The Tiger Tea
Hill Happenings 10/31- 11/4
Principal's Message
Spirit week has been a blast! Our scholars and staff have really let their creativity shine! Our last day of Spirit Week is Monday, October 31st. Scholars and staff will don their costumes. Masks and face paint are not permitted. Scholars should refrain from bringing Halloween candy to school in excess of more than 1-2 pieces.
We had several field trips this week. We are so proud of our scholars for representing Albert Hill with Tiger P.R.I.D.E! Every Tiger, Every Day!
If you have not joined the PTA, please do so! Your $7 membership helps us to support materials and activities for scholars and staff. See link below! We are in our final push before our November 1st deadline.
Please contact the front office or your child's teacher to schedule a virtual or face to face conference November 8th.
Highlights from last week!
Thank you to all of our scholars, families, and community members who came out to the 3rd annual pumpkin carving contest!
Congratulations to the winners of the Pumpkin Carving Contest! 1st- 92 votes, Anthony Taylor, 6th grade, pumpkin #18, $4O gift card to Target; 2nd- 70 votes, Dylan Levy-Lavelle, 8th grade, pumpkin #6, $20 gift card to Target. 3rd- 65 votes, Lansing Lewis, 8th grade, pumpkin #12, $20 gift card to Target.
Huge thanks to our amazing PTA for hosting the Pumpkin Carving Contest and providing the prizes for the Winners!
- Ms. Crapanzano's guitar scholars went to the VMFA!
- Ms. Vollmer's theatre scholars and Ms. Sherlip's Spanish scholars went to the Latin Ballet!
- Our 8th graders did a phenomenal job on the region's Mission Tomorrow field trip at the Richmond International Raceway.
- The first four days of spirit week! Thank you to all of our scholars and staff who participated thus far!
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Dates to Remember
October 31st
Fall Spirit Week Day 5: Costume Day! No masks or face paint.
Parent/Caregiver Conference Scheduling Begins
PTA Staff Appreciation Event: Bagel Breakfast
Report Card Window Opens
November 1
Girls Basketball: Albert Hill vs. River City @ Hill
Soccer: Albert Hill vs Binford @ Albert Hill
November 2
Soccer: Albert Hill vs Lucille Brown @ Brown
November 3
Girls Basketball: Albert Hill vs. Boushall @ Boushall
Soccer: Tournament 1st Round TBA
November 4
End of 1st Quarter
Fall Panorama Survey Begins
November 7
RPS Closed- Wellness Day
November 8
11:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Parent/Caregiver Conferences
November 10
PTA Board Meeting
November 11
Flex Bell Schedule: Element Meeting
November 14
Interim 1 Window Begins
History PBA Window 2
November 17
Math Night
November 18
Fall Tiger Rally
November 23- 25
RPS Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28
Fall Picture Retakes
Parent/Caregiver Conferences
Parent/Caregiver Conferences will take place November 8th between 11:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Parents/Caregivers will have the option to participate in a 10 minute face to face or virtual conference. Conference sign-ups for families will begin October 31st. Beginning October 31st, please contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Davidson to schedule a conference time.
Families/Caregivers who are unable to meet with teachers during the allotted time should contact their child's teacher to make arrangements.
Specialty School Applications
The application window for families to submit open enrollment, specialty school, and governor’s school applications for the 2023-24 school year is now open via the Enroll RPS Portal. Students may apply for:
- Any specialty school for which they are eligible (specialty schools include Franklin Military Academy, Open High School, Richmond Community High School, Governor’s STEM Academy at Richmond Technical Center, and the IB Diploma Programme at Thomas Jefferson High School (for rising 11th-grade students))
- Out-of-zone schools via the open enrollment lottery (maximum of three school choices)
- Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (charter school) via a separate open enrollment lottery (if eligible)
- Appomattox Regional Governor’s School and/or Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (the application for CodeRVA is managed separately by that school)
A few important notes:
- Families will have until 4:30 pm on December 1, 2022, to submit specialty and governor’s school applications, and until 4:30 pm on February 1, 2023, to submit open enrollment applications.
- We unfortunately cannot accept late applications for any reason. Please plan accordingly.
- As long as your application is submitted before the deadline, the timing of your submission will have no impact on the outcome.
- We're holding information sessions about the application process, the Enroll RPS portal, and school options. Details will be at www.rvaschools.net/enroll as soon as they are final.
- If you have additional questions, please email us at enrollrps@rvaschools.net.
Newtowne Tutoring @ Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Newtowne Tutoring run by students at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Newtowne offers free tutoring to elementary, middle, and high school students for any subject. This program takes place once a week after school on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm until April. Tutoring is currently offered in-person at the Bluestone Lobby at Maggie Walker (1000 N Lombardy St). Students who participate can opt-in to wear masks according to personal comfort levels; tutors may or may not wear masks. Safety protocols such as sanitizing tables will be implemented.
Newtowne Tutoring is not directly affiliated with the Richmond Public Schools system. It is a program run by Maggie Walker. Newtowne Tutoring has been in operation for several years and is monitored by club sponsor, Ms. Hana Voight.
If you are interested, in signing up please fill out this Google Form below.
TIGERS T.A.L.K.: TAKING ACTION WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS
Scholars are encouraged to use the Tigers T.A.L.K. QR code if they need mental health support or if they would like to report instances of bullying or unkind acts anonymously. The QR code is monitored by one of our school counselors.
Fall Sports
Our athletic director is Mr. Kyle Kimbrell. If you have any questions regarding middle school athletics, please email him kkimbrel@rvaschools.net
All scholars must have a VHSL Physical to tryout or participate in sports.
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Mr. Brouder (gbrouder@rvaschools.net)
Assistant Coach: Ms. Gabbert (egabbert@rvaschools.net)
Fall Soccer (co-ed)
Head Coach: Mr. Kimbrell (kkimbrel@rvaschools.net)
Assistant Coach: Ms. Ross (cross@rvaschools.net)
Fall Outdoor Track (co-ed)
Head Coach- Ms. West (twest@rvaschools.net)
Track Meet- November 16th
Cheerleading
Head Coach: Ms. Lloyd (clloyd@rvaschools.net)
Assistant Coach: Ms. West (twest@rvaschools.net)
Join Our PTA
Please join our PTA. The cost is $7.00. We are aiming for 100% family participation. Our PTA supports monthly programming, helps to keep our school and grounds beautiful, supports families who experience hardships, supports our teachers through monthly displays of appreciation, sponsors students for school events, field trips, and materials, and ensures our teachers have everything they need in the classroom. Your membership and generous donations help to support all of these things and more!
PTA Membership Electronic Form (scroll to bottom of page)
TIGER P.R.I.D.E./ THE HILL WAY
Please help us encourage all of our scholars to learn and recite the Hill Way! Give scholars a pop-quiz!
P: Prepared- I will be in school on time ready to learn.
R: Respectful- I will conduct myself in a way that honors myself, my school, and my community.
I: Integrity- I will do the right thing and make positive choices.
D: Determination- I will not give up in the face of adversity. I am resilient.
E: Exceeding Expectations with Excellence- I will do my personal best everyday.
Every Tiger, Every Day!
SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PROGRAM
Title I, Part A provides financial assistance through state educational agencies to school divisions and public schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards.
School divisions target the Title I funds they receive to public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. RPS Title I funded schools are school-wide programs that are designed to upgrade their entire educational programs for all students, particularly the lowest-achieving students.
Please view this schoolwide Title 1 Presentation to learn more! This information can also be found on our school website.
School Attendance
Every Tiger, Every Day! Every Day Counts!
School attendance is vital to scholar academic success at all levels.
The Virginia Department of Education defines “chronic absenteeism” as missing ten percent or more of the academic year for any reason (18 days). Truancy is the act of accruing one or more unexcused absences. Though the definition of absenteeism may differ from truancy, the National Center for School Engagement asserts that the outcomes of a student missing class remain constant regardless of how truancy or absenteeism is classified. Several studies suggest that chronic absences frequently lead to notable academic problems.
Parent/guardians are encouraged to call the school on the day of their child’s absence, but MUST send a written note requesting absences be considered excused upon returning to school. All written notes MUST be submitted to the school within five (5) days of the last absence.
Excused absences are typically those that have resulted from conditions beyond the control of the students or parents/guardians. The only excuses for absences that shall be deemed acceptable for consideration are:
Personal illness (if over three days, the school shall require a note from the doctor)
Personal court appearance (student)
Death in the family (mother, father, spouse, son, daughter, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece)
Religious holidays regularly observed by the student
Extenuating circumstances as approved by the school administration
CELL PHONE PROCEDURES FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Scholars are asked to voluntarily accept the #distractionfreechallenge and turn in cell phones to a secured cell phone bin in each class. Scholars are rewarded for their participation and receive cell phones back at the end of each class. The RPS cell phone policy is referenced in the student and caregiver handbook and Student Code of Responsible Ethics. #offandaway #Tigersdistractionfree