Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
OCTOBER 14, 2013 
Good Morning 
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In This Issue
Library Birthday Book Club
Limited Strandwood Spirit Wear
Tea Collection Fundraiser Next Week!
Fall Fest 2013
Nutcracker Clothes Closet
Sutter's Fort
Dates, Times and Places
Library Birthday Book Club

The Library Birthday Book Club is back this year. Simply donate $15 to the Strandwood library and a new hard cover book will be given to the library in honor of your child's birthday. The book will be selected by Mrs. Burns, our library media teacher, and presented to your child during his or her library time. A custom book plate will be placed inside the book with your child's name and birthday. This is a great way to honor your son or daughter and help our school library. The form can be found on the Strandwood PTA site under "forms". 
 
Limited Strandwood Spirit Wear
Today is the Last Day for Orders!!
Don't miss out! Today is the LAST DAY to order Strandwood's spooky spirit wear! 

Complete the Fall Fest Special Edition order form (found in the school office), attach a check payable to "Strandwood PTA" and drop both in the PTA Basket located in the office TODAY, Monday, October 14th.

All orders placed by today will be delivered to classrooms next week. Orders will NOT be accepted after today - no exceptions!


Tea Collection Fundraiser Next Week!

Shop October 21-27 and raise money for Strandwood


Tea Collection is a children's clothing brand based in San Francisco, CA, but inspired by cultures around the world. Strandwood will be participating in Tea's fall fundraising program, School Days, running 10/21/13-10/27/13. For every purchase made through our unique storefront during School Days, Tea will donate 15% of our sales back to Strandwood and you'll receive free shipping on your order. The more we buy, the more money we will raise!

 

During the week of the sale, you must enter the Tea Collection website through our special storefront: http://strandwood.help-fundraise.com  When you check out, make sure you use the promo code SCHOOLDAYS15. Any orders that come through this storefront will benefit Strandwood, so be sure to share the link with your friends and family!!


 

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Calendar

Click the calendar above to go to the Strandwood PTA monthly calendar for important dates and events!





Pleasant Hill in October!
Fall Fest 2013

 

Bring family and friends out to this year's annual FALL FEST, Friday October 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
All your favorite games, the beloved cake walk, pumpkin carving contest, and cake decorating contest will be back along with a few new additions!

 

This year we will be having a mini "Trunk or Treat" where ghosts and princesses can trick or treat to the trunks of decorated Strandwood family cars.

 

As a special treat, Officer Rossberg and his K9 partner, "Chef," will be demonstrating their highly trained skills. Along with the ever sweet bake sale, we are securing a food vendor, as well as opening the "Outdoor Ed" snack shack, so come hungry! This is a wonderful tradition here at Strandwood, and we hope to see you there.

 

Volunteers needed for Fall Fest

We are in need of volunteers for the day of the event. To sign up, please visit 
 
Pie Eating Contest
 

Think you have what it takes to be Strandwood's Pie Eating Champion? Sign up today! Entry forms are available in the school office and should be returned to the office no later than 8:10 a.m., on Wednesday October 23rd. Contestants will be notifed at school and by email. There will be sixteen contestants in each category. Contestants will be randomly drawn. Categories include TK/K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade.

 
 
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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 atbnlnelson@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! 
 
Nutcracker Clothes Closet

 

We are starting to collect donations for the Nutcracker Clothes Closet. The Clothes Closet will be a resource for people to borrow the basic costumes needed for the Nutcracker performances. We are in need of the following items:
 
-Black sweats, pants and tops (sized for Kindergarteners) 
-Grey sweats, pants and tops (sized for 1st grade boys) 
-Black shirts (sized for 2nd grade boys) 
-Party dresses (sized for 3rd grade girls) 
-Collared dress shirts (sized for 3rd grade boys) 
-Ties (sized for 3rd grade boys)
-Red turtlenecks (sized for 4th and 5th grade boys) 
-Boys' black pants (all sizes)
-Boys' khaki pants (all sizes) 
-White turtlenecks (all sizes) 
-Black, white, pink and beige leotards (all sizes)
-Black, white and pink ballet shoes (all sizes)

Donations can be placed in the basket located in the hall outside the MUR. If you have any questions about donations, or are interested in borrowing items, please contact Alexandra Kemp at nutcrackercloset@strandwood.org.

 

Sutter's Fort
Environmental Living Program

 

The Environmental Living Program is a special event that allows our school's fourth graders to experience a piece of history. The students, along with their volunteer leaders and trained parent helpers, spend 24 hours portraying characters of 1840's California and partake in the various trade activities and entertainment of the era.

  

This is a hands-on 12-week program beginning in January. Fourth graders will meet everyWednesday from 12:30pm-2:00pm, with the program ending in an overnight trip to Sutter's Fort on March 25, 2014. Parent participation is mandatory and each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the overnight stay. The program is limited to 45 students on a first-come, first-served sign-up basis in November.  

 

A mandatory parent meeting will take place on Monday, October 21st at 7:00pm in the school library. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Olivier or Cindy Turner.

Dates, Times and Places

October 14 - Fall 2013 Spiritwear orders due
October 15 - Picture Day
October 21 - Sutter's Fort mandatory meeting, 7:00pm in Library
October 21-27 - Tea Collection fall fundraiser
October 25 - Wear mismatched socks for anti-bullying month
October 25 - Fall Fest 5:30pm - 8:30pm 



 
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