Dear Strandwood Families,

My name is Jennifer Nebo, and I'm excited to introduce myself as we kick off another school year! My family has been part of the Strandwood community since 2020. This year, my son is starting middle school and my daughter is entering 4th grade. What I love most about Strandwood is being part of such an amazing community, filled with teachers who are truly passionate about education. My hope for this year is to help expand our Roadrunner Fund, so that over time we can rely less on fundraising events and more on sustained, ongoing support for our school.

I'm looking forward to a great year and to connecting with all of you!

Warmly,

Jennifer Nebo

Who We Are

The Strandwood PTA is mostly made up of working parents, who graciously volunteer their time as a 2nd or 3rd job. Therefore, if you have any desire to help or be involved, I promise that we can find a way for you to contribute.

A great way to start is by attending the PTA General Association Meetings to learn how you can help. Additionally, you can email me directly and I promise to respond in a timely manner. You can also Contribute to the Roadrunner Fund, and VOLUNTEER to help us make Strandwood even better than it already is!

The Strandwood PTA program is a space of collaboration, transparency, and approachability. And I am fully committed to continuing that methodology this year.

As a PTA, our goals remain consistent: to support and strengthen Strandwood Elementary, ensuring all students can reach their full potential!

We are here to build community and to support you and your Roadrunner through enriching programs, events, and fundraisers. We have a lot of fun ideas for this year, and I am hopeful that they will bring the same joy, fun, excitement, and funds as the years’ past!

Word of the Year - VOLUNTEER

The truth is, our PTA was not meant to be run by a single person or even a handful of people. The coveted programs at Strandwood that we are fighting to keep in place take many hands to ensure their continued success. The PTA presidents and members of the past have worked hard to build great programs that enrich the lives of our precious kids.

I want to ensure we keep that momentum going and do what we can to strengthen it, together! Whether its on jump start day, two weeks into the school year, or two months into the year – it’s never too late to get involved and volunteer to help keep Strandwood ahead of the curve and thriving.

How else can I help?

There are a variety of ways you can help! The PTA is a not-for-profit organization that relies directly on the support of family and friends of Strandwood Elementary. Through donations and the help of our volunteers, the money we raise goes directly back to Strandwood—directly back into the enrichment of our children’s education. By contributing to the PTA, you are helping fund things like:

• Expanding school staff: Instructional assistants, science teachers, reading aides, and a district technology specialist.

• Enriching students' education: New learning opportunities through art, science, music, and more!

• Powering classrooms: Supplies needed for our students to thrive in their classrooms or from home.

• Supporting technology: Accessibility and support for students and teachers through classroom equipment, Chromebooks, and staff.

The Roadrunner Fund is one of the PTA’s major annual fundraisers that provides these critical programs and activities. This year’s ask is $270 per family. Your donation is tax deductible. Make a donation today! And please don’t forget to ask if your company has a matching program. Here is a list of some companies we know to offer matching donation programs.

Can I join PTA?

We’d love to have you. We rely on all our amazing parents/caregivers to help make Strandwood a safe, welcoming school that is supportive for all students. To join the PTA, you simply pay a yearly membership fee of $11. This membership allows (but does not obligate) you to participate and vote in all General PTA Board meetings and gives you a say in how PTA funds are spent. It’s a fun and enriching way to be directly involved in your child’s educational experience.

Joining the PTA is not mandatory and does not mean you have signed up for a position on our executive board. However, if you are interested in having a more hands on role within PTA, please contact me directly! We have a lot of wonderful opportunities for parents to become more involved and all are welcome.

A calendar of meetings can be found on Konstella. Meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of each month. (Join Konstella to receive meeting reminders).