In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

Friday, December 19 - Students Dismiss at 12:00PM. (End of 2nd Nine Weeks and First Semester)

Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 - Winter Holidays

Tuesday, January 6 - Students Return to School

Our specialists teamed up for a Multicultural Christmas unit that gave students the opportunity to explore holiday traditions from around the world. Each class focused on a different country: Art studied Finland, Music explored England, Library and Counseling highlighted Italy, and STEM investigated Germany. Through stories, music, art, and hands-on activities, students learned how different cultures celebrate Christmas.

The unit concluded with a festive carnival experience where students rotated through stations featuring country-specific games, activities, and art connected to their learning. This collaborative celebration brought the unit to life and helped students deepen their understanding of global traditions while enjoying a fun and meaningful holiday experience together.

Faculty and staff were asked to nominate students from each grade level who illustrate characteristics of strong character, responsibility, academic achievement, or leadership.

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for November:

Freshmen: Merritt Daniel & Skylar Levert

Sophomores: Regan Gentile & Chloe Williams

Juniors: Paul Bethune & Elizabeth Schroeder

Seniors: Sean Cook & Jaliyah Edwards

Second grade students at Paine Elementary enjoyed an engaging Christmas Around the World unit aligned with learning about continents, holidays, and cultural awareness. Each day, students “traveled” to a new country, learned how Christmas is celebrated, practiced saying “Merry Christmas” in different languages, and tasted foods from around the world

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With the help of wonderful community volunteers—including a pilot, a mother from Brazil, and a father from New Zealand—students gained a meaningful understanding of global traditions and immigration. What a special learning experience!

The Engineering Academy had two teams present their ideas to NASA this week. One team (Syed and Nicholas) is designing a shower for space - this is a very difficult task in micro gravity. Another team (Liam, Grayson, and Nathan) is designing a robot that will jump vertically so that it can take long range pictures to help with navigation on the Moon and Mars. These teams have been researching and brainstorming ideas for their solutions. They had their PDR (preliminary design review) with NASA on Wednesday to make sure that they were addressing their problems correctly. We are so proud of these students and their hard work.

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its January monthly meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm. The livestream link will be published on the TCS website (www.tcsk12.us) 15 minutes prior to the start of each meeting.

Save the Date! Our 7th Annual Casino Night returns on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Get ready for a fun night of fundraising with the TCS Foundation as we turn Trussville into Truss-Vegas! Email director@tcsf.org for sponsorship opportunities and ticket details will be coming soon.

January 26, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

February 23, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

April 20, 2026 - Board Retreat

April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

June 8, 2026 - 5:00pm 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.

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

https://www.tcsk12.us/departments/exceptional-education/parent-and-community-resources