Did you see any wacky kiddos today? Pre-K and Kindergarten dressed up for Wacky Wednesday, another great book by Dr. Seuss! Pre-K also measured how long their feet are and made their own Truffula Trees from "The Lorax"!
There are just a few days left - don't miss out! Our Junior Class is selling cookies and brownies during STAAR period for only $1!
Our One Act Play cast and crew head to Ranger today to perform "The Diary of Adam and Eve"!
Kindergarten read "The Butter Battle Book" by Dr. Seuss and made their own butter! They took small jars of cream and shook them until their arms were sore!
Miss Estrada's Pre-K class read Dr. Seuss's classic "Green Eggs and Ham" and had to try it for themselves! Surprisingly enough, everyone approves!
Mark you Calendar - Pre-K & Kindergarten Round Up will be April 23rd!
Mrs. Milner's Kindergarten class read "The Foot Book" by Dr. Seuss, so they formed this circle of silly socks. They also shared their love of reading by visiting and reading to Mrs. Abbott's Second Grade class!
Don't forget to RSVP for Prom by March 13th to receive the commemorative glass! Fill out the form here: https://www.strawnschool.net/o/strawn-isd/page/prom--13
Congratulations, Ladies!
Today is National Read Across America Day, which celebrates and (this year) falls on Dr. Seuss's birthday! Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) wrote and illustrated over 60 children's books. This fun holiday encourages children to read more books and get excited about reading!
The Junior Class will be selling cookies and brownies for $1 this week during STAAR period!
Happy Leap Year from our Kindergarten frogs! What will you do on your extra day of February?
Congratulations, Judging Teams! In Jacksboro yesterday, our Livestock Judging Team came in 4th out of 40 teams, with Alex placing 6th individually and Jamisan 20th. This is the first year for our Entomology Judging Team, and they placed 10th out of 21 teams! Well done, and good luck next Thursday at the Weatherford Judging Contest!
Goodbye, February. Hello, March!
Don't forget, you can view our cafeteria menu on our website here: https://www.strawnschool.net/o/strawn-isd/browse/94848 or check it daily in the Dining Section of our app!
Each year, IXL recognizes the top teachers in the world. These educators were selected as top teachers based on their students' time spent on IXL. With more than 400,000 teachers using IXL worldwide, the Elite 100 truly stand out for their innovation, creativity, and passion in motivating their students to succeed.
For the 2018-2019 school year, three of the Elite 100 are from Texas, and one of those is Strawn ISD's Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Paula Milner! Congratulations, and thank you for educating and encouraging our young minds! She says, "We set goals and when we reach our goals students are rewarded with different prizes such as lunch in the classroom, slipper day or getting to sit anywhere in the class. We also use a sticker chart to hold ourselves accountable. We are good at encouraging each other. My favorite thing they say to each other is 'You got this!'"
To read her full statement, visit https://www.ixl.com/resources/elite-100
Good luck to our two FFA Judging Teams today! They are competing in Jacksboro at the Jack County Judging Contest!
Livestock Judging Team: Alex Hernandez, Speedy Lopez, Jamisan Pollock, Kyle Nowak, Payton Harris
Entomology Judging Team: Ashley Figueroa, Isabel Rodriguez, Cesar Espinoza, Missy Mahone
As February comes to a close, we’d like to look back on this year’s National African American History Month. As educators, we teach about the impact and importance of minorities all year, but enjoy the opportunity to reflect more consciously upon it each February.
This year is the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, which granted the right to vote to African American men. Our history class will be diving into this today. We teach inclusion and help provide representation in our elementary classrooms by including books by Ezra Jack Keats, an author who contributed to “breaking the color barrier” in children’s literature, or “Something Beautiful” by Sharon Dennis Wyeth. By reading “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” and learning about important figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges, our young students are able to see how unjust the past has been to the African American people, imagine the courage of the leaders who fought for their rights, and realize the importance of continuing to eradicate racism and prejudice in the future.
In the annual proclamation, President Donald J. Trump stated, “Our great Nation is strengthened and enriched by citizens of every race, religion, color, and creed. This month, we celebrate the cultural heritage, diverse contributions, and unbreakable spirit of African Americans. We commend the heroes, pioneers, and common Americans who tirelessly fought for — and firmly believed in — the promise of racial equality granted by our Creator, enshrined in our Constitution, and enacted into our laws. We pledge to continue to stand against the evils of bigotry, intolerance, and hatred so that we may continue in our pursuit of a more perfect Union.” Read the full proclamation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-national-african-american-history-month-2020/
Due to weather, the JH & HS Track Meet in Bryson today have been canceled.
The powerlifting meet here on Friday has been canceled.
The Greyhound Yearbook Class met their goal of 20 advertisements for the 2020 school year. Congratulations, and thank you to all the sponsors!
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