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!
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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Prom is Saturday, April 4th, from 7:00 - 11:00 PM, at the Strawn Lexington! RSVP & pre-pay by March 13th to receive a commemorative glass at the event! RSVP here: https://www.strawnschool.net/o/strawn-isd/page/prom--13
Strawn ISD applied for the 2019-2021 School Safety Security Grant that was included in Senate Bill 500 from the 86th Texas Legislature. All funds available are to be utilized for school safety and security. After completing a safety assessment of Strawn ISD, we determined that updated perimeter security fencing was the best choice. We have been working with BUZZ Custom Fence with development, proposals, and installation. Additional security fencing around Strawn School campus will continue and be completed by the end of the 2019-2020 academic school year.
Students interested in High School UIL Academics: Join Google Classroom with code ntf757k for access to information and materials!
Meet your 2020-2021 Junior High Cheer and Pep Squad!
Congratulations!
YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION: Registration will be in the gym Wednesday and Thursday afternoon at 4:00 PM. Please bring your form and fee, as well as a copy of your child's birth certificate if you have it handy. Forms that were sent to school today can be turned in to your child's teacher.
Junior class will be selling cookies (2/$1) and brownies ($1) this week during STAAR period.
Extra playoff shirts will be available for purchase at the game tonight.
Youth baseball sign up sheets will be coming home today with students. We have decided to try the Mineral Wells League this year as all games with be played at the same sports complex and team costs will be less. Please return the registration by Wednesday, February 19th. We will be collecting sheets and payments in the gym after school on that day. Thank you.
Thursday, February 13th Valentine Party Schedule: Pre-K: 2:30 PM Kindergarten: 2:00 PM First Grade: 2:30 PM Second Grade: 2:30 PM Third Grade: 2:30 PM Fourth & Fifth: 1:30 PM JH & HS: 1:00 PM And don't forget about the elementary dance from 6:00 - 7:30 PM!
Girls' Bi-District Basketball Game
Strawn (Visitor) vs. Huckabay @ Dublin
Tuesday, February 18th, Time TBA
Don't forget, today is the last day to order play-off shirts!
There will be no school on Friday, February 14th, due to Staff Development, nor on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day. Have a safe, long weekend!
The Varsity Basketball game scheduled for next Tuesday, February 18th, has been moved to Monday, February 17th, at 6:00 PM here in Strawn.
House District 60 Candidate Meet & Greet and Forum
Thursday, February 13th, at 6:30 PM, Mineral Wells High School
It will also be live streamed. https://www.facebook.com/RYHTWTexas
Don't miss this SWEET deal! Pay for your yearbook or senior page by Wednesday, February 12th, and get a sweet treat on the 13th! Contact Mrs. Ellis with any questions. Cash, Check (payable to Strawn ISD), or online at ybpay.lifetouch.com, with ID Code 12471020!
