The Tiger Tea

Happy Sunday!

Thank you to our students, families, and staff. Our first week of testing was a huge success! The Math scores exceeded expectations with excellence. Algebra 1, Geometry, Math 6, and Math 7/8 preliminary results are all higher than last year! This week we will have Earth Science, Physical Science, and Reading 6! Let's keep up the great work! We are well on our way to an Accreditation REPEAT! Please encourage your students to bring their charged Chromebook to school, get a good night's rest, review their notes, and do their very best on their Science or Reading SOL this week!

Highlights from last week!

• Our PTA Yardsale was a huge success. We raised approximately $9000 for our school!
  

• Thank you to the Girl Scout Troup 964 at Mary Munford for donating $500 from their cookie sale proceeds to the Albert Hill art department! This is truly a testament of community support!

• Congratulations to all of our students and coaches who were recognized at our Spring Sports Banquet!

• Congratulations to Mr. Noble and his 4B Computer Solutions class for placing first in our unranked region in the Virginia Stock Game!

• Congratulations to Mrs. Crapanzano, Mrs. Dechent, Mr. Turner, and all students in the music department (guitar, harp, chorus, orchestra and band) for earning a Superior ratings sweep for all groups at the Kings Dominion assessment!

  
  

  
  

23-24 Yearbook

The deadline to order your 23-24 AHMS Yearbook is Friday, May 10th (flyer below).

Chromebook and Charger Collection

We will begin Chromebook and charger collection on Friday, May 17th. If your student has a lost/stolen Chromebook, please send cash or money order to replace the lost/stolen assets.

Chromebook Replacement Cost: $279.00

Charger Replacement Cost: $25.00

Immunization Information- Mandatory: Rising 7th Grade Students

*Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10

May 7

Earth Science SOL

May 8

National School Nurse's Day

7:00 p.m. PTA Board Meeting

May 9

Grade 6 Reading SOL

MP4 Interim and Exceptional Education Progress Reports Distributed

May 10

Deadline to order 23-24 YBK (flyer below)

May 13

Locker Collection

History PBA 4 Window Opens

May 14

Grade 8 Reading SOL

May 15

Grade 7 Reading SOL

May 16

Civics and Economics SOL

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Spring Showcase

May 17

7th Grade Crosswinds Trip

Chromebook Collection Begins

May 21

History PBA 4 Window Closes

Tiger Turn-Up: SOL Incentive

May 22

AttenDance

May 23

24-25 NJHS Induction

May 24

8th Grade Kings Dominion Trip

May 27

RPS Closed: Memorial Day

May 28

Moving On Ceremony

May 29

8th Grade Dance

May 30

8th Grade Field Day

Students vs. Staff Basketball Game

May 31

8th Grade Movie Day

Last Day of School

Blue Sky Fund is currently recruiting rising 9-12th graders for our next Outdoor Leadership Institute (OLI) cohort.

OLI is a yearlong program for up to 24 rising 9-12th graders. It begins with a 5 day wilderness excursion to Virginia's highest peak - Mt. Rogers - in the summer and then continues throughout the school year with monthly service learning and team building opportunities.

We are looking for any students you know who:

• Are open to new and challenging experiences

• Work well in groups

• Show tendencies or interest in leadership and collaboration

NO PRIOR OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Student participants build skills in leadership, personal resilience, collaboration, general outdoor skills, and more. Additionally, the work and time spent with OLI will help any interested students in the pursuit of the Virginia Diploma Seals of Excellence in Civics or Science and the Environment.

Students can apply directly via the attached link.

• OLI Flier

• Direct link to Student Application
  

Fees:
Below is our sliding scale of tuition, which covers food, transportation, all necessary gear, and other expenses. It is based upon household income. However, we do not turn away any participant based on their ability or desire to compensate us.

Suggested Fee- Household Income:

$25 - Required Minimum $50,000 and below

$250.00- $51,000 to $79,000

$500.00- $80,000 to $200,000

$1,000 - $200,000 and above

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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