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A Strandwood PTA Publication
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OCTOBER 31, 2012
Good Morning
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4th Grade Parent Meeting TONIGHT
7:00 pm in the School Library
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The Sutter's Fort Environmental Living Program parent meeting is being held tonight for all parents of 4th grade Strandwood students. The meeting will take place 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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PTA Reflections Deadline is Today!
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Today is the last day to enter your child in the PTA National Reflections Program. Visit this site to find out more about this year's program. For rules and more information, click here.
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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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Halloween Parade This Wednesday
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Strandwood's Annual Halloween Parade is Wednesday, October 31st! This year all Kindergarteners will be early friends on Halloween because our parade is at 9:15! All grades participate! Our parade begins at 9:15 am on the Upper Grade playground.
We want everyone to have a safe, fun time so please remember to ensure your children can see out of their masks, can walk safely in their costumes and as much as we love dogs, please leave them at home. Halloween can be a scary time for animals with all the commotion! Thanks, and can't wait to see you there!
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PTA General Meeting Thursday
7 pm - 9 pm in the Library
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Please join us for the general PTA meeting on Thursday evening from 7 pm - 9 pm. In addition to our regular meeting agenda, Strandwood's 4th grade teachers will be sharing the exciting things going on in their classrooms, and will give parents of third graders an idea of what to expect next year. You don't want to miss it! Babysitting will be provided free of charge, as always.
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Nutcracker News
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Permission Slips Due
Nutcracker rehearsals are well underway and our dance teachers are having a fabulous time teaching twirls, bridges, kicks and the correct way to hold a fan. All students in grades K-2 who wish to participate in the Nutcracker must turn in a signed permission slip no later than October 31st. The information packet and permission slip can be found on nutcracker.strandwood.org and extra copies are available in the office.
Nutcracker "Seating" Policy
Each performer gets two "seats" to the show. For example, if you have one child in show 1 then you will receive two seats. If you have two children in show 1, you will receive four seats. There will be a list at the door, and guests may check in under the student's name. We have very large casts this year so seating is very limited. Our audience numbers are based on fire code capacity, therefore we need to count people in the room (including babies & small children), not actual chairs taken. Everyone needs to be counted, no exceptions.
We are paperless this year due to past issues with lost tickets, misplaced tickets, forgotten tickets, etc. If you will NOT be using your seat allotment, please email Kelly Gallagher at nutcrackerseats@strandwood.org and let her know ASAP. Once we determine how many available "extras" we have for each show, we may be able to accommodate additional seat requests. So, if you do need an extra seat, please email Kelly and we will put you on our wait list. You will be notified the week prior to the show if we can accommodate your request. Remember, the Dress Rehearsals are a fantastic way for additional friends and family to see the show. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Pre-Order Your Nutcracker DVDs
Preserve your Nutcracker memories by ordering a DVD of your child's show. Order forms can be found in your child's Nutcracker information packet or by clicking here. Drop your order form with payment in the Nutcracker box in the office. DVD orders will also be taken at each show.
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Limited Edition Spiritwear
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 Time is running out to order your limited edition tees! These special Spiritwear t-shirts are available on a pre-order basis, and will only be sold through November 1st, so hurry and get them before they're gone! Order now and pay when they arrive!
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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Update on Strandwood Directory
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Many thanks to everyone who entered their information electronically for the Strandwood Directory. This lessened the workload of our directory committee. And good news...the directory will be here soon! Our raffle contest winners are the Hartshorn family ($15 Peets gift card) and Medina and Pereira families (one Strandwood t-shirt of their choice each). Thanks again!
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Join the Library Book Club!
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The library is once again sponsoring the Library Birthday Book Club. A new hard cover book will be donated to the library in honor of each child who donates $15 to the club. The book will be presented to the student during his or her library time. A custom book plate will be placed inside the book with the child's name and birth date, and it will become part of the library collection to be enjoyed for years to come. If you would like to participate, please fill out the Library Birthday Book Club form. Thank you for supporting the library!
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Dates, Times and Places
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October 29 - 4th Grade Parent Meeting in Library at 7:00 pm
October 31 - Halloween Parade at 9:15 am; Nutcracker permission slips DUE
November 1 - General PTA meeting in Library from 7 - 9 pm; Last day to order Limited Edition Spiritwear
View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here.
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