Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Good Morning 
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In This Issue
Thanks to the Garden Helpers
Last Day to Sign Up for Talent Show is 2/27
Spring 2015 After School Programs
Lap-a-Thon Volunteers
Strandwood Girl Scouts Looking for Donations
Book Swap Coming Up!
Auction Tickets Go Up in Price March 2nd!
Read and Dream Logs Due Friday
Dates, Times and Places
Thanks to the Garden Helpers
by Donna Quattropani
We had a great time cleaning up the Strandwood Gardens this past weekend. The new Gardens for Growth program will now have a clean and safe area for the kids to plant and learn. Giant thanks to the Schwiers Family, the Ebding Family, the Bangoli Family, the Wang Family, the Morris Family and the Anderson Family for all their tireless and sometimes tedious hard work. And many thanks to the PTA and Mrs. Kim for all their support!  
Stop by the gardens and take a stroll! And check out www.gardensforgrowth.com if you are interested in signing up your child for the Spring program. We start on March 5th!

Last Day to Sign Up for Talent Show is 2/27

 

If your child is interested in participating in this year's talent show, please fill out this registration form and place it in the PTA Basket in the school office by Friday, Feb 27th. Don't miss out! 


Spring 2015 After School Programs

(Remember that all programs need a parent volunteer or program will be cancelled - see details below.)

 

Information and forms regarding after-school programs can be also be found on the PTA website: www.strandwoodpta.org and in the school office. You can also email vpprograms@strandwoodpta.org to request information & forms.


Remember that Girls on the Run starts today!

 

Gardens for Growth - Starts March 5th!

Do your kids like to get their hands dirty? The new Gardens for Growth after school garden club is ready to teach the next generation of fruit and veggie eaters and growers! 

 

Through fun, engaging gardening, cooking, and fitness challenges we teach our aspiring gardeners all about growing and preparing organic, sustainable fruit and veggies while respecting the environment, and the importance of living a healthy, fit lifestyle. 

 

This energetic and active program will use Strandwood's very own (and newly revitalized) gardens. All Strandwood students grades K-5 are welcome!

 

The Spring Session runs every Thursday from March 5th - May 28th

12 weeks for only $110. For more information and to sign up today, visit: www.gardensforgrowth.com.


 

Tennis - Starts March 11!

Fit Kids America is bringing group tennis lessons to Strandwood. Click here for more information and registration.


 

Day:  Wednesdays 12:40-1:40pm

Location:  Strandwood Blacktop (older grade playground)

Grades:  2nd-5th

Cost: $135 (12 Weeks)

 

Super Star Guitar Music Lessons - Starts March 19!

Village Center for the Arts comes to Strandwood after school to teach essential guitar fundamentals. First time guitar students will learn to play popular songs, riffs and have fun doing it!  Bring your own guitar or you can rent one through Village Center. Note that we are still working out details on day of the week, so details will be sent out in a later eblast soon.


 

Tai Kwon Do / Self Defense - Starts March 26!

Your children will gain self-esteem, confidence and self-control while learning self-defense using TKD! Click here for more the program flyer and registration information. This program is run by Fit Kids America and is designed for kids to quickly learn self-defense through games.


 

Day:  Thursdays 3-4pm

Location:  Strandwood MUR

Grades: K-5

Cost:  $125 (includes uniform)


 

Game/Media Design - Starts 3rd week of March!

Digital technology is a growing and demanding field. This class helps students learn computer skills and introduces them to interactive design through creating video games. Students will be problem solvers and are expected to utilize their creativity. Students will leave class with their own 2D video game. More information will follow soon with registration details.


 

This program will take place in the school Computer Lab room and most likely will be on Wednesdays from 12:40-2:10pm.


 

                             

Upcoming April Programs: Information will be sent out and registration opens in March.


 

-          1st Tee Golf (flyers & registration forms are available in the school office)

-          Chess

-          Drawing (Star Wars Characters)

-          Stage Play (4th/5th Grade)

-          Flag Football

-          Basketball

-          Lego Engineering


 

Contact Tina Ochoa if you have questions regarding any of the after-school programs, would like to volunteer or have ideas for new programs:  vpprograms@strandwoodpta.org.


Lap-a-Thon Volunteers

 

The Student Council will be hosting a school-wide lap-a-thon on March 31st. It will take place during the school day. We need parent volunteers to help us out. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Miss G. at guncheonk@mdusd.org 

 

Strandwood Girl Scouts Looking for Donations

 

Junior Girl Scout Troop 30471 is working on their BRONZE award. They are putting together Hospitality Packages for pediatric patients who are admitted at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek and Children's Hospital in Oakland.  
 
Starting this week they are taking donations of NEW items including:
  
Crayon sets  
Colored pencil sets 
Marker sets,  
Coloring books  
Loom band kits
Children's books
DVDs and VHS tapes 
 
Please, no used items. The DVDs and VHS movies will be for the video library on the Pediatric floor, so they must be NEW or in gently used, good condition. 
 
A "donation station" will be outside the MUR and in the school office, or we can come pick them up from you!! Please contact Melaine Huth if you have any questions.
 
THANK YOU for your Help!!!

- Madelyn Huth, Kiley O'Brien, Molly Townsend, and Kaela Standish

 

Book Swap Coming Up!

Students, it's that time of year to collect any books you have at home

that are 3rd grade-level and above! Book Swap is for 3rd - 5th grades only. We will be collecting books for the upper grades THIS WEEK (February 23rd-February 27th).

Please bring any books to your teacher during this week. For each book you bring in you will receive a ticket, up to a maximum of 12 tickets.
Tickets will be used to swap books!

Remember, the guidelines for book donations are: 

*3rd through 7th-grade reading levels 
*Chapter books only
*No magazines or activity books please
*All books should be in good/enjoyable condition

The Book Swap will be taking place on March 4th during the school day.

Any Questions please email, 


 

Auction Tickets Go Up in Price March 2nd!
Hurry! Buy Yours Today!


 

 
 

The annual Dinner/Dance Auction is approaching and there is still a lot to get done. Please see this flyer for all current auction updates!


Remember, tickets are $55 each through March 1st. On March 2nd, they go up to $65. Get your tickets HERE!!

Read and Dream Logs Due Friday
This month's Read and Dream logs are due this Friday, February 27th. Please have your completed logs turned in to your child's teacher or the dedicated box in the office by 3pm.Thank you very much. Keep up the good work!

 











 








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Dates, Times and Places

February 23 - TK and Kinder Tree Frog Treks Assembly
February 27 - Read & Dream Logs Due
February 27 - Last Day to Sign Up for Talent Show
February 28 - Last Day to Buy Auction Tickets for $55. Price goes up March 2nd
March 4 - Read In Day - Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Wear PJs to School!
March 4 - Book Swap for 3rd-5th Grades
March 11 - Tie Dye Day



 


 
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