Wolves have next week off for Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing the wolves back at CTMS on Monday, December 2!
A little over 24 hours left to support the pack through the PTA Thanks for Giving Auction! Bidding closes at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 22. Happy bidding!
Check out the auction using the following site: https://www.32auctions.com/ThanksForGiving2024?r=1&t=all
And this is a good time to follow with some good news from Mrs. Lemmon!
The finalists for Cross Timbers Holiday Card contest are:
Grace Gastorf - 7th grade
Safia Afseen - 7th Grade
Mossimo Siosin - 6th Grade
Asher Lawton - 8th grade
Brooklyn Towery - 6th grade
Josie Johnson - 8th Grade
It’s time for another Teacher Tidbit Tuesday, and today we’re featuring our art teacher Mrs. Lemmon!
MaryAnne grew up in Ft. Worth, attended St. Rita's Catholic School, and then went to Nolan Catholic High School. There were 33 students in her class at St. Rita's, a K-8 school where they were in a self contained classroom. Her 8th grade teacher Sr. Mary Ellen would have her decorate the bulletin board because she saw her artistic talent. MaryAnne played basketball “not because [she] was good, but because it was a small school, and if you wanted to play, you got to play.”
Mrs. Lemmon attended The University of Texas at Arlington where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and The University of North Texas, where she earned her teaching certificate for all levels of Art.
She and her retired husband Bob have two children, Billy who lives in California, and Tiyana, who passed away from cancer in 2010 but left them two beautiful granddaughters, Kierstin and Lauren. They have two Yorkies, Bubba and Sissy, who she loves taking for walks. She also loves art and reading.
Mrs. Lemmon’s favorite thing about CTMS is the students who are enthusiastic and full of energy. “The students have a generous spirit that is heart-warming.”
A fun tidbit about MaryAnne is that she is a licensed pilot. She taught people how to fly as a Certified Flight Instructor for three years at Decatur Municipal Airport in Wise county. She met her husband Bob because his dad was her flight instructor!
So many great things happening at the Wolfpack! Come support our wrestlers at their first meet tomorrow at 5:30 at CTMS.
Don't let the incredible staff experiences pass you or your wolf by! Check out the last page of the CTMS PTA Thanks for Giving Auction for unique ways to spend time with your wolf's favorite pack member!
Check out the auction using the following site: https://www.32auctions.com/ThanksForGiving2024?r=1&t=all
Have you gotten some great photos of our Wolves doing amazing things? Please share them at this link:
https://photos.jostens.com/JRZQGH
You can continue to submit photos for the yearbook until February 28, but if you have photos from past events, please share those by November 22nd.
Save the date for December 3, 2024 to learn about the array of CTE classes and pathways offered in GCISD! See the accompanying flyers for more information.
Next Friday, November 22, we will have our annual students versus staff volleyball game at 2:45 p.m. We are encouraging wolves to bring a can good or a $1 for a donation to benefit NJHS's food drive for GRACE.
Congratulations to all of our Wolves who competed in the CTMS Spelling Bee. Ben won after 29 rounds! Cayden is our runner-up.
Day two of the CTMS PTA Thanks for Giving Auction is in full swing!
All proceeds benefit the wolf pack! Happy bidding!
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/101535/auctions/168609?r=1&t=all
Today is the day...The CTMS PTA Thanks for Giving Auction is OPEN today! Bid early, bid often! All proceeds benefit the wolf pack! Happy bidding!
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/101535/auctions/168609?r=1&t=all
Howl to the CTMS teacher and staff members for the month of October!!!!
Thanks for Giving Auction Goes LIVE TOMORROW, November 14th!
November 14th - 22nd - Thanks for Giving Auction will be LIVE! - We are SO EXCITED about the items on this year's auction - they are dynamic and there is truly something for everyone! It's the perfect way to knock out some holiday shopping and support CTMS. Be on the lookout for the auction link - it will be emailed on the 14th.
It’s time for another Teacher Tidbit Tuesday, and this week we have Sean Clary!
Sean always played different sports growing up, participating in football, basketball, and track in middle school, which led to a stint in coaching at a middle school before joining the Wolfpack. Social Studies was his favorite subject, and he brings that love to his Texas History students.
Mr. Clary attended Texas Tech University for his Bachelors and University of Phoenix for his Masters. GCISD is a family affair, as his wife is a 1st grade teacher at Dove Elementary, his son Jaxton is in 7th grade at CTMS, and his daughter is a 4th grader at Dove.
In his free time, Sean enjoys watching sports, especially Texas Tech, working out and running, hiking and camping with his family, and spending time at Higgins Lake in Northern Michigan in the summer.
Sean’s favorite thing about CTMS is its great culture. “Everyone looks out for each other and is willing to help. It's a great school to be at!”
A fun fact about Sean is that he met his wife during high school, across the street at the GCISD Swim Center! He worked as a lifeguard and she was the head swim instructor.
The price goes up this Friday! Don't delay!
Howl to the wolves of the week who exemplify the Wolf Way!
Next Ceramics Club meeting will be Monday after school.
