Strandwood Parent Newsletter
Communicating what's going on at Strandwood
Welcome to Strandwood!
Whether you are a returning family or new to our school, we are happy you are here. This newsletter is to update parents on policies and things happening at Strandwood. For full information about policies and procedures at Strandwood, download our Parent Information Guide linked below. Our mission statement here at Strandwood is as follows:
The community of Strandwood will inspire academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility while encouraging students and adults to reach their full potential and discover the everlasting joys of learning. All students and staff will feel emotionally and physically safe on our school campus.
Schedule and Attendance
TK & Kindergarten: M-T-Th-F
Early Friends: 8:05AM - 11:25AM
Late Friends: 10:20AM - 1:40PM
TK & Kindergarten: Wednesday
Early Friends: 8:05AM - 11:30AM
Late Friends: 9:25AM - 12:50PM
1st - 5th Grades
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:08AM - 2:50PM
Wednesday: 8:08AM - 12:50PM
Safety
Drop off Reminders
- No supervision before 7:53am
- Bus lane for speedy drop off (adult stays in the car)
- If a parking space is marked for staff please do not use it
- Please be courteous to Strandwood neighbors and do not block driveways
- TK/Kinder go straight to their classroom in the mornings
- 1st- 5th go to assigned playgrounds
- 8:03-students line up to head to class
- We ask all parents please leave campus by 8:10am
During the day
- If students are not present by 8:08am, they are tardy
- Please do not walk through campus between 8:15am and 2:50pm
- If you are picking up your student early, please come to office and the student will be brought to you
- TK/Kinder pick-up- Please come to classroom and wait outside
- Without school ID or visitor badge, you may be approached by a staff member. This is to ensure the safety of all students and knowing which adults are on campus.
Communication
- Our School website is coming soon
- All communication will be through Parent Square
- You can download the Parent Square app and sign in through the email you enrolled with
- Feel free to reach out via email
- Visit strandwoodpta.org for PTA communication
- If you have questions, concerns, ideas, please email so we can problem solve rather than share on social media
Absences
- Email strandattend@mdusd.org
- Call (925) 682-8000 ext. 8025
When clearing an absence:
- Student full name
- Date of absences
- Teacher name
- Specific reason(s)
- Your relationship to student
Best Jokes from our Staff
- Why did the M and M go to school? Because he really wanted to be a Smarty.
- What did the horse say after it tripped? Help! I have fallen and I can't giddy up.
- Past, present, and future walked into the library…it was tense.
Involvement
- We are still looking for Instructional Aides, Noon duty supervisors, Special Education Aides, subs, etc.
- Please check the district office for those and other positions
- If you would like to volunteer, must complete TB test, live scan, and district application
- For more information: https://www.mdusd.org/departments/human-resources/volunteers
Upcoming events
- Back to School Nights 6:00pm-7:30pm- TK, Kinder, 1st- August 14; 2nd and 3rd grade- August 15; 4th and 5th grade- August 16
- Fun Run Fundraiser online registration opens- August 8 (Register on MYBOOSTER.COM)
- Strandwood Fun Run Kickoff- August 23
- Strandwood Fun Run- September 1
- Labor Day No School- September 4
- First PTA meeting- September 7 at 6:00pm in the Library
- Picture Day- September 21
- Veteran's Day No school- November 10
- Thanksgiving Break- November 20-24
Resources
Contact Strandwood
Email: utlerl@mdusd.org
Location: 416 Gladys Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 685-3212
Twitter: @strandwoodel