Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
APRIL 7, 2014
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In This Issue
Book Fair Runs Through Wednesday
After School Sports Begin This Week
Steve & Kate's Camp
Bully-Proof Your Kids
5th Grade Yearbook Deadlines
General PTA Meeting This Thursday
March Box Top Winners
Support our Girls on the Run
Save the Date 5th Grade Families!
Recycling Leaders
See's Candy On Sale!
Talent Show is This Week!!
Dates, Times and Places

 Book Fair Runs Through Wednesday

Stock up on Easter and Graduation gifts!

 

The Scholastic Book Fair is on! We hope you will join us in the library this week to browse the amazing selection of literature for all ages! 

 

Book Fair Hours

 

Monday, April 7th 

2:50pm-6:00pm

 

Tuesday, April 8th 

2:50pm-8:00pm  (Book Fair Hours)

5:30pm-6:30pm  (Ice Cream Sundaes)

6:00pm-7:00pm (Story Time with your favorite Strandwood storytellers!!!)

 

Wednesday, April 9th 

11:00am - 2:00pm              

 

**Questions about Book Fair? 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 to fill those Easter baskets a little early!

 


After School Sports Begin This Week
There is still space available. Sign up now!
 

Join ONE on ONE BASKETBALL for After School Hoops at Strandwood. Throughout the spring, skilled and experienced basketball instructors will conduct a one hour clinic, once a week, for you and your friends. These clinics will help you become a better basketball player through drills, contests, and game competition.

Day: Tuesdays after school

Dates: 4/8 - 6/3 (8 weeks)

Cost: $95 for 8 weeks

 

 

Does your child love football? Do they want to learn more about the game in a fun environment? Or are you interested in your child learning and playing football without all the contact? Then join our coaches as they teach the fundamentals of passing, catching, throwing, offensive and defense strategies, teamwork skills, and sportsmanship! All levels welcome, both boys and girls.

Day: Thursdays after school

Dates: 4/10 - 6/5 (8 weeks)

Cost: $95 for 8 weeks

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

 

Steve & Kate's Camp

 

Looking for a flexible summer camp option? Check out one of our auction supporters: Steve & Kate's Camp at http://steveandkatescamp.com. Brochures are available in the office. Steve and Kate logo

 Bully-Proof Your Kids

You've probably heard your kids talk about it. Come find out what Soul Shoppe is all about. Please join us on Monday, April 14, immediately after drop-off (program will start at 8:30am) in the Multi Use Room for: "Bully-Proof Your Kids," a Soul Shoppe event for parents.

5th Grade Yearbook Deadlines

 

Photos of your students from their K-5 years here at Strandwood are due April 18th. Please put photos onto a CD/flash drive (marked with your name so we know who to return it to) and place it in the Yearbook basket in the office or hand it to Kristy Safarians.
 
Dedications and student surveys are due in the Yearbook basket by April 18th. A $5 cash donation can be given in the office along with your dedication form. 
 
The deadline for submitting Cover artwork is April 11th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Leimpeter or Amy Farajian.
 
Lastly, we are also accepting donations ($15 cash) to defray the cost of the yearbook. If you choose to donate, this can be turned into the Yearbook basket in the office. Donations will be accepted through April 18th.
 
Thank you for your support in helping to create this special keepsake to commemorate our years at Strandwood.
General PTA Meeting this Thursday
April 10, 7pm in Library
Please join us for this month's General PTA Meeting this Thursday, April 10th at 7pm in the school library. This is our annual election meeting, so please join us to help choose next year's PTA leaders. Also, as we begin to look toward next year, we want to get your input on funding priorities and programs you'd like the PTA to support. Help us brainstorm for an even better Strandwood!
Congratulations to March's Box Top Winners!

 

Kindergarten - Grayson Langford

First Grade - Sarah Kim
Second Grade - Genevieve Nelson

Third Grade - Devlin Archer

Fourth Grade - Peter deWit

Fifth Grade - Sam Robert

 

Great job everyone! 

Prizes and award certificates will be handed out later this week.

 

April is THE LAST MONTH to submit Box Tops towards a class party!

Be sure to include your name, grade, and teacher on the bag/collection sheet in order to receive credit.

 

This month's cutoff date for Box Tops submissions is Wednesday, April 30th.

 

Happy Collecting!!!

Support Our Girls on the Run!
Saturday, May 10th - Golden Gate Park
Help support our Girls on the Run on Saturday, May 10th. The one-of-a-kind event features a 5K fun run, DJ music, Zumba, face painting and other fun activities! All proceeds benefit the girls of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area.
 
There are 3 ways to participate in the Girls on the Run 5K:  
1. Like a typical 5K, run individually as a Community Runner
2. Partner with a girl in our program, running the 5K as her Running Buddy
3. Volunteer to help make this a memorable day for our girls 
 
The event is filling up quickly and is likely to SELL OUT!
Race day registration may not be available. 
 
Click HERE to register to run. 
Click HERE to register as a Running Buddy (must be fingerprinted and TB tested). 
Click HERE to volunteer.
 
QUESTIONS? Contact Tina Ochoa at tb-ochoa@att.net.
 
Save the Date 5th Grade Families

Attention all 5th grade families!

Please save the date...Friday, June 6th

7:00pm-9:00pm

 

Thanks to the idea of a group of parents, the support of our incredible principal, Liz Kim, and wonderful teachers & staff, we are excited to announce the 5th Grade Social! 

 

WHAT: 5th Grade Social

WHEN: Friday, June 6th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE: Strandwood MUR

WHY: It's time for our 5th graders and their parents to come together as a community to celebrate before they move on to middle school.

All 5th graders are invited and at least one parent is required to attend (although both are encouraged to come!). No siblings please - this celebration is for 5th graders and their parents only. The evening will be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our years at Strandwood...yearbooks will be handed out, yummy desserts will be shared, and more! Additional details will follow as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, please save the date! Questions? Contact Kelly Gallagher at kelgallagher@gmail.com.

 

Recycling Leaders

After the first collection for the April Ice-Cream Party Competition, here are the current totals:

 

Mrs. Christoi/Prado    523                    Mrs. Guncheon          113
Ms. Dajani                  411                    Mrs. Anderson             71
Ms. Hoffman               336                    Ms. Bittner                   22
Ms. Sshuster              267                    Ms. Zeppegno            16
Mrs. Mc Caffrey         134                    Ms. Thorsen               11
Mrs. Bartlett                115                     Mr. Brown                   7
Ms. Beck                   114                    Ms. Doll                        4

 

Congratulations to Mrs. Christoi and her students; they are the current winners of the Recycle Trophy! The next collection date will be April 18.

 

See's Candy On Sale!
Fundraiser Ends 4/8
Treat yourself to the yummiest candy on earth, AND support our Fall Outdoor Education Trip at the same time!    

Please go to  Browse Shop  and to help us reach our fundraising goals. 

Here's to achieving sweet success!

 

Orders will be available for pick up at 2000 Helen Road on April 17 between 3 and 6pm.  

Contact gallaugher.eileen@gmail.com with any questions or if you need another pickup time.

Thank you for all your support and all you do for our school.

 

Talent Show is This Week!!

 

Performances are THIS WEEK!

 

Show Dates: 

Friday, April 11th at 7pm & Saturday, April 12th at 7pm (in the MUR)

 

See your talented schoolmates perform and have some fun! Come and support your friends, have some snacks.... Sit back and enjoy the show! 

Hope to see you there!! 










 

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Dates, Times and Places


April 7 - Book Fair Open 2:50 - 6pm
April 8 - Spring Picture Day
April 8 - Book Fair Open 2:50 - 7pm
April 9 - Book Fair Open 11 - 2pm
April 9 - Spring Chess begins
April 10 - General PTA Meeting in Library, 7 pm
April 11 - Talent Show, 7pm in MUR
April 12 - Talent Show, 7pm in MUR
April 11 - Last day to submit cover art for the cover of 5th grade yearbook
April 16 - Disney Day
April 18 - Last day for photos, dedications, student surveys & donations for 5th grade yearbook
April 21-25 - Spring Recess, NO SCHOOL


 




 
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