Our first graders have been busy preparing for Authors’ Tea.  They have been collaborating together in cooperative groups to go through the entire writing process.  They will write, edit and elaborate their stories.  The students will also illustrate and dedicate each of their books.  Then they will present their works to their parents and friends dressed in their Sunday best.  Of course, the best part will be the refreshments that they will get to enjoy after all of their hard work is over!  It will be a wonderful time for all!

Dates are as follows:
Kirk - April 9th
Farrell - April 10th
Warren - April 15th
Stone - April 16th
Vasquez - 17th

April 15th - Mobile Dentist will be @ Steadham

April 21st - 25th - Recycling Challenge Week (Earth Day is 22nd)

April 25th - Kindergarten Visits Dallas Zoo & 1st Grade Fairy Tale Parade @ 8:00

May 9th - Buddy Day  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Melanie Farrell is an amazing teacher teacher who loves her job.  She is passionate about not only learning, but the well-being of each child in her class.  Melanie is not only a strong teacher but a wonderful friend to others.  Melanie is on the our schools Campus Improvement team.  She also served as the PTA liaison for 2 years and kept us well informed.  She is one of a few original Steadham eagles left which she is proud of and feels blessed to be a part of the faculty.

Congratulations Mrs. Farrell!!!

Steadham's Regular Ed Teacher of the Year.....another drum roll please!!!

Tamecia Drain has gone above and beyond in making sure "ALL" students are welcome and wanted in her class.  Her attitude is infectious and now her class looks at "Steadham's special kids" not as a burden but as a blessing.

Congratulations Mrs. Drain!!!

This wonderful lady is our 4th grade team lead. 
She touches the lives of Steadham students everyday. 
Her dedication to our students is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations Mrs. Dixon!!  

Thinking Map of the Month

 
Our Thinking Map for the month of April is a Brace Map.  Students will be learning how to visually represent the thought process of "whole to part relationships."  Click on the following link to view more pictures.
Thinking Map

 Second Grader's Love America!

2nd graders are having a great time studying American symbols. They have used their creative minds while making their American symbols using clay, cardboard, toys, and many different items.   These wonderful projects were set up in the science lab so other students, teachers and parents could come view the displays. They did a great job and learned so much about our country.

 5th Grade Learning the Facts

In preparation for the math TAKS test, 5th grade students reviewed their multiplication facts by performing multiplication rap songs.  The PRM Rappers ( Positive Role Model Rappers) would like to encourage all students to practice their multiplication facts nightly.  Memorization is very important and will help you be successful in all areas of math.  Remember you too can become a Steadham PRM Rapper by learning your FACTS
 

***Remind your child to always eat a well balanced breakfast and get plenty of rest.  Having the right nutrients & rest will help the brain function better..

Visit the following online resources to help your child prepare for TAKS from home. This is a great way for students to get some extra preparation time.

TAKS Interactive Online
Study Island
Measuring Up e-Path
Kid Prep

Have fun learning a variety of strategies using these grade level math Power Points.
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

Calling All 3rd Graders....Explore Science & Prepare For TAKS!!!

Cool Science - Build a Salad
Build a salad-by choosing the correct parts of a plant

Crick Web
3 Highly Visual--Interactive Activities
"The Life Cycle of Flowering Plants"
"Flower Anatomy"
"Seed Dispersal"
 

Kids Planet
An online story about animals, their roles in their environments, and their interactions. This activity is great for struggling students. It's also good reading practice.

Cool Science - Critters
In this game students match one animal with another animal of the same classification (ie: match a dog with a cat because both are mammals). Then students answer a question about what animals of that classification have in common. This is a simple game, but still a great way to quickly review basic animal classification. This would also be useful to work with special education students.

Habitats & Food Webs
Follow directions at the top of the screen--Habitats & Food webs

Different Types of Food Web
A page with games, that explains the different types of food webs

Help Plants Grow
Click the buttons to help plants grow

Animals & Their Habitats
Drag animals to their correct habitat