The Wolf Howl
Week of February 5-9, 2018
Happy Black History Month
Happy Groundhog Day!- Six More Weeks of Winter :(
Employee Satisfaction Survey- February 2nd (6 am- 12 pm)
Our Employee Satisfaction Survey begins February 1st! CTMS survey date is Friday, February 2nd. Please remember that the link will be live on your school website from 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. on February 2nd.
You will simply need to do the following to access the survey:
1. Go to any computer and sign in to the campus website.
2. Go to the Departments and Programs tab and select Library.
3. On the library webpage, there will be a link to the 2018 Employee Satisfaction Survey.
4. Click on the link, answer the questions and close the tab. There are two questions with open-ended responses. This is the third year for this and will allow for additional information to be provided.
The survey is absolutely anonymous. We are not able to see what log in is used. We need employees to log in as this is the only way to prevent non-employees from accessing the survey.
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY REGISTRATION
National School Counseling Week is February 5-9, 2018
Voter Registration Support- Angela Kaker
American Heart Association
Check out the videos below !
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUE8X-UJk58
www.goredforwomen.org/get-involved/national-wear-red-day/what-it-means-to-go-red-for-women/
Metroplex Science MiniCAST
Wolf Time Passes
Memes of the Week
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Wolf Howls
Lisa Gallagher is sending a tremendous HOWL to all the staff here at CTMS. This has been the most incredible journey the past 10.5 years (11 in TRSland). You are the BEST of the BEST in GCISD (oh heck, anywhere!). I will miss all of you. No, I don't think I will be back to sub; but I will be back for the Math Science Competition in a few weeks and maybe some other times. I have seen the striving for continuous improvement here and it has worked. Thank you all for everything.
Jennifer H gives a loud howl to Beth Petty for taking 40 CTMS students to the Math Science Meet at Forte JH this past weekend!
Jennifer H gives a loud howl to Baily Gross for all of her hard work with the cheerleaders and for all of her help this past weekend at Nationals!!
Jennifer H gives a loud howl to Sterling Bristow for watching my 7th period last Friday so I could get to Dallas for Cheer Nationals.
Jennifer H gives a loud howl to Maria Skrukrud for watching my 2nd period on Friday so I could escort the cheerleaders to Timberline to help with their Leader in Me program.
Jennifer H gives a loud howl to Melissa Carpenter, Daniela Barbaro, and Sterling Bristow for all their work coaching the Math and Science Team Members after school!
Grimes howls out to Brooke and Tabetha for modeling a growth mindset every time they invite teachers in to see what is happening in their classrooms! Way to lead!
Grimes howls out to Angela Stock for empathizing with RTI teachers and providing time for documentation! SO caring!!!
Grimes howls out to Kaker for being the hospitality princess with her mad skills! Love the soup - Er bowl idea!!
Grimes howls out to the Science department for always making PLC so incredible!
Camille, Ali, and Moises extend a major HOWL of Appreciation to Brendon and Angela for leading the pack while Alex was out! We have the best Admin in GCISD!
Camille sends a grateful HOWL to Angela Kaker for always allowing us to use the Learning Commons when we need it! You're amazing Kaker!!!
Camille sends a thankful HOWL to Sarah Erlandson for her support, candor, and awesomeness!! Thanks Sarah for all that you do for our kids and staff!!!
Chrissy and Tori give a huge howl to Hrenko and McKay for coordinating and providing coverage while we were both in a meeting! CTMS has the best SPED team ever!
Tori gives a howl to Hrenko, Erlandson, Kaker, and Nurse Flowers for doing interview questions for my certification! Thank you for taking the time to help!!
Lisa Grimes sends a Huge – and I mean huge -wolf howl to Chris Laney. If you know Chris, then you are no doubt inspired by his leadership and positivity. I love the way he opens his door and shares what’s going on in his class with others – he offers it up as a model for learning, a platform for his own personal growth – and a way to connect and create teacher efficacy on our campus.
Moises and Ali would like to send a loud howl out to Mr. Arena, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Billman for allowing us to meet with all 8th grade students during their classes to finalize course selection!
Ali would like to send a helpful howl out to Mrs. Rapisand for taking the time to collect Four Year Plans for our 8th grade kiddos!
Popp howls out for David C. Thank you for your patience, support and continuous effort to problem solve issues with my technology! You are a "gentle giant" at the home of the Wolves!
Beverly gives a huge howl to Terry Popp, Linda McFadyen, and Kathryn Tatum for handling everything while she was out sick!
Beverly sends a howling hug to Maria Skrukrud for being so thoughtful and supportive!
Beverly and Terry give an exciting howl to Stephanie Chance for helping them out with their exciting new book study. Her enthusiasm with their ideas makes it that much more fun!
C. Hrenko sends a LOUD HOWL to V. Abeyta for all her efforts "behind the scene" with our young wolves!
Hrenko gives a supportive HOWLLLLLLLL to Rumbelow, who quietly helps to keep some of our most reluctant learners on the right path!
Tabetha sends out a thankful howl to the amazing Linda Mcfadyen. She is the best second-period support I could ask for! I am rushing from athletics and she is always already in my class with my students. She is wonderful and the best help!!
Tabetha sends out a loud howl to the GREAT Rachel H. for helping coach the 7th grade Dawson game. She was so knowledgeable and helpful!
Tabetha is super thankful for the awesome Brooke Teeter! Thanks for helping me celebrate our Win over Dawson! You are the best!!! And for printing out my lesson plans! :)
Tabetha howls a thank you to Bridget for helping Brooke and me with our Word Walls
Tabetha howls a thank you to Nate and Rachel for running practice while she was at SS Meeting! You both ROCK!!!!
Brooke gives a thankful howl to Amy for leading our PLC this week over Ask an Expert. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Brooke gives an appreciative howl to Lisa G and Amy for coming to observe me this week and for the feedback!
Brooke gives a thankful howl to Rachel for helping order and numbering our new tennis uniforms.
Brooke gives a collaboration howl to a Jennifer S, Tabetha and Daniela for planning and organizing the 6th grade field trip.
Brooke gives an appreciative howl to Tabetha for watching my wolf time so I can hold a tennis meeting!
Brooke gives a thankful howl to the basketball coaches, Paul, Courtney, Kari, Gigi, Bailey and Jennifer H for helping with the pep rally and also coordinating after school tennis tryouts out with me!
Brooke gives a teamwork howl to Jason and Amy for planning the 7th grade field trip and coordinating with their team!
Lisa grimes sends a HUGE howl to the SS dept! What a joy to be a part of your data days - And what a huge treat to see you lead the district with your great thinking and sharing. The best social studies work is no doubt happening at Cross Timbers. I was so proud to see the contributions that our wolf teachers made to GCISD humanities work. Nice job leading this incredible team, Brooke!
Celebrations
Upcoming Events
2/7- Scoliosis Screening (8th Grade)
2/8- GCISD Special Programs Expo @CTMS(5-8 pm)
2/9- Cotillion
2/13- 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
2/16- Progress Report / Cotillion
2/19- Staff Professional Development ( Student Holiday)
2/20- CTMS Showcase (6-8 pm)
2/23- Career Day (All day) / Cotillion
2/28- CTMS Instructional Rounds