Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
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In This Issue
Strandwood Bike Rodeo
2014 Nutcracker Info
Pleasant Hill Plastic Bag Ban
Strandwood Spiritwear Now Online
Free Family Movie Night!
Online Fall Fundraiser Orders Due 11/14
Dates, Times and Places

Strandwood Bike Rodeo Event
 

Strandwood's Bike Rodeo to promote bike safety is coming up! This is a free event and will include fun activities with various stations set up for kids to ride through, including an obstacle course. The Bike Rodeo is open to all ages as long as the requirements outlined HERE.

  • Date: Saturday November 15th
  • Time: 10am to noon
  • Cost: FREE
  • Location: Strandwood Black Top area (upper grade black top)

If you have any questions, please email Strandwood Programs at:   vpprograms@strandwoodpta.org.

 2014 Nutcracker Production Info!

 

DAY OF SHOW (Saturday, 12/6) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

  • Runners (3-4 per show): Typically Jr. High or HS Students that are siblings of Strandwood students
  • Dancer Check-In Table (2 per show)
  • Seat Check-In (2 per show)
  • Distribute Programs (1 or 2 per show): Can be an adult or HS / Jr. High sibling of a Strandwood student
  • Ushers (2 per show)

*Remember that adult volunteers must be cleared through the School District, TB tested and fingerprinted.

 

If interested in volunteering or have questions, email:

 

COSTUMES


 

All costume requirements are posted on the Nutcracker Board outside of Nutcracker 2011 the MUR, will be posted outside of classrooms, and will be sent home in Communication Folders more than once prior to the rehearsals and show day.

 

Remember that all performers are required to wear BASIC COSTUMES for dress rehearsals, which are scheduled to take place during school hours (10am) on 12/2, 12/4 & 12/5. Performers attend ONE dress rehearsal and ONE final show on 12/6.


Costumes should be secured prior to dress rehearsals. If you are having trouble getting costume clothes/shoes, please contact the Nutcracker Closet Coordinator to see what is available through the Nutcracker Closet. Don't procrastinate! Costumes and materials run out fast and are given on a first come, first served basis.

 

Contact Alexandra Kemp at: 

 

SEATING POLICY


 

Each individual performer will receive two seats for their designated show. (Example: if your family has one child performing in a show, then you will receive two seats. If your family has two children performing in the same show, you will receive (4) seats for that particular show). Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show time. Seating is first come, first served. For safety reasons, we will have a check-in list. If you need additional seats please contact us at nutcrackerseats@strandwoodpta.org.


 

We will do our best to accommodate your request but there are no guarantees due to Fire Code limitations. Please note that parents do start lining up for the show up to 60 minutes prior, so plan accordingly.

 

Want front row seats?

Strandwood PTA will be having an online auction via www.biddingforgood.com in early November. Parents, family and friends will have the opportunity to bid on front row seats to the show. Additional details to follow. All funds raised will be donated to the PTA.

 

Questions regarding Nutcracker seats: email 

 

REMEMBER TO TURN IN PERMISSION SLIPS!


 

For liability reasons, permission slips are REQUIRED of all participating students. If your child does not have a signed permission slip on file, he/she will not be able to participate in the show. PLEASE do not wait until show day to turn in your permission slip. It is chaotic enough for our volunteers without the added stress of tracking down parent signatures on show day. Permission slips were due by Oct. 8th, so turn them in ASAP if you haven't already!

 

**Permission slips can be turned in at the office and placed in the Nutcracker basket or turned into your child's teacher/classroom**

 

Questions, email: nutcracker@strandwoodpta.org.

Pleasant Hill Plastic Bag Ban

 

Did you know that Pleasant Hill will be starting the plastic bag ban on February 4, 2015? You will no longer be offered plastic bags for your groceries and other purchases while patronizing our local businesses.  You will either need to bring your own reusable bags or pay $.10 per bag for paper bags.

 

The Strandwood Outdoor Education committee* will be selling reusable Strandwood shopping bags starting on Wednesday, November 5th. Quantities are limited, so be sure to get one! Sales will start after school on campus by the courtyard (office).

*All proceeds benefit the Outdoor Education trip for Sept 2015
Strandwood Spiritwear Now Online!!

Our online store for Strandwood Spirit Wear can be found here:


These items will be available between now and November 30th, at which time this "store" will be closed.

We are planning on having multiple online stores this year, with different items depending on the season. So, get your winter spiritwear now and it will be delivered to you mid-December!

Please email Tori Meline at vpways@strandwoodpta.org with any questions."
Free Family Movie Night!
Strandwood students and families are invited to watch Mr. Peabody & Sherman at the upcoming FREE Family Movie Night on November 14th at 6:30 in the MUR. Please bring a blanket, pillow or low chair so that everyone will be able to see. Please bring snacks and drinks.

If you are free to help for ½ hour with setup and cleanup, please indicate so in your reservation. This is open to the first 200 people who sign up HERE.

***NO DROP OFFS!! - Kids must be with a parent/guardian at all times.***

 

If you have any questions, please email strandwoodfamilymovienight@gmail.com
 

 

Online Fall Fundraiser Orders Due Friday, 11/14
Fall Fundraiser orders are due on Friday, November 14th! It is not too late to take advantage of the delivery service being offered by Outdoor Education!  It's just $10 per family. Please click HERE for the delivery request form. Please drop it in the PTA basket in the school office no later than November 7th. Payment MUST accompany the form. Checks can be made payable to Strandwood PTA.










 

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Dates, Times and Places

November 11 - NO SCHOOL
November 14 - Free Family Movie Night, 6:30 in MUR
November 15 - Bike Rodeo 10am-12pm
November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Recess

 


 
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