Fall is such a fun season at Stratford! October was filled with many fun events. The Halloween Parade and Stratford Spooktacular were a huge hit, as always.
Stratford held its first PTA meeting of the year. The various committees that support Stratford and our schools provided updates. We heard an informative update from Mr. Hartigan and Mrs. Quezada. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, both in person and virtually. Thank you to all of the Committee Members of the various committees who are hard at work, helping to make Stratford the amazing school it is.
Students celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange to promote kindness to all. Stratford students participated in activities throughout the day to promote kindness, teamwork and collaboration. It is the hope that the spirit of inclusivity and kindness felt on Unity Day will be carried throughout the year!
The Beautification Committee was hard at work during October. Fall themed decorations brighten the entrances and signs around Stratford. Students, teachers and the community are loving the beautiful decor. The Committee is hard at work planning for the winter and volunteers are always welcome!
October ended with two of the most loved traditions at Stratford. On October 21, students came dressed in their best costumes at the Stratford Spooktacular. Students played Halloween themed games and danced the night away to a super fun DJ. Thank you again to all of our amazing parent volunteers, the amazing Family Fun Committee headed by Alaina Baebler, and everyone who helped make this awesome night possible.
Our final event for October was the Stratford Halloween Parade. Parents, family and friends were able to watch the students parade around the school in their finest costumes. Class pictures were taken by the staff and sent home.
Important reminder that Photo Retake Day will take place on November 15. If you wish for your child to retake their pictures, please send a note to your child’s teacher, so they know to send them down at the appropriate time.
The National PTA Reflections contest will close on November 5. There is a drop box in the main lobby for all submissions. The theme this year is “Accepting Imperfection.” See the PTA website for contest information and entry form.
October was another great month that flew by! We hope that all of our Stratford families have a wonderful month of November as we prepare for family fun and delicious food on Thanksgiving!
I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Warmly,
Danielle Livingston
Stratford PTA Director
stratford@gardencitypta.org
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