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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 Good Morning
Every Monday, Email Club members receive important information regarding upcoming events and communications from The PTA and Strandwood staff via the Roadrunner. The Roadrunner also provides links to important flyers and new items on the school website. Do you have any comments about this Roadrunner or suggestions for future Roadrunner articles or features? Drop us a line at strandwood_emailclub@hotmail.com.
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A Message From the PTA President
Martha Alexander
| 2010 - 2011 SCHOOL YEAR IS GONNA ROCK!!!!
We have made it through the beginning of the school year. The last several weeks have been about getting into the routine of being back in school. Strandwood has a wonderful community of administrators, teachers and parents who work hard to make the start of school the best it can be. Accordingly, the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year "rocked" for a number of reasons.
ˇ We had fantastic turnouts for Jump Start Day and all three Back-to-School Nights
ˇ We collected over $30,000 in student donations that will go to benefit our children in a number of ways.
ˇ Our second major fundraiser is under way with a great start.
ˇ The website is awesome and full of information.
ˇ The PTA had an incredible turnout of people offering to volunteer to assist in many ways - making us the envy of many schools
ˇ We have four excellent new teachers to add to our cadre of wonderful teachers
ˇ The California Distinguished School flag flies proudly
ˇ Our API score was 917!!
ˇ Strandwood Spiritwear has a new retro look.
ˇ We have an informative Parent Education program being planned.
ˇ We are already underway with after school programs, which should all be starting soon!!
And most importantly our kids our excited about being back at Strandwood, they look like they are loving it!!
However, please keep in mind that for some of our families, the start of the year was fraught with heartbreaking challenges. Seven of our first grade families were overflowed to other schools. It is a very difficult challenge for those families who are overflowed, and also for the friends they leave at Strandwood We wish them a successful and wonderful year in their new schools and look forward to seeing them return next year!!!
If you have any questions or ideas about the PTA, please feel free to leave me a note in the PTA box in the office, or e-mail me at Alexander9@aol.com.
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Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
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Calendar
Click the image below to go directly to the monthly Strandwood web calendar.
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On This Day in History
SEPTEMBER 20,
1979 - Lee Iacocca is elected president of the Chrysler Corporation.
1973 - Billy Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in The Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome in Huston, Texas,
1891 - The first gasoline-powered car debuts in Springfield, Massachusetts.
1884 - The Equal Rights Party was formed in San Francisco, CA.
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Strandwood Office Secretary Moving On
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Dear Strandwood Parents
I am taking this opportunity to wish the Strandwood community a fond farewell. A position at Valle Verde became available and I was asked by the Office Manager if I was interested in working with her. Because of the close proximity to my home and family I feel it is a good fit for me at this time. My last day at Strandwood will be Friday, September 24th.
I wish to thank you Strandwood for 5 wonderful years as your Elementary Secretary. You have graciously welcomed me into your lives. I have made many friends among the parents and teachers here at Strandwood and have enjoyed watching your children grow into responsible and caring youths and young adults of tomorrow.
Laura Curtis
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After School Basketball
| The after school basketball program starts on Monday, October 4th. It was recently reported as starting on Wednesday, October 4th. For more information, and to register, please click here.
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Last Week of Innisbrook Sales - Order Forms Due 9/24
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This is the last week to collect orders. Be sure to share this fabulous opportunity to purchase quality gift wrap, gifts, and delicious chocolate items with your relatives and neighbors. From the feedback we've received we believe everyone is having fun with this fundraiser.
Order forms are due Friday, September 24th. Please place the envelopes with your voucher and payment in the Innisbrook basket in the office. We look forward to tallying up the sales and reporting back to all of you. If you would like to help out with tallying, please contact Janine at janine.gamble@gmail.com or Robin at robinelawady@live.com.
Remember - Our goal is 100% participation. Every item sold is money in the pocket of Strandwood's fabulous PTA! Thank you so much for all your support.
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Order Your Spirit Wear
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If you missed out on getting your Roadrunner Spirit Wear on Jump Start
Day, there's another opportunity to order!! View the spirit wear page by clicking here. Print and fill out the order form. Deposit the form and your check, made
out to Strandwood PTA, in the PTA basket in the office. Deadline for ordering
will be Friday, September 24th. Also: Important, if you have not yet received your Spirit Wear Order from Jump Start Day, Please contact Melaine Huth at strandwoodspirit@yahoo.com. There were several order's taken with no grade level or other contact information left on them. Your Strandwood spirit wear is waiting for you in the PTA room!! Just contact me and I can get it to you!! Melanie Huth, strandwoodspirit@yahoo.com |
Small Garden Projects at Strandwood
| Calling all Strandwood gardeners and those who love pretty flowers and plants!! This year the gardening committee will be doing small gardening projects in the Autumn and Winter.
There will be the larger Make A Difference Day in the Spring, as in years past. The first project will begin on Thursday, September 30 and will be in two parts. On September 30, the area in the main quad in front of the office, will be weeded and trimmed. The second part of the project will be on Friday, October 8, when we will plant new flowers and plants in that main quad area. Both days we will meet at 8:15am, after drop-off, and garden until 10:15am.
If you are interested in helping us or just want to know more about the small gardening projects please email Noga at nogakessler@yahoo.com.
Look for more information about the small gardening projects in your future Monday Roadrunner.
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Senior Buddy Program
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The PTA-sponsored Senior Buddy program starts in October. On Wednesdays, Senior Citizens come to the library to read one-on-one with students from all grade levels. We need parents to chaperone students between their classroom and the library.
Please contact Jennifer Wygal if you can help on Wednesdays anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. - we can use your help even if it's just for a ten-minute pickup or dropoff. Contact Jennifer at 324-3656 or jennifer.wygal@sbcglobal.net. |
Strandwood Gets a Bronze in Best of the Bay Area
| Strandwood Elementary was the third highest rated Elementary School in the East Bay according to Bay Area Parent magazine's Best of the Bay Area poll. To view the magazine, and the Best of the Bay results, click here. The best of the bay story starts on page 86.
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TARGET - Take Charge of Education
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Apply
and get approved for a TARGET credit card (it only takes 5 minutes at the
check-out). Enroll in Take Charge For Education and designate Strandwood
as your school. Start shopping and using your card. Target will
track purchases and send a donation check to the school. Currently, we
have only 27 families participating in the program but we received a check in
August 2010 for almost $600!!!! This is the easiest money we've ever made -
passive fundraising at its best!! For more information, go to our
website and click on the TARGET icon or click here.
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Borders Best Teacher Contest
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Borders Book Store in Pleasant Hill is offering a great chance to spotlight the fantastic teachers in our area. They are holding a Best Teacher Contest, were students can nominate a teacher and the teacher with the most votes will win. For the details please click here. And don't forget to vote for your favorite teacher. |
Crescent Drive Restaurant Walk is Tomorrow
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:00 - 8 :00 PM Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill Support Pleasant Hill public schools! Come stroll Crescent Drive and enjoy the specialties from: Avoid the lines by purchasing your tickets now at these locations: ˇOnline, using PayPal at www.fphe.org |
5K Run for MDUSD High School Sports
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Newhall Park in Concord is the place to be on Sunday, October
10 at 9:00am. Park at Clayton Valley High School and come run to help
support the MDUSD high school sports in our district.
Since the school district is not funding high school sports, the wonderful
organization called the United Mt. Diablo Athletic Foundation has the huge
task of raising the $1.2 million annually to continue high school sports
programs. This run is a wonderful way for you to get involved (your
kids will be in high school before you know it). To download a sponsorship
form or register online visit www.unitedmtdiabloathletics.org.
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Please Clean Up After Your Animals
| There have been reports of "deposits" made around campus by our four legged friends. Please, carry a bag when walking your dog. If you see some poop on the ground please pick it up, even if it isn't your dogs. Better someone pick it up than have a few students tracking it throughout the school.
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Strandwood E-Waste Event
| Speaking of waste, Strandwood Elementary will be hosting an e-waste recycle fundraiser on Sunday, October 10th. Start gathering your e-waste now. For view the event flyer please click here.
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MDUSD News Updates
| The superintendent of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District has made good on his promise to improve communications between the district and the community. Recent articles from Dr. Lawrence include the recent API scores released by the state, the Multi-Million dollar solar project and his beginning of the year update on shared vision/common goals.
If you didn't receive the latest notices you can click on the links below to read the entire text.
Shining the light on solar - A message about the upcoming solar project
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Dates, Times and Places
Until the school's new website is up and running (end of September?) we are not being provided any information on upcoming school events. Until then, we will continue to post PTA events here.
| September 21 - FPHE Restaurant Walk
October 4 - Race to Nowhere Shown in the MU Room
October 7 - PTA General Membership Meeting - 6:30 pm in the library.
October 10 - Strandwood E-Waste Fundraiser
October 19 - Strandwood Picture Day
October 22 - Fall Fest
View all the calendars on the Strandwood website by clicking here. Check out the new Monthly Google calendar. |
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In the Office
Flyers regarding the following items are available in the office this month. You can also click on the link, if there is one, to go directly to that site. | Return To Top
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