Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
JANUARY 12, 2014
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In This Issue
Read and Dream News
Mad Science Starting in February
Dinner Dance Auction News
Upcoming After-School Programs
Nutcracker Clothing Returns
Dates, Times and Places
Read and Dream News

The Read and Dream Team has been busy stocking book shelves with new books after a trip to the Scholastic warehouse sale in December, so make sure to turn in your Read and Dream logs every month and check out our new selection of books on awards day.

A large number of Strandwood students are proud members of the Read and Dream Team and we would like to congratulate them all on their continued efforts to log their minutes and turn their logs in at the end of each month.

We would like to give all students the opportunity to suggest books for the Read and Dream Team to purchase throughout the year. So, in the future, any student can write a book purchase suggestion on their pink reading log before turning it in at the end of each month. We may not be able to purchase all the books suggested due to our budget, but would still appreciate all suggestions.

We would like to thank the PTA for funding our annual budget, and all the families who continually donate books to our program.

Mad Science Starting in February
Eureka! The Inventors' Academy

 

Inventing means curiosity, practicality, necessity, cooperating and dreaming! Join us as we take students on a historical journey with a hands-on approach learning about some of the worlds' greatest inventors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Tesla, to Thomas Edison to the Wright Brothers. We challenge our class to use their imaginations and creativity to survive on a deserted island by designing devices to capture food and water: building bridges, shelters and even a boat to make it off the island. We will put our heads together to imagine the future in space focusing on creating inventions to protect spaceships from damaging space rays, and designing a safety capsules for payloads returning from space. These are only a few examples...come discover and create!
 
Tuesdays: February 3rd - March 24th
8 week session
Grades 1-5
3:00-4:00 pm 
$106 per child 
 
Registration is currently open 
Search for Strandwood under the tab labeled 'Search for Locations.' See flyer for more information HERE.  
 
*Please note we are seeking a parent volunteer to sit in on 
class each week and supervise. We will offer free tuition for their child; 
please contact the Mad Science 
office to volunteer at (925) 687-1900.
Dinner Dance Auction News
Tickets on sale now!

Ticket sales for this year's Dinner Dance Auction are open! To purchase tickets, go to: http://www.biddingforgood.com/strandwood. Tickets are $55 each until March 1st or until they sell out. Any tickets remaining after March 1st will be $65 each.  

 

Want to donate to the auction? We have reached out to over 600 local and national organizations and have already received a number of great donations. We have found, however, that the best donations come from within our school community. There are literally hundreds of ways to help: rental houses, timeshares, airline miles, professional services, baked goods...and that's just to name a few.

  
If you are ready to donate or have questions, please contact Molly McCabe: president@strandwoodpta.org. In order to be included, we need your donation by March 1, 2015. Thank you!  
 
Upcoming After-School Programs
Hurry and sign up before it's too late!

 

NEW! DRAWING - Comic Book Creations!! Sign up for fun and creative classes in making your very own comic book from start to finish! Drawing and storyboarding are made simple through step-by-step examples. Each student will create his or her own complete comic book in this adventure of character drawing and storytelling. Click here for the program flyer and details.

  • Grades:               2 - 5
  • Day/Time:           Fridays 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Class Dates:      Jan 23-April 3 (no class on school holidays)
  • Location:             Strandwood Classroom C-7
  • Cost:                   $126 + $15 (lab fee)

To Register:        (925) 676-8400   Village Center for the Arts

 

NEW! YOGA FOR KIDS - Village Center for the Arts! Classes are designed to engage junior yogis through postures perfect for kids. Fitness and fun for the mind and body! Click here for the program flyer and registration information.

 

Grades:               2-5

Day/Time:           Mondays, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Dates:                 Feb 2 - March 23 (no class on school holidays)

Location:             Strandwood MUR

Cost:                   $112 + $15 lab fee (includes yoga mat)

 

To Register: Call (925) 676-8400

 

SPANISH -Viva el Espaņol - New January 19 start date!

It is time to register for the winter session. It runs from January 19 - April 2, on Mondays and Thursdays at the same times as it did in the fall.

Register online by clicking here. Keep in mind that we need a minimum of 6 students per class in order to hold the classes.

 

Click here for the flyer and program details.

 

STAGE PLAY - A Playground for Imaginations

Stage Play Drama Club aims to spark creativity, build theatre skills and grow your child's confidence. An empathic, positive environment will encourage creative risk-taking and self-expression will flow. No prior theatre experience is necessary.

 

  • Winter Sessions Starting in January - Enrollment is open!
  • Cost:  $150 (sibling discount available)
  • TK/K (1/20-3/10) - Tuesdays 1:50pm to 2:40pm
  • 1st - 3rd (1/21 - 3/11) - Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Spring Session for 4th/5th Graders is open for registration as well!
  • Dates: 4/15-6/3 on Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Click here for the flyer and registration form.

 

FLAG FOOTBALL - One on One

After-school flag football is back for the winter session.Your kids will learn the fundamentals of passing, catching, throwing, offensive and defense strategies, teamwork skills, and sportsmanship! All levels welcome, both boys and girls.

 

  • Day: Tuesdays
  • Date: 1/20 - 3/31 (11 weeks)
  • Cost: $130 for 11-week class
  • Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Location: Strandwood Field (upper grade area)
  • Grades: 1st -5th (boys and girls)

Click here for the flyer and program details.

 

 

GIRLS ON THE RUN! Registration is open! 3rd - 5th grade girls join this non-competitive, curriculum-based and fun running program dedicated to educating and building confidence in girls. Get moving with friends while learning important life skills, learn about yourself and help your community! Complete the 5k Run at the end of the session in San Francisco on May 9th (family and friends can run with you too). Click here for the program details and flyer.

  • Grades:               3rd, 4th & 5th (girls)
  • Day/Time:           Mondays & Fridays | 3:00pm-4:15pm
  • Dates:                 Feb 23 - May 11  (2 days / week)
  • Location:             Strandwood Upper Kids Blacktop area
  • Cost:                   $225 (includes 20 sessions, 5k entry fee, t-shirt, water bottle & snacks)

Registration is now open: www.gotrbayarea.org. 

 

QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF STRANDWOOD's AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS? CONTACT:  vpprograms@strandwoodpta.org

 

IMPORTANT! Each of these programs needs a parent volunteer
(except Girls on the Run). In order for these programs to take place, we need a parent volunteer to be present at the program sessions (no participation necessary, just be present in case of emergency and to help oversee things). The volunteer parent must be: 1) PTA Member (Pd. PTA Dues of $7.50) and 2) cleared through the district (TB Tested and fingerprinted). Please email vpprograms@strandwoodpta.org if you can help. If a program doesn't have a parent volunteer, that program will be cancelled.

 

Nutcracker Clothing Returns
The Nutcracker Closet was a great success again this year. We received lots of donations and many families were able to borrow needed items. If you did borrow something from the closet please launder the item, if appropriate, and return it to the Nutcracker Closet collection box outside the MUR. If you have items you would like to donate, those can also be placed in the box as well. We are collecting any items that are used for the basic costumes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alexandra Kemp at nutcrackercloset@strandwoodpta.org. 

 










 

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Dates, Times and Places

January 13 - Vision Screening  
January 19 - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 21 - Pajama Day! 
January 26 - Teacher In-Service - NO SCHOOL
January 30 - Read and Dream Logs Due 

 


 
View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.  
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here.  
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