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AUGUST 23, 2010
Good Morning

Here is latest version of the Strandwood Roadrunner, your Monday morning newsletter. The Roadrunner is the primary communications tool used by the PTA to keep you informed of school site, district and community news. If you have left Strandwood or no longer wish to receive our emails please use the "safe unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this newsletter.

In This Issue
Jump Start Day
First Day of School
Welcome Back Coffee
Strandwood Website
Superintendent Newsletter
Drop-off and Pick-up
Article Headline
Cub Scout Informatino Night
Dates, Times and Places
Jump Start Day is Today
GET YOUR TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS TODAY
Contrary to a recent rumor, teacher assignments will be given out today after you turn in your emergency and disaster forms to the office staff.

There is still time to complete your Jump Start Day forms. 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.

Packets will also be available at jump Start Day.

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.
First Day of School Schedule
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 25th. All kindergarten students will be early friends for that first day (8:10am to 11:30am).  All other classes will be on the regular Wednesday schedule of 8:10am to 12:30pm.

Back To School Nights
The Back to School Nights are listed on the home page of the website and at the bottom of this newsletter in the Dates, Times and Places section. I'm not going to try and post them here any more :-)
 
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Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
On This Date
August 23,

1904 - The grip-tread tire chain for cars is patented.

1959 - In the Peanuts cartoon strip, Sally debuted as an infant.

1966 - Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon.

2000 - Richard Hatch was revealed as the first winning castaway on CBS's "Survivor". Hatch won $1,000,000 for his stay on the island of Palau Tilda in the South China Sea.


PTA Welcome Back Coffee
Join us the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug 25th, at 8:10 a.m. in front of the multi-use room for a special Welcome Back Coffee sponsored by the Strandwood PTA. Come and catch up with friends you haven't seen all summer or maybe make new ones.

Hope to see you there!
Strandwood Elementary Website
The Strandwood website (http://www.strandwood.org) has undergone a major face lift during the last two years and is constantly improving. We encourage everyone to surf around the site and see what is there. We have recently moved the site and you shouldn't see "mdusd.k12.ca.us" in the address bar, only http://strandwood.org. If you have any questions or comments regarding the website please contact Orlando Guzman. 
Bi-Weekly Superintendent Newsletter
MDUSD Superindentent Steven Lawrence has released his latest news update. These newsletters are a great way to stay connected to the district. Thank you Superindentent Lawrence for bringing back the the updates.

The latest newsletter contains the following items:

* Welcome Back for the 2010 school school year
* Shared Vision/Common Goals
* School Closure Advisory Committee, including members
* Board of Education Highlights
* District Goals for 2010 - 2011 including:
    Educational
    Performance Targets
    Strategies to meet Educational Performance Targets
    Communications Plan and Community Relations
    Personnel Services
    Fiscal Services
    Facilities

Drop-off and Pick-up at Strandwood
MADD Photo If this is your first year at Strandwood, or you forget things quickly, let's review the drop-off and pick-up procedures. When dropping off or picking up your student in front of the school only stop in the yellow zones. Do not stop in the red zones please. If you have to leave your vehicle for any reason, for any amount of time, find a parking stall to pull into. Those who leave their vehicles in the drop off zones or park in the red zones do a great disservice to the rest of the drivers and can create a hazard. The Red zone is for the buses to load and unload students. You will be paged over the PA system and asked to move your car immediately if you are blocking the buses access, and everyone will be watching.

Also available is off-site parking and drop-off on both the north and south side of the school. To the south, there is parking on Monti Court, off Monti Circle, and to the north parking is available on Maureen Lane. If you get a chance you might want to check these locations out before school starts on Wednesday. If you have the luxury of being able to walk your children to the classroom these are great alternatives to fighting the crown in front of the school. Always make sure you lock you vehicles and leave valuables out of sight. I don't know of any problems around the Strandwood area but you should always take precautions when parking in a public area.
School Site Council Elections
There are openings for parents on the School Site Council that will be filled in the next few weeks.  Nomination and ballot information will be in next Monday's Roadrunner. If you would like more information about the Site Council click here.
Cub Scout Information Night
Cub Scout Pack 282 Tiger Information Night for 1st grade boys and their parents.

Tuesday, August 31st from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm in the Strandwood MU room. Activities for the boys and information for the parents.Come learn why Cub Scouting is Fun with a Purpose.

If you cannot make this information night and are still interested in Cub Scouts, please call Lorie Tuey (Membership) 681-3453 or Mark Foley (Cub Master) 680-8004

The Cub Scouts will also be a Jump Start Day to answer any questions.

DatesDates, Times and Places
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  CANCELED

September 1st - Back to School Night - 4th and 5th Grade
September 2nd - Back to School Night - 2nd and 3rd 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.