The Pizitz Post
for Parents, Families & Students - August 30, 2021
Forming Healthy Habits
We are all a work in progress, and I believe we have a responsibility to help our students form habits that will build a strong foundation of good character.
Here are a few of the reminders I shared with them this week:
- Respect: We all have an opportunity to be respectful to those around us. Our speech, tone and response make a difference when talking with friends and adults. Let's use appropriate language, and respond respectfully to all adults.
- Responsibility: In the building, we each have different responsibilities. We expect students to be responsible with their time and resources. This includes the use of their Chromebooks- remember to take good care of them, use them for school work only, and charge them daily to be prepared for the classroom. A cell phone is a big responsibility and a personal decision for each family. While in school at Pizitz, cell phones will remain in a student's locker.
- Kindness: We can be curious about others without being judgmental. During a season of polarizing opinions about the world around us, let's be quick to listen and slow to speak.
We are committed to coming alongside you, parents and families, as we guide our students to become kids of character.
PowerSchool
- Student portals were updated last week, and information should be updated correctly at this point.
- There is a parent portal, and the district will be sharing more information with you about creating a parent account soon.
- There is an app that can be downloaded on your phone for your use as well. Information regarding PowerSchool will come from our district office via email.
School Calendar
You can find the school calendar on the main page of our website. Here is the link: https://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/Domain/13
In addition, the weekly Pizitz Post will be updated on our website each week for your reference.
Speaking of calendars...
- If you ordered a student planner, we are very sorry for the delay. The company contacted us recently to let us know that they are backordered and are not expected to ship until late September.
Health & Wellness
A few things to note:
- In an effort to keep our students in school, face masks are strongly encouraged.
- If a student is sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please keep your child at home.
- If a student is awaiting test results, please contact our school nurse, and remain at home until results are provided.
The district dashboard is updated every Monday. You can find those results on our district website here.
Scholar's Bowl
There will be an informational meeting for students on Wednesday, September 1st at 3:15 in Mr. Beard's room C118. Please contact Mr. Beard (BeardKJ@vestavia.k12.al.us) or Ms. Yates (yateslm@vestavia.k12.al.us) for more information. Following the meeting, parents can pick up students at 3:30 in the 6th grade carpool line at the front of the school.
Student Flu Clinic
Learn more about the student flu clinic and our partnership with Alabama Immunization Partners here.
Off-Season Track & Field
Wrestling at Pizitz
If you have questions, feel free to contact Coach Nick Tucker (tuckernc@vestavia.k12.al.us).
Louis Pizitz Middle School
Where Pirates lead, others follow.
Email: hunsbergera@vestavia.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/Domain/13
Location: 2826 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
Phone: (205) 402-5350
Twitter: @pizitzmiddle