The Pizitz Post
For Students, Parents & Families - April 25, 2022
Leadership
How will you influence someone in a positive way this week? Take note of how others are leading around you and help to promote positive change!
ACAP Testing Schedule
8:00-10:15 Testing Block in 4th period class
10:15-11:27 4th period (to include lunch)
11:31-12:31 5th period (Tuesday/Thursday); 3rd period (Wednesday/Friday)
12:35-1:35 1st period (Tuesday/Thursday); 6th period (Wednesday/Friday)
1:39-2:39 2nd period (Tuesday/Thursday); 7th period (Wednesday/Friday)
2:39-3:00 8th period
This schedule allows for equitable class time across the week. We will help remind students where they are headed each day this week.
Band & Choir Updates
In choir, our students performed at Festival Disney. Both our all girls' choir and our 7th/8th grade choirs earned superior ratings in the competition. During our awards ceremony the choirs earned both a 2nd and 3rd place finish.
In band, our students competed at Orlandofest in Lake Buena Vista High School. Concert and Symphonic bands both one first place in their categories! What an incredible job showcasing your talent this week.
Most importantly, these experiences provide opportunities to cultivate teamwork, responsibility and leadership. We loved seeing our students exhibit our core values outside of school. They received compliments from bus drivers, park workers, and hotel personnel all throughout their stay. Let's go, Pirates!
Reminders for ACAP
This assessment is given online with the use of students' Chromebooks. Please help us remind students to bring their Chromebooks FULLY CHARGED to school this week. We do not have a way to charge students Chromebooks prior to the test.
Once testing begins each morning, we will not be able to allow students to join their class. If they miss testing this week, they will be required to make it up upon their return to school. Please plan on arriving to school on time Tuesday-Friday this week.
Alabama All State Band Festival
Jason Murong- alto sax, 1st chair
Colt Riley- bari sax, 1st chair
Wyatt Smith-Moody- clarinet, 1st chair
Ella Palmer- bassoon, 1st chair
Eric Wang, flute
Jaymin Bae, clarinet
Autumn Berry, clarinet
Zara McKelvey, clarinet
Alan Sheng, horn
Jackson Hartsough, trombone
Join the Math Team!
8th Grade Banquet Slideshow
Want to try wrestling?
If you are a rising 7th or 8th grade boy or girl and you want to wrestle next year, we are having a three day period to TRY Wrestling. These three days will be spent going over the basics of the sport, playing games, and learning fundamental skills. This period will provide an introduction to help decide if you want to participate in the sport next year.
Join he Pizitz Wrestling Google Classroom (tcltkac). Complete the Google Form for Spring Wrestling.
The dates will be May 17 & 19 from 3:00-5:00 each day in the Pizitz Wrestling Room.
All those trying out MUST be in Dragonfly and have added the Wrestling TRYOUT along with the required items.
If you have any questions, contact Nick Tucker (tuckernc@vestavia.k12.al.us)
Cross Country
Attention 6th & 7th Graders:
If you enjoy running long distances and wish to be on the Cross Country team for next year, there is an informational meeting for students and parents on Tuesday, May 10 at 3:30 PM in the Pizitz Library/Media Center. Athletes must attend if they wish to join the XC team.
Track and Field News
Our Track & Field team competed at Mtn. Brook on 4/19. The following athletes placed in their events:
Krislyn Thomas - 1st in Pole Vault and currently ranked #1 in the Nation for 7th grade Pole Vaulters!
Ezra Huber - 1st in Pole Vault and currently ranked #1 in the Nation for 7th grade Pole Vaulters!
Riley Zeanah - 1st in the 800m Run
Angela Zhang - 1st in the 1600m Run
Molly Mac Sharp - 1st in Triple Jump, 3rd in High Jump, 6th in Long Jump
Emma Falkner - 1st in High Jump, 3rd in Triple Jump
Owen Stevens - 1st in the 1600m Run, 5th in 800m Run
Henry Drew - 1st in Shot Put, 1st in Discus
Maddie Hazelton - 2nd in the 1600m Run
Abby Allen - 2nd in 300m Hurdles, 3rd in 100m Hurdles
Ethan Meadows - 2nd in 800m Run
Christopher Fox - 2nd in Triple Jump
Drake Renta - 2nd in Shot Put
Wesley Newman - T 2nd in High Jump
Lizzie Griem - 3rd in Pole Vault
Girls 4x100m Relay A Team - 3rd place
Luke Vicinanzo - 3rd in the 400m Dash, 5th in High JumpJackson Mize - 3rd in 800m Run
Cayden Wilson - 3rd in Long Jump
Antonia Corona - 3rd in Discus, 6th in Shot Put
Izzy Maniscalco - 4th in the 1600m Run
Emily Jin - 4th in Triple Jump
Girls 4x100m Relay B Team - 4th place
JT Hayes - 4th in 800m Run
Mason Thompson - 4th in 1600m Run
Britt Vice - 4th in Triple Jump, 5th in Long Jump
Hamp McMurray - 4th in Discus
AJ Litty - 5th in the 400m Dash, 8th in the 800m Run
Logan Wiginton - 5th in High Jump, 6th in Triple Jump
Tyler Bradshaw - 5th in the 300m Hurdles, 6th in the 110m Hurdles
Anna Monroe - 6th in the 200m Dash, 6th in the 400m Dash
Maddie Hazelton - 6th in the 800m Run
Kate Fitzpatrick - 6th in Discus, 7th in Shot Put
Lincoln Goforth - 6th in Long Jump, 7th in Triple Jump
Hill Hudlow - 7th in 100m Hurdles
Destin Robinson - 7th in Shot Put, 8th in Discus
Lily Xie - 8th in Shot Put
Ava Grace Schneckenberger - 8th in Discus
Rylie Laughlin - 8th in Pole Vault
Jake Roman - 8th in the 300m Hurdles
Mason McDaniel - 8th in Triple Jump
Noah Jones - 8th in Shot Put
Paul Edwards - T 8th in Pole Vault
John Junkin - T 8th in Pole Vault
Our Track & Field team will compete at the Metro South Championship Track & Field meet at Mtn. Brook High School on Tuesday, April 26 @4PM. Come out and support your Pirates!
Pirates' Day is Coming!!!
Pirates’ Day is Wednesday, May 25, 2022. This day is filled with games, food and activities to provide our students fun and entertainment while serving as a very important school fundraiser. There are activities planned to appeal to all ages. We will sell wristbands for unlimited access to most activities. Items not covered by the wristband that will require pre- registration to participate include: Whiffle Ball Tournament (Coach McKenzie) & Basketball 3-on-3 (Coach Brown or Coach Matchen).
You may order wristbands and place lunch orders during your 4th period lunch from Monday, May 9 until Thursday, May 19. Wristbands are $25 and include lunch. Checks should be made out to Pizitz Middle School and include a contact phone number. Pre-ordered Wristbands will be given out in homeroom on Pirates’ Day.
Wristbands will not be sold on Friday, May 20- Tuesday, May 24.
Wristbands will be on sale at the bank on Pirates’ Day for $25. The bank will be located on the stage in the Cafeteria. Anyone needing financial assistance to pay for Pirates’ Day- Please contact your guidance counselor.
Each wristband has 1 pull-tab that serves as the lunch pass for either a Lunch Combo from the cafeteria or a combo from the food truck. Students also have the option to choose a box lunch from the cafeteria that comes out of their lunch account ( this is the free lunch available to all students). The free box lunch will be the option of PBJ box or Hummus and veggies box.
Lunch Combos in the Cafeteria include the following choices:
Dominos Pizza , fries and a drink
Chicken fingers, fries and a drink
Baked cheese sticks, fries and a drink
The Food truck is Three Men and a Pig- they will offer the following lunch combos:
BBQ Pork Nachos and a drink
Beef Brisket, chips and a drink
BBQ Pork sandwich, chips and a drink
In order to get food from the food truck, you must place your order when purchasing your wristband between May 9th and May 19th. ALL food truck items are PRE-ORDER ONLY. You will not be able to change to one of these on Pirates’ Day.
Please note that lunches cannot be delivered to students during Pirates’ Day. Coolers are also not permitted. The cafeteria will sell breakfast Pirates’ Day morning. Students are encouraged to purchase breakfast in the morning before Pirates’ Day begins.
“Pirate Pass” fast passes will be on sale on Pirates’ Day for $5 each at the bank. Each “Pirate Pass” allows students to go to the front of the line of any event up to four times per pass. Each time a “Pirate Pass” is used, a corner will be torn. Once all 4 corners are torn, that “Pirate Pass” is void. Students can purchase as many “Pirate Passes” as they desire. “Pirate Passes” will be confiscated for misuse and/or misbehavior.
Dress code still applies on Pirates’ Day. Please note that shirts/tank tops must have at least a 2” strap on the shoulder and shorts must be fingertip length. Hats are allowed and encouraged. Please wear sunscreen! Students are highly encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles. There will be water stations available on Pirates Day for students to refill their bottles.
Cell phones and all other electronic devices are not permitted during the day. All devices must be turned off and secured in students’ lockers during the homeroom session. Students will be allowed to get their devices at the end of the school day. Devices used/seen during Pirates’ Day activities will be taken up and turned in to the front office. Parents/guardians can pick these up after school.
PIRATES’ DAY SCHEDULE:
8:05-8:30 Homeroom - students will receive wristbands and pre-ordered tickets.
8:30-9:30 Talent show.
9:30-1:30 Pirates Day activities. (Students are not allowed to go into the school hallways until 3:00. Restroom facilities will be available outside.)
1:30 Report to the Lower Gym
1:30-3:00 Pep Rally in the Lower Gym
Pirates’ Day Activities
Badminton Basketball 3 on 3 Beach Volleyball
Bean Bag Toss Bingo Blongo Ball
Cake Walk Corn Hole Cyclone Swings
Double High Striker Horse Shoes Karaoke
Kart Racing Leaps N Bounds Pedestal Joust
Pente Ping Pong Moon Bounce
Putt Putt Rock- N-Roll Sports Zone 3-n-1
Talent Show Tattoos Tic Tac Throw
Ultimate Frisbee Whiffle Ball Whirly Bird
Wrecking Ball Wreckless Candy Guess
Cotton Candy Sno Cones
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Where Pirates lead, others follow.
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