The Pizitz Post
for Students, Parents & Families - May 16, 2022
Coming Up
May 16: Spring Choir Concert (in the PIzitz Stadium) at 7:00 p.m.
May 17-18: 8th grade exams for Math & Social Studies
May 19: Beginning Band Concert at 6:00 p.m. (in lower gym)
May 19: Symphonic & Concert Bands Concert at 7:00 p.m. (in lower gym)
May 19-20: 8th grade exams for ELA & Science
May 20: 8th Grade Banquet
May 23: Yearbook Distribution
May 24: Pirates' Creed Assemblies (by grade-level)
May 25: Pirates' Day
May 26: Classroom Parties; Last-Day-of-School (1:00 p.m. dismissal)
We look forward to celebrating student growth with our Pizitz family in the days ahead.
A Note from Nurse Nancy
As the school year comes to a close, please remember that no medications can remain in the health room over the summer. All unclaimed medications will be disposed at the end of the year. Please make arrangements to pick up your student's medication before the end of the school year. The last day of pickup will be May 27. Medications can NOT go home with the student.
If you have questions or want to make arrangements to come by, contact Nurse Nancy by email at Hennekern@vestavia.k12.al.us or by phone at 205-402-5376.
Supply Sale for 2022-2023
We are holding the sale in May & June to align sales with other secondary schools and to help ensure everyone has a chance to purchase a kit. It’s important to order now!
Kits will not be available for purchase in July, but distribution will take place in August as in previous years. Visit the Pizitz PTO Membership Toolkit website and see emails from Pizitz PTO for more information.
If you're not receiving PTO emails, register your family on the same website. https://pizitzmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/supplysale
PE Uniforms for 2022-2023
We need ALL current students who will need to update his/her PE uniforms for next year to complete the form below. Note: you will pay for uniforms during the registration process. This order is to secure the size(s) you need for your chid for the upcoming school year. For questions, contact your child's PE teacher. Thank you!
8th Grade Banquet
Library Books
Lost & Found
Pizitz Cross Country
Athletes have until August 1 to complete their Summer Running, DragonFly Paperwork and sign up for the team. Practices begin August 10. Check the Cross Country Google Classroom for updated information this summer.
Attention: Rising 9th Grade Girls
Rising 9th grade girls, please join the following Google Classrooms for tryout information on golf, bowling and flag football for Vestavia Hills High School.
Girls' Golf Google Classroom: mtqqbsi
Tryouts are to be determined.
Girls' Bowling Google Classroom: eadsnfj
Tryouts will be held May 17-19 from 3-4:30 at Vestavia Bowl.
Girls' Flag Football Google Classroom: corlznz
Tryouts will be held Tuesday, May 17 from 5:00pm-7:00pm on the field behind the Competition Gym at VHHS Main Campus.
VHHS Cross Country
Pirates' Day is May 25
Pirates’ Day is Wednesday, May 25, 2022. This day is filled with games, food and activities to provide our students fun and entertainment while serving as a very important school fundraiser. There are activities planned to appeal to all ages. We will sell wristbands for unlimited access to most activities. Items not covered by the wristband that will require pre- registration to participate include: Whiffle Ball Tournament (Coach McKenzie) & Basketball 3-on-3 (Coach Brown or Coach Matchen).
You may order wristbands and place lunch orders during your 4th period lunch from Monday, May 9 until Thursday, May 19. Wristbands are $25 and include lunch. Checks should be made out to Pizitz Middle School and include a contact phone number. Pre-ordered Wristbands will be given out in homeroom on Pirates’ Day.
Wristbands will not be sold on Friday, May 20- Tuesday, May 24.
Wristbands will be on sale at the bank on Pirates’ Day for $25. The bank will be located on the stage in the Cafeteria. Anyone needing financial assistance to pay for Pirates’ Day- Please contact your guidance counselor.
Each wristband has 1 pull-tab that serves as the lunch pass for either a Lunch Combo from the cafeteria or a combo from the food truck. Students also have the option to choose a box lunch from the cafeteria that comes out of their lunch account ( this is the free lunch available to all students). The free box lunch will be the option of PBJ box or Hummus and veggies box.
Lunch Combos in the Cafeteria include the following choices:
Dominos Pizza , fries and a drink
Chicken fingers, fries and a drink
Baked cheese sticks, fries and a drink
The Food truck is Three Men and a Pig- they will offer the following lunch combos:
BBQ Pork Nachos and a drink
Beef Brisket, chips and a drink
BBQ Pork sandwich, chips and a drink
In order to get food from the food truck, you must place your order when purchasing your wristband between May 9th and May 19th. ALL food truck items are PRE-ORDER ONLY. You will not be able to change to one of these on Pirates’ Day.
Please note that lunches cannot be delivered to students during Pirates’ Day. Coolers are also not permitted. The cafeteria will sell breakfast Pirates’ Day morning. Students are encouraged to purchase breakfast in the morning before Pirates’ Day begins.
“Pirate Pass” fast passes will be on sale on Pirates’ Day for $5 each at the bank. Each “Pirate Pass” allows students to go to the front of the line of any event up to four times per pass. Each time a “Pirate Pass” is used, a corner will be torn. Once all 4 corners are torn, that “Pirate Pass” is void. Students can purchase as many “Pirate Passes” as they desire. “Pirate Passes” will be confiscated for misuse and/or misbehavior.
Dress code still applies on Pirates’ Day. Please note that shirts/tank tops must have at least a 2” strap on the shoulder and shorts must be fingertip length. Hats are allowed and encouraged. Please wear sunscreen! Students are highly encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles. There will be water stations available on Pirates' Day for students to refill their bottles.
Cell phones and all other electronic devices are not permitted during the day. All devices must be turned off and secured in students’ lockers during the homeroom session. Students will be allowed to get their devices at the end of the school day. Devices used/seen during Pirates’ Day activities will be taken up and turned in to the front office. Parents/guardians can pick these up after school.
PIRATES’ DAY SCHEDULE:
8:05-8:30 Homeroom - students will receive wristbands and pre-ordered tickets.
8:30-9:30 Talent show.
9:30-1:30 Pirates Day activities. (Students are not allowed to go into the school hallways until 3:00. Restroom facilities will be available outside.)
1:30 Report to the Lower Gym
1:30-3:00 Pep Rally in the Lower Gym
Pirates’ Day Activities
Badminton Basketball 3 on 3 Beach Volleyball
Bean Bag Toss Bingo Blongo Ball
Cake Walk Corn Hole Cyclone Swings
Double High Striker Horse Shoes Karaoke
Kart Racing Leaps N Bounds Pedestal Joust
Pente Ping Pong Moon Bounce
Putt Putt Rock- N-Roll Sports Zone 3-n-1
Talent Show Tattoos Tic Tac Throw
Ultimate Frisbee Whiffle Ball Whirly Bird
Wrecking Ball Wreckless Candy Guess
Cotton Candy Sno Cones
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
Facebook: facebook.com/pizitzmiddle
Twitter: @pizitzmiddle