The Tiger Tea

Happy Summer! I hope you all are enjoying summer break! I would love for you to email me pictures of your adventures to spotlight in the upcoming editions of The Tiger Tea! Please email me at tmayo@rvaschools.net and provide a short blurb of the adventure and who is in the picture.

Welcome to all of our incoming 6th grade families and any students new to Albert Hill for the 2022-2023 school year. The Tiger Tea and our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are your best ways to stay connected with what is happening at Hill. During the school year, you can expect The Tiger Tea weekly. If you would like to follow the newsletter and have it sent directly to your email address, please subscribe.

A couple weeks ago Ms. Newkirk, Ms. Collier, Ms. Greenhill, Ms. Porter, Ms. A. Russell, and I traveled to Grapevine, Texas for the SREB School Improvement Conference. While in Texas, we had the opportunity to visit the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. It was an unforgettable experience!

Keep reading for important information.

August 2

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Museum District National Night Out @ Hill

August 3

Last Day of Summer School

August 21

Disability Day at the Diamond

August 26

1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. 6th Grade and New Student Open House

August 29

First Day of School for Students

If your student has a chromebook or hotspot at home, please return it to Albert Hill as soon as possible so that we can refresh all technology for redistribution in the fall.

If your student's chromebook or hotspot has been lost or stolen, please complete the Lost or Stolen Technology Form.

If you know someone who is licensed to teach or eligible for a Virginia license in any of the areas listed below please encourage them to apply on the rvaschools.net website. Albert Hill is a wonderful place to work with a family atmosphere and supportive community! This has been a challenging couple of years for many but our students need us.

Exceptional Education

Family and Consumer Science

For more information about any of the available positions, please contact Mrs. Ivy, tmayo@rvaschoools.net

Individual teachers will share specific supplies needed for their classes the first day of school.

Students do not need to bring all supplies to school on the first day. It is recommended that students bring a spiral notebook, pencil, ink pen, colored pencils, markers, 2-pocket folder, and binder with loose leaf paper until they learn the specific materials required by each teacher.

6th Grade Supply List

7th Grade Supply List

8th Grade Supply List

NextUp RVA, our after school program provider will begin programming October 3rd. Some of the after school programs offered last year include Cooking, Spin Academy (DJing), Hair Braiding, Chess, STEAMulate Laser Tag, Business of Art (Airbushing), Basketball, Empowered to Jump, and many more high quality program offerings. Block 1 of programming will be from 3:15 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Block 2 of programming will be from 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Students will have the option to be dismissed at 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Transportation is provided for in-zone students.

The Out of School Time Program at Humphrey Calder Community Center is open each day Richmond Public Schools are operational for full days of school. The program begins immediately after school is dismissed and ends promptly at 6:00 p.m. Staff members from Humphrey Calder pick students up from Albert Hill and walk them to the Community Center located on Thompson Street. Children must be picked up each day by 6:00 p.m. Staff members are Parks and Recreation employees. Adult volunteers from various organizations in the community assist with the program.

Features of the Out of School Time Program:

• Offers youth the opportunity to engage in arts and crafts, music, dance, nature and the environment, games and sports
  
• Develops interest in cultural and athletic activities
  
• Offers a daily snack or meal provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Child and Adult Care Food Program
  
• Provides a high ratio of adult supervision and leadership to participants
  
• Educates youth in community involvement

For more information please call 804-648-1780 or register online.

We are excited to offer student support services for Therapeutic Day Treatment from Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) this upcoming school year. If you believe that your student would benefit from services, please contact

Who We Are:

• Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

• The RBHA TDT program serves youth in Richmond Public School identified as having significant behavioral and/or emotional problems that are impacting their success in the school environment

What We Do:

• Work alongside youth and their families to provide daily therapeutic supports throughout the school day to include monitoring, on-the-spot support, therapeutic interventions and activities, individual and group counseling, weekly family counseling and crisis intervention.

• Provide daily pro-social skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, problem-solving, coping strategies, anger-management support and de-escalation strategies.

• Assist youth and their families with linkage to additional mental health supports such as Family Case Management, Psychiatric Services, Outpatient Therapy and Intensive In-Home counseling supports.

• The goals of the TDT program are to reduce suspensions, improve school attendance and support children’s success in school, at home, and in the community.
• Provide staff development and training opportunities to Richmond Pubic School personnel in the areas of trauma informed care, classroom management, understanding mental health in youth, and de-escalation techniques.

There are several available positions on our 2022-2023 PTA Board. Help us continue to provide students and staff with experiences and resources needed to have a fun and memorable middle school experience. If you are interested or would like more information please contact the PTA President, Becky Sirpis - alberthillpta@gmail.com

Volunteer Coordinator - OPEN

Community of Caring - OPEN

Tiger Rallies - OPEN

Book fair - OPEN

Government Relations (School Board/City Council) - OPEN

After School Sports - OPEN

Rising 8th and 9th Graders

I am Dante` Chambers Director of Bands at Thomas Jefferson High School. Here at TJHS, we are making the greatest effort to get the word out about our band program and make the transition seamless for all students interested in participating with us for the 2022-2023 school year. If your student is interested in joining our band program, please fill out our Potential Member Information Form using the link provided and I will contact you with participation information. I look forward to getting your student as a member in the band that IS the "Spirit of Richmond!"