The Pizitz Post
July 25, 2022 - for Students, Parents & Families
Back-to-School Updates
Tomorrow, you should receive an email from the district giving you the access you need to see your child's schedule. We want you to keep a few things in mind when looking at their schedule:
- Please note that the Academic Strategies class is also their homeroom class.
- The Academic Strategies classes fall in 3rd period for 8th graders, 4th period for 7th graders, and 5th period for our 6th graders. During this class period, students will also attend lunch.
- In addition, both the Academic Strategies classes and some of our 8th period classes (for study hall) are labeled specific to the content of the teacher. For example, if a teacher teaches Science, the Academic Strategies class will be labeled Science Academic Strategies. Teachers will utilize their expertise in that particular content area to assist students with study skills and/or tiered instruction. This will be a time period for students to get help from different content area teachers if needed.
- In 8th period, some of our students have been selected for a science elective or a math intervention. This is an area to assist him/her with his learning needs.
Once school begins, there will be additional opportunities for 8th period selections. Some of these opportunities will include drama, dance, digital media, and yearbook. Your child will have opportunities to explore more about these class offerings and the application process for 8th period once school begins.
As always, let us know if you have questions or concerns throughout the process. You can reach out to your child's counselor (see below) or an administrator at any time.
For your reference, Jason Bostic is our sixth grade assistant principal (bosticja@vhcs.us ); Ashley Perry is our seventh grade assistant principal (perryas@vhcs.us); and Donna Morgan is our eighth grade assistant principal (morgandg@vhcs.us).
Counseling Services
Becca Poe will focus her time on sixth grade students and their transition into middle school. Amber Payne will focus her time on our eighth grade students as they finish their middle school experience and prepare for high school.
Whitney Evens is our seventh grade counselor. Whitney just recently had a baby, and we are thrilled for her growing family. While she is away this fall, Nicole Howell will be our substitute counselor to assist with seventh grade student needs.
This year, during registration, you will receive a permission form to allow your child to participate in our counseling and guidance services. We encourage you to give permission for our counselors to work alongside your students through large group, small group, individual sessions, and mentoring opportunities when there is a need.
Pirate Preview Day is August 9
We are looking forward to hosting all of our students for Pirate Preview Day on August 9. This is the day before school begins where students and parents can pick up a copy of their schedule, get their locker assignment and carpool tag, and pick up pre-ordered school supply packs.
Please make plans to follow the schedule below according to the initial of your last name:
8:00-9:00 6th grade A-H
9:15-10:15 6th grade J-O
10:30-11:30 6th grade P-Z
12:00-12:45-7th/8th P-Z
1:00-1:45- 7th/8th J-O
2:00-2:45-7th 8th A-H
It is important that families honor the assigned time. Students and parents can walk their schedule and meet teachers. Teachers will be available to meet and greet students and families during these assigned grade-level times only.
Save the Date for Parent Orientation
4:30-5:30 6th Grade Parent Orientation
6:00-7:00 7th Grade Parent Orientation
7:30-8:30 8th Grade Parent Orientation
This is a great opportunity for you to hear more about your child's middle school experience as we head into another great year at Pizitz!
Get Involved Through PTO
We have monthly meetings to highlight what is going on in the life of the school. Our admin team and teachers provide regular updates to parents, and seek parent feedback through these regularly scheduled meetings. In addition, through PTO, there are many avenues to volunteer. Come join us!
A Note from the Nurse
Attention: Parents of Incoming 6th graders
All incoming 6th graders need to receive a dose of the Tdap vaccine before entering the 6th grade.
Please speak to your child’s physician to see what vaccines are needed before the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Louis Pizitz Middle School
Where Pirates lead, others follow.
Email: hunsbergera@vhcs.us
Website: https://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/Domain/13
Location: 2826 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
Phone: (205) 402-5350
Facebook: facebook.com/pizitzmiddle
Twitter: @pizitzmiddle