Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Good Morning 
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In This Issue
Fall Fundraiser Has Begun!
Strandwood Fingerprinting Night
Read & Dream Logs Due This Friday
NEW Cafeteria Payment System
Red Curb Reminder
Get Involved in the PTA!
Save the Date - Fall Fest is Oct.19
Get Your Halloween Costumes
Dates, Times and Places
Fall Fundraiser Has Begun!
9/21/12 - 10/5/12
By now you have most likely perused the catalog of goodies that went home with your children last Friday. Now it's time to ask your friends and families to order their favorite items! Your participation helps us meet our goal of raising $30,000 to put toward the very important PTA-funded programs that we love so much. Remember to turn in the included white slip this week so your child can earn 5 FREE blue slips and a prize!* The fundraiser will continue through October 5th. Happy shopping!

*See packets for turn-in times/places.
Strandwood Fingerprinting Night
October 9, 2012 
Strandwood is hosting a Fingerprinting Night on October 9th between
4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (The last appointment is at 7:45 p.m.) There are still slots available, so if you still need to be fingerprinted in order to volunteer as a chaperone, now is your chance!

Parents can call the office to sign up. The cost is $32 payable by Cash, Cashier's check (made payable to MDUSD) or Money Order only. You must also bring evidence of a TB test performed within the last 60 days.

Fingerprints remain valid for the duration of your volunteering within our school district. Make your appointment now so you can accompany your child on field trips or work in the classroom!

 

Read & Dream Logs Due This Friday
by Laurie Anderson

Please remember to turn in your Read & Dream logs this Friday, September 28th by 3:00 pm. Books will be awarded on Friday,  

October 5th. Thank you for participating and for sharing the joy of reading with your child.   

Distinguished Flag
Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
Calendar

Click the image below to go directly to the monthly Strandwood PTA web calendar.



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New Cafeteria Payment System
Effective October 8th 
 
The MDUSD's cafeterias are switching over to an online credit card payment system for student and teacher meals. This change will be fully effective Monday, October 8th. Please see the attached flyer to update your payment information.
 
Red Curb Reminder 
   
No parking - red curbs


We know mornings are hectic. However, please allow ample time to get your children to school safely, and refrain from parking, stopping, and/or idling in the red zones on Westover and surrounding streets.

Neighbors have posted signs citing the California Vehicle Code due to parents continuing to block driveways. Parking illegally is dangerous for parents and children walking to and from campus.

Let's work together to keep Strandwood safe!
Get Involved in the PTA!

Are you interested in making a difference at Strandwood?  Do you want to help but are not sure how?  Are you ready to get involved? Well...we have a job for you! 
  Help Wanted

There are currently two coordinator positions open in the Ways & Means division of the PTA, both requiring two people each. Volunteers will "shadow" the current coordinator(s) this year, and then take over their positions for the following 2013-2014 school year. We currently have some dedicated folks who will show you the ins and outs of the program(s), so don't fret if you have never volunteered before. 

Together we can all make a difference for the children at Strandwood! 

The open positions are:

Gift Wrap Fundraiser Coordinators
Spirit Wear Coordinators

If you are interested in getting involved, please email Marcie Colbath at vpways@strandwood.com for more information.

 
Pumpkin
Save the Date - Fall Fest is October 19th 
 
Mark your calendars now! Strandwood's annual Fall Fest is coming up on Friday, October 19th. Celebrate the new season with food, games, contests, prizes and more. Additional details to follow. 
Get Your Halloween Costumes!

Buy Halloween costumes at wholesale prices AND support Strandwood at the same

time!

 

The Wholesale Costume Club is generously donating 15% of your purchases to

Strandwood when you use the code FUN1204 at checkout.

 

How To Order:

1. Go to this site to shop for costumes.

2. At checkout, choose the option "Become A Member".

3. Enter Promo Code FUN1204 in the promo code box on the right and click "Apply

Code", then continue with your checkout.

 

Have questions? Contact Marcie Colbath at vpways@strandwood.org 

 


Dates, Times and Places

September 21 thru October 5
- Fall Fundraiser
September 25 - Afterschool Spanish begins in Room D1: 
                           Kindergarten - 1:50 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
                           1st - 5th Grade - 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. 
September 28 - Read and Dream Logs due
 
View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.  
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here.  
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