The Wolf Howl
Week of November 13-17, 2017
Veterans Day Program- Thursday, November 9th
National AMC8- November 14th (2nd Period) - ASPIRE Only
Staff Appreciation Luncheon- Friday, November 17th (Library)
#WeAreGCISD #GCISDvotes
Learning Liaison Corner- Lisa Grimes
Veterans Day Assembly
ACU Visit
Bright Spots from the week of Nov. 6th -10th
I had the pleasure of joining our math PLC as Amber and Beth presented differentiation strategies they are using in math. I called on one of our amazing ELA teachers, Beverly Swatzell, to share her teaching strategies for Breakout EDU and she jumped right in shared with me. I had the pleasure of working with SO many teachers this week. The passion and energy of Kari Flory and her love of music is a true gift for our CTMS students! Angela Kaker continues to amaze me with her kindness, wisdom, patience and willingness to always help. What a treasure! Planning with my DLL’s - ALL and specifically this week, Chris Laney ALWAYS makes me happy. Our DLL’s - Jennifer Salsbury, Sherri Golliver, Jennifer Hall, Chris Laney and Brooke Teeter put in SO MUCH time and love for their teams. I love being part of the behind the scenes planning and support. Our elective DLL, Rachel Harper and our SPED DLL, Chris Hrenko work sometimes silently but the results of their careful planning and caring - translate into a CTMS that loves and serves kids. I honor the patience and strength of our counselors - Can I get an AMEN? This week, I connected with Camille in such meaningful ways. Whether I am looking for resources, finding test questions, listening, coaching, giving feedback, planning or just supporting - I am blessed to serve this campus.
SPOTLIGHT ON AMBER WILLIS AND BETH PETTY
AMAZING work in the world of differentiation from Amber and Beth! Check this out!
SPOTLIGHT ON BEVERLY SWATZELL
AMAZING creative work in 6th grade ELA with Beverly Swatzell. Such a cool lesson with Breakout EDU. Check this out!
https://drive.google.com/a/gcisd.net/file/d/0B7_MyNOqsFcrRTlBcUdQa2FTRDA/view?usp=sharing
AVID Schoolwide Tip of the Week- Philosophical Chairs
What are Philosophical Chairs?
Personal Days- 3 Day Notice
Just One More Week Untill Thanksgiving Break!
Housekeeping
- Please don't share your computer/ personal login information with substitutes.
Memes of the Week
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Wolf Howls
Brooke gives a teamwork howl to the SS team for sharing all their great ideas on implementing differentiation. Thank you for the examples! Another shout out for everyone's hard work helping out with the Veterans Day assembly. Y'all are great to work with!
Lisa Smith gives a giant wolf howl to the fabulous social studies team for all of their hard work for the Veterans Day program. Putting on such an event is a team effort and the social studies team is the best!
Lisa Smith also gives a great big wolf howl to all of the sponsors of the organizations that helped with the Veterans Day program. The students did a fabulous job under your leadership!
Brooke gives a grateful howl to Lisa G and Angela K for helping set up the reception in the library for Veterans Day.
Tabetha sends out a loud howl to the amazing SS team for all of their hard work putting together the V-Day assembly. I also want to give a loud shoutout to all the organizations who helped! Cheer, Dance, Student C. and AVID!!
Tabetha sends a loud howl to all the coaches for helping before and after school with girls tryouts! I appreciate all the extra time you all put in to help make tryouts a success! :)
Lisa Smith also gives an enormous wolf howl to Dianne LaFaver and Terry Popp for watching her first and second periods while she attended to the Veterans Day program. Thank you!
Tabetha sends a thankful howl to Brooke T for helping to organize lessons and so much more this week! She has been sick, she has a sick hubby and a baby at home yet she still does so much to support our SS department! THANK YOU!
David C, Linda M and Oriana G are SOOOO wonderful!!!! Thank you guys for all that you do to help ensure Mrs. Weeks class is a success! You all ROCK!
Tabetha sends out a loud howl to the amazing Bridget M! Thank you for helping Teeter and I create our Unit word walls! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! :) Oh and for saving me when I can out of copies this week! :)
Jennifer S. sends a grateful and dependent Wolf Howl to Linda M. You never know how much you miss someone until they are gone. My class and I really missed Linda when she was out this week. We love and need you!
Brooke gives a thankful howl to Nate for setting up the screen and sound, and Terry, Gigi, Paul, Laura, Kari, Vicky, and Bailey for their help with Veterans Day as well!
Brooke gives a creative howl to Amy for setting up a hands on World War II exhibit with guest speakers in her classroom to honor Veterans Day!
Celebrations
Billy Krause- 11/10
Lorena O'Brien- 11/14
Upcoming Events
11/14- Staff Meeting (3:30 pm); Cross Country Meet @ Wagon Wheel
11/15- Band GCISD All-District Clinic Concert @ GHS
11/17- PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch
11/20- 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break! (No School)