CTMS Family Newsletter
Wonderful Wolf Families,
Welcome to the last week of school for the pack!
We packed a lot of fun into the last week and have more planned for this week. See below in the upcoming events section for this week's schedule.
Thank you to all who assisted on Friday by volunteering, celebrating the pack, and helping to make Wolf Fest a day full of fun!!! Howl to Mr. Gott for capturing video and pictures from Friday. Be on the lookout for these this week on the CTMS website and Facebook.
Looking forward to a memorable last week of the school year!
Howl,
Jamie Halliburton
CTMS Principal
Free Summer Meals for Kids
GCISD is offering free summer meals for all children ages 18 and younger through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. No registration is required. Children simply need to show up at the designated feeding site during the scheduled times:
Location: Timberline Elementary
Dates: May 29 – July 25 (Monday–Friday)
Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Note: Closed June 19 and July 4
Meals must be eaten on site. Students will choose at least three items for each meal, and lunch must include a fruit or vegetable to count as a complete meal.
Nutritious meals help keep kids healthy and ready to learn—even in the summer!
For more info, call GCISD Nutrition Services at 817-251-5618 or visit www.gcisd.net. To find more meal sites, visit www.SummerFood.org or call 211.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Volunteer Opportunity: Soccer Game Concessions
Sign up to volunteer at the soccer game at CTMS on Wednesday, May 21st HERE. Thank you for your support!
Shout Out the PACK!
Your kind words of encouragement truly uplift our teachers and staff! If you have a positive experience to share, we’d love to hear about it! Use this form to leave a shout out for our amazing wolf staff!
- May 21 & 22: Spring exams (see below for information)
- May 21: Senior clap-out around 11:00 a.m./Student soccer game 2:30 p.m.
- May 22: Last Day of School/ Early Release at 12:10 p.m./8th Grade Clap-Out
Register Before School Year Ends
Attention new and returning families who will attend GCISD in the 2025-2026 school year: Campuses are in the final lap of planning for the 2025-2026 school year and they need to know how many students will attend their campuses. Don’t have them get stuck in the pit stop of planning. Let’s cross the finish line with schools knowing that you will be in GCISD next school year.
Register today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration
Regístrese antes de que termine el ciclo escolar
Las escuelas están en la recta final de la planificación para el ciclo escolar 2025-2026 y necesitan saber cuántos estudiantes asistirán a sus planteles. No permita que se queden detenidas en los preparativos. ¡Ayudemos a cruzar la meta con la seguridad de que su familia será parte de GCISD el próximo ciclo escolar!
Regístrese hoy: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration
Extended Day Program is Registering for 2025-2026 School Year
Pre-K through fifth grade parents: Are you looking for before and after school care for your students for the upcoming school year? We’ve got you covered. Fall registration for GCISD’s Extended Day Program is now open. EDP is packed with fun learning stations that keep students challenged, moving and having fun. Plus, they get to meet new friends, too!
Register today at www.gcisd.net/page/extended-day-programs.
Ya está abierto el registro para el Programa Extendido del ciclo escolar 2025–2026
Padres de estudiantes de Pre-Kínder a quinto grado: ¿Está buscando cuidado antes y después de clases para sus hijos para el próximo ciclo escolar? ¡Nosotros les ayudamos! Ya está abierto el registro de otoño para el Programa Extendido (EDP) de GCISD. EDP está lleno de estaciones de aprendizaje divertidas que mantienen a los estudiantes activos, comprometidos y disfrutando mientras aprenden. ¡Además, pueden hacer nuevos amigos!
Regístrese hoy en: www.gcisd.net/page/extended-day-programs.
Secure Your Child’s Spot in GCISD Summer Programs
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD Summer Programs is now open. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone! Visit our summer programs page to see a listing of camps offered by GCISD’s Extended Day Program for students who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade and which this year includes exciting new mini camps! The summer programs page also has a listing of athletic camps for students of all ages that are managed by GCISD coaches.
Asegure el lugar de su hijo(a) en los Programas de Verano de GCISD
¡Prepárese para un verano inolvidable! Ya está abierta la inscripción para los Programas de Verano de GCISD. Ya sea que a su hijo(a) le encanten los deportes, la aventura, el aprendizaje práctico, o hacer nuevos amigos, ¡tenemos algo para todos! ¡Visite nuestra página de programas de verano para ver una lista de los campamentos que ofrece el Programa de Día Extendido de GCISD, dirigido a estudiantes que hayan completado de kínder a quinto grado. ¡Este año incluye nuevos y emocionantes minicampamentos! En esa misma página también encontrará la lista de campamentos deportivos para estudiantes de todas las edades, organizados por entrenadores de GCISD.
Applications Available for Pre-K 3 Class
GCISD’s early childhood program is expanding to include a Pre-K 3 class beginning next school year. The Pre-K 3 class is a state-funded option, specifically for eligible students and will be housed at the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC). As this is the first year of the program, space will be limited. Eligibility criteria is listed on the application form, which is available here. If you have any questions, please email us at gcisd.pk@gcisd.net.
Solicitudes disponibles para la clase de Pre-K 3
El programa de educación temprana de GCISD se está expandiendo para incluir una clase de Pre-Kínder 3 a partir del próximo ciclo escolar. Esta clase está financiada por el estado y está diseñada específicamente para estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad. La clase se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Desarrollo Infantil (ECDC). Dado que este será el primer año del programa, el cupo será limitado. Los criterios de elegibilidad se enumeran en el formulario de solicitud, el cual está disponible aquí. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a gcisd.pk@gcisd.net.
- Click here for the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Returning students register through Skyward.
- Wolf Camp: For incoming 6th grader is Friday, August 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- School Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
- Wolves enter the building through the C hall doors or the SAC doors. 6th & 8th grade wolves wait in the SAC and 7th grade wolves wait in the lecture hall for the bell to walk to first period.
- Bell Schedule
- Campus Map (click present for easier viewing)
- Front Office: 817-251-5320
- Mascot: Wolf
- School Colors: Silver & Black
- Planners: All wolves use a planner at CTMS. This is to assist with organizing, prioritizing, and planning. You can purchase a CTMS planner for $5 on the first day of school or use one of your choosing. Wolves use their planners daily.
- Student IDs: All wolves who did not attend Wolf Camp or Registration will be issued a temporary CTMS ID on the first day of school. The first IDs are free and replacement IDs are $5 and $1 for replacement lanyard. Per the student code of conduct, IDs are to be worn daily by all CTMS students and staff.
- Lost & Found: The Front Office currently has several pieces of jewelry, keys, glasses and phones that are lost and have found their way to the office! Come by to check to see if your item was found!
Who to Contact
Attendance
Lache Nealy
817-251-5326
Counselors
Molly Brown (last names A-K)
817-251-5315
Rachel Smith (last names L-Z)
817-251-5312
Student Advocate
Allyiah Daniels
817-251-5323
Registrar
Ilia Kaku
817-251-5314
Nurse
Riley Heimuli
817-251-5337
Assistant Principals
Alishia Ilic (last names A-K)
817-251-5313
Cinthia Morales (last names L-Z)
817-251-5317
Principal
Jamie Halliburton
817-251-5320
Need a Charger
In need of a new charger for a school issued Chromebook, click here for information on how to order a new one.
Thank you for helping our wolves be prepared for school each day by ensuring their Chromebooks are charged nightly!
Secondary Grading Policy
Click here to see the updated secondary grading policy from GCISD. All wolf pack teachers will be following this policy this school year to communicate the progress of each wolf.
Grades are a method of communicating the progress each wolf is making at CTMS. If you ever have questions or concerns over a grade, please reach out directly to the teacher.
Cell Phone Policy
Middle school students may use telecommunications devices before and after school, and during
lunch. They may not use telecommunications devices during passing periods or classes.
What does this mean for the wolves?
- Devices can be used before 8:00 a.m., during lunch, and after 3:30 p.m.
- Smartwatches can be worn as long as they are used for telling time.
- Earbud, airpods, and the like will not be used in the hallway or during class time.
Updated ID Practice
Starting Wednesday, November 6th, we will implement a new CTMS practice for forgotten wolf IDs. As a reminder, the wearing of student IDs is part of the GCISD dress codes and outlined in the student code of conduct. We want to ensure consistency and encourage responsibility among our wolves, so each wolf will begin with a fresh start on this date.
The updated practice is as follows:
- First forgotten ID: Verbal warning.
- Second forgotten ID: Lunch detention.
- Third forgotten ID: Two lunch detentions.
- Fourth forgotten ID: Parent phone call, and a replacement ID will be automatically charged to the wolf's Skyward account.
- Fifth forgotten ID: In-school suspension (ISS) for repeated dress code offenses.
Additionally, please note that failure to return temporary IDs will result in lunch detention.
All wolves receive IDs, free of charge, on picture day. For those wolves who join the pack after picture day, they receive IDs when registering. Replacement IDs can be purchased from Ms. Richards in the front office before school or during lunch daily.
Thank you for your support in helping our wolves build good habits and follow GCISD expectations!
Buy Your Student I.D. Online ANYTIME!
Exciting News! CTMS Now Offers a New Online Purchase Option for Student ID's and Wolf Lanyards!
We are excited to announce that CTMS has added a new, convenient way for students and parents to complete your ID purchase needs online! This new payment option makes it easier and faster than ever before. You will find this payment option on the CTMS web page under the Quick Links heading where you can create your personal Web Store account. Once your account is created, click on the Middle Schools square and choose Cross Timbers Middle School. Complete your purchase through the Security/Dress Code option. Students will be able to finalize their order in Mrs. Richards office the following day once ID is personalized with the students' photo download. We hope this will be a helpful addition to preparing you student for a successful day at school everyday!
Student-Parent Handbook: Food Deliveries
Student-Parent Handbook page 55: Except in emergencies, delivery of messages or packages to students will not be allowed during instructional time. A parent may leave a message or a package such as a forgotten lunch, for the student to pick up from the front office during a passing period or lunch. Students are not permitted to order food using delivery services such as UberEats, DoorDash, etc.
What this means for the pack: Wolf pack family members may drop items off items to the vestibule for wolves. Delivery services are not permitted. Wolves will visit the vestibule during passing periods to pick up items dropped off by parents.
As we continue to work together to create an environment where students can thrive academically and socially, we recognize the challenges of balancing modern-day fashion trends with our district dress code standards.
In response to your feedback and after carefully reviewing dress code policies across neighboring districts, we are making an update to our guidelines to better align with current practices while ensuring that they are still appropriate for a school setting.
We have revised the item regarding the length of shorts to the following guideline: Shorts, including athletic shorts, must extend past the student's knuckles naturally and must remain visible when standing.
This has been updated in our online dress code document and in the Student Handbook (English) | (Spanish).
Our goal is that this adjustment is both clear and practical, and our administrators are committed to upholding these expectations. Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to work together in the best interest of our students.
Volunteer Background Check
For the protection of students and staff, all volunteer applicants must read the Volunteer Handbook (in Español) and are asked to apply online authorizing the district to obtain a criminal history background check.
Note: All volunteers are required to reapply each year.
GCISD utilizes Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications and signing up for volunteer opportunities. Please follow the steps provided to sign up. If you have any questions about registration, please contact App-Garden at support@app-garden.com or submit a help ticket.
Cross Timbers Middle School
Email: ctms.info@gcisd.net
Website: https://ctms.gcisd.net/
Location: 2301 Pool Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-251-5320
Twitter: @CTMSWolfWay