The Pizitz Post
For Students, Parents & Families - March 21, 2022
Acceptance
Acceptance was a student-selected character trait at Pizitz this year. We define acceptance by receiving another person as they are. Let's help our kids embrace this trait as we learn from each other.
Heading Into the 4th Nine Weeks
Make sure to take a moment to check your child's posted grades. Take the opportunity to help him/her set goals for the last nine weeks. Looking at the individual assignments and standards-referenced grading can help you better understand your child's strengths and areas for growth.
It is not too late to download the Powerschool app for parents. You can easily access grades through the app.
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Spring Testing
Please be mindful of these spring testing dates:
- April 26-29: ACAP Testing for all grade-levels
- May 4-6: iReady Reading End of Year Assessment
- May 9-11: iReady Math End of Year Assessment
- May 17-20: 8th Grade Exams
We encourage all students to be present on these days. We will have alternate schedules during the days of ACAP. These dates are shared on the school calendar as well.
Theatre and Dance Options for Next Year
If your upcoming 8th grader is interested in participating in either of these options (dance or theatre), either as his/her elective or as an extracurricular at Pizitz, please complete the Google Form here. Course descriptions are included in the form. This is not a commitment for course selection. We would like to get a better understanding of student interest.
Lost & Found
All items (without names) are displayed on the tables under the awning in the front of the school. If your child is missing a sweatshirt, water bottle, book, water bottle, t-shirt, or water bottle, please come take a look at our lost and found display. After this week, we will be donating these items.
As a reminder, please encourage your kids to add their names to their items.
SGA 2022-2023
Any 6th or 7th grade student interested in running for an SGA Officer position for the 2022 - 2023 school year MUST attend ONE (1) of the following informational meetings:
Tuesday, April 5--7:30 AM, 4B, or 4C
Wednesday, April 6--4B, 4C, or 8th Period
Thursday, April 7--7:30 AM, 4B, 4C, or 8th Period
All ten (10) meetings will take place in the library. Students wishing to run MUST attend ONE of the above meetings to be eligible.
Majorette Tryout Information
Majorette tryouts will be help April 4th- April 8th. Any 6th or 7th grade girl interested in auditioning for the 2022-2023 team should join the Tryout Google Classroom page. The code to join is wxkvcir. Please see Miss Cross in room A105 for any questions or additional information.
Save the Date for Girls' Volleyball and Basketball Tryouts
Attention: Rising 7th & 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the 2022-2023 Volleyball or Basketball Teams:
Tryouts for girls' volleyball will be held May 2-6.
Tryouts for girls' basketball will be held May 9-13.
More information about tryouts will be announced the week after spring break.
Girls' Choir Auditions
Football Parent Meeting THIS Tuesday
If your child is planning to play football next year, we will host a football meeting for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. This will be the opportunity to share the summer schedule. Coach Evans will be here from VHHS to speak to all of our parents, and will spend additional time with the incoming 9th graders. The meeting takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22 at 5:30 at Pizitz.
Parents of rising 7th and 8th graders, please report to the upper gym.
Parents of rising ninth graders, please report to the library.
Athletics Meeting for Parents of Sixth Graders Interested in Middle School Sports
VHHS Basektball Cheerleading
Are you interested in trying out for basketball cheerleading at VHHS? Tryout materials have been posted on the tryout Google Classroom. The code to join is 6lk4kro, and the deadline to register is Tuesday, April 5th. Email Elisabeth Burns at burnse@vestavia.k12.al.us if you have any questions.
VHHS Volleyball Try-Outs
Attention 8th Grade Girls:
If you are interested in trying out for the VHHS Volleyball teams (9th grade, JV, or Varsity) please join the tryout Google Classroom (Code:b7smnsy). Once you join the classroom, please make sure to complete the form posted on the stream of the classroom. Tryouts will be held May 3-6 and May 9.
If you have any questions or need any help, please see Coach Spence (C009) or Coach Barger (Girls' PE).
VHHS Girls' Basketball Try--Outs
VHHS Boys Basketball Try-Outs
If you are interested in trying out for the boys' basketball team at VHHS, here are the dates for tryouts:
Wednesday, April 27 from 5:15 - 7:15PM at the main gym at VHHS
Thursday, April 28 from 5:15 - 7:15PM at the main gym at VHHS
Friday, April 29 from 5:15 - 7:15PM at the main gym at VHHS
First cuts will be made after April 28.
Final cuts will be made after April 29.
VH Athletic App
Stay connected to your favorite Vestavia teams with Vestavia Hills Athletics, the official mobile app of 1Rebel Athletics, presented by Nix Family Dentistry. Featuring real-time news alerts, schedules, exclusive multimedia content, game day details and more, the new Vestavia Hills Athletics app is free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Through this app, you will enjoy a personalized mobile experience with the ability to receive score notifications for the teams you follow, see schedules, and more. The app is designed with a user-friendly interface that integrates with www.1rebelathletics.com to bring the latest Vestavia Hills Athletics digital content right to your fingertips.
To download the app to your smartphone or tablet, visit the
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vestavia-hills-athletics/id1603649286 or
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sidearmsports.vestaviahills and search for Vestavia Hills Athletics.
Louis Pizitz Middle School
Where Pirates lead, others follow.
Email: hunsbergera@vestavia.k12.al.us
Website: vestavia.k12.al.us/domain/13
Location: 2826 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, USA
Phone: 205-402-5350
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Twitter: @pizitzmiddle