In the Loop 2019-2020
November 19, 2019
Trussville City Schools
(205) 228-3000
Email Sandra Vernon for assistance
Save the Date!
TCS Schools and Offices will be closed November 27-29, 2019 to Celebrate Thanksgiving Holidays.
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 the Schools' Teacher of the Year!
Each school recently nominated a Teacher of the Year at their local schools.
TCS is proud to announce the outstanding winners at each school.
Cahaba Elementary School - Rachel Osburn
Magnolia Elementary - Lynette Summers
Paine Elementary - Cynthia Weyerman
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School - Jennifer Bruno
Hewitt-Trussville High School - Josh Haynes
Congratulations to all winners!
Cahaba Elementary - Rachel Osburn
Magnolia Elementary - Lynette Summers
Paine Elementary - Cynthia Weyerman
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School - Jennifer Bruno
Hewitt-Trussville High School - Josh Haynes
2019-20 Teachers of the Year Honored at the November 18, 2019 TCS Board Meeting
Pictured above from Left: Assistant Superintendent Dr. Berry, Mr. Haynes, Ms. Weyerman, Ms. Summers, Ms. Bruno, Ms. Osburn, and Dr. Neill
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Congratulations! Trussville City Schools Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to Ms. Lynette Summers, named the Trussville City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year! Ms. Summers is a 5th grade teacher at Magnolia Elementary School.
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Bruno, named the Trussville City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year! Ms. Bruno is the Theatre teacher at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School.
Both teachers will move forward to compete for Alabama Teacher of the Year.
Good Luck!
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Local Legislators Present Check to TCS Board of Education
At the November 16, 2019 Board of Education Meeting, Senator Shay Shelnutt, Representative Danny Garrett, and County Commissioner Joe Knight presented the TCS Board of Education and Dr. Pattie Neill the annual allocation to school systems in Jefferson County.
The money is based on the number of students in each school district from Jefferson County.
Pictured below from left: Senator Shay Shelnutt, Representative Danny Garrett, Dr. Neill, CSFO Jim Kirkland and County Commissioner Joe Knight.
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HTHS Athletics Signing Day....Congratulations Huskies!
HT Baseball had four students. Kerrigan Edmonson signed with Alabama State University. Michael Fowler signed with Louisiana State University. Keith Lanum signed with Bishop State Community College and Tyler Mauldin signed with Northwest Florida State College.
HT Softball had two players sign. Abigail Dorsett signed with Samford University and Kaitlyn Hughes signed with the University of South Alabama.
Leah Harrison signed to play Basketball at the University of West Alabama.
Jordan Lynn signed with Mercer University to play Soccer.
HT Volleyball's Trenady Lockett will attend Coastal Alabama Community College next year. Nathan Pitts will run Cross Country at Jefferson State Community College next year.
The next ceremony at Hewitt-Trussville High School will be held on December 18. Football student-athletes signing during the Football early period will be honored.
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The Hope Institute Award
Dr. Pattie Neill, Dr. Mandi Logan and Dr. Lisa Berry were recognized by the Hope Institute for cultivating a culture of character development through participation in Year One of the Hope Leadership Academy.
Dr. Neill, Dr. Logan and Dr. Berry were recognized for their continuing achievements in programs to build character and leadership for the students of Trussville.
Trussville City Schools will participate in Year Two of the Hope Leadership Academy.
Pictured below: Superintendent Dr. Pattie Neill, Assistant Superintendents Mandi Logan and Lisa Berry
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Hewitt-Trussville High School Mock Interview Day a Great Success
We had a total of around 90 professionals in the fields of medicine, law, construction, accounting, architecture, and much more mock interviewing seniors today. We had a large number of students today who were offered internships and jobs due to their professionalism, resumes, and interviewing skills.
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HTMS Science
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Science teachers Laci Gray and Jada Burns presented at the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA) Conference on November 4, 2019.
Their presentation was Science Literacy: A Progression from 6th to 8th grade.
Great Job Ms. Gray and Ms. Burns!
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Hewitt-Trussville High School Physics Contest
Using only 6 sheets of copy paper & 30 cm of tape, students built columns that supported 40 textbooks with a combined mass of 73,217 grams or 161.4 lbs before crashing.
Winning Team: Sam Stallings, Candice Belcher, Kimberly Killian, and David Johnson.
Great Job Students!
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Hewitt-Trussville High School Theatre Presents...The Great Gatsby. Save the Dates!
Hope to see you at the show November 21st @ 7pm, November 22nd (understudy show) @ 7pm, November 23rd (understudy show) @ 2:30pm, November 23rd @ 7pm, November 24th @ 2:30pm.
Ticket Prices: Adults - $10.00 and Students $5.00
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Magnolia Elementary 4th Grade Students Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
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Alabama Power Visits Hewitt-Trussville High School
November 6-7, 2019
A team of Engineers from Alabama Power visited Hewitt-Trussville High School on November 6th and 7th. The Power Company engineers spoke to the Principles of Engineering and Civil Engineering/Architecture classes. They discussed all of the different methods utilized to generate power and how that power is then distributed to all of the customers throughout the State of Alabama.
They also spoke about all of the different engineering disciplines employed by Alabama Power and other industries. We would like to thank the power company and Drew Collins, Brad Murry, Anthony Freeman and Derrick Jackson for their time and their outstanding presentation.
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Cahaba Elementary School second grade students learned about Animal Habitats. Then, they did research, created their habitats and presented their projects to their parents
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Cahaba Elementary School Food Drive...THANK YOU!
Our food drive was a great success! Thanks to the generous kids of Cahaba...we raised almost 2700 items for T.E.A.M.
Way to go students!
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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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Cahaba Elementary 1st Graders raised money for the Trussville Dog Park by bringing in Dollars for Doggies! THANK YOU CES!
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HTHS ACT Prep Classes
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Hewitt Trussville High School.
On Tuesdays, classes will meet on the 2nd Floor B wing.
On Thursdays, classes will meet on the 2nd Floor Main Hall.
There are 8 classes per ACT test session with 5 total sessions offered.
Tuesdays will be dedicated to English, Reading, Writing and Science.
Thursdays will be dedicated to Math.
The Non-refundable Fee for the ACT Prep Course is $300, which includes an ACT prep book and additional resources.
- The fee covers an 8 class session for one ACT prep class, however, we will allow students to attend additional sessions throughout this current school year at no additional cost.
The second session will be for the December 14, 2019 ACT Test
Deadline for payment is Tuesday, November 5th.
Please make checks payable to Trussville City Schools and bring to HTHS main office.
Include the attached registration form with your check.
Email Vanessa.Romano@trussvillecityschools.com with questions.
For inclement weather events, please check our Twitter, HTHS Facebook, or the Trussville City Schools website for cancellation notifications.
Visit the ACT official website to register for the ACT test.
We do not register students for the test nor is it included in any way in the test prep payment and registration.
2019 - 2020 ACT Test Dates
- September 14th, 2019
- October 26th, 2019
- December 14th, 2019
- February 8th, 2020
- April 4th, 2020
- ACT offers June and July tests. See the ACT website for more information. We do not offer classes for these test dates.
ACT PREP session dates for the December 14, 2019 ACT TEST
- Tuesday, November 12th
- Thursday, November 14th
- Tuesday, November 19th
- Thursday, November 21st
- Tuesday, December 3rd
- Thursday, December 5th
- Tuesday, December 10th
- Thursday, December 12th
Sessions are taught by certified teachers in English, Math, Science and History.
40 total classes offered = 80 possible hours of practice instruction
If you have already taken the ACT have your ACT score analysis sheet with you, this will enable the instructor to give more precise instruction for your needs, based on your analysis
ACT Prep Class Registration
Below is information regarding registering for an ACT Prep Class. Visit HTHS Main Office or Counselor's Office for a registration form.
This must be submitted for each session you will attend, even when you’ve already paid.
Student Name ________________________________________________________________
Student Phone Number _______________________________ (This is the number that will be
used in a Group Message to contact students if there is a change in schedule due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events.)
Student email___________________________________________________________________
Parent Name(s) and email_________________________________________________________
Current session for which you are enrolling ___________________________________________
Have you taken the ACT before?____________________ Latest composite score__________
*Attach a copy of your latest scores to this registration sheet if you have already taken the ACT.*
Give a brief description below of subjects and concepts for which you feel you need to focus.
While we completely understand that events will come up that require you to miss these sessions, it is your responsibility to come get what you missed from your instructors. We’ll be more than happy to help you catch up. We also encourage you to send us your score after the test. We want to continuously improve the course to help you. Finally, we encourage you to take full advantage of this course by being punctual and refraining from using your cell phone when you are in attendance. Parents, feel free to email us with questions.
Please check the appropriate spaces:
_____________ ACT Prep Class $300 payment (ACT prep book is included in your payment.)
_____________ No payment. I am repeating the course and have already paid.
_____________ Amount of payment included __________Check/Cash __________Check #
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Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Dance Team to Offer...Parent's Night Out
The HTMS Dance Team invites your daughter to Parent's Night Out. The girls will practice basic dance skills, make crafts, lean a fun Christmas routine, eat snacks and play games. The cost is $20.00.
Friday, December 6, 2019
5:00 - 8:00 pm at HTMS
Open to Grades 2nd - 6th
Reserve Your Sport Today by emailing:
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Hewitt-Trussville High SChool "Just One Can" Canned Food Drive Going On Now!
The HTHS Student Council Association is sponsoring the "Just One Can" Canned Food Drive again this year. If each student will bring just 1 can of food, that will be over 1,500 cans of food to donate to the Trussville Fire Department's Food Bank. But, it is the hope of HTHS that students will support this food drive and bring in as many canned good items as they can.
The food drive will end Friday, November 22, 209 so send in your cans today!
HTHS thanks students for participating in our "Just One Can" Canned Food Drive to support our local community during the holiday season.
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Magnolia Elementary School Annual Food Drive - November 18-22, 2019 ~ Fight Hunger with us!
Magnolia Elementary Annual Food Drive
Bring your canned/non-perishable, unexpired items to Magnolia Elementary
November 18-22, 2019
Benefits our local food bank at T.E.A.M.
Trussville Ecumenical Assistance Ministry
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Paine Elementary School Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive November 12-22, 2019
Paine Elementary School Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Share a blessing with those in need. Please consider donating can goods and non-perishable foods (boxes, bags, and jars)
November 12-22, 201
All food collected will be given to T.E.A.M.
Trussville's local food bank
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Hewitt-Trussville High School Softball State Champs Shirts
Support Hewitt-Softball 2019 State Champs
Sale Ends Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Shirts are black with 2019 7A State Softball Champs Hewitt-Trussville
Why Not Us? - Hewitt-Softball with a picture of the trophy
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The Trussville Chamber of Commerce presents....The Trussville Chrsitmas 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