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A Strandwood PTA Publication
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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Good Morning
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Red Ribbon Week
Spirit Days Monday - Friday | This week Strandwood celebrates Red Ribbon Week, when we remember police officers whose lives have been lost in the fight against illegal drugs.
We will show our support of Red Ribbon Week with the following spirit days:
Monday, Oct. 22 - Proud to be Drug Free Kick Off (Wear RED) Tuesday, Oct. 23 - "Shade Out Drugs" (Wear sunglasses)
Wednesday, Oct. 24 - "Follow Your Dreams" (Wear pajamas)
Thursday, Oct. 25 - "Cross out Drugs" (Wear stripes)
Friday, Oct. 26 - "Just Say No, Wear the Glow!" (Wear neon colors)
Thanks for helping our students become more aware of healthy lifestyle choices! |
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Bake Sale Today After School!
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A big Thank You to all the 4th Grade parents that donated items to raise funds for Outdoor Ed. Fall Fest was a great success, and your donations were much appreciated.
We will be having a bake/drink sale on some of the items that were not sold during Fall Fest today afterschool on the primary playground.
Thank you again for all your support!
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Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
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| Calendar | Click on the image below to view upcoming school events.
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Book Fair Continues
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Strandwood's Book Fair continues this week! Please see the schedule below for hours and special events to look forward to:
- Monday, Oct. 22nd 2:50pm - 8:00pm (Hot Chocolate/Popcorn/Raffle from 5:30pm - 7:00pm)
- Tuesday, Oct. 23rd 2:50pm - 8:00pm (Lunchtime shopping for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders; Storytime with Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Kim and Mr. Brown from 6:00pm - 7:00pm)
- Wednesday, Oct. 24th 11:30am - 2:00pm
Note that on Wednesday (10/24) the Book Fair will be open during school hours to provide kindergardeners, parents, grandparents and community a chance to shop. This is a perfect opportunity for early Holiday Shopping!
You can also shop the Book Fair online here.
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Deadline for PTA Reflections is 10/29
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Is your child creative? If so, you have one more week to enter him/her into the PTA National Reflections Program! Each year, kids create art projects inspired by a common theme in the National PTA Reflections art program. See the official flyer here. Your child will participate with hundreds of thousands of others all over the country! (Students are recognized at the local level before moving on to regional and national levels.) Encourage your child to use his/her imagination! It's more about creative interpretation of the theme than about technical skill. Visit this site to find out more about this year's program. For rules and more information, click here. |
Read & Dream Logs Due Friday
by Laurie Anderson
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Please remember to turn in your Read & Dream log this Friday, October 26th by 3:00 pm. You may turn it in to your child's teacher or to our box on the wall in the office. Books will be awarded on Friday, November 2nd. Thank you for participating and sharing the joy of reading with your child!
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Calling all 4th Grade Parents
There will be a Parent Meeting on Monday, October 29th to discuss the Sutter's Fort Environmental Living Program. The meeting will be held in the Library at 7:00 pm.
This is an informational meeting for parents only. For those of you who are not familiar with this
program, the Sutter's Fort Environmental Living Program allows students to relive a part of history. The students, along with program directors and trained parent helpers, will spend 24 hours (May 2nd - May 3rd) 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, February 27th - May 8th (12:45 - 2:00pm) in the MUR. This experience is one you and your child will never forget.
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Limited Edition Spiritwear
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 Spiritwear is premiering two new shirt designs for fall! These limited edition tees will only be available on a pre-order basis, and will be sold through November 1st, so hurry and get them before they're gone! 1. Strandwood Spiritwear celebrates the coming winter season with a Nutcracker-themed design. Show your spirit and commemorate this long standing tradition at Strandwood. These shirts may not be offered again, so stock up on different sizes while you can! 2. The second addition is a Tie Dye Spiritwear shirt. Your kids have been waiting and asking about these, and now they'll get their chance to sport this groovy look! Choose from 5 different color options. Tie Dye shirts are available in both long-sleeved and short-sleeved options, and are 100% cotton. These will make great holiday gifts and will brighten up the school during the winter!  To order the Winter Nutcracker shirt, click here. To order the Tie Dye shirt, click here. You can also visit this site to order all shirts, including the classic Spiritwear designs. Spiritwear order forms can also be found in the school office. And, as always, you can find us at the PTA 1/2 Door on Wednesdays after school to purchase Spiritwear.
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Corporate Gift Matching
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Did you know that there are hundreds of companies that will match an employee's donation to the school PTA? Click here to see if your company is on the list. If you don't see your company on the list, contact your human resources department and ask if there is a gift/donation matching program and if Strandwood PTA qualifies for it. Your help allows us to continue the wonderful programs sponsored by the PTA!
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Get Your Halloween Costumes
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DON'T BE AFRAID...IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!!  Maybe you haven't had time to get to the store to pick up that perfect costume yet, but you still have time to take advantage of the Halloween Costume Fundraiser. Strandwood will get 15% of your purchase and YOU will get fabulous wholesale prices! Anyone can participate, so tell your friends!
Click here to go directly to the Wholesale Costume Club website to start shopping right away! Don't forget to use PROMO CODE: FUN1204 when checking out. Here's a testimonial from a real user this year:
"The costume selection was perfect for my kids. They both chose something that they were pleased with. Upon arrival, we found the costumes to be of better quality than what you would see at the store and at a better price. I am so glad I decided to support Strandwood and get a good deal on quality items."
-Strandwood Mom
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Dates, Times and Places
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October 22 - Red Ribbon Week Begins; Book Fair open from 2:50 pm - 8 pm
October 23 - Book Fair open from 2:50 pm - 8 pm
October 24 - Book Fair open from 11:30 am - 2 pm
October 26 - Read & Dream Logs Due; October Box Tops 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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