The Tiger Tea
Hill Happenings 4/24- 4/28
Principal's Message
We hope to see you and your family at Family Bingo Night, tomorrow! Please reserve your bingo board and pizza by using the QR code below.
Check out our Attendance Matters video! We are currently at 25% chronic absenteeism. We are right at the 25% goal. Over the next two weeks of school, through May 3, we have the potential for another 3.49% reduction. This reduction would take us well below our target of 24%! Thank you in advance for your partnership! Every Tiger, Every Day!
Highlights from last week!
- Thank you to the NJHS who organized and facilitated Tigers Serve Projects last week! There is one more event today. Please encourage your scholars to participate!
- Congratulations to Mrs. Perry, Mr. McLane and the 6th grade students featured in the RTD article last week!
- Thank you to all students and families who participated in Poetry Night in the Garden!
- We hosted our rising 5th grade students from Patrick Henry, Munford, Carver, and Cary on Friday!
Dates to Remember
April 24
Spring Panorama Survey Begins
3:30 p.m. -4:30pm. Tigers Serve: Community/Edible Garden Clean-Up. Bring some work gloves if you have them!
April 25
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
5:45 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Family Bingo Night
April 26
Administrative Professionals Day
Softball Game Albert Hill vs Boushall @ Home
May 2
8th Grade Team Meeting
May 3
Spring Track Meet`@ John Marshall
May 8-12
National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9
Geometry SOL Test
May 10
National School Nurse Day
May 11
PTA Meeting
Civics SOL Test
May 12
Reading 6 SOL Test
May 16
Reading 7 SOL Test
May 17
Reading 8 SOL Test
May 18
Math 6 SOL Test
Spring Showcase
May 19
Chromebook Collection
Flex Bell Schedule: Element Meeting
May 20
PTA Yard Sale
May 23
Math 8 (7th Graders) SOL Test
May 25
Physical Science SOL Test
May 26
Spring Play
Earth Science SOL Test
May 29
RPS Closed- Memorial Day
May 30
Expedited SOL Retakes Begin
May 31
Albert Hill Reading Night- Richmond Flying Squirrels
Announcements on the Hill
Chromebook and Hotspot Collection
All students should prepare to turn-in Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots on May 19th. If your student has a lost or stolen chromebook, please email Mr. Prest (rprest@rvaschools.net) to report and get next steps for replacement.
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.
Golden Messages of Positivity
From the NJHS comes a new opportunity to uplift you! This season of the year there is a lot of work and stress and sometimes you just need a positive word. The NJHS has hidden Golden Messages of Positivity throughout the school. Keep your eyes posted for a golden envelope, and once you find it, it's yours! You can keep the message or pass it along to someone in need of a pick-me-up. Special challenge: Can you collect all 6 messages? The colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) are assigned to the messages. If you find or trade for all 6, you can deliver them to Ms. Howard in room 201 for a special treat.
Technology Replacements
If you have lost your Chromebook charger, please bring $5 to the main office. Mr. Prest will replace your charger when you show the receipt. If your chromebook is lost or stolen, please send an email to Mr. Jacobs or Mrs. Ivy for the replacement procedures.
Tigers Serve
Belmont Community Resource Service Opportunity
For more information you can also visit their website at www.bcrsrva.org
Community Opportunities
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.
Spring 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.
Co-ed Softball
Head Coach: Mr. Brouder (gbrouder@rvaschools.net)
Track
Spring track meet will be May 3rd at John Marshall High School
Head Coach: Ms. West (twest3@rvaschools.net)
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