Originally delivered on 4/29/2021 2:48 pm

SUBJECT: Pirate's Pipeline - End-of-Year 2021 Newsletter


 

  Important Dates                                                       

 April

30  Pirate Variety Extravaganza, 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm


May

3    PTO New Officer Installation, 11:30 am

11  ï»¿Rising 6th Grade Parent Orientation, 5:30 pm

21  8th Grade Party, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

25  Pirate's Day

27  End-of-the-Year Homeroom Parties

27  End of 4th Nine Weeks

27  Last Day of School, 2-Hour Early Dismissal

28  End-of-the-Year Lunch for Faculty and Staff

  From the Principal                                                          

 

Hello everyone! It is hard to believe that we are at the end of this school year at Pizitz! I am so proud and amazed at the level of cooperation regarding safety that our students and staff have demonstrated. It is also amazing that, in a year of extreme challenges, our sports, academic, and extracurricular teams/groups finished at the top of their levels! With summer break on the horizon, please make the most of what should be a closer to â€œnormal” break to spend time as a family and make long-lasting vacation memories. Many of you know that I have accepted a position at the Board of Education as Director of Assessment and Accountability, but please know that I will always be a part of the Pirate Family! Go Pirates!!

 

Sincerely,

Chris Pennington, Ed. D.                                                Principal                                                                          Louis Pizitz Middle School                                 

 

  From the PTO President                                                 

 
I can’t believe this school year is drawing to a close! What an interesting year with the loss of so much that has made me grateful for events and activities I never thought to appreciate in the past. With that said, be on the lookout for information and ways you can help as we celebrate the end of the year with the 8th grade Party, Pirate's Day, and Homeroom/ 4th period parties!


I want to thank all the PTO officers, Committee Chairs, and parents who have worked tirelessly to contribute to our school with their time and resources. I also want to thank the administration and faculty/ staff who have supported all that PTO has done this year. And lastly, thank you especially to Dr. Pennington for his service to our school. We are excited for him as he takes the next step in his career at the Board level!


I have been very fortunate to serve as your PTO President this year and look forward to next year under our new President, Hollye Stigler, and her wonderful PTO board!


I hope you have a relaxing and restful summer!

 
Jennifer Lynch 
PTO President

  Counselor's Corner                                                       ï»¿

 
 
Keep Your Brain in Gear

When the school year ends, the learning doesn't have to. Keep your child's mind active all summer long with these ideas.

Take up a hobby
Hobbies can give your child a meaningful way to spend time practicing various skills. For example, knitting requires math and attention to detail and chess promotes strategic thinking and patience. 

Explore the community
Visiting new places will build your child's general knowledge. While, touring a museum or taking a hike, for instance, encourage your child to ask questions or to read any signs to learn about the exhibit or wildlife. 

Look Ahead to Fall
Your child can get a head start on a subject they will study next year. For example, if they are taking spanish, they could download an app and begin learning greetings and other phrases. 

Taken from the "Middle Years"
 
If you would like more information, please visit the counselors’ website by clicking here. You may also contact your child’s counselor at any time.

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

  Student Government Association                                

 
SGA Officer Elections

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in running for an SGA Office must have their materials turned in no later than 3:15 PM Friday, April 30.  SGA Elections will take place Thursday, May 20 during 4th period.

  2021 Supply Sale                                                        

 

PTO's annual Supply Sale is coming up!  Please support Pizitz Middle School by purchasing your

back-to-school supplies through our only fundraiser.  We have upgraded our products with a new company.  All profit from this sale goes directly to the school. The sale will start when the PTO membership drive opens this summer and will continue until supplies run out, so don't get left out! During the Supply Sale, you will have the opportunity to support Pizitz by purchasing grade-level supply packs and required English reading book packs.  These supply packs contain the basic grade-specific supplies requested by your child's teachers.  


A complete list of books and supplies will be posted on the PTO link of the Pizitz website during the membership drive and registration time period.  This link will direct you to the Membership Toolkit site where you will update/confirm or join MTK if you haven't already.  Then you will be able to join the PTO, make donations, purchase supplies, and much more.

 

A few things to note:

  • Pick up day will be Tuesday, August 3rd.
  • Supply pack sales are first come, first served.  Once supplies are sold out, the sale will end.


If you have any questions regarding this year's Supply sale, please contact us  at PizitzSupplySale@gmail.com.


Ana Moore and Anna Louy

Supply Sale Co-Chairs

  8th Grade Party                                                          

 
The Pizitz SGA would like to invite all 8th grade students to the 8th Grade Party on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Upper Gym.  Please keep in mind that this is not a date function but rather an opportunity for ALL 8th graders to get together one last time to celebrate as a class before they leave Pizitz.

Tickets will cost $5 and will be on sale in the Library Monday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 19.  Students will only be allowed to purchase one ticket; students may not purchase a ticket for another student and tickets will NOT be sold at the door.  Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase for $1 each the night of the event.

The event is open to 8th grade Pizitz students ONLY.  The attire for the party is dressy but not formal, and students MUST wear masks at all times.  All attire should meet the VHCS dress code.  

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Button Smith, SGA Advisor, at smithel@vestavia.k12.al.us.
 

  Thank You, Room Parents!                                                     

Thank you to our amazing 2020-2021 Pizitz Homeroom Parents! 

Katy Aderholt

Kelly Avery

Allison Bridges

June Clark

Allison Crotwell

Emily Fulton

Emily Giffen

Trisha Gilbert

Ashley Harper

Rebecca Hartsough

Allison Herr

Melissa Howell

Rebekah Hunter

Shannon Johnston

Megan Kincaid

Christine McJunkin

Allison McKinnon

Elizabeth Mitchell

Nancy Moore

Ana Moore

Nancy Mosley

Richann Stage

Hollye Stigler

Leann Turner

Susan Wintermantel

 

Monica Carroll

Anna Colvin

Merryl Cooper

Holly Cowan

Shannan Easter

Emily Getty

Lauren Hayes

Alison Jenkins

Wendy Johnson

Alicia Liddon

Jennifer Lynch

Allison Maners

Alyce Manown

Melissa McMurray

Jeff Newman

Christine Osborne

Alissa Padgett

Amanda Ramey

Sheri Ransome

Beth Rose

Donya Rumore

Whitney Schrimsher

Shea Smith

Kristen Snable

Martha Wingate

 

Ruth Bean

Lauren Beckner

Kellie Box

Allison Crotwell

Lori Ennis

Amy File

Asha Gardner

Dana Griffith

Elizabeth Gwaltney

Jana Hanna

Allison Herr

Sarah Hufnagel

Betts Johnson

Claire Johnson

Melissa Kaiser

Dionne Maners

Ana Moore

Marietta O’Neill

Laura Promer

Sara Robicheaux

Anne Sparks

Maggie Stoffregen

Leann Turner

Brandi Vickers

Casey Worrell


  End-of-the-Year Parties                                               

 
End-of-the-Year Homeroom Parties
Thursday, May 27
8:30 am -9:30 am

More details to come from your Homeroom Parents!

  PIE: Partners in Education for Pizitz                              

 

 

 

 

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 Falker at marchelle11@aol.com or (205) 902-6005.

 


  Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation                          

  ï»¿Publix Partners                                                             

Donate through Publix Partners!

Register online with Club Publix (https://www.publix.com/myaccount/register) and select Pizitz Middle School as your Publix Partner. Please make sure your account is still active and up-to-date or re-register if you need to. Confirming your account and Publix Partner school can be tricky. On a mobile device, log in via your web browser (not the Publix app), then swipe across the menu options in the middle of the screen. Select “My Publix Partner” to select or confirm your account is linked to Pizitz. When you checkout at Publix, enter your phone number into the keypad. It is that easy! Our last check from Publix was more than $400, so this partnership is meaningful to our school!

 

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.

 



Pizitz Middle School PTO
2826 Columbiana Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216