The Straus Middle PTA started the Color Games Program in February 2026. There was a competitive leaderboard where students could earn points and win prizes like gift cards as part of the effort to raise money. The program got students involved and made money for events on campus.

Q1. What makes Straus Middle School in San Antonio different from other schools?

Ans. Straus Middle follows district pacing guides for lessons, which makes sure that all classrooms cover the same grade-level material in the same order.

Q2. How does Straus Middle keep track of how many students are participating in lessons?

Ans. Straus Middle keeps track of participation by having teachers watch students' responses, contributions to discussions, and completion of assigned tasks during daily activities.

Q3. What chances are there for students to get involved at Straus Middle?

Ans. At Straus Middle, students work on media-based projects in the classroom where they make written or visual outputs that relate to what they're learning and how to present it.

Q4. How does Straus Middle help students who need extra help with certain subjects?

Ans. At Straus Middle, students can go back over certain topics, do focused exercises, and make sure they understand before going back to class lessons.

Q5. How does Straus Middle let people know about changes?

Ans. Families can read weekly newsletters from Straus Middle that list schedules, announcements, and important academic dates.