Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
JANUARY 19, 2014
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In This Issue
No School TODAY, 1/19
Mad Science Starting in February
Dinner Dance Auction News
After-School Programs Start Soon!
Nutcracker Clothing Returns
Dates, Times and Places
No School TODAY, 1/19

Please remember there is no school today, Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. 

Additionally, next Monday, January 26th, is a teacher in-service day, and there is no school that day, either. 
Thank you. 
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!  
 
After-School Programs Start Soon!
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

 

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
  • 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

 

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

 


 
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