In the Loop

Remote Learning Day - April 26, 2024

Hewitt-Trussville High School Theatre

Presents

Into the Woods

April 11, 12, and 13 at 7:00PM

April 14 at 3:00PM

HTHS Auditorium

Students at Magnolia Elementary participated in several activities during the day of the solar eclipse. Mrs. Serena's third-grade students discussed the ways in which a total eclipse differs from an 88% eclipse experienced in Alabama. Then, students created solar eclipse models that were, according to Mrs. Serena, "Out of this world!"

In addition, fourth graders in Mrs. Holt's English Language Arts classes learned about eclipses by documenting throughout the day the lighting within the classroom, reading The Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story by Jayme Sandberg, and analyzing an informational passage explaining different types of eclipses. Finally, students created a diagram of an eclipse.

Congratulations to the March students of the month! These students were nominated for their exemplary behavior, dedication to academics, demonstrating leadership qualities, and having a positive attitude. Congratulations to the following students:

Kayden Latham

Jordyn Windham

Tinsley Gamble

Ava Jane Peacock

Regan Gentile

Urban Hayes

Seven teams from the HTHS Engineering Academy participated in the Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair at UAB on March 2nd. These senior design students worked hard all year to solve their selected problems. Jacob Mullinax, Sam Brooks, and Elliott Greene received third place in the engineering category. The team of Alex Davis and Beck Peterson and the team of Clark Box and Luke Hansen both received honorable mention in the engineering category. Ruth Gregory and Caroline Krayer received honorable mention in the engineering and transportation category. Garrett Reese received a special award for his environmental project. Jacob Mullinax, Sam Brooks, and Elliott Greene will move on to present their project at the state science and engineering fair at Auburn University in April. Congratulations to all of our outstanding senior design students. We are so proud of how well these students represented Hewitt-Trussville High School and our Engineering Academy!

HTMS Theatre

presents

Crazy for You

April 19 - 7PM

April 20 - 7PM

April 21 - 2PM

Order your tickets today!

After a day full of interactive and engaging learning, 2nd grade students are able to explain that a solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking some or all of the Sun’s light from reaching earth. From watching it live and creating models to enjoying fun themed snacks, these students had a great day of learning.

Magnolia fifth graders in Mrs. Hook's English Language Arts classes recently engaged with nonfiction texts to explore the ancient Aztec, Maya, and Inca civilizations. Through research, students delved into various aspects of these cultures, focusing on farming methods, social classes, and architecture. As a culminating project, each student created a codex, mimicking the ancient manuscripts typically written on bark, to present and share the knowledge they gained. According to Mrs. Hook, "This multidimensional approach provided students with a deeper understanding of these ancient civilizations and their significance in history."

Have you heard about Neighborhood Bridges?

Neighborhood Bridges is a wonderful resource where we can post a need out into the community and our students needs can be filled by the general public. This is completely anonymous, but allows the community to have an active role in meeting the needs of TCS students. If you would like to subscribe to follow along with the needs of our kids, here is the link: https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org/community/Trussville-al

Students from the HTHS Focus Club entertained and educated Paine K-2 students about the importance of handwashing with Henry The Hand.

Don't miss the Charity Dodgeball Tournament hosted by the HTHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy!

Preliminary Games: Sunday, April 14 beginning at 2pm in the upper gym.

Championship Game: Friday, April 19 at 9am in the competition gym.

Exhibition game -immediately following with the champion team playing our faculty team!

Guest appearance by the Chick-Fil-A Cow!

Lots of door prizes and lots of fun!

• We have 13 teams who will compete for a spot in the Championship Game!
• Students, parents, and community members are encouraged to attend and support this charity event.
• Tickets are only $5.

All proceeds will be donated to Meads Miracles Foundation, established by Jared and Hannah Meads in memory of their sons Tucker and Bennett. Meads Miracles supports the Complex Care Unit of Childrens of Alabama Hospital.

Mrs. Burns' 5th grade class teamed up this week with Mrs. Hendricks' kindergarten class to learn about quadrilaterals and go on a shape quest. The kindergarten students were able to apply their new knowledge of the word "vertices" used in order to help 5th graders find polygons around the rooms. It was a great shape collaboration!

On April 6th, some of the Engineering Academy Students competed in the UAB Egg Drop competition. Students had to design and construct a device that could safely hold an egg for a 55 foot tall drop from the top of the UAB Engineering Building. Along with engineering an egg holder, students also had to write a two page research paper on the physics behind the egg drop. The team of Logan Lochte, Michael McKnight, and Hayden Law received the award for most creative engineering design. The team of Katelyn King, Vada Posey, Victoria Lopez, Harmony Hawkins, and Sophie Cate Jones received the overall 3rd place trophy.

National Schwa Day, April 7th, was a success for Magnolia students thanks to Mrs. Angie Seeley, Literacy Coach, who visited several classes and led the students in activities to commemorate this unique day. Students practiced finding the schwa in multi-syllabic words, read a book about this most common sound in the English language, and completed a sorting challenge.

Monthly Board Meeting

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its March monthly meeting on Monday, April 15, 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 April 15, 2024.

The Trussville City Board of Education will also participate in a Board Retreat Monday, April 15, 2024.

Trussville City Schools Foundation is excited to once again offer a unique and lasting opportunity to leave your mark with a personalized brick to be installed in the walkways near the concession stands at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium.

Individuals, families, and businesses can show their school pride by purchasing an engraved brick. This is also a great way to honor graduating seniors, new kindergarten students, and special teachers or staff members! Bricks can be personalized with names, dates, or special messages.

You can view past donors as well as samples of the pavers at the entrance of the stadium just inside the front gates.

Each brick represents a student, family, or a business and together these bricks represent a community of Hewitt-Trussville Huskies! Pavers ordered are $60 each for a 4” x 8” brick with 1-3 lines of engraving with 18 to 20 characters per line, including spaces.

**Order before May 31, 2024 to be included in early Fall install.

DATE:

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.

Huskies Together

Vaping Among Teens

Speaker: Stephanie Galbreath, UAB Department of Psychiatry and Neurobiology

Monday, April 22, 2024

6:00PM

Trussville Public Library

201 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL

Dinner will be served.

The Trussville Track Club is a competitive track team. We travel and compete throughout the summer in the USATF league. All experience levels are welcome. We have various pricing options based on commitment level.

Participants: 5 to 18 years of age (age control date - August 10, 2024)

Cost: $100-$200 per athlete (various pricing options) Cost includes registration to meets, team jersey and team t-shirt

Registration: March 17 - May 27

Season: Interest Meeting: April 10, 2024 6:00PM at Trussville Civic Center

Practice Begins - April 22, 2024

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 5:30PM - 7:00PM at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium

For more information: contact Kela Leatherwood (659-444-3928) or kela.leatherwood@trussville.org

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!