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The Pizitz Post

for Students, Parents & Families - February 6, 2023

The Pizitz Post for Students, Parents & Families - February 6, 2023

What Are Your Interests?

As we prepare students for both college and careers in Vestavia Hills, we realize that we might be preparing students for jobs and/or college degrees that haven't been created yet. Our world is in a constant state of change. That being said, our goal is to help them understand their interests and build the skill sets they will need to best pursue those interests. The ideas of collaboration, critical thinking, communication and problem solving are among the areas that we want to develop in our students. It was wonderful to hear our Career Day speakers reiterate these ideas with our students on Friday. They encouraged students to explore new opportunities. In speaking to students who lean more toward math and technology interests, our speakers encouraged them to develop their understanding of the humanities. For students who love the more creative side of learning, they were encouraged to work on critical thinking and problem solving.


Our students did a wonderful job of asking questions, and learning more about possibilities for their future. We were thrilled to have many of our high school students come and share about their experiences through the Career and Technical Education pathways at our high school. If you haven't learned about these opportunities, check them out here on their website.


If you were a presenter on Friday- THANK YOU! Our students and staff enjoyed hearing from you as a community partner and Pizitz parent.

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Next Steps

We are beginning the process of course selection for the 2023 school year. Please make plans to attend one of the Next Steps virtual meetings in February (please note: the noon and 5:30 p.m. meetings will cover the same information but the 6th/7th grade meetings will differ from the 5th grade meetings):


  • Current 6th and 7th grade parents: Feburary 9 at noon and 5:30 p.m.
  • Current 5th grade parents: February 16 at noon and 5:30 p.m.
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Looking Ahead

  • February 6: Join us for our PTO Meeting today at noon (in library)
  • Feburary 6: Cheer Parent Meeting for all interested in cheer tryouts for the 2023-2024 school year at 5:30 p.m. (in cafeteria)
  • February 9: ALL current 6th & 7th Grade Next Steps Meetings to be held virtually at noon and 5:30 p.m.
  • February 17: Author Visit with Liz Huntley
  • February 20: President's Day- No School
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Scoliosis Screening

All students have the opportunity to participate in a scoliosis screener in March. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the form attached here. If you do not complete the form, we will assume you do not want your child to participate.


Extra copies will be available at the front office. All forms are due on Friday, March 3rd. You may drop the form off at the front office or email to Nurse Nancy at hennekern@vhcs.us.

Let's Go, Majorettes!

This weekend was the last competition of the year for our majorettes. They have performed and brought school spirit to our pep-rallies and games throughout the year. This weekend, they had the opportunity to show off their talent at the 2023 Winterfest Twirling Competition in Opelika. They earned first place in the Middle School Team Halftime division and second place in the Middle School Team Dance Twirl division.


Congratulations, girls, on a great season at Pizitz! You represent your school well.

Alabama All State Middle School Band

We are proud of every student who auditioned for the Alabama All State & District Honor Bands.


The following students were selected to the Alabama All State Middle School Band, which will be held in Hunstville, April 27-29:

Annika Dalton, Flute

Sadie Norris, Flute

Daniel Su, Bassoon

Alan Sheng, Horn

Sophia Deason, Horn

Avie Thompson, String Bass


The following students were selected as All State Alternates:

Exodus Sciacca, Oboe, Alternate

Jason Murong, Alto Saxophone, Alternate


The following were selected to the District 4 Middle School Honor Band, which will be held in Chelsea, February 24-25:

Annika Dalton, Flute

Sadie Norris, Flute

Isabel Carlo, Flute

Andera Ye, Flute

Exodus Sciacca, Oboe

Walker Norris, Oboe

Daniel Su, Bassoon

Matthew Jones, Clarinet

William Pitts, Clarinet

Sophia Knight-Garcia, Clarinet

Jason Murong, Alto Saxophone

Kevin Esparza, Trumpet

Alan Sheng, Horn

Sophia Deason, Horn

Nathan Xavier, Trombone

Alex Coleman, Trombone

Wells Sheheane, Percussion

Sophia Green, Percussion

Connor Moorhouse, Percussion

Avie Thompson, String Bass

Interested in Outdoor Track?

Attention 7th & 8th Graders: The deadline to sign up for the Outdoor Track & Field team has been extended through Friday, February 10. You can find all team information on the Google Classroom (code is ugiewmk) and on the team webpage: https://sites.google.com/a/vestavia.k12.al.us/coach-williams/track-athletics-1

Attention: 8th Grade Girls

Any girl interested in auditioning for Rockettes or Color Guard is invited to join a Google Classroom for more information.


For Rockettes, the Google Classroom code is yzzku2o. Clinic will be held February 21-24 at the freshmen campus. Applications are due February 15. Please contact Angie Richardson (richardsonaa@vhcs.us) with questions.


If you are interested in learning more about the Color Guard at VHHS, check out their flyer here. Join their Google Classroom for more information (code: mqbk25z).

Interested in Robotics at VHHS?

The VHHS Robotics Team is now accepting applications for 2023 - 2024. Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Rice (at Pizitz) by Thursday, March 2. Please email ricem@vhcs.us or hickmanpt@vhcs.us with any questions.


Check out the application and information provided by VHHS here.

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