The Wolf Howl
Week of October 2-6, 2017
Welcome Kathryn Tatum- Instructional Para
Congratulations- Tori Yates
Important Reminder- Flex is Due- October 9th
FLEX is due before October 9! You should have a minimum of 12 FLEX credits in Eduphoria. After doing a spot-check on FLEX, we realize that about 50% of you have not received credit. For many of you, it is because you enrolled in the class, but you need to click on the “Request Credit” button.
How can you tell? See title above.
Enrolled means you have not yet received credit. Go into the system and click on “Request Credit.”
PSAT Training- October 6th 2:00- 3:00 pm (Library) / PSAT October 11th
The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 11th to all 8th graders and 7th grade ASPIRE students.
World Day of Bullying Prevention
Guidance Lesson on Bullying- Oct. 2nd & 3rd - Lecture Hall
Education Foundation- Goal Achieved
Congratulations and thanks to all of you for participating in the Education Foundation Fundraiser. Special thanks to one of our employees who donated a little extra in everyone’s name. We are at 100% participation, and we raised a grand total of $ 4,737!!!
Professional Learning Day- Friday, October 6th
All Staff Email
Movie / Film Request Form
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PzB-u9ERqcg3dLq_I47pgo89z1FBslqOHv7AOnHVz9U/edit#gid=0
Wolf Time Today- 6th Grade Choir
Please note that all male and female sixth grade choir members will meet in the SAC during Wolf Time on Friday, September 29th to prepare for their upcoming concert on Monday, October 2nd. We would also like to invite you all to the concert on Monday. Showtime is at 6:30 PM, also in the SAC.
Education Foundation - $4,912
Each Cross Timbers Middle School the Home of the Wolves is the highest contributing secondary school to the GCISD Education Foundation. We have reached a new record this year with a grand total of $4,912! Your generosity and commitment to our school/ district is apparent and admirable! Give me a high five (virtually).
Attendance - Please Adhere
Crickets, Crickets, Everywhere!
New Ipads Coming Soon
If you do not use your iPad and wish to simply turn it in, and not receive a replacement that is fine. We will rollout through your PLC time as follows:
10/6- PSAT Training 2:00 (All 8th grade & ASPIRE teachers)
10/9- Monday- No School
10/10- Tuesday- ELA
10/11- Wednesday- Science & ASPIRE
10/12- Thursday- Math
10/13- Friday- SS/ Electives
Please come with your old ipad is already prepped to be turned in. See the link below.
When the old iPad is turned in it will need to have been backed up, signed out of icloud, passwords turned off and wiped. Here is a power-point that can go out with all instructions to walk someone through the whole process.
CTMS Polos
Our very own, Chris Laney, leading the GHS Rustlers. No one gets the crowd involved like the Rustlers! Thanks Chris!!
Housekeeping
- Please take attendance the first 10 minutes of each class.
- Make sure you have signed up for October 6th Professional Development Day.
- Please be mindful of the words we use with our students.
- Goals should be sent to your appraiser by now. Remeber STRIVE is where it is located.
Memes of the Week
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Wolf Howls
Brooke gives an appreciative howl to Amy and Alex for their support this week!
Chrissy Miller gives a long and loud howl to Tori Yates!!! All the hard work has paid off and I am so excited to officially have a new partner in crime down in E hall!!
Amy sends a Wolf Howl to Dave and Lisa for sharing ideas and information in PLC this week and Jason and the whole team for the birthday celebration. Love working with you guys!
Alex gives a creative Howl to the ELA and math departments for having the courage to try new things for our students. We could be on to something, and I appreciate your willingness to try. Thank you for all that you do!
Laura C would like to give a Howl out to Beth Petty, or "Betty" as I end up calling her. She has an infectious laugh and fun sense of humor that makes the B Hall enjoyable! :)
Amy sends a Wolf Howl to Bailey and Vicky for working so hard with our Wolf Cheerleaders- they were great at the game this week.
Brooke gives a loud and appreciative teammate howl to Tabetha. She is the best person to lesson plan with. She created a text box template, thinglink, and North America map for our students this week. You rock!!!
Huge shout to science PLC and the collective efforts of all to make Learning so much fun! I love being part of this PLC
Tori sends a huge howl to Sherri G. for being so amazing and helping me get over some hurdles! I am so very grateful for everything Sherri has done, and for giving up her time to work with me!
Tori sends a great big howl to Chrissy M. for being beyond supportive and for being an amazing mentor!
Tori sends a howl to Alex for having faith in me and supporting me through many successes and set backs! I love CTMS!!!
Brooke Schuster would like to give a big howl to Bridgette for all that she does to keep the copy room neat and organized!! Thank you!!
Jason would like to howl out to Amy Dieterich, Dave Arena, and Kari Flory (sorry if I missed any other staff member) for coming out and supporting our boys. This is what makes Cross Timbers the best place to work.
Kaker sends a Howl to Golliver, Gross, and Bristow for bringing their 8th graders to the Learning Commons for a PSAT overview.
Amy sends a Wolf Howl to Dave and Lisa for sharing ideas and information in PLC this week and Jason and the whole team for the birthday celebration. Love working with you guys!
Amy sends a Wolf Howl to Bailey and Vicky for working so hard with our Wolf Cheerleaders- they were great at the game this week.
Chris H sends a LOUD how to Heath M and Lyndee C for all their efforts with technology testing supports for our kids' ongoing assessments!!!!
Chris H sends an appreciative HOWL to Sarah E for all her help with all things ARD. WE are super grateful to have her on our team!!!
Laura C shouts out to Mrs. Upshaw and the PALS for their quick help developing a document for our ELLs to use when writing. Y'all are awesome! :)
Barbaro sends a "what would I do without you" howl to McFadyen and McKay for modeling/teaching her some new middle school pedagogy/strategies everyday in her classroom!!
Barbaro sends a "how did I get so blessed to have you as my partner" howl to Salsbury for facilitating great PLC discussions and bringing delightful treats too! :)
Barbaro sends a "you guys are an inspiration" howl to Carpenter and Schuster for exploring/experimenting with mastery-based grading and sharing your findings with your science family!
Barbaro sends a "heart-filled" howl to Grimes for infusing empathy in the Science team's PLC goals. :)
Sherris sends a loud howl to Angela Kaker for planning and delivering an amazing lesson about the PSAT for our 8th graders.
Amy sends a Wolf Howl to Chris Laney for showing spirit at the parade last night!
Celebrations
Upcoming Events
10/2- 7th FB vs Carroll (H)
10/3- 8th FB vs. Carroll (A)
10/5- 8th VB vs CMS (A); 7th VB vs CMS (H)
10/6- Teacher Professional Development
10/9- Student/ Teacher Holiday
10/10- PTA Board Meeting @ 8:30 am; 7th FB vs CMS (H)
10/11- 8th FB vs CMS (A)