The Tiger Tea

Happy Sunday!

The Scholastic Book Fair is Monday-Friday this week from 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. The book fair will be open to parents on Thursday, March 21st from 4:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

I hope you will join us at STEAM night in the Garden this Thursday! See flyer below for additional details.

Students will have a 2hr early release Friday, March 22nd for Parent/Caregiver conferences. Please call the office or reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to schedule a conference.

Highlights from last week!

• Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the RPS History Fair!

• Congratulations to Reeves Boschen and Charles Boyles for winning 3rd place in Middle School 3 Dimensional and 3rd overall in Middle School in the RPS History Fair!

• Congratulations to Julia Jones for winning 1st place in the Middle School Exhibits and 1st overall in Middle School in the RPS History Fair!

• "Girls Bridging STEM" field trip!

• Congratulations to Mr. Turner and the band for receiving an overall Excellent rating at band assessment!

• Thank you to our amazing PTA and parent volunteers for the Soup Lunch Teacher Appreciation event!

Scholastic Book Fair

Preview the book fair sale and set up your student's eWallet

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/alberthillmiddleschool

Matilda Jr.

The Albert Hill Theatre Production of Matilda Jr. is on Thursday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. for one night only. Tickets are on sale while supplies last! Get yours here! Remember to bring money for concessions! All proceeds will benefit the theatre department.

CIS Parent Survey

The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the programs and resources at your child’s school. The data compiled will be used in the ongoing process of program improvement. If there is any additional information not captured in this survey, please share it with your CIS Site Coordinator.

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.

March is Music in Our Schools Month; Youth Art Month; National Nutrition Month; Women's History Month

March 18-22

Scholastic Book Fair- Library

March 18

Spring Interim Window Opens

History PBA 3 Window Opens

March 19

3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tigers Serve Grounds Clean Up

March 20

Flex Bell Schedule: Element Meeting

March 21

End of 3rd Quarter

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

Chorus Assessment

Attendance Field Trip

March 22

2 Hour Early Release Caregiver/Teacher Conferences

Spring Interim Window Closes

7th Grade Challenge Discovery

March 25- 29

Spring Spirit Week- Activities TBD

March 26

Author Visit: Steve Watkins (selected classes)

PTA Bingo Night

March 28

Spring Musical: Matilda Jr. 6:00 p.m.

March 29

Wellness Day RPS Closed: No School

One entry only per person, please. Multiple entries per person may result in disqualification from the contest. We hope you love our new items, and good luck in our drawing!"

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!

Please join our PTA. The cost is $7.00 per person. We are striving for 100% family participation. You can also encourage friends, neighbors, and extended family to join.

Our PTA supports monthly programming, helps to keep our school and grounds beautiful, supports families who experience hardships, supports our teachers through monthly displays of appreciation, sponsors students for school events, field trips, and materials, and ensures our teachers have everything they need in the classroom. Your membership and generous donations help to support all of these things and more!

There are several available positions on our 2023-2024 PTA Board. Help us continue to provide students and staff with experiences and resources needed to have a fun and memorable middle school experience. To find out more information or to volunteer for any of the roles above, please email alberthillpta@gmail.com with the name of the position you are interested in as the subject.

Show your Tiger Pride and Support the PTA by purchasing Albert Hill Merchandise!

Merchandise Link (Scroll down to access the Spiritwear order form.)

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

Girls in Gear, a nonprofit, volunteer-led program that teaches confidence-building through bike riding for girls 5+ is hosting an eight- week program across Richmond. They have a no-questions-asked scholarship policy (which includes bikes and helmets) so that anyone who desires to participate can ride with them.

Newtowne Tutoring is a service club provided by Maggie Walker students dedicated to instilling a love of learning in the children of Richmond. We tutor students of all ages and ability levels. Newtowne meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30pm at 1000 N. Lombardy St. This year, we will begin November 1. Please enter through the Bluestone Lobby (the back entrance). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at newtownetutoringmlwgs@gmail.com

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!

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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-TigerEye ParentLink on Instagram
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