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JUNE 24, 2013  

Thank You FAME Volunteers!
by Alison Clary

 

Here's to another great year of FAME (Fine Arts Mini Experience)! Your kids learned so much about music, art, and culture, and we loved their enthusiasm and curiosity. They learned that the music of Star Wars was borrowed from Gustave Holst's "Planet Suite," that Modigliani's painting "Bride and Groom" does not look like their parents' wedding portrait, that one of Van Gogh's paintings sold for 53 million dollars, and that the music that sounds like galloping horses is actually from an opera in the Middle Ages, among countless other fascinating facts and ideas.
 
We'd like to thank all the coordinators, docents, and volunteers who made FAME possible throughout this year, and also thank the teachers and staff for their support. Thank you in particular to Mr. Wright for letting us share his music room. We look forward to another fantastic year of FAME and welcome parents who want to get involved next year.
 
Look for the FAME table on Jump Start Day!
 
Special Thanks to...Program Coordinator: Martha Alexander; Docent Coordinator: Elena Vasell; Set Coordinator: Alison Clary; Set Committee: Rose Bargmann, Dara Duane, Julie Ebding, Violeta Gavira, and Maritza Kim; Docents: Becky Alatorre, Martha Alexander, Rose Bargmann, Shelley Bogatinoff, Alison Clary, Dara Duane, Julie Ebding, Amy Farajian, Connie Gonshorowski, Maritza Kim, Laura Mahay, Lynn McKenna, Alena Nelson, Angela O'Neill, Cyndy Palermo, Kevallyn Paskos, Chris Read, Leslie Shanks, and Heidi Taylor.

Don't Forget!!
One more week to earn money for Strandwood by eating out!

Just a few more days to earn money for Strandwood by eating at La Mordida! Please remember to tell the cashier that you are from Strandwood, and don't forget to sign the log book so Strandwood gets credit!!

 

What:           Eat at La Mordida (see flyer here) and earn money for Outdoor Education.

 

When:          The ENTIRE month of JUNE!!!

 

Where:         La Mordida at 607 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill

 

Why:            To support our neighbor (La Mordida) and raise money for our school!

 

All you have to do is mention Strandwood when you order, sign the log book, and La Mordida will donate 10% of your order to Outdoor Education for the ENTIRE month of June! Pass on the word to friends and family! 


Want to Volunteer for Jump Start Day?

Jump Start Day is August 26th, 2013. This is the day when new and returning parents get together in the Multi-Use Room to peruse the upcoming year's activities and programs, purchase spirit wear, and receive their child's classroom assignment. If you are interested in volunteering for this important and exciting fundraiser, please contact Joscelyn and Jason Willett at vpcomm@strandwood.org. Thank you!