The Wolf Howl
Week of February 12-16, 2018
TELPAS Practice- Monday, February 12 (Pull Out All Day)
Faculty Meeting- Tuesday, February 13th @ 3:30 PM (Library)
Wednesday, February 14th!
GCISD Kindness Day is on Thursday, February 15th!
On Thursday, you are encouraged to wear any Rachel's Challenge shirt or a Green shirt with jeans. If you ordered a Rachel's Challenge shirt, I will deliver them during 7th period today. Let's have 100% staff participation on Kindness Day because it's the Wolf Way! Feel free to take pictures and post them in order to bring awareness to this special day (use #CTMSkindnessday2018 #kindnessistheWolfWay on social media)
Kindness Day is a day to promote kindness, compassion and respect and to remind students and the community to follow Rachel's Challenge https://vimeo.com/33291369
Next Friday, Feb. 16th - Basketball Jersey Day- Support our Lady Wolves
Both of our 7th and 8th grade girls teams are fighting for District champs as well as Zone champs and they are both undefeated at this point. Our boys have qualified to make the zone tournament. Let's get behind our Lady Wolves and Wolves by showing our basketball support next Friday by wearing your favorite basketball jersey or shirt. This will be a schoolwide show of support that our girls and coaches will truly appreciate.
New 2018-19 Employee Contract Calendars (Proposal)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_xNcEfuI9W4OGlPa3BLZTNSRjRtSXRDN3BoLXdmWU1GNjdj/view?usp=sharing
TELAPS 411 (Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking)
TELPAS Writing Sample Reminders:
Dates
Feb 12-16 Social Studies
Feb 23 - Career Day
Feb 20-22, 26 Science
Feb 26-March 2 Math
March 5-9 ELA
MUST HAVE STUDENT’S FULL NAME AND THE DATE!
*In his or her own writing!
Must be during authentic classroom activities.
Write about a familiar topic or process.
Personal narrative or reflective pieces.
Writing prompt may be included.
TELPAS Online Schedule
English Language Learners will take TELPAS on March 5,6,7
March 5: 6th grade TELPAS Reading; 8:10am
March 5: 7th grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking; 1:00pm
March 6: 7th grade TELPAS Reading; 8:10am
March 6: 8th grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking; 1:00pm
March 7: 8th grade TELPAS Reading; 8:10am
March 7: 6th grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking; 1:00pm
Make-ups: March 8, 9
Authentic Speaking Event- Prompts
Example 1
Example 2
Math Science Volunteers Needed -Saturday, February 24th
Staff, the CTMS Math-Science team needs your help! If you wouldn't mind volunteering at the CTMS Math-Science competition on Friday, February 24th, we would love to have you. Volunteers will receive breakfast and lunch, as well as a gift card to a local restaurant for their efforts. Below is the sign up link. We'd love to have you!
Algebra 2 / Pre Calculus Testing - February 27th (3rd & 4th Period)- Bristow
Housekeeping
- Remember not to let students out during the first and last 10 minutes of class. After that, if they need to leave the room for any reason please write them a pass.
- Please remind zero hour students that they are to remain in the SAC upon arrival. Several students are going to their teachers' classes before their scheduled time.
- Be sure your information on your school website page is saved.
Memes of the Week
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Wolf Howls
Alex gives steadfast howl to Angela Stock for her leadership on the data collection piece of our RtI process. It is not popular work but it is necessary.
Alex sends an organized howl to David Chamberlain and Brendon for coming up with a checkout process to "protect our microphones". You don't realize how important good mics are until you need them and don't have them.
Alex sends a creative howl to Anna Whitaker for her work with our school monitors. They are really cool looking.
Vicky Abeyta would like to send a grateful wolf howl to Chris Hrenko for all of the pep talks, guidance and just for being an overall great team leader and motivator!
Mary Anne gives a loud howl to Paul Najera and Laura Davis for their excellent work with the Jazz Band. They sounded amazing at the Pep Rally.
Ali and Moises would like to send a loud howl out to Mr. Hrenko for taking the time to join a restorative chat that involved one of his students.
Ali and Moises would like to send a thankful howl out to Mr. Bristow, Mrs. Gross, and Mrs. Golliver for being so helpful during course selection with the high school counselors.
Alex sends a hardworking howl to Lisa Grimes for all of her behind the scenes work, planning, and execution with TELPAS support for Angela Stock and me with February 19th professional development.
Kaker sends a Howl to Lisa for her work in getting the professional development schedule done, and for all of the work she's put into discussing the CIP with PLCs.
Kaker sends a Howl to the counselors, during Counselor Appreciation Week, for the 8th grade registration. We had Collegiate Academy in the library and GHS counselors in the Lecture Hall, and everything went smoothly. Y'all do so much behind the scenes to keep our kids going.
Alex sends a tireless howl to Lisa Grimes for her tireless work as our Learning Liaison. She is often pulled in 20 different directions between C&I, DLLs, AVID, and other CTMS needs and she manages to handle those stressors with grace. Namaste!
Alex sends a caregiving howl to Camille and Angela Stock for handling an extremely sad and difficult situation with a student this week.
Kaker sends a Howl to Dave Arena, who was willing to think outside the box when we weren't able to schedule his classes in the library.
Linehan howls for McKay, Hrenko, O.Gonzalez, McFadyen and Lucio!!! The amazing team of B-15!! They stepped up big and always go above and beyond when I am out. The Opening Ceremonies Friday night should be dedicated to y’all. You guys are rock stars!
Kaker sends a Howl to all of those who participated in our SOUPer Bowl! I'm thinking we need a Chili Cookoff next, yes?
Tabetha and Brooke T send out a loud howl to the amazing Angela K for hosting us in the library! She is always so supportive and helpful! :) THANK YOU!
Tabetha sends out a thankful howl to the amazing Linda M for her help this week getting 2nd period settled. I have been sick all week and felt awful but she has made second period a breeze with her support!! THANK YOU!!
Tabetha sends out a grateful howl to the awesome coaching staff!! Rachel came in early to help 7th grade with post moves and Nate helped B Team review game film. Billy supported A team by having his 8th graders come in early to scrimmage 7th grade. You all rock!!! Thank you for all of your support and help! This team is fabulous!
Tabetha howls to the great Angela S. for her support with 2 struggling kiddos! I appreciate your time and help.
Angela S. howls for Officer Huski for being caring and compassionate!
Angela S. howls for our counseling department. They do a lot of behind-the-scenes work, and we are better because of it.
Angela S. howls for Camille for making me laugh.
Angela S. howls for the ELA team. We are grateful for your hard work during TELPAS season!
Angela S. howls for SeSe Brown! We are so glad you are now an official Wolf!
Angela S. howls an appreciative howl to Lisa Grimes and Cynthia Graham for making arrangements to run a practice with our ELLs.
Celebrations
Alex Fingers- 2/10
Sarah Erlanson- 2/11
Amber Willis- 2/14
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
2/12- TELPAS Practice (Pull out all day)
2/13- 8th Grade Panoramic Picture/ Faculty Meeting @ 3:30 PM (Library)
2/16- Progress Report / Cotillion- Disco Night
2/19- Staff Professional Development ( Student Holiday)
2/20- CTMS Showcase (6-8 pm)
2/23- Career Day (All day) / Cotillion- Mardi Gras Night
2/27- A2PC Testing (3rd - 4th period)
2/28- CTMS Instructional Rounds