In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Friday, December 20 - Noon Dismissal (End of First Semester and 2nd Nine Weeks)

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Holidays

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Students Return

PARENTS, Be a HERO in your student's success...remember ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Four members of the HTHS Student Leadership Team served at the National Veterans Awards Banquet that was recently held at the Birmingham Sheraton on November 10. The awards banquet honors outstanding veterans in the United States each year who have made the greatest contribution to further the patriotic interests of veterans and veteran organizations throughout the country. The HTHS Student Leadership Team serves as our school's Student Led Transition Team for students of military families. Pictured are Tyler Land, Jonas Crisson, Olivia Burton, Makaila Hope, and Dana DePew (faculty sponsor).

Paine Elementary students honored veterans and their families last Thursday and Friday with a special guest, ENS Libby Jackson of the United States Coast Guard Academy. ENS Jackson, the niece of music teacher Lesley Rogers, spoke to the audience about how important it is to honor those who serve our country. All second-grade classes participated in the program featuring songs thanking veterans and being proud of our country. Thanks to our Stem classes for creating a slide show featuring pictures of our veterans, and our amazing second grade and music teachers for working with these students and allowing them the opportunity to honor our veterans and guests!

Cahaba Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day drive-through parade this week, a tradition that has become a cherished part of the school's calendar. What began as a small gesture to honor veterans during the challenges of COVID-19 has grown into a heartwarming event that brings students, families, and the greater community together in celebration of those

who have served our country.

Students, teachers, and staff lined the school’s grounds, dressed in vibrant red, white, and blue to show their patriotic spirit. Handmade posters adorned the school's walkways, each crafted with care by the students to honor the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans. As veterans passed by in the parade, students waved American flags and cheered, their faces beaming with pride and gratitude.

The event was further highlighted by special musical performances from the students, who sang heartfelt songs in honor of the veterans. Each grade level participated, filling the air with songs of respect and thanks for the heroes in our midst. The school’s show choir, “SHINE,” also performed a moving tribute on the historic porch of the school, under the direction of Tina Fortenberry. Their powerful voices echoed through the crisp November air, adding an

emotional touch to the day’s festivities.

This parade is a beautiful way for our school to give back to those who have given so much for our freedom. It’s been a tradition that has grown every year, and it’s a wonderful way for our students to connect with the community while learning the importance of honor, respect, and patriotism.

What started as a simple way to show appreciation during the pandemic has become an annual event that continues to grow in significance, drawing families, veterans, and community members together. For both the students and veterans, the parade serves as a powerful reminder

of the values that unite us all.

Cahaba Elementary is proud to continue this tradition and looks forward to many more years of honoring our nation’s heroes and bringing our school community closer together.

This week, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School and Hewitt-Trussville High School were honored for their continued success in the A+ College Ready Program. HTMS is now recognized as a Mary D. Boehm School of Achievement, and HTHS holds the honor of being a School of Distinction for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a testament to the incredible work of our administrators, faculty, and students!

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School celebrates their Students of the Month for October! Congratulations to the following students: Miller Beth McIntosh, Max Monroe, Emme Bethune, Remi Uptain, Hadley Turner, and Titus Ebeyer. Keep up the great work!!

Students in Mrs. Cindy Burns' first grade class at Magnolia Elementary recently participated in a Braille book exploration. During this activity, which coincided with their studies of communication methods, students were introduced to a variety of Braille books. The Magnolia library has a set of Braille books thanks to the generosity of the Trussville City Schools Foundation which made the purchase of these books possible through a MUSH grant. Students also sampled using a Braille slate and stylus to form the letters in the word, "Magnolia". Thank you to Mrs. April Chamberlain and Mrs. Rachel Brockman, for providing the Braille slate and stylus during a STEM technology professional development session.

Our Sports Medicine 2 class at Hewitt-Trussville High School has been studying the anatomy and biomechanics of ACL injury to the knee. They visited Andrews Sports Medicine Surgery Center on November 1st and watched a surgical procedure of an ACL reconstruction. Thank you to Dr. Marc Rothermich for allowing our students to attend a morning of surgeries!

Cahaba just completed Mrs. Tyner's Exact Path Trophy Challenge! Our top trophy winners in K-2 were treated to a Magic Show with Mr. Larry and a bag of treats! The 3-5 winners earned a field trip to Samford to hear, "The Great Orchestra Experience: Where Science meets the Symphony"! Congratulations students for going the extra mile and sharpening your math skills too!

Congratulations to our incredible HTHS World Language students for earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy! This is an incredible accomplishment, as it represents years of language learning and demonstrated proficiency in all four modes of language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The following students earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English: Kathryn Ann Waller, Laura Ann James, Mareli Martinez Hernandez, Gabrielle Pate, Layne Rutledge, Brooks Maddox, Madison Franklin, Ellen Thomas, Angelik Almaguer Muniz, Jayda Hammonds, Caroline O’Kelley, Taylor Allen, Sara Buttram, Dakota Castellanos Panduro, Prina Patel, and Dareon Gravely. Amelia Crow and Kinley Harris earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy in French and English. ¡Felicitaciones a todos!

Alabama Power recently visited the Magnolia fourth graders via Zoom to discuss electrical safety, the vital role they play in our community, and the fascinating world of electricity. According to teachers, "This interactive session served as a fantastic follow-up to our electric circuits unit. The engaging presentation made learning about electricity both fun and informative. Thank you, Alabama Power!"

Cahaba’s 5th graders have been learning about the colonial era and early America periods. Our recent project tasked students with creating persuasive travel brochures highlighting one of three colonial regions: New England, Middle, or Southern. The brochures required our students to research key components such as geographical descriptions, cultural insights, an economic overview, religious influences, along with illustrations and photographs of the times. Students aimed to include compelling content that would entice readers to visit their selected region. Finally, students proceeded with sharing their brochures with others, hoping to persuade them to visit their region in colonial America.

Hewitt-Trussville High School Electrical Construction Academy teacher, George Logan, was the guest speaker for the November 13 meeting of the Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club. Students in attendance were Senior Evan Virciglio and Sophomore Addison Chrisenberry.

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its November monthly meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45pm November 18, 2024.

National Junior Honor Society Toy Drive Benefitting Sugar Plum Market at Children’s Hospital is happening next week at HTMS!

Paine Elementary School

Thanksgiving Food Drive

PES needs your help to donate food for families in our community this holiday season.

**Items will be collected from November 12 - 22!**

Paine is collecting the following: non-perishable foods and snacks that don't have to be refrigerated (canned goods/foods packaged in boxes, bags, jars/bottles; baby food, and quick meal prep items)

Drop-Off Locations: NORTH and SOUTH carline areas inside of the school

All donations will benefit TEAM in Trussville.

Cahaba Elementary

November Cereal Drive

NOVEMBER 11 - 21

Let's see the DOMINO effect!

Let's line the halls with cereal boxes and see if we can cover the WHOLE SCHOOL HALLWAY! At the end of the drive, we will set the boxes up all over the building and watch them DOMINO! Let's see how far we can go.

Supporting TEAM Trussville and Serving You Ministries!

Class with the most donations will have a special prize!

Magnolia Elementary

Fall Food Drive

November 12 - 18, 2024

Let's work together to fill a need in our community! The items below are the most needed items at Trussville's local food pantry, T.E.A.M.

Kindergarten: Canned Fruits

1st Grade: Jam and Jelly (to go with Peanut Butter)

2nd Grade: Spaghetti Sauce and Noodles

3rd Grade: Canned Fruits

4th and 5th Grades: Breakfast Foods

November 18, 2024 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

December 16, 2024 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

January 27, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

February 24, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

March 17, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

April 21, 2025 - Board Retreat

April 21, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

May 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

June 9, 2025 - 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 Futsal League

Registration is open NOW and closes on December 1!

Cost: $50 per player

Age Groups include: Smallz (6-8), Samba (9-11), Sala (12-14), and Phenom (14-18)

Games begin on December 7 and end on February 22.

For more information: contact Ben Dawkins at (205) 508-0629 or email ben.dawkins@trussville.org

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

• TCS Bullying Reporting Form
• Special Education - Parent Rights (Section 504)