The Wolf Howl
Week of May 7-11, 2018
GCISD Teacher of the Year- Brooke Teeter-Stocz
GCISD Paraprofessional of the Year- Stephanie Rumbelow
Happy Trails Retiring Wolves
Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the Pack!
Happy trails to you,
Until we meet again,
Happy trails to you,
Keep smiling on til then
Who ( Oooh ) cares about the clouds when we're together
Just ( Aaah ) sing a song an' think bout sunny weather
...two...three
Happy trails to you,
Til we meet again
Wolf Spotlight of the Week
Another Runner in the House- Rachel Harper- Big Sur International Marathon
Teacher Appreciation Week- 2018!
Monday- Ice Cream Sandwiches
Tuesday- Appreciation Breakfast
Wednesday- Staff Gift (Flair Pens)
Thankful Thursday- Grilled Hot Dogs
Friday- Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thank you for a great year!
GCISD First Year Teacher Induction E.O.Y.
Science PLC- Wednesday, May 2nd
STAAR EOC Testing- May 8 & 9
Lularoe- Tuesday, May 8th (After School)
6th Grade Choir's Disney Spectacular- Tuesday, May 8th
CTMS Fine Arts - 6th Grade Choir Competition@ Sandy Lake & Jazz Band Contest @ Plano- May 11th
Housekeeping
Showing Videos/ Movies/ Film
Students in Danger of Failing
Feedback from GCISD Walkthroughs- Wednesday, May 2nd
District employees conducted their final "Instructional Round" of the year for CTMS on Wednesday, May 2nd. The focus this year has and I assume next year will be differentiation. Below are some of the comments made by the observers.
Plus
Great teacher-student relationships.
Culture is very positive.
Very engaged kids in all classes even with all the freedom.
Kids on task.
Confident kids.
Student-centered presentation (self-selected topic).
Kids had a Google form listening requirement.
Teacher remained in the Power Zone, worked the room well.
AVID has a positive impact on our students.
Delta
Missed some opportunities to turn and talk.
Drilling in some subject(s) (STAAR).
Kids finished early and just watched Youtube video.
Thank you all for a year of hard work this year. Let's finish strong. We are Wolf Strong!
Memes of the Week
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Wolf Howls
Brooke gives a thankful howl to Alex for creating the May calendar! What a fun way to end the year!!!
Brooke and Amy give an appreciative howl to Angela K and Tabetha for helping chaperone the StuCo field on Monday. We had so much fun!
Jennifer S. sends a supportive howl to Linda McFadyen for helping our 6th graders and making a difference. She worked tirelessly with all of our kids on their science group projects!
Mary Anne gives a loud howl to Kari and Courtney on their excellent production of TheLion King.
Mary Anne gives a loud howl to Tabetha and Daniella for their support in dealing with orneriness when I have to watch their Wolf time classes.
Chrissy Miller would like to send a wolf howl to Tori Yates! She has rocked it as a first year teacher and I know she will continue to learn and grow and be an even better teacher next year!!!
Chrissy Miller gives a continuing education howl to Vicki Abeyta for finishing her masters!! I know how hard it is and am so proud of you!!
Chrissy Miller howls long and loud to all of the ladies at D lunch (and Sterling). I always know I can count on lunch time to have someone to laugh with, vent to or cry with! Thanks ya'll!!!
Kaker sends a planning howl to Teeter, Dieterich, and Weeks for a fantastic field trip with Student Council.
Kaker sends a WICOR howl to Lisa and Terri for all of the work they put into the AVID showcase.
Kaker sends a happy howl to Lyndee, Tabetha, and Daniela for your help with Sunshine Committee the last couple of months.
Kaker sends an "I see you" howl to Angela Stock. You have so much on your plate, and have been stretched so thin these last several weeks, yet you still show kindness to those around you.
Rachel sends a thankful howl to everyone who congratulated her on finishing the marathon! It was a great experience and it was nice to know so many people were cheering back home!
Howl Out to Brooke for doing such an amazing job as our Learning Leader AND for taking care of the baby gifts and all the many little busy jobs that we fail to notice. You are the best.
Robo sends out an overwhelmingly grateful howl to everyone who showed her amazing support at the baby shower this week. She feels so lucky to be a part of the wolf pack and can't wait for everyone to get to meet Baby Robo!
Najera sends a wolf howl to B. Majowski - For helping the band department prepare for our GCISD MS Solo Contest. Her posters and other schedules were radically awesome!
Huge howl from Grimes to Bridget for all of her help with AVID posters!
Huge howl from Grimes to Nate Dunn, Chris Laney and Terry Popp for poster help as well as all the teachers who shared their quotes: Dave arena, Chris Laney, Maria, Amber Willis, Brooke Teeter, Tabetha, Stephanie Linehan, Jennifer Salsbury, Angela Kaker!
Huge howl from Grimes to Erin Bereuter for always being willing to help me!
Brooke gives a planning howl to Jason and Amy for organizing the field trip next week. The kids are super excited!!!
Brooke gives a fundraiser howl to Rachel, Tabetha, Billy, and Nate for organizing the powder puff game. The girls had a blast!
Brooke and Amy give a thankful howl to everyone that ordered pizza Monday to benefit StuCo! We appreciate y’all!
Celebrations
Upcoming Events
5/5- GCISD Solo Contest
5/8- STAAR EOC Algebra I/ 6th Grade Disney Spectacular @ 6:30 pm
5/9- STAAR EOC Biology/ Staff Meeting (Wolf Fest Convo)
5/11- Sandy Lake (6th grd. Choir); Jazz Band (Plano)
5/14- STAAR 6/8 Math; AVID Site Team Meeting
5/15- STAAR 6/7 Reading; 8th Reading (Retest)
5/16- STAAR Science
5/17- STAAR Social Studies; Band Concert @ GHS
5/18- STAAR Makeup; Club Day; Honors Band trip; McKay's Baby Shower
5/21- Sandy Lake- 7/8 Choir; Board Meeting
5/22- PTA Meeting; Laptops 1-3 pm; Jazz Band Concert
5/23- Burgers Lake; Beginner Band NRH2O
5/24- Wolf Fest; Seniors from GHS visiting CTMS; Bridges Graduation @ 3:00
5/29- CEC Meeting Finale
5/30- Staff Potluck
5/31- Students' Last Day; Glenhope graduation; O.C. Taylor Graduation (9:00)
6/1- Teachers' Last Day