The Wolf Howl
Week of 2/14/16
Upcoming Bond Proposal
- A new Cannon Elementary to be built on the site of the old one
- Expansions to Timberline, Grapevine Elementary, and Heritage Middle
- Bathroom additions at Bear Creek and Cross Timbers Middle (A Hall bathrooms and two additional teacher restrooms)
- Two Multipurpose Activity Centers - one at each high school to be used district wide
- New classroom furniture to reflect LEAD 2021
- Library updates, reconfigurations, furniture, and collection expansion - for all school libraries
- Technology infrastructure and purchase of hardware for student use
- Renovations to the Swim Center
- Renovations to Mustang Panther Stadium
There are lots of other items - every school is benefitting. This bond will be voted on by the board by February 18. If they approve this bond, it will be slated for bond election the first part of May.
I encourage you to support this package. While it is large, it includes items that we will not get without bond money. It will raise a $300,000 home taxation by about $35 per month. I spend $35 per month on a restaurant meal! Please help educate your neighbors about the items on the bond with facts.
I will talk about what you can and cannot say as a district employee after the board approves or disapproves on the 18th.
Upcoming Events
The GCISD Expo is a parent event showcasing the programs of choice: STEM, Dual Language, and ASPIRE. This event is from 5:30 - 8:30 on Tuesday, February 16. We will be using the Black gym, SAC, Lecture Hall, and AVID room for break out sessions. No need to be present (unless you are an ASPIRE teacher) but wanted you to know that lots of people will be in the building so lock your doors.
The CTMS Showcase is fast approaching. I am excited about the event! I have been talking about it at my parent meetings so far, and parents are very receptive to the idea of visiting rooms and getting informational handouts!
We are so happy here at CTMS!
Wolf Howls
Alex sends a grateful howl to all the STAAR monitors: Darien Mooney, Kate Burkhart, Nikki Leonard, Rachel Harper, Sarah Garrison, Megan Jones, Raquel Mota, Lisa Gallagher, Nate Dunn, Diane LeFever, and Jaime Leroy who work behind the scenes to help our testing.
Brendon sends a howl to Anna for all her communication this year with a challenging parent.
Megan howls for Bridget for making all our course copies!
Lisa D. howls for Kate for making the template for the Elective handouts for the CTMS Showcase!
Megan howls for Raquel for getting so many students signed up for Spanish CBE's. She is so on top of it helping our students get credit!
Lisa D. howls for Chris for being an awesome Sped learning leader - he takes care of everything in that department!
Lisa D. howls for Sherri, Caroline, Beth, Barbara, Jamie, Janis, Melissa, and Laurie for allowing an intern to observe in their classes on Wednesday!
Upcoming Events
Monday, 2/15 - Professional Learning day - we begin at 8:00 in library. A light Chik-Fila breakfast will be served at 7:45. Water will be provided. Bring your own caffeine!
Tuesday, 2/16 - 6th/7th grade parent information meeting - 8:00 a.m. - library (repeat of 2/4)
7th graders with counselors - in library - during science classes
CEC Meeting - 3:30 library
Set up for Expo - 4:00 p.m. - SAC, lecture hall, AVID room, black gym, library
District Expo - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
7th/8th grade boys' basketball games vs. HMS @ away
Wednesday, 2/17 - Lisa out - LEAD 2021
6th graders with counselors - in library - during science classes
7th grade AVID field trip to UNT
Thursday, 2/18 - 8th grade Scoliosis screening - during science classes
PTA sponsored dessert bar - lunch time in the lounge
6th/7th grade parent information meeting - (Repeat of 2/4 and 2/16) - 4:00 p.m. library
ASPIRE parent information night (Future and current ASPIRE students) - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 2/19 - 5th Graders over for Fine Arts visit - 9:00 - 11:00
Club day #2 - Wolf Time
Cotillion #3 - SAC 6:30
Monday, 2/22 - AVID Site Team meeting 3:30 Popp's room
CTMS tennis vs. GMS @ GHS
School Board meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/23 - Track meet at Coppell North
CTMS Showcase - 5th grade parents 6:00 - 6:55 p.m
All parents 7:00 - 8:00
Wednesday, 2/24 - APs out - LEAD 2021
One Act Play - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, 2/25 - Question and Answer panel for 5th grade parents 8:00 a.m. library AND 3:30 p.m. library
Choir UIL
Friday, 2/26 - Club day #3 - Wolf Time
Choir UIL
Math Science Meet set up
Final Cotillion - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 2/27 - Math and Science Meet at CTMS