Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Good Morning 
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In This Issue
Program Volunteers Wanted
Nutcracker Program Needs Your Help
Join the Library Book Club
Strandwood Community Service Day
Student Directory
Local Bully Awareness Superhero Night
Eat at Magoo's to Support FPHE!
Halloween Fundraiser
Dates, Times and Places
Program Volunteers Wanted

Help Continue & Improve Strandwood Programs!

Would you like to have a say in the types of programs offered at Strandwood (during and after school) for your child? If so, the PTA Programs department is looking for volunteers to fill the following OPEN coordinator positions:

  • Bike Safety
  • After School Golf (The 1st Tee)
  • Music Lessons/Musical Theater (Village of the Arts Center)
  • Drawing/Art (Village of the Arts Center or MJ Studios)
  • After School Basketball and Flag Footbal (One-on-One)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinators are responsible for communicating with the program vendor(s) / company that runs the program, getting the program in place for each session applicable (Fall, Winter, Spring), and marketing the program on campus & in communications to parents. They will also keep the PTA Programs department up to date on session dates/times and program details.

 

Please contact vpprograms@strandwood.org if you are interested in one of the above coordinator positions or if you have any questions.

 

***Note that we are always looking into new programs that can be offered in the future at Strandwood! Please email vpprograms@strandwood.org if you are interested in researching / coordinating possible future programs and/or have ideas for new programs.


 

 Nutcracker Program Needs Your Help! 

 

Over 100 volunteers are needed to make Strandwood's 2014 Nutcracker Production a success! If you are interested in helping out and making your child's experience at Strandwood all you expect it to be and more, sign up to volunteer in one of the OPEN Nutcracker Committee positions outlined below! 

 

Seating/Tickets Coordinator: This position does not get involved until late October/November and is a "behind the scenes" position for the most part that can be done at home when able. The only on-campus time required is picking up ticket requests in the office and being present to help on Day of Show, 12/6, to check in the audience using the ticket/seating lists that you have organized/compiled per show/class. 

 

Class Dance Coordinator: Help coordinate & communicate with parents to teach K-2 dances during school hours, communicating with Strandwood teachers regarding schedule and putting the puzzle together. Class Dance Coordinator handles the large task of wrangling K-2 class dance teacher volunteers, scheduling rehearsals and "teaching" dances to volunteer teachers. Class dance practice sessions take place during school hours.
 

Dance Coordinator Assistant: Assist the Dance Coordinator in coordinating dance practice sessions, teaching dances to Principal dancers (before/after school) and possibly assist in teaching dances to other grade level dance teachers. These dance practice sessions take place before and after school. Shadow Dance Coordinator in hopes of taking the role over 100% in the future.

 

Runner Coordinator: Responsible for recruitment and management of all show runners. Runners are responsible for giving time checks to classrooms and assisting DRPs with bringing the classes to and from the stage. This person needs to be available for Dress Rehearsals 12/2, 12/4 & 12/5 (during school hours) and on show day,12/6. 

 

Email nutcracker@strandwood.org or tb-ochoa@att.net if you are interested in helping out in one of the positions outlined above! 

 

 

Join the Library Birthday Book Club!
This year the library is continuing with the very special Birthday Book Club. Simply donate $15 to the Strandwood Library and a beautiful, new hardcover book will be given to the library in honor of your child's birthday. A custom made book plate will be placed in the book with your child's name and birthday displayed for years to come! To participate, see form HERE
Strandwood Community Service Day
Part of Pleasant Hill's Annual Community Service Day, Sept. 27th!  

Help make a difference at Strandwood by working on fun-filled projects
that will focus on the beautification of school grounds. Pleasant Hill's 10th Annual Community Service Day takes place Saturday, September 27th. It begins with a pancake breakfast at PH Park, then continues around the city with multiple clean-up sites, including our school! 

We are looking for helpers between the hours of 9am - 1pm. Tasks include weeding, planting vegetation, and the general cleaning of our campus. Please bring gloves, water, sun screen, and
gardening tools. Plan on wearing old clothes that you can get dirty.

The first 600 volunteers who register at Pleasant Hill Park on the morning of the event receive a free T-Shirt (7:30am-8:30am). Free gardening gloves and snacks will also be distributed as part of the 10th anniversary celebration.

 

For more information, contact Dan Stefanisko - dstefanisk@aol.com or sign up HERE

Student Directory

You still have two weeks to enter your child's information to be included in the Strandwood Student Directory. You must submit your

information ONLINE by September 26th. 

 

Click here and fill out the online form for each child you would like to include, even if they were in the directory last year. You will only be included if you check the "yes" box authorizing the information to be included in the directory.


 

You can also promote your business in the Strandwood Student Directory! We will print a business card in the directory for $25; a half-page ad is $75, and a full-page is $150. Contact Laura Cutilletta at avpcomm@strandwood.org for more information.

Local Bully Awareness Superhero Night

 

On Friday, September 26, Contra Costa Budokan is hosting a Kids' Night Out. This event is from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and will be supervised by professional instructors.The focus for this Kids' Night Out is Super Heroes and Bully Awareness. The evening will include fun activities that will engage your children in meaningful dialog and realistic solutions to assist them in resolving conflicts when challenging and/or threatening situations arise in their lives.


 

     ***Come dressed as your favorite super hero.... or make one up!***
 

Who: Any child age 5 and up

When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Where: 1830 Salvio Street, Concord (back side of the Park-n-Shop behind McDonald's)

Cost: $30.00 and dinner will be provided

Questions: 925.482.6010

Want more information:
Support FPHE and Schools...by Eating at Magoo's!

Head to Magoo's Grill with family and friends for a delicious meal and support our public schools at the same time! During September, Magoo's Grill of Pleasant Hill will donate 50% of your food order to the FPHE school grant program!!
 
Additional details:
 
·        Present THIS FLYER to your server.
·        Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  (Does not include weekly/daily specials or take-out.)
·        1250 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill (while heading north, just beyond Ellinwood)
·        Children's menu, activities, and high chairs available.
·        Locally owned Magoo's Grill and its owner, Scott Davis, is a major supporter of FPHE and is a sponsor of FPHE's Pleasant Hill Amazing Race on October 12, 2014.
 
Questions: generalinfo@fphe.org.  
Halloween Fundraiser!
Help support our school by purchasing your Halloween costumes and party supplies through Costume and Party Fundraiser. They can be found at: 


Please enter our Promo Code of FUN3654 and our school will receive 15% back from your order and you will get 10% off of your order. It's that easy! For more information, see the flyer here! Thank you for participating!










 

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Dates, Times and Places
September 22 - After School Spanish Begins
September 23 - After School Mad Science Begins
September 23 - After School Drama Begins
September 24 - After School Chess Begins
September 26 - Final Day to Sign Up for the School Directory
September 27 - Strandwood Community Service Day, 9am - 1pm at School
September 30 - After School Band Begins
 


 
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