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January 24 Submission Deadline for PTO Officer Nomination (Link to Form in PTO President's Letter) 25-29 VHCS Foundation "Pitch In for Education" at Pizitz
February 1 PTO Meeting, Virtually at Noon 10 Help the Hills Parent Awareness Meeting, City Hall and Virtually at Noon 12 No School- PD Day 15 No School- President's Day 20 VHCS Foundation Dinner and Diamonds Virtual Event
March 1 PTO Meeting, Virtually at Noon 10 Help the Hills Parent Awareness Meeting, City Hall and Virtually at Noon 22-26 No School- Spring Break |
 | | Hello Everyone! We made it to the mid-year point for school! I want to thank everyone for their incredible support and understanding during this ever-changing time in our lives. Our Pirate instructional and support family has gradually acclimated to our new campus. While there are still a few things to put into place, I believe most everyone is very happy about the additional space both inside and out.
There is no way we could have accomplished so much during this challenging time without the ongoing and outstanding support from the Pizitz Middle School PTO! Sometimes a statement such as this is harder to quantify, but not this year. Everything from motivational support resources and meals for our Pirate staff to furniture and resources for student learning provides tangible proof that we have THE BEST PTO in our district, which also means the best in Alabama. Also, let us not forget the individual parent donations and resources support that adds to our student success! Many of you regularly go out of your way to provide resources and encouragement for Pirate students and staff. Finally, our Vestavia Hills City School Board of Education continues to provide impeccable support and resources necessary to not only sustain, but to excel on all operational and learning levels. Together, these areas of support allow us to move forward as a school community in sustaining our efforts to provide a safe and exceptional learning environment for our students. There is a reason we can say that we are "The Best Middle School in America," and that reason is because we have the best middle school support in America!
Go Pirates! Dr. Chris Pennington Principal Louis Pizitz Middle School |
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 | | Happy New Year! And goodbye 2020! We’ve had a successful 1st semester, even in these unusual circumstances, and are gearing up for a wonderful 2nd half of the year! Thank you to all the volunteers who give of themselves and their time to support Pizitz! PTO Officer Nominations: The nominating committee is beginning the search for PTO officers for 2021-22. If you have a nomination, please fill out the google form at the link below.  Nominations for Pizitz PTO Officers 2021-22
PTO Committee Chairs/ Helpers: If you would like to chair a committee for PTO next year or otherwise be involved, please email President-elect Hollye Stigler at hollye.stigler@gmail.com. Stay safe this winter! Jennifer Lynch PizitzPTO@gmail.com |
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Does your child know that learning actually makes their brain grow? Help them develop a growth mindset or attitude by incorporating these two traits.
1. Find Alternating Routes: Rather than thinking, "I'm just not a good writer," they could look for ways to improve their skills. Perhaps act out the story with your child and begin to decide how the characters would really talk.
2. Aim for variety: Encourage your child to strengthen the growing connections in their brain by learning new information in multiple ways. For example, to study Spanish vocabulary, they could choose a picture book and listen to an audiobook version of it in Spanish while following along in the book. That way, they will see, hear, and say the words they are learning. -Taken from December 2019 MIDDLE YEARS, Resources for Educators
Please visit the counselors’ website by clicking here or contact your child’s counselor at any time for questions or concerns.
6th grade Counselor: Chase Hodge, 402-5368
7th grade Counselor: Amber Payne, 402-5369
8th grade Counselor: Becca Poe, 402-5370
Secretary: Kim Nall, 402-5371 |
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 | | The SGA is happy to announce that we have chosen Kulture City as our philanthropy this year. We are currently working to find ways to raise money and collect donations for this deserving nonprofit organization. Please click here or visit www.kulturecity.org to learn more about Kulture City.
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 | | Yearbook sales are completed, and books should be arriving in May before school is out for the year. We will let you know if any extras are available for sale at that time. We are still accepting photos for the upcoming events here at school. We would love to have photos of indoor and outdoor track, softball, golf, and tennis as soon as those activities get started. Photos of practice are great too. The book must be submitted for publication on March 19th, so please get any photos submitted as soon as possible.
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Partners In Education is a system-wide program that partners with businesses and families by accepting in-kind donations for a variety of school-wide needs and events. In exchange, the PIE Program offers recognition through social media, signage, and more. To learn more, please contact Marchelle Falkner at marchelle11@aol.com or (205) 902-6005.
Thank you to Dr. Mark Yanosky for sponsoring lunch from Chick-Fil-A for the faculty and staff!
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 | | Help the Hills Coalition is a community partnership among stakeholders in Vestavia Hills. Its mission is to reduce the use and abuse of harmful substances among youth in Vestavia Hills and to promote healthy living.
Parents are invited to attend Parent Awareness meetings held monthly at noon at City Hall in the Council Chamber. Due to Covid-19, meetings are being held online and in-person if appropriate at the time of the meeting. Space is limited to 100 participants on Zoom meetings and 30 people at City Hall Council Chambers, so reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit helpthehills.org for more information.
 February 10 Preparing for College- Oliver Aaron March 10 Spring Break with Teens!- Shanta Owens and Shera Grant April 14 What I Wished My Parents Knew- VHHS Student Panel |
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The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation's "Pitch in For Education" will take place at Pizitz from January 25 until January 29. Students are encouraged to bring in loose change, bills, and pledges during morning carpool. Buckets labeled for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will be available on the main level of the school for the students to PITCH IN and help their grade win, so get ready to pitch in every day next week and help Pizitz raise $5,000! Contact Carolyn Jordan crossjordan0815@gmail.com or Kellie Box kellie1075@bellsouth.net with any questions. You can also donate online at http://vestaviafoundation.org or Venmo @Vestavia-Foundation. |
Donate through Publix Partners!
It's easier than ever to donate to Pizitz through your Publix purchases. Go to www.publix.com and sign in or create a new account. From the top left hand screen go to "My Account." At the bottom of the page select "My Publix Partner" and choose Pizitz. When you shop at Publix, simply enter your cell phone number at check out, and Pizitz will receive credit for your purchases!
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Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Patrick Martin, Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, 205-402-5100. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights website for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. |
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