In the Loop

On behalf of the Trussville City Schools Board of Education, I would like to thank the Trussville community for your time and attendance at the Special Called Board Meeting of September 30, 2022.

We deeply and humbly apologize for all the emotional and mental distress experienced by our students, parents and staff. It is painful and we want to work towards healing, and that includes every single student.

The safety of our students and staff is our first priority. We not only want our students to be safe, we want them to feel safe. If a student does not feel safe, they cannot learn.

The Board of Education was deeply moved by your concerns. We will walk through the process together of increasing communication to faculty, staff, students, parents and our community, review of our special education program and a comprehensive assessment of our safety protocols. Thank you for your support and consideration as we address these issues moving forward.

At the Special Called Meeting, the Board of Education approved a 60 day leave of absence for Dr. Neill. The Board will meet within the next week to name an Interim Superintendent. Notification of the special called meeting will be sent once a date/time have been confirmed.

As our 1st Action Item, all Board of Education Members now have individual email addresses. They are listed below:

Board President Kathy Brown – kathy.brown@trussvillecityschools.com

Board Vice President Kim DeShazo – kim.deshazo@trussvillecityschools.com

Board Member Mark Sims – mark.sims@trussvillecityschools.com

Board Member Sherrye Tolbert – sherrye.tolbert@trussvillecityschools.com

Board Member Steve Ward – steve.ward@trussvillecityschools.com

The TCSBOE@trussvillecityschools.com address will also remain active too should you need to send information to the full Board of Education.

We thank you in advance for your willingness to share your thoughts and ideas with us as a Board.

Please look for additional communications in the coming week.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us at the special called board meeting today,

Sincerely,

Board President Kathy Brown

On Behalf of the Trussville City Schools Board of Education

2022

October 10 - Fall Break for Students and Teachers

October 10 - 12 Month Employees Work

October 11 - 9th grade and 11th grade ONLY Remote Learning Day

October 11 - 10th grade students take the Pre-ACT Test at HTHS

October 11 - 12th grade students take a College visit or career exploration day

November 11 - Veteran's Day - Schools/Offices Closed

November 21 and 22 - Remote Learning Days for PreK - 12th grades

November 23 - 25 - Schools/Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

December 16 - 1/2 day dismissal for PreK - 12th grades

December 19 - January 3 - Christmas Holidays for Students

2023

January 2 - 12 Month employees return to school for the 2nd semester

January 3 - Faculty/Staff return to school for the 2nd semester

January 4 - Students return to school for the 2nd Semester

CONGRATULATIONS to the Hewitt-Trussville Marching Husky Band for winning best in class 4A Percussion, Dance, and Band at the Northeast Alabama Marching Band Invitational in Albertville Alabama. In addition, they won Grand Champion in the Platinum Division. We love and are very proud of our students!

Students from Mrs. Benson's Leadership HT Class visited TCS Central Office Thursday, September 29, 2022. Students heard from Dr. Neill, Assistant Superintendents Mr. Kirkland, Dr. Berry, and Dr. Poovey and Athletics Director Mr. Walker. Each shared their leadership style and strategies with the students. The students were dressed for success and asked interesting and thoughtful questions of the CO leadership team. These students are so bright and will be great leaders in our community. The students then toured the new central office building.

A huge thank you to The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy John's for providing a wonderful lunch complete with cupcakes for the students.

Student Leadership Team members led by Mrs. Blake coordinated Magnolia's participation in National Tackle Kids Cancer Day, a day set aside to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. National Tackle Kids Cancer Day is especially meaningful for the Magnolia family who wanted to support and celebrate Wyatt Reeves, a Magnolia student and cancer survivor. The Student Leadership Team held a two-week-long contest to raise funds in support of pediatric cancer research. In this contest, the boys brought in $666.72, and the girls brought in $486.03, for a grand total of $1,152.75!

In the words of Magnolia Principal, Dr. Phyllis Faust, "We are extremely blessed to have Wyatt Reeves as part of our school family! Wyatt has had a lot to deal with at such a young age. Wyatt’s battle began in November 2021 when doctors discovered a large kidney tumor and a lung nodule, later diagnosed as a Wilm’s tumor stage IV. This feisty young man has been a trooper through this battle, and I am thrilled to say that 'Wyatt has whooped Wilm’s!' I am truly grateful for the generosity of our Magnolia family as we donate the $1,152.75 to Alabama Children's Hospital cancer research on behalf of Wyatt Reeves!"

Cahaba Elementary would like to thank students, parents, grandparents, faculty/staff and everyone who attended their Family Night at the Book Fair. Thanks to everyone for making it a huge success!

Paine Elementary School 5th graders recently began serving as “Paine Pathfinders,” and things are already off to a great start! Paine has over 70 Pathfinders, divided among the three trimesters! The Paine Pathfinder Program provides 5th grade students with unique leadership opportunities at Paine, from assisting with carline, to serving as peer partners for younger students, to voting on school-wide initiatives. By definition, pathfinders are leaders! They are known to show others the path or way, and they exemplify excellence, success, and reliability. Paine is already so proud of these students and their hard work!

Neighborhood Bridges allows our community to help our students who have needs. Scan the QR code to learn more about neighborhood bridges and become a subscriber to receive information about needs as they are posted.

Current Need:

There are students in Trussville City Schools lacking funds for lunch this semester. Lunches have been free the last two years and families are adapting to paying for lunches again. Based on current charges, each school will need at least $1000 this semester to cover lunch charges for students who are struggling to pay at this time. Student lunches are $2.50 per day. We currently have over 450 students are charging lunches.

Thank you for sharing your kindness!

The QR Code is posted and the web address is:
https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org/community/Trussville-al

Freshmen and Junior Students ONLY at Hewitt-Trussville High School will participate in a Remote Learning Day Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Sophomore Students will be in school October 11 to take the required Pre-ACT test and all HTHS personnel will be used for testing on this day.

Senior Students will be asked to take a College Visit Day or a Career Exploration Day on October 11.

The Remote Learning Day will not involve elementary or middle school students.

The 2022-2023 P.A.C.E. (Positive Attitudes Change Everything) Character Traits are listed below.

1. Respect: esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability.
2. Kindness: of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person.

3: Responsibility: answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management.

4. Honesty: truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.

5. Compassion: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

6. Self-control: control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.

7. Integrity: adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

8. Gratitude: the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

9. Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

For just $1 per day, you can be a part of the Pack! 100% of donations are put back into the classrooms at TCS to enrich our children's education. Yard signs and car magnets to show your support to the Foundation are available to be picked up at the Central Office front desk. Families can become part of the pack by clicking our website, www.tcsf.org. Multiple financial options available. See the official letter to TCS Households re: Join the Pack/2022-2023. -submitted by TCSF

The Friends of the Trussville Library and the Trussville Public Library are very pleased to announce our first annual BOOKIN' IT 5K Race/Walk coming up this Fall on Saturday, October 15th at 8AM! The race will start and end at the Trussville Public Library and all proceeds from the race will benefit the Friends of the Trussville Library! REGISTER FOR THE RACE THROUGH THIS LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4vyxx27p or through the library's website at www.trussvillelibrary.com

Check out the latest activities with Parks and Rec/City of Trussville

VOLLEYBALL:

https://trussville.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TVC-Tryout-Information-22-23.pdf

WRESTLING:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoftrussville/activity/search/detail/2020?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Questions: TPAC at (205) 655-9486.

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!

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