Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
MARCH 12, 2012
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In This Issue
PTA Meeting Minutes
Time Change Notes
FPHE Dine Out for Education
See's Candy Spring Sale
Help Kids Overcome Fear of Dentists
Dates, Times and Places
PTA Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the March 1, 2012 General Membership Meeting are now available by clicking here. We hope to have all the previous minutes on the PTA website in a week or two.
Time Change Notes
Hopefully everyone changed their clocks ahead an hour Saturday night or Sunday morning. With the time change it is recommended that you change your smoke detector batteries.Yea, the batteries might be good for a year or more but why risk it considering that the cost is negligible (and you know that the low battery warning... warning... only comes on at 2:30 in the morning). If your house doesn't have a smoke detector in all rooms consider installing them. The latest laws also require that you install carbon monoxide device in your house. Click here for information on CO devices from Contra Costa Fire Prevention District.   
 
Remember, while driving to school in he morning the sun will be lower in the sky and may be in your eyes. Be ready with the sun visor.
 
Distinguished Flag
Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
Calendar
Click the image below to go directly to the monthly Strandwood PTA web calendar.
calendar
FPHE Dine Out For Education 
Dine Out Tomorrow at Kinder's Deli

Support Pleasant Hill public schools by attending the Dine Out for Education events. Print / bring the attached flier and restaurants will donate a percentage of your meal to FPHE. 

(Click here for the attached flier for restaurants and dates.)

 

FPHE is very happy to add Kinder's Deli as one of our restaurant partners. Tuesday is a great time to check out Kinder's if you've never eaten there.

Introducing Soul Shoppe at Strandwood! 
Parent's Educational Night, March 15th 6:30pm to 8:30pm
This year, Strandwood PTA has helped to fund the Soul Shoppe Program for your children. It consists of assemblies that focus on problem-solving, conflict resolution, creating a community of learning and growth and defining and internalizing the character traits that create great communities and citizens. You have probably seen the bookmarks that have come home with your child that say "Free to Be!" These were given to the students at assemblies led by Amy McClain, Licensed Soul Shoppe Facilitator and Trained Parent Educator.
 
She will be speaking to parents in the Library on March 15th from 6:30-8:30 to explain Soul Shoppe and guide us through this exiting program. Please come and listen so that you can support your child at home with the information they are learning at school. This is a free event and childcare is provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please visit the websites below for additional information.
www.amymacclain.com
www.soulshoppe.com
www.handinhandparenting.org 
See's Candy Spring Sale
By Cindy Turner
See's CandyAll 4th graders are now selling See's Candy to raise money for their Outdoor Education trip in fifth grade. Fundraising is critical so that we can lower the overall cost for EACH student. The sale ends March 16th and all candy will be delivered before Spring Break. Find a 4th grader and place your holiday order now! If you don't know a 4th grader, no problem. There are extra order forms available in the office or click here for the electronic version, and you can submit your orders to the box located in the office.

Please contact Cindy Turner at pcturner@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your ongoing support. For more information regarding our Outdoor Ed program, please visit our website at http://www.strandwood.org/5th_Grade_Outdoor_Ed.htm
Lower-Fat and Better Tasting
From our friends at Parents.com

Kids love chicken nuggets, but most prepackaged options leave a lot to be desired. Save money and win your family's accolades by making an easy homemade version. Start with boneless chicken breasts; pound them flat and cut into strips. Read on for the full recipe, including our yummy coating. 

 

Click here for the article. To move from tip to tip use the next button. 

   

Dates, Times and Place
March 12 - 2nd Grade- Firefighter Presentation 
March 13 - School Site Council Meeting - 3:15pm in the Library
March 13 - Field Trip 4th Grade - Sutter's Fort 8:00am -2:00pm
March 13 - 14 - Sutter's Fort ELP
March 14 - Bidding for Good online auction goes live
March 14 - Student Council Spirit Day - Wear Neon!
March 15 - Parent Education with Soul Shoppe
March 16 - End of 2nd Trimester
March 19 - Hearing Screening
March 26 - Hearing Screening
March 30 - Blue Slip Pizza Lunch
March 31 - Ports of Call Dinner Dance Auction

View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.  
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here.  
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