In the Loop

Important Dates:

May 21 - HTHS Graduation - 7:00PM

May 23 - Last Day of School for Students (12:00 noon dismissal)

Magnolia Elementary recently held a Time Capsule Reveal Ceremony honoring the 2017 fifth grade class of Magnolia. The time capsule was created and buried May 25, 2017, and was opened April 29, 2024. The following individuals served as honored speakers during the ceremony: Dr. Patrick Martin, Superintendent of Trussville City Schools; Mrs. Jackie Moore, retired fifth grade teacher; and Dr. Phyllis Faust, Principal of Magnolia. According to Dr. Faust, a large root wrapped around the time capsule during the 8 years it was buried underground. Dr. Faust compared the relationship between Magnolia and these graduating seniors to this root, for, like a root supports a tree, Magnolia helped form a foundation for these students, supporting them in their future educational endeavors. The time capsule was unearthed by Mrs. Moore, Dr. Martin, Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Hook, and several of Magnolia's former fifth graders. Then, the time capsule was rolled into the gymnasium where it was opened, and the treasures were spread out for everyone to enjoy. Students and families enjoyed looking through the contents as they remembered their fifth-grade year at Magnolia, the year the school opened. Some of the memorabilia inside the time capsule included the following: a fidget spinner, a 2017 yearbook, a list of popular movies, All about Me pages created by the fifth graders of 2017, t-shirts from Magnolia's fun runs, and even a Kindle! The contents of the time capsule are currently on display in the entryway of Magnolia.

Nurse Dana DePew was recognized as the 2023-24 Alabama Focus “Difference Maker of the Year” at this week’s Wellness Expo. Nurse DePew received an award, certificate and a check in the amount of $1,000. Nurse DePew truly is a difference maker for Hewitt-Trussville High School and Trussville City Schools!

Cahaba Elementary second graders brought some of our favorite Famous Americans to life during our annual "Living Museum"! After weeks of research, writing, proofreading, and publishing a report, the day finally came to present their findings to an audience of teachers, parents, and grandparents. Students were so proud to showcase their hard work. Everyone enjoyed learning about the Famous Americans presented.

Magnolia Elementary recently held "Buzzing into Kindergarten", a bumblebee-themed Kindergarten Open House. During this event, families of upcoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year were invited into the school, toured the kindergarten and specials classrooms, and met the teachers. Several members of the Student Leadership Team served throughout the evening. Dr. Phyllis Faust, principal, gave an encouraging and informative message to all attending. Each family was given a goody bag donated by the Magnolia PTO. The lovely bumblebee decorations for the evening were also graciously provided by the Magnolia PTO.

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Band and Choir students are competing in Orlando this week. They also have enjoyed some sightseeing and theme park time. The HTMS Choir competed at the Music USA festival and won first place in their division! Congratulations to Charly Solomon, Mayli Jackson, and David Sisson for being recognized as outstanding soloists.

Third-grade students from Cahaba Elementary recently embarked on an educational field trip to The Southern Museum of Flight, aimed at reinforcing their understanding of scientific principles related to force and motion.

The itinerary included:

Guided Tour: Students received a guided tour of the museum's exhibits, featuring a diverse collection of historical artifacts and aircraft.

Flight Lab Simulation: Engaging in a flight lab simulation, students learned about aerodynamics and lift while using technology to experience what it is like to fly!

Hands-On Activity: Students constructed paper flying machines, applying concepts learned about lift. They loved testing these in competitive events.

Scavenger Hunt: The expedition concluded with a scavenger hunt, encouraging students to explore the museum's exhibits while seeking out specific items.

Additionally, students enjoyed lunch amidst the museum's aircraft on a sunny day. The field trip provided students with a practical and interactive experience, reinforcing their classroom learning and fostering an appreciation for science and aviation.

On April 15th and 16th, the HTHS Engineering Academy Senior Design team consisting of Jacob Mullinax, Sam Brooks, and Elliott Greene were selected to present their senior design project at Space Center Houston. The team utilized the engineering design process to develop a working prototype that is capable of delivering a medical IV in the micro gravity environment of space. Their design consisted of a centrifuge to remove the air from the IV solution and a piston pump that would monitor the flow rate to provide the correct amount of the saline solution to the patient.

On April 17th, the HTHS Engineering Academy competed in the Technology Student Association drone competition in Montgomery. Students had to build a drone that could pick up bean bags and rings, take them through an obstacle course, and deliver them safely to a bucket and traffic cone. Some amazing flying happened on this day. The team of Joel Himes, Nico Sugita, Luke Phillips, and Philip Gentry placed 1st and 2nd in the state competition.

Monthly Board Meeting

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its May monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45 pm May 20, 2024.

The Trussville City Council unanimously approved reappointing Kim DeShazo to the Trussville City Schools Board of Education during its meeting on Tuesday.

DeShazo, who will be starting her second five-year term on the board, was in attendance along with other school board members, Dr. Martin and her family.

Councilor Lisa Bright thanked DeShazo for her willingness to serve another term and acknowledged the hard work of our school board members.

Thank you to all the families that stopped by the Board of Education this week to see the amazing artwork of our TCS students. These pieces were featured in the State Superintendent's Art Exhibition in Montgomery, and we were very happy to showcase our talented TCS artists!

The Hewitt Trussville High School/Middle School Fishing Team won the Alabama Bass Federation School Team of the Year! The winning team is based on points earned while fishing the ABF High School/Junior trail. This is a huge honor for these boys and the first time Hewitt Trussville has ever won!

In addition to Team of the Year, several of our High School anglers qualified to fish The Bass Federation High School National Championship and World Championship at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina. During the National Championship, anglers will compete against more than 500 top ranked high school anglers in the nation!

Our qualifying anglers are:

Carson Underwood (12th grade)

Andrew Graves (11th grade)

Michal Maynor (11th grade)

Eli Schwieker (9th grade)

Stetson Grigsby (9th grade)

Good Luck to the HT Mountain Bike Team this weekend as they compete for the state championship. Come out to Tannehill State Park to cheer them on. Middle school races begin at 12:30 on Saturday. High school races begin at 9:30 on Sunday. Details at acamtb.org.

DATE:

Monday, May 20, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

All Meetings will be held in the Boardroom of Central Office.

The Board Meeting livestream link will be posted on the TCS Website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) 15 minutes before the meeting start time

on the day of the meeting.

Trussville Rec Bench Press Competition

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00AM

Male and Female Classes

Divisions: 12 to 14 year olds, 15 to 17 year olds, and 18 and up (grouped by weight)

Cost: $35 entry fee

Location: Trussville Parks & Recreation (601 Parkway Drive, Trussville)

For sign-up: visit https://trussville.org/bench-press-competition/

For more information: contact Zach Manning at 205-508-0779 or Samuel Jones at 205-901-0759

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

• TCS Bullying Reporting Form
• Special Education - Parent Rights (Section 504)
• BE READY, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE EVERYDAY!