In the Loop

Important Dates:

May 21 - HTHS Graduation - 7:00PM

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

Cahaba Elementary School's Enrich Art/Set Design group enjoyed a visit from famous local artist, Amy O'Brien. She treated them to an art discussion about Plein Air Art. All students have been studying Art History on Claude Monet's En Plein Air Art and how it compares to our very own Trussville Heritage Days. Her visit brought the lesson to life and the experience was enjoyed by all! A Great Blue Heron joined in the discussion too and now appears in the painting.

The following students earned awards at the FCEA Spanish Convention, a statewide competition of public and private high school Spanish students: Marshall Smith (3rd Place - Vocabulary - Level 1), Lucy Patience Scott (3rd Place - Impromptu Speaking - Level 4), Caroline O'Kelley (2nd Place - Verbs - Level 4). We are so proud of you!

Paine 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students enjoyed an amazing message from Timothy Alexander about the importance of growth mindset, perseverance, and leadership. With engaging stories and valuable insights, he inspired our students to reach for the stars and embrace their potential. It's always a joy to hear his perspective on life!

Students in Mrs. Holt's Language Arts classes at Magnolia recently brainstormed ideas to write poems based off Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing." In this poem, Whitman describes what he values about America: everyone working together, each with his or her own strengths. As a class, Mrs. Holt's students walked throughout the school and recorded the strengths of all members of the Magnolia family. Then, students used their notes to write unique and creative "I Hear Magnolia Singing" poems.

This week, the HTMS Band Program performed for family and friends at their Spring Concerts. From beginning band to concert, symphonic and honors band, their musical talents are extraordinary! Congratulations on a wonderful year of learning and mastering your instruments!

Faculty and staff were asked to nominate students from each grade level who illustrate characteristics of strong citizenship, character, academic achievement, or leadership. Congratulations to the Students of the Month for March!

Freshmen: Jordyn Gunter & Carter Jordan

Sophomores: Angelica Nguyen & Ava Foster

Juniors: Emma Bark & Beau Scott

Seniors: Noah Bender & Meredith Willingham

This week Cahaba’s third graders had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Karen Wood to our school. She taught us all about the different types of fossils and how they are created. Students were engaged with the variety of fossils and how very rare it is to find them. Each student was able to wear their Paleontologist hat for the day and examine each fossil with a magnifying glass. They observed fossils from dinosaurs, plants, sea creatures and even dinosaur eggs. She even brought in a fossil of a tree that was dug up while making the Memorial Park here in Trussville. Students were delighted by this opportunity and are really excited to start our fossil unit.

Magnolia's student-created yearbooks were recently distributed. The first yearbook reveal began with a preview party held for members of the fourth and fifth grade yearbook teams. During the preview party, Dr. Phyllis Faust, principal, presented the yearbook to the members of the team. Yearbook Team members enjoyed doughnuts while looking through the pages of the yearbook. Then, all students who pre-purchased yearbooks received their yearbooks and had a time to sign them in their classrooms.

Ms. Wilks' first grade class just completed a STEM unit on golf. They had the best time and incorporated many first grade standards. A brief overview of this learning opportunity included:

• Students tracked the scores from The Masters using a graph and tally marks
• Students sorted player’s names based on long and short vowel sounds
• Students designed and constructed their own golf course. (each student designed a hole to collectively make a complete course)
• Students used Flipgrid to be a commentator for their golf tournament
• Students wrote a descriptive piece about their golf course.
• Students measured shortest to longest putts.
• Students experimented with putting and how and why to “judge the landscape”

Such a neat project for our Paine first graders!!

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.

This is the Annual Meeting of the Board of Education and will include Officer Elections.

Dr. Martin and Central Office celebrated our TCS bus drivers this morning with coffee and biscuits prior to their morning routes. We appreciate their dedication and recognize the responsibility they carry each day in safely transporting our students!

At Cahaba Elementary, Teacher Appreciation Week swung into full gear with a spirited baseball theme. The week kicked off with a home run as teachers were treated to stadium snacks on Monday. Tuesday brought a delightful surprise as each teacher received a Cahaba baseball cap, adding a personalized touch to their appreciation. Midweek, First Baptist Church Trussville stepped up to the plate, providing a ballpark lunch that hit all the right notes. Thursday's treat was a culinary grand slam, courtesy of Mizu Japanese Steakhouse, accompanied by the sweet indulgence of funnel cake fries. The week wrapped up with a special gift on Friday, leaving teachers feeling deeply appreciated and valued. A heartfelt thank you to the PTO and community for their unwavering support in making Cahaba Elementary's teachers feel honored and celebrated.

Under the direction of Mr. Danny Moore, Magnolia Music Teacher, the Magnolia fourth and fifth grade choir members and the fifth-grade recorder students presented a beautiful end of the year concert. The fifth-grade recorder students played pieces from all levels reached in Recorder Karate, and the Magnolia Choir sang the following crowd-pleasing arrangements: "The Ash Grove," "Abebe," "Here Comes the Sun," and "Climb Higher." Cayden, fifth grader, served as announcer during the concert.

The Hewitt Trussville High School Mountain Bike Team had an exceptional undefeated 2024 season, culminating in their 5th State Championship title within 9 race seasons. The Hewitt Trussville Middle School Team claimed its second consecutive State Championship, remaining the sole Middle School State Champions since the first middle school state championship began last year.

With an impressive roster of 43 riders, including both middle school and high school participants, the team dominated each race venue with their skill and determination. Competing against nearly 300 high school riders, over 250 middle school riders and 34 teams, their journey was marked by consistent victories and individual triumphs, demonstrating their strength as a team and as individual riders.

Team Achievements:

The season kicked off with a strong start as the Hewitt high school team claimed first place in all five races, securing their lead for the state title. The middle school team claimed 4 of the 5 races to secure the state title. From Historic Blakely State Park to Tannehill Historic State Park, the team conquered diverse terrains and challenges, blending flowing singletrack and doubletrack trails featuring roots, rocks, and narrow turns as they raced distances ranging from 12 to 23 miles per race.

Individual Top 10 at the State Championship Race #5:

Varsity Boys: Alex Davis seized 1st place after delivering a remarkable sprint-finish performance despite facing a 2-minute deficit behind another rider, while Noah Clark, Conrad Jones, and Joshua Walker secured 4th, 5th, and 6th place respectively in an incredible display of endurance throughout the 23-mile race.

JV 1 Girls: Shazie Bryant displayed her prowess by securing 7th place in her 12- mile race.

JV 1 Boys: Davis Sharp claimed 1st place with a sizeable lead, with Lelan Neal and Teague Jones following closely in 3rd and 8th place in their race of over 17 miles.

JV 2 Girls: Evelyn Murphree demonstrated her skill and determination with a 5th place finish in her 12-mile race.

JV 2 Boys: Braden Smith, Aiden Wordell, and Nicholas Davis showcased their abilities with 7th, 9th, and 10th place finishes respectively in their 12-mile race.

Freshman Girls: Evelyn Lolley (8th grade) dominated her category with the fastest lap time of all high school girls, securing 1st place in her 12-mile race.

8th Grade Boys: John Green showed his skill with a strong 7th grade finish.

7th Grade Girls: Isabelle Garver and Lily Neal showed great determination to grab 2nd and 7th place finishes.

7th Grade Boys: Lenwood Jones seized a final win for the season with a considerable lead at the finish. Lleyton Sharp, Jude Lolley and Abe Cox all showed their determination and endurance by finishing strong in 2nd, 4th, and 7th respectively.

6th Grade Boys: Logan O’Dell showed his growth for the season by grabbing a podium place in the final race with a 4th place finish

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Individual Top 10 for the 2024 Series:

Varsity Boys: Conrad Jones led the pack with a 2nd place finish, trailed by Joshua Walker, Alex Davis, and Noah Clark in 4th, 5th, and 6th place respectively.

JV 1 Girls: Shazie Bryant maintained her consistent performance, finishing 6th overall.

JV 1 Boys: Lelan Neal claimed the top spot as State Champion, with Davis Sharp and Teague Jones following closely in 2nd and 5th place.

JV 2 Girls: Evelyn Murphree continued to shine with a 5th place finish.

Freshman Girls: Evelyn Lolley proved her talent once again and is the 2024 State Champion.

8th Grade Boys: John Green showed consistency and endurance throughout the season and grabbed a 7th place overall finish.

7th Grade Girls: Isabelle Garver worked hard and showed perseverance all season to claim the title of State Champion with Lily Neal showing her strength and consistency with a 7th place overall finish.

7th Grade Boys: Lenwood Jones wrapped up the season as State Champion after winning 4 of the 5 races. Lleyton Sharp, Jude Lolley, Abe Cox, and Kaleb Richardson showed the strength and determination of the 7th grade group claiming 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th for the series.

6th Grade Boys: Logan O’Dell wrapped up his rookie season with a strong 9th place finish for the state series.

Special Recognition:

Special recognition is extended to the senior riders of the Hewitt team: Shazie Bryant, Alex Davis, MaryAnn Dukes, Mark Dukes, and Joshua Walker, whose leadership and dedication have undoubtedly contributed to the team's success.

With their collective determination and individual excellence, the Hewitt Huskies have truly left their mark on the mountain biking scene, cementing their legacy as champions. Congratulations to all the riders and the entire Hewitt Mountain Bike Team for their remarkable achievements!

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

Trussville United Soccer Club

Fall 2024 Registration is OPEN!

Open for all players ages 3-19

Scan code above to learn more!!

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!