In the Loop

Spring Break - March 25 - 29, 2024

Remote Learning Day - April 26, 2024

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School

Mrs. Jada Burns

What are your degrees?

BS in Biology

MEd in Secondary Science

How long have you been teaching?

12 years in education (9 years at HTMS)

Why do you like teaching eighth-grade science?

I love students at this age and love learning alongside them.

What's your favorite part of the content?

Forming lasting relationships with my students is my favorite part of the job. The rollercoaster project is my pride and joy and will be coming soon!

This morning, over 400 HTHS students took the Mock AP English Language and Literature exams. This is equivalent to more than a quarter of the student body! This is an incredible number of students!

HTMS Scholars Bowl match against Advent Episcopal School will be on Alabama Public TV Saturday morning (3/16) at 10:00AM. The show is called Alabama Scholars BowI and is hosted by Mike Royer. This was recorded in Montgomery in January – the morning after the severe weather/e-learning day.

HTMS players on the set of Alabama Scholars Bowl: (L to R) Charlie Hall, Kate Belcher, David Butler, and Bentley Buckelew.

Paine Elementary first graders in Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Carlson, and Mrs. Cantrell's classes had such a great time planning, designing, and creating their own leprechaun trap after reading the book "How to Trap a Leprechaun!" There were many different ways to complete this STEM challenge, and they were all so creative.

Join Leadership HT for

Old Cinema Night

at the Trussville Public Library

Mary Poppins (1964 Version)

March 21, 2024 at 6:00PM

This will be a supercalifragilisticexpealadocious, family affair, with interactive kits to go along with the movie, so don't forget to bring the whole family, a blanket, and your singing voice!

There will be concessions, the chance to learn more about our city improvement projects, and an opportunity for donations.

Kindergarten and 1st grade students dressed as their favorite book characters and paraded proudly for classmates and family members. It was a fun celebration of literature and imagination, spreading joy and fostering a love for reading. Our students did a great job!

Under the direction of Mrs. Anna Walker, fourth grade math teacher and Math Team sponsor, Magnolia Math Team members recently competed in a Perennial Math virtual tournament. According to Mrs. Walker, "5th grade went against 23 teams, and they had some stiff competition! One of the comments that I loved the most was, 'Can we stay in here and do this competition all day long?' I am so proud of how every single student showed their work and stayed focused throughout the competition! When they got a question right, the smiles on their faces were huge."

Mrs. Walker also commented, "Fourth grade went against 32 teams, and they placed 4th! I was impressed by how well the students communicated and worked together. They excelled in all of their math skills." Extra congratulations to Fourth Grade, Team 1. This group of students qualified for the National Championships in which they will participate in May.

The following Magnolia fifth graders participated in the tournament:

Team 1: Blake, Matthew, Max, Hannah, and Haddie.

Team 2: Brooklyn, Mia, Daphne, Marlon, and Alex.

The following Magnolia fourth graders participated in the tournament: George, Justin, Andrew, Brock, and Lawson.

Mrs. Rachel Brockman wears many hats! Not only is she a technology guru, she is also an actual beekeeper. Recently, she shared with Paine Elementary 2nd graders about the importance of bees. She was even able to incorporate technology in her lesson by using Beebot robots to simulate the pollination process.

Please join the Art Department in Celebrating four of our HTHS students!

We had 4 students place in this year’s 2024 District 4A Visual Arts Achievement Program Art Competition. Out of over 70 entries in our district for the High School Competition, 17 entries placed in the competition and 8 received top honors and will move on to the State Competition in Montgomery next month.

We had the following students Place in this year’s competition:

• 1st Place - Drawing - Sydney Boggess - Junior / Ap Art Student | Artwork : “Memory Consolidation”
• 1st Place - Mixed Media - Corinne Caprara – Junior / AP Art Student | Artwork : “Meticulous”
• 2nd Place - Mixed Media - Kathryn Young – Senior / AP Art Student | Artwork : “ Emotional Barriers”
• 2nd Place – Sculpture - Lisa Theart – Senior | Artwork: “Boot Strap” (Lisa created her work of art while participating in an amazing apprenticeship at Sloss Furnaces over the summer)

Sydney and Corinne will continue on to the State competition next month and we wish them both the best of luck!

We also had five HTMS students place in the Middle School Competition, including the honor of “Best in Show” so we also congratulate Kristin Meriam on her students achievements as well and wish her students moving on to state the best of luck!

Winning Students at the middle school:

• 1st Place - Craft & Middle School Best in Show - Carolynn Emmerich – “Fox Mask”
• 2nd Place – Painting -Megan Beavers – “Mushroom Kingdom”
• Honorable Mention – Printmaking - Eleanor Tucker - “Face”
• 1st Place – Sculpture - Gavin Roquemore- “Galaxy Tree”
• 2nd Place – Sculpture - Keven Carson – “Mouse Bobble Head”

Cahaba Elementary’s open house was a great success! Many families attended to celebrate the achievements and aspirations of our students. Family members were welcomed into classrooms where students proudly shared their goals and showcased their accomplishments through various projects, presentations, and data notebooks. The event fostered school pride and provided families with a firsthand glimpse into the learning environment at Cahaba. Thank you to all the families who joined us!

The HTHS Bands (Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Ensemble) received ALL superior ratings at State Music Performance Assessment at Oak Mountain High School (Thursday, March 7th). Additionally, the Wind Ensemble received perfect ratings. These students worked hard to prepare these music programs since January.

Coach Ronda Chrisenberry, physical education teacher at Magnolia Elementary, recently led students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Special thanks to Wayne Quick, Safety Manager at ReadyMix USA and retired firefighter, for loaning the CPR mannequins for students to gain hands-only CPR training exposure. According to Coach Chrisenberry, "This experience was enlightening for the students who discovered that hands-only CPR has the potential to save many lives. Students were empowered to learn that they, too, could save a life with these skills."

Monthly Board Meeting

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its March monthly meeting on Monday, March 18, 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 March 18, 2024.

The Hewitt Trussville Middle School Mountain Bike Team finished first place in Race #1 Saturday at Blakely State Park in Spanish Fort, Alabama.

Congratulations to the following riders for their top ten finishes:

Freshman Girls:

1st place - Evelyn Lolley (HTMS 8th grader)

8th grade boys:

7th - John Green

7th grade girls:

1st - Isabelle Garver

7th - Lily Neal

7th grade boys:

1st - Lenwood Jones

3rd - Jude Lolley

5th - Abe Cox

6th - Lleyton Sharp

8th - Kaleb Richardson

10th - Oliver Dawkins

6th grade boys

10th - Logan O’Dell

The Hewitt Trussville Mountain Bike Team finished first place in Race #1 this Sunday at Blakely State Park in Spanish Fort, Alabama.

Congratulations to the following riders for their top ten finishes:

Varsity Boys:

2nd place -Joshua Walker

3rd place - Conrad Jones

7th Place - Alex Davis

JV 1 Girls:

6th place - Shazie Bryant

10th Place - MaryAnn Dukes

JV 1 Boys:

2nd place - Davis Sharp

5th place - Teague Jones

JV 2 Girls:

7th place - Evelyn Murphree

JV 2 Boys

7th place - Tyler Steele

10th place - Braden Smith

Freshman Girls:

1st place - Evelyn Lolley

Freshman Boys:

1st place - Lelan Neal

MOST IMPROVED: Riders who improved their finish position by 5 places or more

Mark Dukes - 63 Places

Brian Elmore - 34 Places

Nathan Harris - 22 Places

Alex Woyak - 16 Places

Nate Dodson - 14 Places

Oliver Dawkins - 10 Places

Kaleb Richardson - 8 Places

Chase Hendrix - 8 Places

Teague Jones - 7 Places

Joshua Walker - 6 Places

DATE:

Monday, March 18, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, April 15, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

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.

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help them further their education. The 2024 application period opened January 24 and closes April 3. Submit your application today!

Save the Date!

Huskies Together

Featuring Stephanie Galbreath

on Vaping among Teens

April 22, 2024

6:00PM

Trussville Public Library

Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce

Spring Carnival

April 4 - 7

90 Parkway Drive (across from Veteran's Park)

For more information: visit trussvillechamber.com

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will present the annual Taste of Trussville, on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Trussville Civic Center. Taste of Trussville features food samples from area restaurants and bakeries, with live entertainment provided by Cashmere Williams. More than 20 restaurants and bakeries are expected to participate, and ticketholders can enjoy food from each and every one.

Guests will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite vendor. The event is sponsored by TurnerBatson. Tickets will go on sale March 25, and can be purchased on the chamber website www.trussvillechamber.com, or can be purchased at the chamber office, 400 Main Street, Trussville, AL.

Taste of Trussville also serves as a kickoff for Trussville Restaurant Week, May 10-26. Hosted by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce along with presenting sponsor Trussville To Go. TRW is designed to give restaurants an opportunity to showcase signature dishes and offer special deals and discounts, the event will also feature Restaurant Bingo. Patrons can get a Bingo card at Taste of Trussville or at participating restaurants. Get a stamp on your card by making a purchase at participating restaurants. Bingo cards can be turned in to participating restaurants or the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, to be entered into drawings for prizes.

Restaurants wishing to participate in Taste of Trussville or Trussville Restaurant Week should call the chamber office at (205)655-7535. For general information about both events, visit www.trussvillechamber.com or the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page. Event proceeds benefit the TACC scholarship fund, community events and other chamber activities throughout the year.

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!