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OCTOBER 10, 2013  

We Need Cakes!
 
The much anticipated Cake Walk is just around the corner! We need cakes...home made cakes, store bought cakes, silly cakes, scary cakes, cupcakes...we need them all. Last year Strandwood parents donated nearly 100 cakes. Please help keep this Strandwood event running strong and consider donating a cake. Cakes can be dropped off in the MUR on 10/25 (day of Fall Fest) between 2:30pm-4:00pm.
 
Please email Blanca Nelson at bnlnelson@hotmail.com if you are planning on contributing a cake or if you cannot come during the drop-off time and would like to make alternate drop-off arrangements. Thank you!   
Book Fair Coming! Volunteers Wanted!

 

We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging kids to read every day so they can lead better lives. This is an event that brings a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. The more kids practice reading, the better they'll get. Hope you will join us in the library!

 

Friday, Oct. 25th 
2:50pm-8:30pm (Same day as Fall Fest)

 

Monday, Oct. 28th 
2:50pm-8:00pm

 

Tuesday, Oct. 29th 
2:50pm-8:00pm  

Special Events on Tuesday:

5:30pm-7:00pm  (Brownie Bar and Apple Cider)

6:00pm-7:00pm (Story Time!!)

 

Wednesday, Oct. 30th 
11:30am - 2:00pm              

 

**If you can help by volunteering for a short shift during open hours, please contact Emily Ludlow or Lizzy Peters at ludlowemily@gmail.com or lizzy.peters@sbcglobal.net.**

 

*Special Note: Wednesday's Book Fair will be open during school hours to provide kindergarteners, parents, grandparents and community a chance to shop. This is a perfect opportunity for early Holiday Shopping!!! 

 

NOW AVAILABLE -  BOOK FAIR ONLINE (PROFITS BENEFIT STRANDWOOD LIBRARY) Visit: www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs.

 

Two More Days to Help!

Strandwood alumnus, Jake Wilson, is working on his Eagle Project to benefit Shelter Inc. of Contra Costa County. During this week only (October 7th-11th) he will be collecting any household and personal items to help families who are struggling to get back on their feet after being homeless. If you can help, please drop off any of the below listed items into the marked container in front of the MUR today or tomorrow. You can also drop off any items at Grocery Outlet at 1671 Contra Costa Blvd., on Sunday, October 13th, from 11am-5pm.

 

Thank you so much for any support that you can give!

 

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:                    PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:            GIFT CARDS:

Laundry detergent                            Shampoo                                          Local grocery     

Dryer sheets                                     Hairbrush/comb                              Gas cards

New sheets (all sizes)                      Soap                                                Bus passes

Blankets                                            Toothbrush                                      BART passes

Bed Pillows (new)                             Toothpaste                                      

Pots and pans                                   Deodorant

Can openers                                     Shaving Cream                               SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

Serving plates                                   Hair products                                  Binders

Cooking utensils                                                                                       Markers                            

New bath towels                                 FIRST AID KIT                             Calculators                 

New hand towels                                Bandages                                     Pencils                     Notebook paper                                  Crayons

New dish towels                                 Antiseptic ointment                                            

Glass cleaner                                     Flashlights                                                                 

Multi-use cleaner   

Antibacterial cleaner                         BABY ITEMS:

Dish soap                                          Diapers

Sponges                                            Diaper wipes

Other household items                      Bottles/bibs

Get Your Limited Edition Spirit Wear!
Spooky Fall Designs Available Now!

 

Spirit Wear is premiering two new Special Edition t-shirts for Fall Fest 2013! These new spooky t-shirts will only be available on a pre-order basis and for a very limited time! Don't miss out on the two new fun & festive designs! 

Stop by the Spirit Wear table after school tomorrow, Friday, October 11th to place your order and to check out samples & sizes.

Can't make it after school? Look for the order form in your child's folder or pick one up in the school office. Complete the Fall Fest Special Edition order form, attach a check payable to "Strandwood PTA" and drop it off in the PTA Basket located in the office by Monday, October 14th. 
 
All orders placed by October 14th will be delivered to the classrooms during the week of Fall Fest. Orders will NOT be accepted after Monday, October 14th - no exceptions - so place your order TODAY!
 
Questions? Can't find an order form? Email Kerry Avila.