CTMS Family Newsletter
Wonderful Wolf Families,
Welcome to March!!! Spring is in the air! Though the first day of spring isn't until March 20, the weather this weekend definitely gave spring vibes. Continue to monitor the weather when getting dressed for school, especially to accommodate for the cool mornings.
As the weather is getting nicer, it's time to do a spring clothing check. When getting dressed for school, thank you for following the district dress code, outlined below.
As a reminder, food delivery services are not permitted at school. Please see the Cross Timbers information section for more details.
We have a PTA General Meeting this Tuesday with special guest Trustee Sager. See the PTA section for more information.
Have a marvelous first week of March!
Howl,
Jamie Halliburton
CTMS Principal
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.
Colorguard
Are you going to GHS and looking for a fun and exciting way to perform, make friends, and be part of a team? Colorguard combines dance, flag work, and teamwork to help bring the marching band's performance to life! No experience? No problem, we'll teach you everything you need to know. Come to our spirit guard rehearsals to learn the basics on Tuesdays at 4:30 in Gym 2. Auditions are on April 9th and 10th. If you have any questions, email Mr. Andre at ryan.andre@gcisd.net.
CALLING ALL WOLF PACK DADS!!
We need your help! There are several Spring events where we'd love to have our Papa Wolves help out -- check out THIS signup genius to see the opportunities and to sign up!
Wolf Statue Update
We are VERY excited that our bronze sculpting artist will be visiting our campus on March 13th! She will be speaking to all Art classes about the process of creating a bronze art piece. Also, all students will have the opportunity to place their thumbprint into the mold that will be used to make our bronze wolf statue! What a way to commemorate the students who are currently at CTMS -- their imprint will forever be with CTMS!
We hope to unveil our Bronze Wolf Sculpture at Wolf Fest on May 16th! Stay tuned for more information on the unveiling!
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!
March 3 ~ Tennis vs. North @ GHS
March 4 ~ PTA General Meeting 8:30 Library (see above)
March 5 ~Track Meet @ GMS 4:00 pm
March 10 ~ CTMS Musical Auditions 7:45 - 8:10 am AND 3:45 - 4:30 pm - By Appt ONLY
March 11 ~ CTMS Musical Auditions 7:45 - 8:10 am AND 3:45 - 4:30 pm - By Appt ONLY
March 12 ~ CTMS Musical Auditions 7:45 - 8:10 am AND 3:45 - 4:30 pm - By Appt ONLY / District Track Meet @ MPS 4-7 pm
March 13 ~ CTMS Musical Auditions 7:45 - 8:10 am AND 3:45 - 4:30 pm - By Appt ONLY / PTA Sculpture Event (see above) / Student vs. Staff Basketball Game 2:30 pm
March 14-23 ~ Spring Break
March 28 ~ Fun Run and Color Battle (see above)
Mathematics Telescope Testing
Elementary and Middle School Parents:
Please see the Mathematics Telescoping flyer for information regarding telescoping testing for the Spring and Summer of 2025. Additional information is also available on the mathematics telescoping website.
Examen “Telescoping” de Matemáticas
Padres de estudiantes de primaria y secundaria:
Por favor, consulte el folleto "Telescoping" de Matemáticas para obtener información sobre los exámenes de telescoping para la primavera y el verano de 2025. También hay información adicional disponible en el sitio web de “Telescoping” de Matemáticas.
- Click here for the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
- 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.
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