HTHS Choirs Receive Superior Ratings at Alabama Vocal Association State Choral Performance Assessment.

Hewitt-Trussville High School had 140 students to participate in Alabama Vocal Association’s State Choral Assessment. Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale and Chamber Choir each went through the 45 minute cycle of warmup, performance and sightreading. The performance judges were from the University of Arkansas, University of Tennessee, Huntingdon College and the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

Points totaling 72-88 qualify as a Superior rating. Each choir received the following scores in sightreading:
Concert Choir - 79, 82, 81, 85
Women’s Chorale - 78,79, 84, 85
Chamber Choir - 84, 85, 84, 86

Remarks made in the adjudication sheets from the Concert Choir performance:
“Great balance and blend”
“Lovely opening sound and attention to dynamics”
“Gorgeous full tone”
“Fabulous work!!!”

Remarks about Women’s Chorale:
“Lovely tone”
“Great job navigating this disjunct melody”
“Very nice balance ladies”
“Excellent professionalism”
“Great soloist”

Remarks about the Chamber Choir:
“Great dynamic contrast and phenomenal energy”
“Exceptional intonation on opening clashes”
“I love the attention to tuning!”
“Great dynamics”
“What a joy to hear this group!”

Allen Gillespie is the choral director at HTHS.  Congratulations to these talented and hard-working students and their teacher.  

Magnolia Fifth Graders Participate in Enrichment Activities

Each Friday, fifth graders at Magnolia are participating in activities that enrich and extend the curriculum.  Enrichment activities are enjoyable and challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students' interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.  Research has shown that an enrichment-based approach (rather than drill-and-practice) actually improves student achievement, improves attendance, minimizes suspensions, increases student and teacher engagement, and promotes greater job satisfaction on the part of teachers. Trussville City Schools is working to implement enrichment opportunities for all students, as well as opportunities for students to expand on those areas of personal interest.

Measuring, Calculating, and Building Catapults with Mrs. Ward

Writing and Learning About Poetry with Ms. Bishop

Girls Who Code with Mrs. Long

 

Designing a Food Truck with Mrs. Moore

Math Team with Mrs. Summers

Game Strategies with Mrs. Hook

Writing Alabama Bicentennial Podcasts with Mr. Byars

Family Involvement Celebrated at Cahaba

The staff of Cahaba Elementary designed an amazing opportunity for parents and students to celebrate reading and learning Thursday evening.  The school was packed with families that included students, parents, and lots of grandparents!  GaTE students sold their wares at their annual Marketplace, with the direction and support of GaTE teacher, Porshia Franklin.

The Scholastic Book Fair was open in the school's library for families to browse and purchase books.

Chick-fil-a provided the opportunity to have dinner at the school, and teachers greeted students and their families in classrooms for Open House.  The doors of all classrooms were decorated in honor of Read Across America.  The goals of the event were to encourage parent involvement, share student work with parents, and to encourage students and their families to read.  No doubt that those goals were met!  Congratulations to Cahaba for a fantastic family event!