🔬 Did you know? Here’s a list of surprising facts that show why hands-on projects are essential for 9th graders!

🧠 Brain Power Boost: Teens’ brains are wired to learn through hands-on activities—this helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills faster than lectures alone. (Source: American Psychological Association)

💡 Teen Inventors: Louis Braille invented the Braille reading system at just 15 years old. Teens really can change the world with tools and creativity! (Source: History.com)

🎉 Seniors, it’s time to saddle up for one last ride! Join us at High Noon on December 19 (one week from today!) for a senior lunch full of good food, great company, and a rootin’-tootin’ celebration. Don’t miss it! 🤠 For more info, see Mr. Cole!

🔥 Behind the Mask 🔥

Senior Jacob Cavazos is putting in the work at Advanced Metal Works, honing his welding skills and exploring new techniques. Thanks to fellow CTEC Senior and Advanced Metal Works intern Tyr Hernandez for capturing this moment of focus and precision! 💪⚙️

From sparks to success, these seniors build their future one weld at a time. 👨‍🏭✨ Shout out to our industry partner @amwfresno for making moments like this possible for our students!

#CTECProud #WeldingLife #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #CTECFresno

🎉 TITAN TICKET DRAWINGS 🎉

The final Titan Ticket drawings of the semester are here! 🏆 Big congrats to today’s winners!✨ Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes like speakers, Squishmallows, gift cards, CTEC gear, water bottles, or even a yearbook!

🎊 AND... we are excited to announce that 4 Winter Formal tickets have been added to our prize list! 🎊

📅 Remaining Drawing Days: FRIDAY, Dec. 13, TUESDAY, Dec. 17, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18

9th graders in action! ⚡️🔧 Learning the basics of electricity and soldering wires in physics and manufacturing—building skills for the future, one connection at a time!

🎓✨ Attention Seniors! ✨🎓

🚨 Deposit Due 12/20 🚨
Lock in the cheaper cost for Disney Grad Nite by turning in your deposit to Mrs. Moua by 12/20/24! 💰 Don’t wait—prices go up after the deadline!

📅 Important Dates to Remember:
➡️ 12/20/24 - Deposit Due to lock in the lowest price!
➡️ 1/13/25 - Price increases.
➡️ 2/28/25 - All money due.
➡️ 5/21/25 - 🎉 Grad Nite!!!

If you have questions, reach out to Mrs. Moua! Let’s make this a night to remember! 🏰✨

💡✨ Bright ideas come to life! ✨💡

This 9th grader’s wooden toy is lighting up the room—literally! 🛠️⚡ After mastering soldering and electrical circuits, our students are showing off their new skills in a BIG way.

Catch this and more creative projects at our 9th Grade Showcase on December 17th at 5:30 PM. You’ve seen the reels—now see it all in person! 👏 #STEMShowcase #HandsOnLearning #BrightFutures #CTECFresno

🎉 Congratulations to our Friday Titan Ticket Drawing winners! 🎉

Your commitment to embodying the CTEC Pillars has earned you this recognition—way to go, Titans! 🏆

⚡ More chances to win! ⚡
Don’t forget—drawings are happening Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Keep earning those Titan Tickets for your outstanding behavior and participation!

Stay strong, Titans! 💪 #TitanPride #PBIS #KeepItUp #TitanTickets #WinningMomentum #CTECpillars

🌟 Sneak Peek: Senior Showcase! 🌟

Join us December 17 at 5:30 PM to see incredible projects like this scale model of the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland! 🛟 This rotating canal boat lift is a marvel of engineering, lifting boats 100 feet with a clever mechanism.

Our engineering seniors will:
🔍 Showcase engineering concepts behind their models
📖 Discuss the book Built: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures by Roma Agrawal and its connection to engineering
⚙️ Explore the role of labor and technology in these innovations

Thursday is the last day of the Fall Semester! 💯 It is also an all period day. ⏰ Let’s make this a great week, Titans! ⚙️✅