CTMS Family Newsletter
Wonderful Wolf Families,
Thank you to all of our families and CTMS PTA for showering the staff with love on Thursday! The dessert bar was a sweet treat enjoyed by all! THANK YOU!
Texas weather is keeping us on our toes this month! With the cold mornings and classrooms of varying temperatures, we encourage our wolves to dress in layers for school. CTMS doors open each morning at 7:45 a.m., dress appropriately for the morning weather.
Ask your wolf for their interim scores. Some were sent on home on Thursday, the rest are coming home on Tuesday. Interims are practice STAAR tests, with around 20 questions each, that provide predictions on how students in Texas will perform on April's STAAR tests.
Happy four day weekend! We look forward to welcoming the wolves back to CTMS on Tuesday!
Howl,
Jamie Halliburton
CTMS Principal
Wolf in the Rink
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about of our very own wolf who will be representing her team at the prestigious Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament! Olivia Filson from Cross Timbers Middle School, along with Cole Priesand from Colleyville Middle School, Simon Hickey from iUniversity Prep, will be part of this incredible event, which is widely regarded as the pinnacle of minor hockey tournaments worldwide.
The tournament takes place in the beautiful city of Quebec, utilizing the Videotron Center and the Pavillon Guy-Lafleur. Each year, it hosts 120 teams from around the world, providing young athletes with an unforgettable experience. We are especially proud that the Texas Jr. Brahmas 12U AA team is the first Texas team to receive an invitation in over a decade. Coach Dave Ambler describes this tournament as the "Little League World Series of 12-year-old hockey," giving us a perspective on just how significant this opportunity is.
While this team has traveled far before, this journey promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet. Please join me in congratulating Olivia and her teammates for their hard work and dedication in and outside of school. We wish them the best of luck as they embark on this remarkable experience!
BUY A YEARBOOK!!!
Time is running out! Last Chance to Secure Your Yearbook! Don't miss out on a cherished piece of our school’s history! This is your final opportunity to purchase your yearbook and capture all the unforgettable memories from this year. Capture It! Remember It!
Our yearbook is packed with highlights, candid photos, and much more—it's a keepsake you'll treasure for years to come. Whether you want to reminisce about fun times with friends or relive special events, this book is a must-have! Click here to order **Deadline: Feb.28** **Price: $60**
PTA Interest Form for 2025-2026
Interested in serving on the CTMS PTA? Please complete THIS interest form for the 2025-2026 school year.
Texas PTA’s Rally Day 2025
Legacy in Action is set for Monday, February 24th, and the CTMS PTA is joining the GCISD Council of PTAs this legislative year in Austin. We can't wait to part of the 2,000 students, parents and educators who gather in Austin, attend informative caucuses, rally on the Capitol steps, and visit with legislators with one goal in mind - to ensure every child’s potential is a reality! .
Texas PTA has identified their legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session, and over the next few weeks, we will highlight each of the lead priorities.
Lead Priority #2: Resolve Teacher & Staff Shortages
Texas PTA will advocate to address teacher and staff shortages and improve retention in our schools. Priority Fact Sheet
#RetainTXTeachers #TXPTARally25
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!
February 17 ~ Professional development/No school for the pack
February 18 ~ TELPAS Reading & Writing-Campus Closed / Spring Tennis 7th Grade vs HMS @ CHHS 5 pm
February 19 ~ Track Meet @ CTMS 4-6 pm
February 20 ~ TELPAS Listening & Speaking-Campus Closed
February 21-24 ~ TELPAS Make-up Test Days / NJHS Game Night Social 5-7 pm Library
February 22-23 ~ Band Instrument Interviews - All Day
- Click here for the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Cheer Tryouts: Cheer and mascot tryout packets are available in the front office. All packets are due on February 21.
No School for GCISD Campuses Feb. 14 and 17; See CA and iUP Calendars for More Info
Except for Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep, there will be no school for students on Friday, February 14. This day was originally scheduled as a bad weather make-up day, however, GCISD’s 2024-2025 instructional calendar has a sufficient number of minutes to cover the recent weather-related closure and the days will not have to be made up.
Additionally, except for Collegiate Academy, Monday, February 17, is a professional development day and there will be no school for students, including iUniversity Prep.
Please see your school’s instructional calendar below:
No habrá clases en las escuelas de GCISD el 14 y 17 de febrero; consulte los calendarios escolares de iUP y de CA para obtener más información
Con la excepción de iUniversity Prep y de Collegiate Academy, no habrá escuela para los estudiantes el viernes, 14 de febrero. Este día estaba originalmente programado como un día de recuperación por inclemencias del tiempo, sin embargo, el calendario escolar 2024-2025 de GCISD cuenta con un número suficiente de minutos para cubrir el reciente cierre relacionado con el clima, por lo que no será necesario recuperar los dias.
Además, con la excepción de Collegiate Academy, el lunes 17 de febrero será un día de desarrollo profesional y no habrá clases para los estudiantes, incluyendo iUniversity Prep.
Por favor vea el calendario de instrucción de su escuela abajo:
Recognize Excellence with Stars of GCISD!
Do you know a GCISD employee who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the next Star of GCISD award! Each month, we celebrate outstanding team members for their passion and dedication to GCISD. Nominate today at www.GCISD.net/StarsOfGCISD and help us honor the people who make GCISD shine!
¡Reconozca la excelencia con “Estrellas de GCISD!”
¿Conoce a un empleado de GCISD que va más alla de lo esperado? ¡Nomínelo/a para el próximo reconocimiento “Estrellas de GCISD!” Cada mes celebramos a los miembros destacados del equipo por su pasión y dedicación a GCISD. Haga su nominación hoy visitando www.GCISD.net/StarsOfGCISD y ayúdenos a reconocer a las personas que hacen que GCISD brille.
National Junior Honor Society Members!
Our Game Night Social is coming up! We will be celebrating together on Friday, Feb. 21st, from 5:00 to 7:00 in the CTMS Library. All members, please RSVP both yes or no at THIS LINK. Members must be signed in to their GCISD accounts to respond. Students are welcome to bring their favorite games to share with their fellow members!
Our February meeting will take place the following Monday, 2/24/25. Members can choose to attend either at 7:15 or 3:35.
- 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.
Here is the link for the 2024-2025 GCISD Student/Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct :https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/studentparent-handbook.
GCISD's Student-Parent Handbook contains information that students, parents and staff are likely to need during the school year. In addition, both students and parents need to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct. Both students and parents should become familiar with the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Student Code of Conduct, which is a document adopted by the board and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning.
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.
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