I hope all of the mothers had a Happy Mother's Day!

Our PTA Yardsale is this Saturday! Thank you to the fundraising chair and committee members who have worked tirelessly to ensure the yardsale is a success! We NEED YOU! Please, please, please join us Friday and/or Saturday for our HUGE PTA yardsale! Sign up! All proceeds from the yardsale benefit our school and we need a large number of volunteers to help us move items into the school.

SOL testing continues this week. Let's cheer on our Reading 7, Reading 8, and Math 6 scholars. 400 or above is our goal! Please ensure your scholar gets a good night's sleep. If your student scored 375 or above, please return their retake form. Our school needs passing scores and students to make the growth score to earn accreditation! The state targets are 70% in math, science, history and 75% in English. We can do it!

Last but not least, we will collect chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots on Friday, May 19th. All students should bring devices to school and turn them in to their 1st period odd teacher This includes any technology devices from previous years. Please return all technology. A fee of $100 is being collected for lost or stolen chromebooks. Please have your student go to the main office to submit payment. Failure to turn in devices or replace lost/stolen chromebooks may impact your ability to receive a device next school year.

Highlights from last week!

• Congratulations to our softball team on winning the division championship against Binford!
• Congratulations to all of our scholars who scored 400 or above on their SOL tests! We had several students to make a perfect 600!
• Kudos to our Amazing PTA for showering our staff with appreciation last week! Thank you to the volunteers who donated food, gift cards, or other materials!

May 15

MP4 Interim Reports and Exceptional Education Progress Reports Distributed

Spring play tickets for "Typecast" go on sale

May 16

Reading 7 SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 3, 4, 1; Lunch Order 6, 8, 7

May 17

Reading 8 SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 1, 3, 2; Lunch Order 6, 7, 8

May 18

Math 6 SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 4, 1, 3; Lunch Order 8, 7, 6

Spring Showcase

May 19

Chromebook Collection

Flex Bell Schedule: Element Meeting

May 20

PTA Yard Sale

May 23

Math 8 (7th Graders) SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 4, 3, 2; Lunch Order 6, 8, 7

May 25

Physical Science SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 1, 4, 2; Lunch Order 6, 8, 7

Spring Play

May 26

Earth Science SOL Test

Bell Schedule: Periods 2, 3, 1; Lunch Order 6, 7, 8

May 29

RPS Closed- Memorial Day

May 30

Expedited SOL Retakes Begin

6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Sports Banquet

May 31

Albert Hill Reading Night- Richmond Flying Squirrels

Attendance

We need all students to continue to come to school each day until June 9th! The state continues to count attendance through the end of the school year and we must be at or above 25% chronic absenteeism to meet state targets! Thank you!

SOL Testing

Please see the SOL testing schedule in the Dates to Remember section and the order of lunch periods for SOL testing dates.

Yardsale Volunteer Sign Up

Last year our yard sale made over $5000 for the school! This year, we hope to make even more, and we're well on our way with almost twice as many items donated for the sale, but we'll need ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET on Friday 5/19 and Saturday 5/20 to make it possible! Please let us know if you can assist, and THANK YOU in advance! Email alberthillyardsale@gmail.com if you have questions!

Restrooms

Please remind your scholars to let the main office know if restroom supplies need to be replenished (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) or if the restroom needs attention. Please also encourage all scholars to demonstrate good citizenship in the restrooms by keeping toilet paper rolls on their holders, flushing the toilet after use until clear, and making sure all paper towels are discarded in the trash cans.

Belmont Community Resource Services has opportunities for students to volunteer. Each week they feed 400+ families. Other opportunities to do a food drive, make Valentine cards, or collect paper bages are available. If interested contact Helen at director@bcsrva.org

For more information you can also visit their website at www.bcrsrva.org

Rising 7th and 8th-graders are invited to come and explore global medicine, make cultural connections, and embrace the power of service! High schoolers can apply to volunteer as Camp Mentors!

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.

Sports for the 2022-2023 school year have officially completed. A huge thank you to all of our coaches

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!

Albert Hill is a Title 1 School. Our fantastic Title 1 coaches, Ms. Greenhill (Reading) and Ms. Newkirk (Math) are always available to answer your literacy and mathematics questions. We thank them for sharing information regarding our Title 1 status at Back to School Night Thursday, September 22, 2022.

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.

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

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