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*Rising 9th Graders look for the option to take PE 9 online for credit
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Child Savers is offering a rising 9th grade therapeutic group to help support 8th graders that will be transitioning to high school. Please see the attached flyer or visit the Albert Hill website for more information. This therapeutic group will offer rising 9th graders an opportunity to connect with others their age, process the abrupt end to their middle school experience, and help prepare them for high school. Students referred to this group will need to meet criteria for receiving outpatient mental health services. If you are not sure if a student would qualify please feel free to reach out to Jessica Gregory, jgregory@childsavers.org.
Child Savers Outpatient Therapy
If your student would benefit from counseling services, please see the attached flyer and referral form for outpatient mental health services. You may also visit the Albert Hill Website to access the flyer. There are immediate openings for individual mental health services. Please contact Jessica Gregory, jgregory@childsavers.org for more information. -
High School Credit Bearing Courses
Based on state and local policy, parents may request that grades be omitted from the student’s transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. If your student completed a course for high school credit in SY2019-2020, and you would like grades and credit omitted from your students transcript (your student will not earn high school credit for the course), please complete the form available on our school website by July 31st. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Gustavson (dgustavs@rvaschools.net). -
RPS SummerCamp@Home – Preschool through eighth grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual camp experience this summer that includes both academics and a broad array of enrichment activities. We're calling it RPS SummerCamp@Home. Big thanks to our partners on this: YMCA of Greater Richmond, BellXcel, and NextUp!
- Who: All RPS PreK-8 students
- When: June 29 – July 31
- Where: Virtually
- Cost: Free!
Each week will have a theme:- Week 1: “RPS Strong” – Developing healthy minds and healthy bodies!
- Week 2: “RPS Calm” – Learning mindfulness and meditation practices!
- Week 3: “RPS Active” – Getting up and moving!
- Week 4: “RPS Loud” – Making music and dancing!
- Week 5: “RPS Creative” – Unleashing creativity!
Here are a few examples of the virtual enrichment courses that students will have access to:- Contemporary Dance
- Culinary Explorations
- Latin Salsa & Hip Hop
- Mindfulness & Art
- Outdoor Explorers
- So You Want to Win the Fortnite World Cup?
- TECHNOLOchicas: Learn Basic Coding
- Video & Filmmaking
- Yoga Exploration
To register for RPS SummerCamp@Home, just click here!Please note that high school students and middle school students taking high school courses will have the opportunity this summer to complete their spring 2020 Edgenuity modules and take virtual credit recovery courses. We'll have more information about this very soon. -
Attention: Please Scroll Down to See Information for Specific Grade Levels Regarding Course Selection
Current 5/Rising 6 Graders
Greetings Rising 6th Grade Albert Hill Families!
We hope this message finds you and your families well.
Richmond Public Schools is currently in the process of scheduling student courses for the 2020-2021 school year! To best support families during our time of social distancing, Richmond Public Schools will utilize an online Course Selection form for all secondary students. Online Course Selection forms are now available in several places. First, check the website of the middle school your child is scheduled to attend for the 2020-2021 school year to find the link for rising sixth grade students. The form is also available on each middle school’s social media platforms. All course selection forms should be completed no later than Friday, May 29, 2020.
RPS school offices are currently closed due to COVID-19. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact your current school counselor. On behalf of Albert H. Hill Middle School, we look forward to working with you and helping your student make a smooth transition to middle school!
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGqMQFGMsiHBdeULxtErCQxv5f2VSu8O/view?usp=sharing
Course Selection Form: Rising 6th Graders (Current 5th graders)
https://forms.gle/v8oxuFkJqDcumPqt5Mr. Gustavson
Email: dgustavs@rvaschools.net
Albert H. Hill Principal
Mrs. Tashiana Ivy
Email: tmayo@rvaschools.net
Current 6/Rising 7thGreetings Albert Hill Families!
We hope this message finds you and your families well.
Richmond Public Schools is currently in the process of scheduling student courses for the 2020-2021 school year! To best support families during our time of social distancing, Richmond Public Schools will utilize an online Course Selection form for all secondary students. Online Course Selection forms are now available in several places. First, check the Albert Hill website to find the link for the appropriate grade level. The form is also available on our Albert Hill social media platforms. In the event you need a paper copy, they are available for pick up at the school. All course selection forms should be completed no later than Friday, May 29, 2020.Our school offices are currently closed due to COVID-19. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. G, dgustavs@rvaschools.net.
Course Selection Form: Rising 7th Graders (Current 6th graders)
https://forms.gle/QWgbLRoUuFh5Ta7j6
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGqMQFGMsiHBdeULxtErCQxv5f2VSu8O/view?usp=sharing
Current 7/Rising 8thGreetings Albert Hill Families!
We hope this message finds you and your families well.
Richmond Public Schools is currently in the process of scheduling student courses for the 2020-2021 school year! To best support families during our time of social distancing, Richmond Public Schools will utilize an online Course Selection form for all secondary students. Online Course Selection forms are now available in several places. First, check the Albert Hill website to find the link for the appropriate grade level. The form is also available on our Albert Hill social media platforms. In the event you need a paper copy, they are available for pick up at the school. All course selection forms should be completed no later than Friday, May 29, 2020.Our school offices are currently closed due to COVID-19. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. G, dgustavs@rvaschools.net.
Course Selection Form: Rising 8th Graders (Current 7th graders)
https://forms.gle/2CeGT86FBb3WbafV8For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGqMQFGMsiHBdeULxtErCQxv5f2VSu8O/view?usp=sharing
Current 8/Rising 9th
Greetings Albert Hill Families!
We hope this message finds you and your families well.
Richmond Public Schools is currently in the process of scheduling student courses for the 2020-2021 school year! To best support families during our time of social distancing, Richmond Public Schools will utilize an online Course Selection form for all secondary students. Online Course Selection forms are now available on the website of the high school your child is scheduled to attend for the 2020-2021 school year. Students should complete the form for rising ninth grade students. All course selection forms should be completed no later than Friday, May 29, 2020.
RPS school offices are currently closed due to COVID-19. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. G, dgustavs@rvaschools.net. We look forward to working with you and helping your student make a smooth transition to high school!
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGqMQFGMsiHBdeULxtErCQxv5f2VSu8O/view?usp=sharing
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Code Beats
Using hip hop music to teach computer programming
With technology touching nearly every aspect of our society, it is essential that all students acquire skills and knowledge in computer science (CS). Unfortunately, availability of classes and interests from students is still limited due to a low presence of CS in K-12 education. To address this challenge, we have developed a system which uses hip hop music to teach basic computer programming skills.Our three-week long online camp teaches students to code as they make hip hop beats. Each weekday from 10-11am we broadcast live to them, teaching the day’s lesson, hosting virtual guests like NO BS Brass’s Taylor Barnett or rapper Nickelus F, interacting with students via live chat and online voting, and making sure students are prepared to complete the day’s lesson. At 11am, we release the day’s assignment. Assignments are designed to require only 15 minutes of time, but many students spend hours making their beats spectacular. We share some students’ beats in class the next day. At the end of the three weeks we hold a beats competition, where students compete in a March-Madness-style bracket to see who can create the best beat. This camp has an emphasis on FUN!What:
Three weeks of cheap ($25, 10 scholarships available), introductory classes on making hip hop beats with code. Video briefly demonstrating Code Beats available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2I--jQTG58
When:
May 4th to May 22nd, with 1 hr sessions at 10am each weekday.
Where:
Online and live streamed via Twitch.tv.
Requirements:
Computer (Windows or Mac), headphones, Twitch account.
Recommended ages:
11-15 (middle school - 9th grade)
Professors:
David Shepherd, Ph.D.
Douglas Krug, M.S.
Taylor Barnett, Ph.D.
Kate Sicchio, Ph.D.
Nickelus F
Undergrad Instructors:
Edtwuan Bowman
To register:
Sign up for the newsletter (low traffic) to be notified of the details, including how and when to sign up for this camp:
https://bit.ly/registerCodeBeatsBuy a one-month, $25 subscription (for the month of May) to the davidcshepherd Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/davidcshepherdFAQ:Q: How do you register? A: You can register by subscribing to the davidcshepherd channel on Twitch (the $25 subscription). You CAN pay for only a one-month subscription by pressing "More Options" in the subscription process. Note that you should not register until May 1.Q: When should I register? A: May 1st. The subscription is for 1 month and so please wait until May to register. Note that we will send a single email reminder to register on May 1.Q: Can I share this with others? A: YES! https://codebeats.weebly.com/camps.htmlQ: I already took the first week of the Code Beats course, will this be a repeat? A: There will be some repetition, but we will learn more, more deeply, and with better supporting content (e.g., videos from music experts). -
NJHS UPDATES
The National Junior Honor Society(NJHS) Leadership Committee is creating a slideshow in honor of the Eighth graders' journey through middle school. We are asking for pictures from students, parents and teachers of any eighth grader during their time at Albert Hill Middle School. Please send pictures to AHMSslideshow@gmail.com.The deadline for the pictures is May 20. We greatly appreciate your help!The NJHS is undertaking a huge task in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. While we'd like the final product to remain a secret, we need your help! If you have a teacher you love and appreciate, please use this link to leave a positive note of appreciation for that teacher! Students, Parents, and even other teachers are welcome to leave notes of appreciation for teachers that have made a difference for them. If you have any favorite photos of a teacher to share, please email them to our adviser Ms. Howard (mhoward@rvaschools.net). On behalf of the NJHS Character Committee, we appreciate YOU for helping send warm messages to our amazing Albert Hill teachers!
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YEARBOOK UPDATESThe 2019-2020 Yearbook WILL be published this spring! To order your yearbook, use our online platform: Navigate to ybpay.lifetouch.com. Enter Albert Hill's Yearbook ID Code: 13170420. Select any optional add-ons to your yearbook order and complete your payment securely online! Support the fund to purchase yearbooks for students in need (especially 8th graders) by contributing when offered on the site. We expect the books to be delivered sometime in June. More information will be provided about yearbook pick-up. (Unfortunately, mail delivery to home addresses is not possible.) Thank you for your support!The dedicated student staff of the AHMS Yearbook is hard at work to meet our final deadlines, but we need your help! Do you have any photos of your student's sport games, field trips or more? We'd love to have them. It is always the dream of a yearbook staff to have more than enough photos, and in particular we need assistance with sport match photos, and the new music and theatre programs of our school! Send photos or share Google folders to this email address: ahms.yearbook1@gmail.com. Thanks for your help!Finally, before the school closures, the yearbook staff was unable to complete name preference verifications with our students. Does your child prefer to go by another name than their legal name? Jen instead of Janet? Tony rather than Anthony? Please complete this Google form in order to ensure your student's name will be updated in the portrait section of the 2019-2020 yearbook.
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March 12, 2020
Greetings Albert Hill Family,
Out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling tonight’s performance of Bedtime stories as told by my dad who messed them up. We are extremely proud of Mrs. Vollmer, all student performers, and the stage crew who prepared for the show over the last few months. They had an amazing performance last night! We would also like to thank the Albert Hill staff who assisted, our PTA and wonderful parent volunteers who made this all possible.
We ask for your understanding in this decision that we have made to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your continued support.
In partnership,
Tashiana Ivy
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MARCH 4TH 5-9PM! CARYTOWN LOCATION
- You will need to mention Albert Hill or show the printed or digital flyer when you make your purchase!
- Online orders do not count – you must pay in the store.
- Catering orders can count towards the fundraiser, but the order must be placed 24 hours ahead and picked up during our fundraiser time frame (5-9 pm). The number for catering orders is 1-800-CHIPOTLE. The cashier needs to be alerted at pickup for the purchase to count for Albert Hill.
Here is a link to the digital flyer.
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Rezoning – Please see below from some FAQs regarding rezoning implementation.
- How do I find out what school my child is zoned for? Just click the button below and you'll be taken to a map where you can enter your address and see your zone for next year. Click on "View School Zones" and then make sure you've checked the box for "Board Approved" elementary, middle, or high school zones.
What school am I zoned for next year? - What did the Board decide about "grandfathering?" The Board voted to provide any rising 5th, 8th, and 12th graders (students who will be in those grades NEXT year) with the option of remaining at their current school regardless of the new zones. (We will soon share the formal process for eligible students/families to exercise this option. Please do not use the Open Enrollment/Specialty School application platform, SmartChoice, to make this selection.)
- If one of my children is “grandfathered-in” at their current school, can my other child/children remain at that school? No. Siblings must attend their zoned school unless they received their current placement through Open Enrollment in a previous year.
- Will transportation be provided for students who are “grandfathered-in” at their current school? As is common practice in Virginia school divisions, transportation will not be provided for students who are “grandfathered-in” at their current school.
- Can I opt to send my child to a school other than the one to which they are assigned under the new zones? Students may attend a school other than their zoned school only by applying through the Open Enrollment or Specialty School Application process.
- Will students with IEPs be “grandfathered-in” at their current schools? Students who have IEPs will not be "grandfathered-in" unless they are entering 5th, 8th, or 12th grade at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
- Will IEP services for my child change if they are rezoned to a different school? No. Students will receive the services outlined in their IEP regardless of the school they attend.
- How will RPS support the transition of students with IEPs? RPS staff will work with parents to ensure that students have smooth transitions to their new schools, including setting up "Transition Meetings" with the relevant special education teachers, as necessary.
- How is RPS going to build community for students who are going to new schools? We will host a number of open houses and community-building events during the spring and summer to help introduce students/families to their new schools.
- Where can I go if I want to learn more about the rezoning process? Please visit the RPS website at rvaschools.net/rezoning.
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Newborn Screening Event Opportunity - February 1
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Have you joined the PTA yet? Membership and donations allow the PTA to pay for teacher requested items like flexible seating options for our exceptional education classrooms and replacing dry erase boards that have worn out in Ms. McPhillip's classroom.
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Richmond Math & Eureka Support for Parents – In an effort to ensure that our parents are provided with opportunities to experience Richmond Math and to learn about the resources incorporated within this curriculum, the C&I Elementary Math team will host Richmond Math Parent Nights. The dates and locations of these events will be forthcoming. In addition, Great Minds has developed a Parent Support Page with Parent Tip Sheets that include suggested strategies and models, key vocabulary, and tips for supporting learning at home; Homework Helpers that provide examples similar to those found within student homework sheets; and Featured Strategies & Videos that demonstrate common models that are utilized within the Richmond Math curriculum. Please click this link to access these helpful Parent Tips.
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Did you know you can link your Kroger account to Albert Hill so that the school receives rewards from every purchase you make?
Here’s how you do it -- first, open up your Kroger app. In the top right corner of the app, from the opening screen hit the four square symbol in the top right corner. Then press My Account, and then Community Rewards under the Loyalty tab. It'll ask you to sign in with your email address, and then all you have to do is search for Albert Hill.
It couldn’t be easier to support Albert Hill!
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Attendance Awareness Month
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Please help us reach our goal of 95% daily attendance each day! The first day of school is September 3, 2019.
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New TDAP Immunization Requirements for 7th Graders
In accordance with the Virginia Department of Health, a booster dose of the T-dap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade. Proof of vaccination, documented by your child’s doctor, must be brought, mailed, or faxed to the school prior to the first day of school. The law charges the school nurse and school administrators with enforcing the exclusion of those students who are not properly immunized. Your child will be excluded from school if we do not receive proof of immunization. If you have, please contact the school immediately.
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RPS Direct Update - July 14, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Thank you once again for all the feedback about reopening! In the last 24 hours, I've received several hundred emails, texts, and phone calls – and I truly appreciate every last one of them. If you have the time, I encourage you to tune in for tonight's School Board meeting at 6 pm on our Facebook page. To help you follow along, I've included below a few slides that summarize the five plans and provide a few high-level bullets about how we'll approach virtual instruction (since that's a key element of all the plans). Finally, I'd like to express my profound appreciation to everyone who acknowledged in their feedback the very real struggles of families and staff with whom they disagree. We have a corrosive empathy deficit in America today, but I like to think that the RPS Family is helping nudge us in the right direction, one thoughtful conversation at a time.
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RPS Direct Update - July 13, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, I'd like to begin this evening by thanking the hundreds of teachers, support staff, parent/caregivers, and students who have reached out to me over the last 72 hours with feedback about school reopening. I'm grateful for your questions, your ideas, and your personal stories about how the coronavirus is affecting you and your loved ones. You still have time to share your thoughts before tomorrow night's Board meeting. Just email your public comments to speakers@rvaschools.net before 1 pm tomorrow or email me directly at jkamras@rvaschools.net. As a reminder, here are the five plans the Board will be discussing tomorrow:
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RPS Direct Update - July 10, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Happy Friday! I know I said my next RPS Direct would come on Monday, but I felt it was important to circle back about school reopening after our Board meeting last night. First off, I want thank Dr. Danny Avula, Dr. Romesh Wijesooriya, Dr. Emily Godbout, and Dr. Bergen Nelson for joining us to provide an update on what the medical community has learned about COVID-19 over the last four months. See below for screenshots of a few of the most salient slides from their presentation. As soon as we get the whole document posted to our website, I'll share the link in my RPS Direct.
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RPS Direct Update - July 9, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Please note that we have a School Board meeting this evening at 6 pm, which you can watch live on our Facebook page. The main topic tonight is our draft school reopening plans. If you can't tune in this evening – or if the discussion goes until the wee hours of the night and you don't last – don't worry! I'll make sure to provide a summary of where things are headed in my Monday RPS Direct (RPS is closed tomorrow).
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RPS Direct Update - July 8, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Please note that we have a School Board meeting tomorrow evening at 6 pm. You can watch it live on our Facebook page. As I shared yesterday, we'll be discussing two possible school reopening plans: Plan A A fully virtual option PLUS A hybrid option that includes 2 days of in-person instruction and 3 days of virtual instruction each week PLUS 5 days of in-person instruction each week for students with greater academic needs (e.g., certain students with IEPs and certain English Learners) Plan B A fully virtual option PLUS A fully in-person option Please note that the Board will not be voting on these plans tomorrow. They'll just be reviewing and discussing them.
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RPS Direct Update - July 7, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, I hope you all had a restful July 4th weekend! I had the chance to do some hiking along (and in) the James River this weekend with my sons. Hands down, it was one of the best experiences we've had since moving to Richmond. To navigate the current in a particularly tricky spot, my eight-year-old grabbed my hand as the water rushed around our legs. After we both wobbled our way through, I said: "I'm not sure if I was helping you or you were helping me." To which he replied: "We were helping each other, Daddy." Indeed. Because RPS is never far from my mind, I immediately thought of the many difficult decisions we're facing about how to reopen this fall. At the end of the day, no matter what path we take, we're going to need to help each other through it.
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RPS Direct Update - July 3, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Since we're closed today, I wasn't planning on sending an RPS Direct, but I wanted to clarify what's happening with meal distribution on Monday, July 6. The RPS distribution will be closed, but the city's Parks and Rec meal distribution will be open (RPS will be open again on Tuesday, July 7). Please see below for locations and times of the Parks and Rec program. With great appreciation, Jason Click above to view meal schedules!
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RPS Direct Update - July 2, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, This morning, I had the opportunity to tour the new River City Middle School on the Southside with Mayor Stoney, School Board Chair Owen, and School Board Vice Chair Burke. The school is stunning – and huge! See below for pictures of the main atrium, one of the science labs, the media center, the auditorium, the full-service kitchen, and the athletic fields. I'll admit I was borderline giddy when I walked through River City today. It's beautiful, full of all the amenities our children deserve, and primed for 21st Century learning. Our students will know that we love them very much when they walk through the doors this fall. Click above to read more!
