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through August 31, 2023
Today we wrapped up our planned activities for the 2023 Summer Library Program! Next Wednesday, July 5th, will be the last day to turn in reading logs to win prizes and then Mrs. Ellis will draw for the big cash prizes! Thank you to everyone who participated, learned, and played with us this summer! We had 67 in attendance this week, which makes for a total of 379 over the course of the last 5 weeks!
Thank you to Rose Jordan who gave us information and started our fossil hunt this morning at the Mineral Wells Fossil Park! All of our students (& chaperones) walked away with some fossils of their own! Thank you Mrs. Cormack for driving the bus and hunting alongside us, & our chaperones Ms. Beyer, Mrs. Milner, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Mallory, Mrs. Ellis, and volunteer Itzet Hernandez!
On Thursday, June 29th, we will be going to the Mineral Wells Fossil Park and hearing from not only the Mineral Wells Chamber but also the Dallas Paleontology Society! That's not all! After their presentation, we will make our way down to the dig site to collect some fossils of our own!
It's going to be HOT! Please wear good shoes and light clothing, and remember to pack a water bottle and sunscreen!
If your student is interested, you will need to sign a permission slip beforehand. Paper copies can be picked up in the Strawn ISD Library and must be completed and returned before departure! Contact Mrs. Ellis with any questions! (254) 672-5776
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Thank you, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Rangers James Miller & Jimmy Shipp, for having us out today! Our students were able to hike one of the trails and explore the beautiful park, which should open sometime next year! We looked for mammals, insects, birds, and plants while we hiked and learned some interesting things about nature. James & Jimmy were fantastic at furthering the conversations our students were already having amongst themselves. They expanded upon the kids' ideas, answered questions, and showed us many great things along the way!
Thank you chaperones Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Beyer, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Ellis, volunteer Itzet Hernandez, and a BIG thank you to Mrs. Cormack for driving us out and hiking with us!
This week in the Summer Library Program, our attendance totaled 70! Many of the kids have been bringing in their reading logs and earning fun prizes. We've got one week left of planned activities; come join in on the fun!
Tomorrow the Strawn Cheerleaders will have a show off at noon in the gym to show all the hard work they have put in this week! The community is encouraged to come out and be a part of their big day!
Strawn ISD Library FIELD TRIP!
First grade and up are invited to hike with us at the Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on Thursday, June 22, 2023!
Pick up your permission form in the library. All forms must be completed & returned before trip departure! Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle!
Contact Mrs. Ellis with any questions. (254) 672-5776 or cassie.ellis@strawnschool.net
Week 3 of our Summer Library Program brought in 107 students! Big thank you to Art Sahlstein at ESC Region 11 for coming out to share his knowledge on fossils, hadrosaurs, and more! We had so many kids (42) with great questions, who got to hold fossils, and each of them went home with a crystal! Art brought these because crystals glittering on the hillside is what originally led him to the Arlington Archosaur Site! In addition to all of this, he discussed his finding of Scolomastax Sahlsteini, or as he affectionately calls it, The Little Nipper. This was such a fun presentation, and we are thrilled that so many were able to attend!
Another successful week of the Summer Library Program - our attendance this week totaled 79! We are so happy to see our students reading and learning over the summer.
Thank you, Greg Milner, for coming today to share your knowledge and skills on rock polishing! The children loved feeling all the different types of rocks and learning about the polishing process. Thanks also for giving each of them their own sample and a small bag of rock candy!
DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due June 30, 2023
Mini Cheer Camp!
July 24-26, 9:00 - 12:00
Cost $40
Cash or checks payable to Strawn ISD.
Take a look at our first week of the Summer Library Program! We served a total of 56 children through our various events this week! Thank you for coming out to learn through art, projects, & play!
Thanks also to the Gordon Community Library & Museum for visiting our library today to share programs and resources available! They are doing some neat things for kids this summer (and all year long). Be sure to check them out and get your FREE library card!
Visit our Facebook page for MANY more photos!
Parents of Students in Grades 4 - 6:
If your children are attending the Makerspace today from 1:00 - 3:00, please walk them to the library for drop-off so you can sign our Makerspace Code of Conduct Agreement!
You're invited to join us for a summer of reading rewards & hands-on learning!
It all kicks off next week. Contact Mrs. Ellis with questions!
cassie.ellis@strawnschool.net
strawnschool.net/page/library
*NOTE: Calendar has been updated. The copy sent home with students had incorrect times for Battle of the Books.
These bikes were generously donated by WAM Essentials here in Strawn, and students (grades 1-5) could earn tickets for the drawing by reading! Our winners were Talan Garcia, July Nuñez, Elijah Rodriguez, Colt Fambro, Camden Rodriguez, Caydence Parsons, Renata Aguado, Samantha Rivera, Neyli Reyes, & Lyla Whitenton. Congratulations!
Early Release Friday, May 26, at 11:30 AM.
Have a wonderful summer break!
Our Senior Walk will be held at 8:00 AM on Friday, May 26, 2023. Come line the campus sidewalks and let's celebrate the graduating class of 2023!
Strawn Youth Summer Track
PreK - 8th Grade
Mrs. Pollock's 4th & 5th Graders who met their reading goals were rewarded with a trip to Greystone Castle! Thank you to Kevin Sewell for being an excellent guide!
How fun is this?! Cafeteria staff members Maria Berumen, Beth Smith, & Lupe Marroquin made a fun ocean themed Jell-O for our students because it is o-FISH-ally the last week of school!
Thank you for serving smiles with our meals every day and making our students' time here at school memorable and special!
The last week of school is a busy one!
Check out our schedule here and remember that all events are also posted on our website & school app, available for free on Google Play & the Apple App Store!
