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!
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
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.
If you are planning on cheering on the Mustangs or Panthers at tonight's Red Rail game, see the accompanying images for expectations at Mustang Panther Stadium, Thank you exemplifying the wolf way at MPS!
Looking for some wolf gear for the cooler (hopefully) weather, look no further than this new site from our athletic boosters: https://www.dallasscreenprinters.com/cross-timbers-middle-school?page=2.
Thankful Thursday: We are thankful for the pack staff! Let's show them our gratitude with pie.
Sponsor a Thanksgiving Pie for CTMS staff! Help us show the teachers & staff that we are thankful for them by sponsoring a pie. They can be purchased for $15 each and will be delivered on the 20th. Use the following link to donate: https://www.ctmspta.org/login-form?r=%2Fform%2Fm%2F312535
It’s time for another Teacher Tidbit Tuesday!
Today we are featuring Stephanie Maupin, who joined us last year, but brought a ton of social studies and AVID experience with her.
Stephanie was born in Virginia Beach and moved to North Richland Hills when she was 3. She was an awkward, class clown, athletic kid in middle school.
Mrs. Maupin spent 3 years at TCC and finished her degree at Texas Woman's University in Denton.
She and Coach Maupin (from GHES) have been married for 17 years and have three amazing girls, Maddie 13, Skylar 10, and Peyton 5. They have a dog named George!
Stephanie loves to read historical fiction. As a mom of three her hobbies also include watching her girls play volleyball and basketball!
Ms. Maupin’s favorite thing about teaching is watching students’ faces light up when they get something correct, and realizing that they aren't "bad" at social studies. Learning was difficult for her and she had amazing teachers who were patient and kind, and that's reflected in how she teaches. She says “I hope my students know how much I love teaching them.”
Ms. Maupin’s favorite thing about CTMS is “the community we have. The work we do on our campus is difficult, but so rewarding. I couldn't do what I do without the support of our amazing staff!”
One fun tidbit about Stephanie is that she is probably the most competitive person on this campus. She’ll be the first to tell you that she has already won three things and it's only September! Another fun fact is that her teaching partner is Coach Arnold, who is also her brother!
CTMS NJHS is collecting Thanksgiving food for GRACE from November 6 through November 22. See the flyer for items needed.
Thanks for Giving Auction Goes LIVE on 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.
