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A Strandwood PTA Publication
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
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 PTA and school websites. Do you have any comments about this Roadrunner or suggestions for future Roadrunner articles or features? Drop us a line at roadrunner@strandwood.org .
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Birthday Book Club
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Once again Strandwood is opening up the birthday book club. Simply donate $15 to the Strandwood Library and a beautiful, new hard cover  book will be given to the library in honor of your child's birthday.
The book will be selected by our library media teacher, Mrs. Burns, and it will be presented to your child during his or her library time. A custom-made book plate will be placed inside the book with your child's name and birth date.
The books will become part of the Strandwood library collection to be read and enjoyed for years to come. Support the library and give your child a special treat in honor of his or her special day.
Click here for the Birthday Book Club form.
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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 PTA web calendar.
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Calling All Room Parents!
By Rose Bargmann
| An informational Room Parent meeting will be held TODAY Monday, September 19th, at 3:00 pm in the school library. If you have signed up to be a Room Parent for your child's class, please plan to attend this meeting . Please e-mail vphospitality@strandwood.org if you have any questions.
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Great American Fundraiser Going on Now
By Janine Gamble
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Our Fall Fundraiser with Great American is in full swing! Hopefully everyone has had a chance to review the Great American catalog that came home with your student(s). Go online too. They have so much to offer. Please don't forget to sign off on the slip in the packet that you have reviewed the packet so your student or students can claim their five (5) blue slips and surprises at the PTA half-door on Tuesday and Thursday this week after school. Please watch for more information and a sweet surprise as the fundraiser progresses. We are looking to sell $38,000 worth of product and for 100 % participation. One item sold equals a prize for your child. Stay tuned....
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After School Spanish Starts Next Week
By Jennie Dye
| View the After School "Spanish For Kids" flyer here.
We are in need of one or two parents (one for Tuesday and one for Thursday) to volunteer to sit in on our Kindergarten Spanish class each week. It is a district requirement that all after school programs have two fingerprinted adults (the teacher counts as one) in attendance at all times. This will be a great opportunity for a parent who would like to learn some Spanish or brush up on their Spanish. Please contact Jennie Dye at jidye@yahoo.com if you are interested in finding out more.
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| Attention Kindergarten Girls!
By Melaine Huth
|  If you are interested in the wonderful, educational and fun world of Girl Scouting, and would like information on starting a new Girl Scout troop please contact Melaine Huth at MelainePH@sbcglobal.net or 925-408-4231.
Girl Scouting begins with a two year Kindergarten and First grade Daisy Program!
I can help get you the information you need on the Girl Scout Daisy's and how to get started! You may check out this website link for more detailed information on Girl Scouting in general, The Girl Scout Mission, and Program Levels at their website www.GirlScouts.org
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Sutter's Fort ELP
By Jill Olivier
| Calling all 4th grade parents.
Save the date for parent meeting: TUES. OCT. 11TH at 7:00 pm in the Library This is an informational meeting for parents only. For those of you not familiar with this program, the Sutter's Fort Environmental Living Program is a special program that allows  students to "live" history. The students, along with program directors and trained parent helpers, spend 24 hours (March 13-14th) as a living museum, portraying characters of 1840s California at Sutter's Fort, Sacramento.
Those involved partake in the various trade activities and entertainment of the era. Weekly courses will be held on Wednesdays, January 4th - March 21st (12:45- 2:00pm) in the multi-use room. This experience is one you and your child will never forget.
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ATTENTION all Strandwood 4rth and 5th Graders:
Come Join The Band!
By Susan Dailey
|  The After-School Band Program is an opportunity to get a jump on Middle School/High School Band. Our program will be offered through May, 2012, and will begin Tuesday, Oct.11, 2:50-3:50pm in the Music Room. Pre-payment and registration required. For more info, please contact Susan Dailey (daileychat@att.net) and/or pick up a flyer in the office. |
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Important Volunteer Information
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TB Tests Expire after 4 Years:
Although your fingerprints are good for your entire stay in the MDUSD, your proof of a negative TB test expires after 4 years. Don't be denied the opportunity to go on a filed trip or volunteer in the classroom because of a simple test.
Your family doctor can usually administer the TB test or there are two Muir Diablo Occupational labs and a local doctor that can perform the tests on a walk-in basis.
Muir Lab Concord: 2231 Galaxy Court 685-7744
Test available everyday Mon - Fri from 7 AM-7 PM, Sat 9 AM-2 PM
No TB after 2 PM on Thursdays
Muir Lab Walnut Creek: 1981 N. Broadway, Suite 190 932-7715
Test available everyday Mon - Fri, from 8 AM-5PM
Pleasant Hill Wellness Center 140 Gregory Lane, suite 280 (same building at the Red Rross)
Test available Monday-Wednesday
Volunteer Drivers Insurance Information:
If you plan on driving students on field trips you must have a copy of your current automobile insurance coverage on file in the office. This is in addition to the fingerprinting and TB testing requirements. The proof of insurance coverage must be a copy of the policy showing how much coverage you have. A proof of insurance card that you keep in the car is not sufficient. Please do not wait until the last day to provide this. Making changes to field trip car assignments at the last minute is something the teachers shouldn't have to do.
Drivers/Chaperones: Parents, are you going to chaperone a field trip this year? Why not look the part and order your adult spiritwear today. Lots of colors and sizes are in stock. Don't wait because once this inventory runs out we won't order adult spiritwear for a while. View and print out the order form by clicking here or visiting http://spiritwear.strandwood.org. Fill out, print then submit your order and check to the PTA basket in the office. Questions? Contact spiritwear@strandwood.org. Return to Top |
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2011-2012 School Directory
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Advertise Your Business in the Directory
For only $25, you can put your business card in the "Strandwood Yellow Pages" at the front of the 2011-2012 Student Directory. Share your business or service with other Strandwood parents and help support our Strandwood community! (This is only available for parents of Strandwood students who provide a service or business; no non-Strandwood businesses will be accepted.) Drop off your business card with a $25 check (or cash) made out to "Strandwood PTA" in the PTA box in the school office.
The deadline to get your business card into the 2010-2011 directory is Friday, September 23, 2011. Limit of 1 business card sized ad per business. |
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Save the Date - Nutcracker 2011
By Cindy Turner
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Saturday, December 3rd is the date of our 16th annual production of "The Nutcracker". This show  requires more than 100 parent volunteers and CANNOT continue without your help.
Please consider volunteering your time to this fabulous Strandwood tradition.
Click here to view the Nutcracker flyer and list of open volunteer positions.
Have any Questions?
Please contact Roxanne Gambill or Cindy Turner at nutcracker@strandwood.org
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PTA Fund for Excellence
By Cindy Turner
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 | Click here to read
the flyer |
Have you contributed to the Fund For Excellence campaign yet? It's not too late - the $100 per student donation can be made online via PayPal. You can even choose a monthly payment option. Please click here to make your donation now. We also accept checks, payable to the Strandwood PTA (deposit in the office PTA basket). All proceeds are 100% tax deductible and fund the wonderful PTA programs and Instructional Assistants that benefit all of our children. We are truly grateful to our dedicated group of Strandwood parents and appreciate your support and generosity. To view the Fund For Excellence flyer, click the image to the right.
Company Matching Donations Company Matching Programs are an important part of the Strandwood Fundraising Campaign. A large number of companies participate in this program that can potentially double the amount of your monetary donation! Please contact your Human Resource Department for further details. A partial list of companies that participate in this program can be downloaded and viewed here.
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| 7 Steps to Prepare for a First Sleepover
From our friends at Parents.com
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| Plan a sleepover at your house before your child's first sleepover away from home. This will show her what the experience is like before she tries it at someone else's house. |
Click here for the article. To move from tip to tip use the next button.
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In The Office or On-Line
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Flyers regarding the following items are available in the office this month. You can also click on the link, underlined if there is one, to go directly to that site.
Pleasant Hill Baseball Association - 2012 Hawks Baseball Try Outs
Pleasant Hill Baseball Association - 2012 Spring League Registration
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Dates, Times and Place
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September 16 - Great American Fundraiser Starts
September 26-30 - 5th Grade Outdoor Education Adventure
October 11 - Sutter's Fort ELP Meeting - 7:00pm in the Library
October 18 - Picture Day - Bring your best smiles to school.
View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here. 
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