Strawn ISD

Book Fair will be open May 6th - 10th, from 7:15am - 4:15pm each day! Parents can set up e-wallets for their students if they do not want to carry cash. To set up your e-wallet, visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/strawnschool. Volunteers are still needed for May 8th - 10th! If you would like to volunteer to work the Book Fair, please contact Mrs. Ellis! If you are unable to make it to the Book Fair during the hours listed, please contact Mrs. Ellis!

In addition to our Makerspace, where students can create, the Strawn ISD Summer Library Program will now have a Breakerspace where students will learn to use different tools to take apart technology and identify the various components. Mrs. Ellis is currently collecting technology donations for the new Breakerspace. Any old or nonfunctional technology, such as VHS/DVD players, laptops/PCs, telephones, headphones, etc, is greatly appreciated! If you would like to make a donation, or have questions about the Breakerspace, please contact Mrs. Ellis at cassie.ellis@strawnschool.net.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration will be this Thursday, April 18th, from 1pm - 4pm in the school cafeteria. Registration is for new students only! Currently enrolled students do not need to re-register.

Strawn OAP will be performing at the Area Competition in Stephenville tomorrow, April 13th! Come out and support our OAP students! Where: Stephenville HS Auditorium When: Saturday, April 13th Time: 1:00pm (Arrive by 12:45; Doors will lock at 1pm. No one will be admitted after locked) Admission: $2/$3

The Strawn Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Strawn ISD to award two outstanding students each six-week period. These students must have perfect attendance and show commitment with good grades. Teachers have submitted the names of a student from elementary and secondary who have demonstrated excellent Citizenship. Students who have best met these criteria are chosen from the lower grades (K-5) and upper grades (6-12). The Strawn Area Chamber, along with Strawn ISD, is proud to announce the two outstanding students for the fourth 6-week period (ending February 16th): Congratulations, Gunner Parsons and Nic Lynn! Both had perfect attendance and excel in their classes. Gunner and Nic were presented their awards by Chamber Board Member Tommy Lackey.

The Junior class will be selling breakfast tacos to raise money for prom! Orders can be placed through Coach Moore or Mr. Foust until noon on Wednesday, April 10th. Pick up will be Friday, April 12th in front of the gym before school. Breakfast tacos will be $5 each, with a choice of sausage or bacon, potato, egg, and cheese. Donations are also accepted.

Strawn OAP will be doing a community performance at Breckenridge High School tomorrow, March 27th, at 7pm. Come out and support our OAP students! Admission to this performance is free!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the Strawn ISD Library May 6th - 10th! Parents & Community Members, if you are able to volunteer to work the register from 10:15 -11:45 am, please contact Mrs. Ellis at cassie.ellis@strawnschool.net or (254) 672-5776. Even if you can only work one day, any and all help is appreciated!

🍽️April Cafeteria Menu 2024🍽️ Remember you can also find our daily menu in the Dining section of the Strawn ISD app and on our website: https://www.strawnschool.net/dining. * * * * * In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g , Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Good Luck to our OAP students as they perform at the Bi-District Competition in Glen Rose today! Show starts at 1pm, and Strawn OAP will be the 4th group to take the stage.

OAP competed at Comanche today and took home several awards! Hayden Nowak - Best Performer Ben Hopkins - All Star Cast Milly Hughes - Honorable Mention Colby Morton - Honorable Mention Ky Bowles - Honorable Crew Strawn OAP - Overall Outstanding Crew Congratulations, Strawn OAP!

HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK! ☀️🌷 Spring Break is March 11th - March 18th. School will resume on Tuesday, March 19th.

Hats off to Reading! 🎩 1st and 2nd graders wore hats today to celebrate read across America week!

Yesterday, 1st and 2nd grade students kicked off Read Across America Week by “buddying up with reading” and enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss books with their favorite stuffed animals!

🍽️March Cafeteria Menu 2024🍽️ Remember you can also find our daily menu in the Dining section of the Strawn ISD app and on our website: https://www.strawnschool.net/dining. * * * * * In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g , Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Please remember that Monday, March 4th, 2024, is an Accelerated Learning Day! You can find our school calendar here: https://5il.co/1tp4v

Today our HS students learned about mindfulness and were taught a some relaxation techniques through the practice of yoga. Thank you Stacie Alto for coming out and spending time with us!

Effective March 19 Strawn ISD will begin utilizing Yondr Pouches to reduce distractions and enhance student performance and participation in the classroom. Yondr does this by providing a phone free environment. Letters regarding the implementation and specific details about the new phone policy will be sent home with 6th – 12th grade students today. This information can also be found on the district website. https://www.strawnschool.net/page/yondr If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

💌Valentine's Day Dance 2024💌

🐾JH & HS TRACK SCHEDULES🐾