This week is teacher appreciation week. Please feel free to celebrate your scholar's teachers with personalized notes, cards, gifts, and treats as you see fit! They work hard everyday and are one of the best features of our school! Salute to the Albert H. Hill Middle School teachers!

SOL testing begins this week. Let's cheer on our Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics, and Reading 6 scholars. 400 or above is our goal! Please ensure your scholar gets a good night's sleep.

Highlights from last week!

• Our students competed in the Middle School Track Meet! Zella Green and Ethan Percival both won 2nd place in the 800 m. Davis Bane and Berkeley Crane won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, in the 200 m.
• The softball team advanced to the championship game against Binford! Go Tigers!

May 8-12

National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8

Softball Championship vs. Binford @ Hill

May 9

Geometry and Algebra 1 SOL Test

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

May 10

National School Nurse Day

May 11

PTA Meeting

Civics SOL Test

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

May 12

Reading 6 SOL Test

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

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

May 31

Albert Hill Reading Night- Richmond Flying Squirrels

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!

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.

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

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.

https://tinyurl.com/Newtowne2022.

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