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AUGUST 9, 2010 Good Morning
Well, summer is winding down. With a little over two weeks until school starts (yes, you read that right) we wanted to catch you up with the current happenings. If you have left Strandwood and no longer wish to receive our emails please use the "safe unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Jump Start Day
| Jump Start Day (JSD) is two weeks away, August 23rd, and the preparations are in full swing. Papa Murphys Pizza will once again be there to provide hot pizza on-site. Last year this was so popular that we were overwhelmed with orders. This year we will be better prepared to provide you with a great dining option. More information is provided below.
This year we have placed all forms, including the emergency forms, on line. Using the online forms is very simple. Open the packet, fill in the forms, print and bring them to JSD on the 23rd. Click here to open the electronic packet.
If you don't have access to a computer or just feel like filling out forms manually there will be a limited amount of printed packets available outside the school office weekdays from Wednesday, August 11th through Friday, August 20th between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:30 pm. The packets will be generic and won't have students names on them. If you have more that one student please pick up extra emergency and disaster forms.
The feedback already on the electronic forms has been very positive and we sincerely hope you elect to use them. If you have any questions regarding JSD or the electronic or printed packets please contact Jeff Eide at JEideVP@gmail.com or strandwood_emailclub@ hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, August 23rd. Complete class assignments will be posted on the bulletin board Tuesday morning, August 24th. JSD volunteers are still needed.
Contact Jeff Eide if you can help out on the 23rd. |
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Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
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On This Date
August 9,
1892 - Thomas Edison received a patent for a two-way telegraph.
1936 - Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics. He was the first American to win four medals in one Olympics.
1974 - U.S.President Richard Nixon formally resigned. Gerald R. Ford took his place, and became the 38th president of the U.S.
2004 - Donald Duck received the 2,257th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Grade Level Supply Lists
| We haven't been able to obtain a grade level supply list but we do have a few items that seem to go across all grade levels.
Backpack
Dixon Ticonderoga brand #2 pencils
Crayons (most teachers prefer the Crayola brand)
Glue sticks
Regular and Thin Dry Erase Markers and Eraser
Hand held pencil sharpener
Refillable water bottle
Scissors
Pencil box
Eraser (the old fashion pink ones)
In addition 2nd through 5th usually includes:
Color pencils (Crayola brand)
Lined binder paper
Ruler
The kindergarten teachers indicated they prefer to provide supplies that their students share.
In addition, the teachers will ask for additional things that are specific to their grade level or how they have students' manage paper. Those lists are sometimes available on Jump Start Day.
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|  Join Us For Pizza on Jump Start Day
Enjoy a pizza dinner at Strandwood
Pizza will be sold from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
BAKED, Cheese, Pepperoni, or Veggie Pizza/ $3 a slice
Soda or Water/$1 each
Ice Cream Bars/$1 each
Cash Only
Family Pizza Meal: (Cooked or Raw)
Family meals are by pre-order only
1 family size pizza, 4 sodas and 4 ice cream bars/$30
(Payments must be received by 2 pm, Friday, 8/21 for pre-order to be processed)
To order:
1. Email harringtonlea@yahoo.com & indicate pizza choice. Please
be sure to include your name in the email. If you are picking up a
cooked pizza, please specify the time (within 30 minutes) that you would
like the pizza ready. Check in with the pizza kitchen prior to starting your jump start day tour.
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Send $30 check payment to Strandwood PTA, JSD Pizza, 416 Gladys Lane,
PH, CA or drop off in school PTA basket. In the memo section label
check JSD Pizza.
Questions Contact: Lea Harrington at harringtonlea@yahoo.com
Funds raised will support the 5th Grade Outdoor Education Program
Special Thanks to Papa Murphy's for making this possible
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First Day of School
| The first day of school is Wednesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students will be early friends for that first day. Your schedule is 8:10am to 11:30am. All other classes will be on the regular Wednesday schedule of 8:10am to 12:30pm.
NOTE * The bar-b-que scheduled for Friday, August 27th has been canceled.
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Strandwood Read and Dream Team
| Just a Reminder that the Read and Dream program begins the first day of school, Wednesday,August 25.
Information about the program, the calender of monthy due dates and the award schedule are all available in this year's Jump Start Packet. Reading logs will be made available in the office on the first day of school and are also available online at www.strandwood.org.
For questions please email Noga at nogakessler@yahoo.com or Suzie at silvacrew@aol.com.
Read and Dream information will also be made available at the VP-Programs table at Jump Start Day.
See you then.
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Box Tops / Webkinz
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 Save those box tops over the summer and enter them in September for the first contest of the 2010-2011 school year. This year the Box Tops for Excellence program contributed around $1,000 to the PTA. Thank you for your continued support of this great program. |
MDUSD Board of Education Meeting
| The MDUSD Board will meet on Tuesday night to discuss many items. Among them will be the approval of an additional reading and instructional assistant for Strandwood. These additional positions will bring the total reading assistants to 2 and instructional assistants to 7 for the 2010-2011 school year. These positions are paid for by the PTA. (item 9.10 and 9.11)
Another item will be the approval of the Citizens Oversight Committee for the Measure C Bond expenditures (item 14.7). Among the 17 applicants is Strandwood's own, Sue Noack (and past Strandwood PTA President and now PHMS parent, Jenny Reik). For a complete list of the applicants that will oversee the $348 million bond click here. The link will take you to the MDUSD Parents Blog which had the list in an easier format to read.
Also in this meeting, the Board will consider a resolution authorizing the first issuance of bonds under the June 8, 2010 bond election (item 14.8). If you really want to know more about the actual bond issuance you will want to read the 175 page document!!
For the entire meeting agenda click here.
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The Latest District News
| If you follow the news and/or local blogs regarding our school district one of the common complaints is the lack of communication from the board of education and the district superintendent. Two members of the board, Gary Eberhart and Paul Strange have communicated through their blog, http://mdusd.blogspot.com/ but the district has been pretty quite in the last year or so. With the article below it appears that the Superintendent, Steven Lawrence, is working on correcting that and he has promised to communicate twice monthly through an email newsletter. Be sure to click on the link and read the entire newsletter. In the future, the Roadrunner will publish a link to the newsletters when they are available. We will also continue to bring you information regarding district, school, PTA and community news throughout the 2010-2011 school year.
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Mt. Diablo USD News Update
Where Kids Come First
| As the summer months turn toward a new school year, we are pleased to share with you the accomplishments that have been achieved in the Mt. Diablo USD. During the past couple of months, we have been quite busy working to further strengthen educational programs for all students in the District.
Shared Vision/Common Goals
To begin, we are initiating an effort to improve District communication with our parent community. Twice monthly we will publish an e-newsletter to provide updates on District and school activities and events. Additionally, Board of Education and other District meetings' agenda items will be shared. The e-newsletter will also be posted on our web page, and a hard copy will be available at all school sites.
Summer Highlights
A new Student Achievement and School Support Department has been created. The restructuring of the former Curriculum and Instruction Department allowed us to bring in several of our successful elementary and secondary principals, who will be responsible for working directly with and supporting our school sites. This restructuring both maximizes talent and generated over $50,000 in savings.
This new administrative team will bring increased focus to student achievement, which is the District's first and foremost goal.
Additionally, we have new principal assignments in place effective this fall. A list of newly appointed principals and their assignments is included at the end of this e-newsletter.
A Community's Vote of Support for Its Public Schools
Building 21st Century Schools to Deliver 21st Century Education
Measure C
Once again, our community stepped up and offered its support for public education through the successful passage of a facilities bond campaign.
This is a tremendous compliment and vote of confidence in our District and the work being done by hundreds of dedicated education professionals and support personnel.
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| Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education
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 In May 2010, FPHE awarded more than $30,000 to support educational activities in Pleasant Hill public schools. The grants represent a significant investment of funds to enhance educational opportunities for Pleasant Hill students while our schools combat ongoing spending cuts. This year's grant awards are more than double what FPHE awarded in 2009. Over its two-year history the Foundation has awarded $45,000 to Pleasant Hill schools.
The $30,000 was raised from 291 private donations and the proceeds from special events including Dine Out for Education, Night of Improv, and the Oak Park
Restaurant Walk.
Those who did not have a chance to give during the annual campaign can give at
any time throughout the year (please visit www.fphe.org). FPHE donors help show
and enforce that our community values quality education.
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Community Service Day
| Save The Date - the Pleasant Hill Community Service Day will take place on Saturday, September 25th. For more information click here or visit www.pleasant-hill.net/csd.
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 Dates, Times and Places | August 11th - August 20 - Jump Start Day Packets available for pick-up - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
August 23rd - Jump Start Day - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
August 25th - First day of school August 26th - Back to School Night - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
August 27th - PTA Welcome/Welcome Back Bar-B-Que CANCELLEDAugust 31st - Back to School Night - 2nd and 3rd Grade
September 2nd - Back to School Night - 4th and 5th Grade September 6th - Labor Day Holiday September 9th - First PTA General Membership Meeting - 6:30 PM in the Library To view the District's 2010-2011 Academic Calendar click here. |
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