, and safe, please encourage students to be good stewards of our restroom areas. The restrooms have been vandalized by students recently to include but not limited to misuse of supplies, altering soap and hygiene dispensers, writing on surfaces, etc. Students caught vandalizing restrooms will be disciplined according to SCORE.

RPS Community Corner

Our Community Corner is Richmond's biggest bulletin board! Please share any family- or student-focused opportunities through the form below or by emailing opportunity@rvaschools.net. Each Monday, we'll run upcoming opportunities in Direct — and they'll all live on our website, searchable by location and age. Please note, we are only able to share programs and events that are free or are minimal in cost. If scholarships or financial assistance are provided, please be sure to let us know.

October is Bullying Prevention Month

This month we will be focusing on Anti-Bullying education and messaging in our school. The purpose of this is to bring awareness of and attention to the problem of bullying that exists in schools across our nation. We will be doing this through various activities such as social media posts, Blue Shirt Day (October 7, 2024) and other activities that will strengthen students' understanding of why it is important to be an upstander not a bystander and that when they see something, they should say something.

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.

• Spanish

• French

• Russian

• German

• American Sign Language

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Latin

• Italian

• Arabic

Each workshop will allow participating students an opportunity to engage in a series of fun student-led activities, learn about languages offered at Maggie Walker, and experience the life of an MLWGS student. We believe learning about global languages and cultures allows students to become more inclusive, inquisitive, and respectful citizens and learners who see the world with a broadened perspective.

The fee is $5 per student (non-refundable), this includes lunch, which will be a variety of international foods, allowing participants to learn about global cultures while enjoying the multicultural cuisine. Students with allergies or special dietary needs may pack their own lunch. The fee deadline is December 8th, 2024.

We invite you to register via this link and visit our website (MW Language Fair Official Website) for more information. If you run into issues, please feel free to reach out to: mwlanguagefair@gmail.com

*Registration and fee payment closes on December 8th, 2024.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your middle school students to learn more about other languages and cultures, so we highly recommend that you consider registering, as well as checking out our website to learn more.

Free, educational experience allows 5th-8th students to learn about STEM, explore new interests and ideas, and gain inspiration! Local STEM organizations and experts will run demonstrations and lead hands-on group activities with students! These workshops cover the science behind robots, rocketry, combat robots, video game design as well as our own Robot Demo, and much more!

The STEM Event will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM, with multiple workshops running in three 45-minute sessions. It will take place at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (1000 N Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA, 23220).

STEM event is first-come, first-serve, and we would love to see as many students attend as possible, register your students by Oct 8th!

Link to Registration: http://TINYURL.COM/STEMDAYEVENT2024

***NOTE: When registering, please make sure to:

1. Register your kid for ONE workshop for EVERY time session

1. (1 slot for the 1:30-2:15, 1 slot for the 2:20 to 3:05, and 1 slot for the 3:10 to 3:55 pm)

2. Please register with your CHILD’s name (parents, leave your name as a comment)

The 2025 House Page Program application is now live! This is a wonderful opportunity for students ages 13-14 to explore government and politics! Applications are due by Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm. For more further information, check out the updated program overview and FAQ on the Capitol Classroom section of the Virginia General Assembly website.

NextUp in collaboration with our OST partners, will feature information from over 30 providers, free food, games, live performances, music, prizes, a youth panel, and much more. Citywide Lights On Afterschool Resource Fair on October 19th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Martin Luther King Jr, Middle School. Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide event launched in October 2000 to celebrate afterschool programs and highlight their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities. This initiative, organized by the Afterschool Alliance, has become a cornerstone of the afterschool movement, garnering media attention across the country each year. The Lights On Afterschool event is designed to showcase how afterschool programs provide students with opportunities to learn new skills and explore diverse activities, from science and community service to robotics, music, and poetry. These events advocate for the expansion of quality afterschool programs, ensuring that even more children benefit from these enriching experiences.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at info@nextuprva.org.

October 7

Wear Blue for Bullying Prevention

October 8

Summer Reading Celebration (Each Grade Level Lunch)

October 9

Bus Evacuation Drill

JRPS 6th Grade Field Trip

Student of the Month Lunch

October 10

JRPS 6th Grade Trip

Author Visit: Katie Zhao

PTA Board Meeting

October 11

JRPS 6th Grade Trip

Pink Out Friday

October 12

RPS Somos Fest

October 14

Division Wide Professional Learning Day: Student Holiday

October 15

Schoolwide Read Kick Off: The Crossover

6th Grade History Walking Trip

October 16

Wear Orange- Unity Day

6th Grade History Walking Trip

8th Grade Paddling Trip

October 17

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. History Night

October 18

U of R Field Trip

Prejudice Awareness Summit Field Trip

Pink Out Friday

October 21

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

October 22

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

October 23

End of 1st Quarter

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

Haircuts Sponsored by CIS

Gilpin Parent Council Meeting

October 24

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

All City Honors Choir Trip

CTE Mission Tomorrow Trip

October 25

Pink Out Friday

October 26

7th Grade Carpenter Center Trip

October 28

Spirit Week

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

October 29

Spirit Week

7th Grade CBF Field Trip

October 30

Spirit Week

October 31

Spirit Week

All students must have a current VHSL physical form dated after May 1, 2024 and signed by a physician before they can try out or participate in any athletic activities. Transportation is provided for in-zone students.

Girls Basketball

Coaches: Mr. Brouder (gbrouder@rvaschools.net), Mr. McLane (jmclane@rvaschools.net)

Cheerleading

Coaches: Ms. West (twest3@rvaschools.net), Ms. Lloyd (clloyd@rvaschools.net)

Soccer

Coach: Mr. Turner (eturner2@rvaschools.net) Mrs. Perry (sperry@rvaschools.net)

Track

Coach: Mr. Brooks (jbrooks8@rvaschools.net)

Athletic Director

Mr. Kyle Kimbrell (kkimbrel@rvaschools.net)

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!

Every Tiger, Every Day! Every Day Counts! Thank you for helping us maintain our chronic absenteeism rate last year of 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. Russell (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 5, 2024.

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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Please also check out the school's website, weekly Tiger Tea (access through school website, social media accounts, or "follow" to receive via email), and follow all school and PTA social media accounts.

-TigerEye ParentLink on Instagram
-Albert Hill Middle PTA private Facebook group
-Albert Hill PTA Facebook account