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A Strandwood PTA Publication
MARCH 9, 2015
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In This Issue
Important Auction Updates
Family Game Night
March/April After School Programs
Attention Parents of Talent Show Performers
Step Up to the Plate
No School Friday
Citywide Science Fair
Dates, Times and Places
Important Auction Updates
Get your tickets now!

We will be having an Auction Preview this Thursday, March 12th in the MUR from 5-8pm! Come check out all of the awesome projects that your students (with the help of parents, of course) have created to auction off during our annual school auction! 

Ticket Sales END THIS WEEK!
The auction is only two weeks away and we need to provide the caterer with a final headcount. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, time is running out! 

Tickets will not be available after Thursday, March 12th! Visit www.biddingforgood.com/strandwood to get yours! You don't want to miss this fun night! Many items are ONLY available at the live auction on March 21st, so hurry and get your tickets now! 

Raffle!
Your oldest Strandwood child should have received a raffle packet last week with the auction raffle information. If, for some reason, you did not receive the raffle packet, please let us know ASAP! Email: auction@strandwoodpta.org. Raffle tickets & payments are due by March 18th!!!


Family Game Night
March 12, 5-8 pm in the MUR

 

  

You're invited to a night of fun and games at GAMEWRIGHT game night!

 

Join us for an evening of fun while helping to raise funds for Outdoor Ed 2016!

 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 12th

5pm-8pm

 

You can also check out the fabulous Class Auction Projects that night!

 

We do need some volunteers to help make this evening fun for all, so please consider helping out and sign up for a volunteer position HERE.  


MARCH/APRIL Strandwood After School Programs

Programs will be canceled if we do not get a Parent Volunteer to be present at the after-school program sessions (must be TB-tested and fingerprinted) or if participation registration is low. 

 

Tennis - Starts March 11th!

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


 

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 16th!

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. Click HERE for more details and registration information.

 

Day:                     Mondays 3-4pm (Dates: 3/16-6/1)

Location:              Music Room

Grades:                2-5 

Cost:                    $144 + $15 lab fee


 

Game/Media Design - Starts March 18th!

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. Click HERE for the flyer and registration form. Submit forms and check in the school office - PTA basket.

 

Day:                     Wednesdays 12:40-2:10pm

Location:              Strandwood Computer Lab

Grades:                3-5th  

Cost:                    $200 (6 weeks)

 

Tai Kwon Do / Self Defense - Starts March 26th!

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-5th

Cost:                    $125 (includes uniform)

 

Chess (The Berkeley School of Chess) - Starts 4/1!

Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Click HERE for the detailed flyer and registration information.


 

Grades:             K-5

Day/Time:         Wednesdays, 12:35 - 1:35 pm

Location:           C-1 & P-2 (meet in C-1 the first day)

Cost:                 $117


Golf - Starts April 14!

This golf class is for athletes that want to perfect basic golf skills while playing games, gaining coordination and learning about the Core Values of golf. Click HERE for the flyer and registration information.


 

Grades:            2-5

Day/Time:        Tuesdays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:          Upper Grade Level blacktop area

Cost:                $55 per participant (all equipment is provided!)


 

Back by Popular Demand! LEGO ENGINEERING - Starts 4/14

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGOŽ! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, mazes, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! New challenges for returning students. Click HERE to see flyer. 


 

Grades:             K-5

Day/Time:         Tuesdays, 3pm - 4:30pm

Dates:               April 14 - June 2

Location:           Strandwood MUR (Grades K-1), C7 (Grades 2-5)

Cost:                 $148 


 

To register for Pre-Engineering (Grades K-1) go to: http://register.play-well.org/registration/new/40799 

To register for Engineering FUNdamentals (Grades 2-5) go to: http://register.play-well.org/registration/new/40746 

For more information contact: Erik Olson erik@play-well.org or 415-446-8384


 

Flag Football - Starts 4/14!

One on One coaches will teach the fundamentals of passing, catching, offensive and defensive strategies, teamwork skills and sportsmanship. Click HERE for the flyer and registration information.


 

Grades:            1-5

Day/Time:        Tuesdays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:          Field/Track area

Cost:                $100

 

4th/5th Grade Stage Play - Starts 4/15

Stage Play Drama Club has a new session for 4th / 5th graders (younger siblings will be considered upon request) starting April 15th. Class runs 12:30pm - 2pm on Wednesdays in the MU Room.  Here is link to register:

http://www.strandwoodpta.org/flyers/Stage_Play_Registration_Form_2015.pdf

 

Basketball - Starts 4/16!

One on One instructors will conduct a one hour clinic each week to help your child become a better basketball player. Players will have fun going through drills, contests and game competitions. Click here for the flyer and registration information.

  • Grades:            K-5
  • Day/Time:       Thursdays, 3 - 4 PM
  • Location:         Upper Grade Basketball Courts
  • Cost:                $100

Drawing Star Wars Characters! - Starts 4/17!

Learn to draw all your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away. Create your own Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda and more, even X-Wings and Tie Fighters! Each class focuses on one or two characters, starting with basic shapes and stick figures, and working our way up to a complete, colored drawing each week. Click HERE for the flyer that includes details and registration information.


 

Grades:            1-5

Day/Time:        Fridays, 3 - 4 PM

Location:         Classroom C-& (Science Room)

Cost:                $112 + $15 lab fee


 

Attention Parents of Talent Show Performers

Talent show preview sign-ups were sent via e-mail to all parents of Talent Show registrants. If you were an act's contact parent and did not receive an e-mail, please contact brpnelson@gmail.com.

 

Step Up to the Plate for Education

 

Strandwood Elementary is excited to participate in the Oakland A's Step Up to the Plate for Education program for the 2015 season! Students, parents, and their friends and families have the opportunity to purchase special fundraising tickets for select A's games. A portion of each ticket prices will go directly back to the school. To purchase tickets and view the available games, please visit our school's personalized link below:

 

www.athletics.com/strandwood

 

Tickets for these select games are limited - to participate in this special offer, we recommend purchasing tickets ASAP to reserve the best seats! For more information, see flyer HERE.

 

No School Friday, the 13th

There will be no school on Friday, March 13th due to a Teacher In-Service Day. Thank you and enjoy your three-day weekend. 

 

Citywide Science Fair
Tonight at 6:30 pm at PH Library


 

The Second Annual Citywide Science Fair will begin at 6:30pm today, March 9th at the Pleasant Hill Library.

  • All students are invited to bring their own projects to share, or simply show up to see other projects
  • All presenters are awarded with a free pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science 
  • Honor students from College Park will show off amazing science tricks including dry ice bubbles and flaming water!
  • Plus make and take STEM activities: paper drones and hot air balloons

For more information, please see THIS FLYER.


 











 








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Dates, Times and Places


March 9 - Pleasant Hill Science Fair at PH Library, 6:30pm
March 11 - Tie Dye Day
March 12 - Auction Preview and Family Game Night, 5-8pm in MUR
March 13 - Teacher In-Service Day (NO SCHOOL)
March 21 - Dinner/Dance Auction!




 


 
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