The Pizitz Post

One of our classrooms at Pizitz has partnered with Hand-in-Paw for many years. Their organization seeks to provide animal assisted therapy to individuals. Regularly, Hand-in-Paw comes to visit Pizitz, but one of our classrooms had the opporutnity to visit them on a field trip a few weeks ago. We were thrilled to see our students and teacher-team highlighted on Channel 13 news last week. Check out the video clip here.

As we continue to promote opportunities for service in our community, we want you to share in the joy that we get to experience alongside our students. Many of our students at Pizitz serve as peer helpers with our students needing assistance. We seek to create an inclusive environment at Pizitz that increases opportunities for students to build meaningful relationships and show compassion toward each other.

We are grateful for our community partnerships at Pizitz. If you would like to learn more about Hand-in-Paw, check out their website here.

This week, our theatre department has the opportunity to showcase their work in a spring show. Parents, families, students, and community members are welcome to come support the show this Thursday at 6:30p.m. or Saturday at 2:30p.m. Tickets for Thursday and Saturday will be sold through Go Fan. See the link below to purchase your tickets.

Click here to purchase tickets for Thursday, March 16.

Click here to purchase tickets for Saturday, March 18.

Students also have the opportunity to attend the show on Friday morning at 8:15. If students would like to attend, they can purchase tickets via cash or check to Pizitz Middle School during 8th period Monday-Thursday of this week for $5 outside of the library.The cast and crew have chosen to use their funds from student tickets to support our schoolwide philanthropy, The Miracle League.

We would love to have you come participate with our girls' PE on March 22 or with boys' PE on March 23. We will be playing 9-Square in the Air! Don't forget your sneakers! You will need to sign up for time slots using the links below.

Girls PE Sign-up for March 22: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BAEAB283-pirate

Boys' PE Sign-up for March 23: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4EADAE2DAAF58-parent

If you are a parent of a rising seventh grader interested in playing sports at Pizitz next year, plan on joining us for our informational meeting on Monday, March 20th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the Upper Gym and will provide an overview of athletics at Pizitz, including eligibility requirements. If your student plans on participating in a sport at Pizitz next year, please make plans to attend next Monday evening.

Students in 6th and 7th grade interested in trying out for Pirate Ambassadors, please join the Google Classroom (Code to join: i2sb5wi).

In order to try out, the online form, money, report card, and interview questionnaire must be completed and turned in no later than Tuesday, March 14th at 3:00 p.m. (that's tomorrow).

Check out this handout for more detailed information.

Sixth and seventh grade girls interested in auditioning for Pizitz Majorettes should join the Google Classroom for auditions with the code: tfjcubn. All audition dates and other important information will be posted on the Classroom. Contact the majorette sponsor, Amelia Parker, for specific questions at parkera@vhcs.us.

Congratulations to our Track & Field team for a great performance at the Hewitt-Trussville Metro Meet on Tuesday, March 7.

The following athletes placed in the top 3 in their events:
Ella Grace Strickland - 3rd in the 400m dash
Lizzie Griem - 3rd in Pole Vault
Baker Huntley, Patrick Arnold, Cance Mills, and Garrett Jones (Boys 4x100m Relay team) - 1st place
Walker McInnis - 1st in High Jump, 3rd in the 110m Hurdles
Caleb Farrar - 1st in Pole Vault
Alan Sheng - 1st in Triple Jump
Morgan Butler - 1st in Shot Put
Colin Strevy - 2nd in Triple Jump
Cance Mills - 3rd in the 200m Dash
Garrett Jones - 3rd in High Jump

Parents, you are invited to Math 7 classes on PI DAY - March 14, 2023. Stay tuned for details from your child's teacher! We can't wait to see you!

The 7th grade science department is hosting a blood drive to provide funds for our dissections. The blood drive is for anyone over the age of 16. It will take place in the wrestling room from 7:30-2:30 on March 22. Please sign up for a time using the link below to ensure you are able to give blood as soon as you arrive. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5AA2AA6FBCF8-pizitz

Author and former UAB football player, Timothy Alexander, will speak at Pizitz on Tuesday, April 4. To learn more about his story, check out this overview here.

If you would like to purchase a signed copy of his book Ever Faithful, Ever Loyal, please stop by the library to get an order form and return it with your payment–cash or check made payable to Pizitz for $20. Orders must be returned to the library by March 24 at 3:00 PM.