The Pizitz Post
for Students, Parents & Families - May 23, 2022
The Pirate's Creed
Students have nominated candidates for the grade-level specific character awards, and teachers have nominated candidates for the legacy awards. We will celebrate a commitment to excellence by recognizing students who have earned the A or A/B honor roll this year as well.
Each grade-level will have their own assembly during different periods that day. We are encouraging all of our students to dress nicely for the assembly. Our schedule will follow the typical bell-schedule, but students will attend the assembly associated with his/her grade-level.
Tuesday, May 24:
6th grade Pirate Creed Assembly during 2nd period (at 8:53 am)
7th grade Pirate Creed Assembly during 5th period (at 11:57 am)
8th grade Pirate Creed Assembly during 7th period (at 1:43 pm)
We look forward to celebrating our students this week.
Health Room Update
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
PTO 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
P.E. 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!
Thursday is the last day of school. Remember that we release at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon.
Yearbooks
Pirates' Day is WEDNESDAY!
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).
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 have pre-ordered. 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
Inaugural Beth Neighbors' Geography Bee
Advanced 6th Grade Social Studies
Great job to our advanced social studies students for showcasing your work!
Magic City Clarinet Festival
Way to go, Pirates!
VHHS Swim & Dive
VHHS Boys' Golf Team
Lost & Found
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