In the Loop

*Wed., August 9 - 1st Day of School for Students with last names beginning with A - J

*Thurs, August 10 - 1st Day of School for Students with last names beginning with K - Z

*Friday, August 11 - ALL Students attend school

Monday, September 4, 2023 - Schools/Offices Closed for Labor Day

August 2, 2023, Trussville City Schools welcomed 41 new teachers to our school system. It was a day of professional learning, sharing and growing for our newest TCS family. These talented educators are ready to ignite curiosity, nurture creativity, and empower our students to reach for the stars.

Welcome to our newest TCS family members!

Thursday, August 3, 2023, 650 faculty and support staff from Trussville City Schools (TCS) celebrated the opening day of the year with Institute 2023. Everyone gathered in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center to start the celebration. This is the one time each year that the entire faculty and staff are together in one place.

The TCS Theme for 23-24 is "Legacy".

Faculty and Staff heard from Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin, Board President Kim DeShazo, Mayor Buddy Choat, Trussville Utilities Mike Strength, Trussville Police Deputy Chief Morette, and TCSF President Melissa Donaldson . Members of the Hewitt-Trussville High School Pep Band provided music to get everyone ready to celebrate and choir students sang the most beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The REAL stars of the show were students Ashlyn, JW and Hannah who brought a message on behalf of all TCS students followed by an adorable video of the Class of 2036.

The meeting concluded with speaker Tim Alexander (TA) who shared how important education is and how teachers, counselors and SRO's impacted his life. Check out TA's life story on his website.

WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY AND THE YEAR!

TCS would like to thank Mike Strength and Trussville Utilities for your support of our school system. Your support of TCS is truly appreciated!

THANK YOU Door Prize Sponsors:

Anna Bern with AEA, Chicken Salad Chick, Rodney Scott's BBQ, and Cajun Steamer

TCS is ready and can't wait for the return of our students! Let's get this school year started!

Trussville City Schools is pleased to announce there is a new Parent & Student Handbook for the 2023-24 school year. The handbook was created by a committee of administrators, teachers, and parents. The new handbook was designed for ease of reading to include information on the school system policies, guidelines, discipline, attendance, dress code, rules and much more. TCS is hopeful the new format will provide you all needed information on Trussville City Schools. Please click the NEW Parent & Student Handbook below to read the handbook. Your child's teacher will provide more information on how you can confirm you and your child and read the new handbook.

Looking forward to a great new year!

TCS

Parents, please review the TCS Student Dress Code with your student and ensure compliance on the first day. We will also be reviewing the dress code with students and providing reminders for the first few weeks as students learn the new requirements.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to ensure your student is dressed appropriately for the school environment each and every day.

1. All clothing must cover undergarments and midriff at all times and should cover the body in an appropriate manner. Midriff is defined as the region of the front of the body between the chest and the waist.
2. Clothing which has open sides, back, or reveals midriff area is prohibited. Midriff is defined as the region of the front of the body between the chest and the waist.
3. Tank tops must have a 2-finger width to be worn without coverage.
4. Halter and spaghetti straps are not allowed unless worn underneath clothing that complies with Dress Code.
5. All yoga pants, tights, leggings, or jeggings must cover the student’s undergarments and may not reveal midriff.
6. Shorts, skirts, dresses and skorts should be measured using the student’s fingertips when hands are down on their sides.
7. There should be no holes or rips revealing skin above the knee of pants, shorts, dresses, or skirts.
8. Baseball caps, hats, sweatshirt hoods, toboggans and sunglasses are not to be worn at any time in the school building.
9. Clothing and/or personal items bearing reference to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drugs, drug-related slogans, sexual activity, violence, or any other wording, drawing, or picture that in any way is questionable or can be reasonably interpreted as inappropriate are prohibited.
10. Clothing or personal items, or visible references which identify a student as associated with a gang, or any subversive, unlawful, or unauthorized organizations are prohibited.
11. Rubber or hard soled shoes must be worn.
12. Pajamas, pajama pants, house shoes or bedroom slippers, and blankets are not allowed.
13. Air pods or headphones may not be worn during the school day unless for academic purposes.
14. Principals may establish different rules for dress for special occasions during the school day or extracurricular events.

Thursday, July 27, 2023, approximately 50 people from Central Office, School Administrators, Counselors, Nurses, Mayor, City Council, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and Safety consultants met to discuss safety for Trussville City Schools.

Crisis plans, drills, evacuations, and lock down plans were each discussed to ensure safety is the number one priority for Trussville City Schools. Following the meeting, the group visited the designated evacuation sites to ensure everyone is prepared should the need arise.

Trussville City Schools is confident that with the protection of Trussville Police Department, SRO's, and Trussville Fire and Rescue, TCS students, faculty and staff are in a safe, nurturing environment.

Paine Upcoming Meet the Teacher Dates

Monday, 8/7 @ 4:00 – 5th Grade

Monday, 8/7 @ 5:00 – 4th Grade

Monday, 8/7 @ 6:00 – 3rd Grade

Tuesday, 8/8 @ 5:00 – 2nd Grade

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Paine Parent Chat Nights (5:30-6:30 pm).

Tuesday, 8/15 – 4th Grade Parents

Monday, 8/21 - Kindergarten Parents

Tuesday, 8/22 – 3rd Grade Parents

Thursday, 8/24 – 2nd Grade Parents

Monday, 8/28 – 1st Grade Parents

Tuesday, 8/29 – 5th Grade Parents

August 19th at 6:00 pm

Trussville Entertainment District

Monthly Board Meeting

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold their August monthly meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45 pm August 21, 2023.

This meeting will include the 2nd Public Budget Hearing.

Magnolia Elementary School Meet the Teacher

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

5:00 - 5:45 pm = K & 3rd

5:45 - 6:30 pm = 1st & 4th

6:30 - 7:15 pm = 2nd & 5th

Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee will be in front of the school throughout the evening, if you wish to purchase refreshments and enjoy them outside as a family.

*Please, do not bring food and drink items inside the building.

For Parents of Hewitt-Trussville High School Students ONLY

Remote Learning Days for Testing

+October 3 PSAT for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students who sign up for the test; Remote Learning Day for all students not testing

+October 24 Pre-ACT 10th grade, WorkKeys for 12th grade students needing this assessment; Remote Learning Day for 9th, 11th , remaining 12th grade students.

+March 12 ACT 11th grade; Remote Learning Day for 9th, 10th, and 12th grades.

From July 17-28, 2023, HTHS rising Junior, Conrad Jones, and HTHS AP Physics teacher, Melanie Dimler, attended Quantum Science Camp at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming. The Quantum Science Summer Camp is a unique opportunity for high schoolers and their teachers to study concepts and applications of quantum mechanics. The camp is facilitated by professors and scientists from Texas A&M University’s Institute for Quantum Science & Engineering. These experts teach selected principles of quantum science during week one of camp and review applications of quantum science, including quantum computing, during week two of camp. Students and teachers also participate in daily laboratory experimentation activities and have the opportunity to listen to several guest lecturers, including members from the National Academy of Sciences and other world-renowned scientific organizations. The opportunity for students and teachers to learn from leading researchers, scientists, and professionals in the field of quantum science provides an experience that is world class. One of the camp leaders, Dr. Marlon Scully, was the “intellectual grandson” of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Dr. Scully’s doctoral thesis advisor was Dr. Willis Lamb, and Dr. Willis Lamb’s doctoral thesis advisor was the one and only Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer. Of course, Dr. Oppenheimer’s doctoral thesis advisor was Max Born – truly world class!

Each summer, the camp accepts 12 high school teachers and 24 high school students from across the country to attend – all expenses paid. If you are interested in applying for the Quantum Science Camp (Summer 2024), contact Mrs. Dimler for more information. This link also provides more information https://www.caspercollege.edu/quantumsciencecamp/

DATE

Monday, August 21, 2023

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

* 2nd Public Budget Hearing

Monday, September 18, 2023

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, October 16, 2023

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2023

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2023

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, January 22, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, February 19, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, March 18, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

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.

The Trussville Public Library is hosting a series of programs for older teens aimed at providing useful information to teenagers headed out into the world. The City of Trussville's Human Resources Department will be joining us on August 10th to talk about interviewing and the workplace. This is a place to pick up useful tips as you are headed into the workplace.

The Trussville Public Library is hosting a series of programs for older teens aimed and providing useful information to teenagers headed out into the world. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will be joining us on August 15th and 24th to talk about financial aid and useful information for freshman. If you want to learn about grants, scholarships, due dates, and all about various "headed to college information" this is a great place to learn and prepare.

The Trussville Public Library is hosting a series of programs for older teens aimed and providing useful information to teenagers headed out into the world. The Trussville Police Department will be joining us on August 17th to discuss safety and awareness. Many teens are headed off to college, getting their own place, and potentially getting a job. It is always good to be safe and prepared when you are headed to new places and the Trussville Police will be giving us useful tips on how to do so.

The Trussville Public Library is hosting a series of programs for older teens aimed and providing useful information to teenagers headed out into the world. Bryant Bank will be joining us for a brief talk on finances. They will cover things on credit cards, investments, checking accounts, and basic financial literacy.

The Trussville Public Library will be hosting a two-part ACT Prep class on August 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and August 27th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The class will be conducted in person in the library auditorium. Saturday will be an extensive review session, test taking tips, and a practice essay, and the Sunday will feature a practice test. When you sign up for this event you are signing up for both days.

Students will need to bring a notebook, pencil and calculator.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

The fee for BOTH days of the class is $43.50. No refunds will be issued.

This Fall Trussville Parks and Recreation is offering:

Boys Flag Football League

Girls Flag Football League

Youth Ages 6-12

$75.00 per person

September 16 through November 9

Games will be Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Flags will be provided.

This will be a 7-game regular season plus a tournament. Cost does not include jerseys

For more information contact Fredrick Wagner

205-508-0347 or email fwagner@trussville.org

Fall Futsal

Futsal is indoor soccer. It is a fast moving game consisting of short sided teams in all age groups. Teams are co-ed from 8 - 100 years of age. We will offer teams in the following age groups:

Smallz (6-8) Samba (9 - 11) Sala (12-14) Phenoms (high school)

Adults (most competitive)

Matching uniforms are required

This is a team registration, one person registers the team and collects the fees,

rosters will be signed on the first day of competition

form more information contact Ben Dawkins (205) 508-0359 or ben.dawkins@trussville.org

Games will be played at the Red Gym - 601 Parkway Drive

6 on 6 Lacrosse

Cost $40.00

For Boys and Girls Grades K through 6th

Practice and scrimmages Sundays from 2 - 4 pm

8 week program

September 3 - October 22

This program is based on the US LAX Sixes Program

Balls, Sticks and Coaches will be provided

For more information contact Fredrick Wagner at 205-508-0347 or fwagner@trussville.org

T-Ball League

Registration ends August 31, 2023

9/8/23 Teams Selected

9/11/23 Practices Begin

10/2/23 Games Begin

10/30 Last week of games

Expect approximately 2 events per week. This could be a combination of 2 practices, 1 practice/1 game, 2 games. Practices and games will be held on weekdays.

M/T/TH/F as well as Saturdays

Email: lenglish@trussville.org

Youth Huskies Volleyball - Fall 2023

Cost: $100 - register now

Questions? Troy Collins at 205-508-0629 or troy.collins@trussville.org

Starting August 14th, practices and games will be on a combination of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights, 2 practices per week each lasting 1 hour. The volleyball rules have been revised to adapt to younger age groups.

Grades 1st and 2nd * Grades 3rd - 4th * Grades 5th and 6th * Grades 7th - 8th

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!