In the Loop 2019-2020
December 6, 2019
Trussville City Schools
(205) 228-3000
Email Sandra Vernon for assistance
Save the Date!
Christmas Holiday Schedule
Students dismiss school at 12:00 noon December 19, 2019
Faculty/Staff Last Day is December 19, 2019
12 Month Employees work December 20, 2019
School/Offices Closed December 20, 2019 - January 2, 2020
Faculty/Staff Returns - January 3, 2020
Students return January 6, 2020
Schools Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. Day - January 20, 2020
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Congratulations to Past Board President Bill Roberts!
At the Alabama Association of School Board (AASB) Winter Conference, Mr. Roberts was awarded the AASB All-State Board Member Award.
The All-State Award commends Board Members who exhibit exemplary boardmanship.
Mr. Roberts served as a Board Member for 10 years from 2009 - 2019 and served as Board President from 2010 to 2016.
Dr. Pattie Neill stated, "Mr. Roberts faithfully served this school district in an official capacity for ten years and he continues to serve his community in church and civic volunteerism. Bill was an exemplary Board Member who modeled strong ethics, integrity, faith and honesty for all those who will follow in his footsteps."
Congratulations Mr. Roberts! We thank you for your service for Trussville City Schools.
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Congratulations to Technology Coordinator April Chamberlain....Alabama PBS Digital Innovator
Technology Coordinator April Chamberlain has been named one of four Alabama PBS Digital Innovators by Alabama Public Television.
Kathy Heiman from the Alabama Public TV Organization said, "
April is one of our Alabama Fund for Teacher Fellows, a project in which APT serves as a partner, and I have also had the opportunity to work with April through Scratch Ed Meetups and Edcamps. The selection committee was impressed with all that April does to encourage teachers and students in their use of technology. She is doing amazing things with the Build a Better Book program and Girls who Code, and it is with great excitement that Alabama Public Television welcomes April to our family of Digital Innovators. We look forward to working with April and having her serve on a committee to help advise APT on educational content."
From Alabama PBS Award:
Trussville City Schools System Technology Coordinator April Chamberlain has been in education since 1996. As the System Technology Coordinator, Ms. Chamberlain works with educators in every grade in the district to develop their skills with and understanding of technology through hands-on learning. Ms. Chamberlain provides professional development workshops for teachers, librarians and administrators to develop a deeper understanding of the role technology plays in a modern Alabama. In addition to her work with educators, Ms. Chamberlain uses a “design thinking” approach in her work with students in the classroom that allows them to process and develop empathy for those facing the challenges that technology is working to solve.
“I am passionate about developing my students’ technology toolboxes so they can choose which tools are best for learning for them.” - April Chamberlain
For additional information, please read from the link below:
https://aptv.org/Education/content.asp?NewsID=1574
Ms. Chamberlain will be recognized at the Monday, December 16, 2019 Board Meeting at 6:00 pm in the Board Room.
Congratulations Ms. Chamberlain! Great Job!
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Congratulations to Cahaba Elementary School's Team Member of the Month....Beth Ann Marshall! Great Job!
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Congratulations to the Cahaba Elementary Students awarded the P.A.C.E. Awards for Honor! Great Job Students!
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HTHS Senior Board Winter Blanket and Sock Drive
The Hewitt-Trussville High School Senior Board is having a Winter Blanket and Sock Drive starting December 2, and going through January 17. Donated items will be taken to Jessie’s Place.
Students will bring items to their 1st period class. The class that brings the most items will get a free breakfast!
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Congratulations HTHS Students Selected for the 2020 Alabama All-State Choral Festival!
Congratulations to the following HTHS students who auditioned and were selected to be a part of the 2020 Alabama All-State Choral Festival. This is among the highest honors afforded to a high school choral student.
Back row L to R: Markkus Griggs, Jay Naylor, Isabella Weyerman, Abby Cunningham, Kent Glover. Middle row L to R: Ellie Cobb, Jessica Walters, Kaitlyn Hardy, Darren Griggs, Alyssa Serena. Front row L to R: Jenny Waid, Maya Viikinsalo, Victoria Landar, Jordan Long.
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The Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Dance Team delivered poinsettias to the Peachtree Nursing Home....Great Job Girls!
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Hewitt-Trussville Middle School SCA Toy Drive
Bring in a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY between now and December 18th.
Drop toys off in Ms. Ormond’s classroom or Ms. Shelnutt’s classroom.
Students who bring in a toy will get to wear PJs to school on December 19th.
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Children's of Alabama Flu Information
Information Below provided by Children's of Alabama
1600 7th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.638.9100
Sometimes mistaken for the common cold, the flu (influenza) causes more symptoms and can sometimes cause serious illness. Fortunately, most kids who get the flu can get over the infection without any problems. The flu occurs most often in the winter months.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Chills
- Muscle aches
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness.
What to Do:
- Call the child's doctor
- Encourage rest
- Keep the child hydrated with plenty of fluids - breast milk or formula for babies, water, juice, ice pops, and cool drinks for older kids but no caffeinated drinks
- Relieve symptoms with: A warm bath, a cool-mist humidifier, saline or saltwater) nose drops, acetaminophen or ibuprofen (check package for correct dosage)
Never give aspirin to a child with the flu. Do not give cough or cold medicine to children under 6 years old (call the doctor first for older kids).
Seek medical care if the child has:
- Symptoms that get worse
- Trouble breathing
- A stiff neck
- A severe cough
- A fever and is 3 months or younger
- A headache that doesn't go away after taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Seek Emergency Medical Care if the child:
- is working to breathe (using chest muscles to get air in and out
- is lethargic (hard to wake up your child
- child is confused and unsteady
- physician recommends coming to the ED
Think Prevention!
- Get the flu vaccine each year
- Try to avoid large crowds during flu season
- Wash hands well and often
For educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnosis and treatment, consult your doctor. Information copyright of the Children's of Alabama Patient Health and Safety Information. 8/19
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Children's of Alabama Flu Testing and Treatment
Information provided by Children's of Alabama:
Testing for the Flu
- Getting a flu shot each year is the best way to protect your child from the flu.
- Most of the time, doctors will use the symptoms your child has to diagnose your child with the flu.
- Occasionally, a rapid flu test is used to see if your child has the flu. But, many children with the flu have a negative test and children without the flu will sometimes have a positive test so your medical provider today will decide whether or not a flu test is needed.
- If a flu test is done, a nasal swab is needed for the test and it will take about an hour to get results.
Treatment for the Flu
- The gest treatement of the flu involves rest and lots of fluids.
- Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) for fever. NEVER give aspirin to a child with the flu.
- The flu is a virus and cannot be treated with antibiotics.
Tamiflu
- Tamilflu is a medicine that may be given after a positive flu test.
- Some side effects of Tamiflu are nausea and vomiting.
Who should get Tamiflu?
- Not every patient with the flu will get a prescription for Tamiflu. Only children with a higher than average risk for complications of flu will be treated with the medication.
If your child has the flu but is not given Tamiflu, the best treatment is still to get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) as needed for fever or pain.
When should I call the doctor?
- Symptoms that get worse
- Trouble breathing
- Stiff neck
- Severe cough
- Fever in a child that is 3 months or younger
- Headache that doesn't go away after acetaminophen or ibuprofen
All information provided by Children's of Alabama.
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The Trussville Chamber of Commerce presents....The Trussville Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 14 at 3:00 pm
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce presents...Community Caroling and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community Caroling & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, December 8, 2019
5:00 - 6:00 pm
West Mall
Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm
A great way to start the Christmas season in Trussville.
PLUS, Santa will be there too!
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The Trussville City Schools Foundation Brick Paver Sale...get your Stadium Brick Paver NOW before the deadline.
Don't Miss Out on Your Place in History! Get Your Stadium Brick Pavers Now for the HT Stadium!
Trussville City Schools Foundation is excited to 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 examples of the pavers at the entrance of the stadium just inside the front gates.
Pavers will be ordered in December 2019 and are $50 each for a 4" x 8" brick with 1-3 lines of engraving with 18 to 20 characters per line, including spaces.
Thank you for your support!
The Foundation will have a table set up for Stadium Brick Paver sales at the September 20 and October 4 HTHS Football Games. Look for them!
To order online please visit: www.polarengraving.com/TCSF