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Issue: #27
March 20, 2012
MBEF Classroom Incentive Results
MBEF logo 2011-2012

Thank you Meadows Families! We are proud to announce that MBEF participation at Meadows reached 89%. All of our classrooms reached at least 75% and some lucky classes even got to 100% participation! All of our teachers will be awarded a bonus to be spent on class supplies this year. Below is the participation level by teacher as of March 1st:

 

Beiting  (K) - 78%; $150 bonus

Pastre (K) - 87%; $150 bonus

Radl (K) - 82%; $150 bonus

Ames (1) - 90%; $150 bonus

Bella-Legaspi (1) - 85%; $150 bonus

Granberg (1) - 95%; $150 bonus

Opfer (1) - 100%; $300 bonus!

Gregorio (2) - 91%; $150 bonus

Kajiya (2) - 87%; $150 bonus

Sokol (2) - 100%; $300 bonus!

Jones (3) - 96%; $150 bonus

Mascari (3) - 83%; $150 bonus

Nishida  (3) - 79%; $150 bonus

Yates (3) - 92%; $150 bonus

Barakat (4) - 77%; $200 bonus

Kostan (4) - 97%; $200 bonus

Simon (4) - 100%; $400 bonus!

Chao (5) - 89%; $200 bonus

Cubillos (5) 83%; $200 bonus

Francheschi (5) 86%; $200 bonus 

November Ballot Initiative for Schools

CA State PTA believes it is vital that there is a measure on the ballot this November that meets the critical needs of children and provides funding directly to every school. By April 10th, State PTA needs 100,000 signatures to apply for inclusion on the November ballot.  More information is at www.ourchildrenourfuture2012.com. Anyone interested in signing the petition for including this initiative on the November ballot can do so after school Wed 3/21.  PTA representatives will be in front and back of the school.

Daffodil Days Update
daffodil

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Daffodil Days campaign. Our Meadows family contributed $820 to the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days program.....and is spreading a lot of cheer to cancer patients in our local area. For those of you who ordered a bouquet, we are expecting the daffodils to be delivered sometime on Tuesday. If so, please stop by the table outside the cafeteria to come get your bouquet from 2pm to 2:45pm. You will receive an email confirming this prior to pick-up. Otherwise, we will be there at the same time on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you again for supporting the American Cancer Society! If you have any questions, please contact the Meadows Daffodil Days Coordinator, Cynthia Hedges, at [email protected] or at (310) 546-7237.

3rd Annual Mother/Son Game Night 
game night

Last Week to Buy Tickets! 

Last week to buy Mother/Son Game Night tickets!! Please join us on Friday, March 30th from 6-9pm in the Meadows Cafe for our 3rd annual Mother/Son Game Night.  This is the last week to buy tickets!  Tickets are $10 per person and forms can be found at  www.meadowsschool.org. We will also be selling tickets (please bring your checkbook!) after school THIS Friday!  Questions? Deb Doyle [email protected] or Jada Hong [email protected] 

Mabel's Labels Fundraiser
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Planning for Summer Camps? Tired of your kids losing their things? In case you missed us at Camp Expo, Meadows is fundraising with Mabel's Labels. Iron-Ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials - whatever you choose. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Visit http://www.meadows.mabelslabels.com to place your order while helping our school!

Mixed Bag Fundraiser
mixed bag fundraiser

Meadows Mixed Bag Fundraiser is starting this week. Select from reusable bags, iPad, iPhone, iPod and lap top cases, all kinds of totes, garment bags, cosmetic bags, coolers, table top and gift items and more.  Look for more information in the Tuesday envelope and view many of the products at ice cream Fridays. For additional information contact Karen Brenneman at  [email protected]

European Wax Center Fundraiser
European wax center logo Ouch! That's more money for Meadows! During the month of March, Meadows PTA is the Cause of the Month at European Wax Center. For every new customer that mentions Meadows PTA, European Wax Center will donate $10. Check them out in the Manhattan Marketplace (Bristol Farms shopping center) and don't forget to mention Meadows!
Pennekamp Open 2012
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Please support education by participating in the Pennekamp Tennis Open on Saturday, April 14 at Mira Costa High School. Grab your friends and spend the day playing a fast-paced, round-robin format women's doubles tournament. Four separate divisions based on playing level, with two winners per division. Prizes will be given to all the winners. Raffle prizes given throughout the day. And when you aren't on the court, enjoy a few tips from the pros! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to MBEF. Registration deadline is Friday, April 6. Look for the registration form on the Meadows website at www.meadowsschool.org. Questions? Contact Siobhan Carroll at [email protected] or (310) 739-0557.
Grades of Green
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Earth Month is Next Month! 

Collection boxes: Save your water bottles and old sneakers! The 5th Grade Girls Scout Troop 11635 has set out collection boxes for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe project. Check out http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/ to learn more about how your shoes can be reused to make sport surfaces. The Boy Scouts will also be hosting a water bottle drive campaign.

 

We are also hosting a Terracycle classroom challenge.  Each classroom has been given a collection bin for Scotch Tape, Elmer's glue bottles and sticks, and Papermate and Sharpie pens. The classroom with the most points will win a prize for the teacher and class. 

 

We are also making everyday a trash free lunch day in April. If you can spare a lunch hour, please contact Carol Paden at  [email protected] to help make this happen. TRL reduces our trash to the landfill by 4 large bags a day.

Shopping for Students
shopping for students

The Manhattan Village mall has some fun things planned this month! Please see the flyer in your child's Tuesday envelope. Also, from now until April 30th, if you buy any gift certificate from the concierge, Meadows will receive triple points on every gift certificate purchased. Lastly, a reminder that April 30 is the last day to turn in receipts from any store in the shopping center. Please place your receipts in the box for Shopping for Students in the office.

Players Needed: Parents Soccer Tournament 
soccer tournament

We are looking for some soccer playing parents to represent Meadows in this annual tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation (MBAF) which funds facilities, programs, and equipment that benefit our children in the Manhattan Beach School District. The Jeff Goodrich Parents' Soccer  Classic honors the founder, a deceased MBPD officer and District parent. Meadows will battle teams from the other schools on May 12 at Mira Costa's Waller Stadium. Fundraiser celebration and raffle to follow that evening at a local nightspot. Meadows is a past champion, so please join the team or come out and root us on! Please contact Mark Maruyama at  [email protected] if you are interested in joining or sponsoring - practices will begin soon. For more info:  

http://www.mbathleticfoundation.org/goodrich.html.
Go Green with ScripNOW!
gift cards

Did you know that you can get many of your favorite SCRIP cards emailed directly to you instantly?? It is true! Online at www.ShopWithScrip.com you can set up a "PrestoPay" account and order from a growing selection of great vendors like Amazon, Buca, Gap/Old Navy, Chili's, Home Depot, Lowe's, Starbucks and many more. You can also still pay by check/charge and still cut down on the delivery time.  ScripNOW! certificates can be used online or printed out to use in stores. Our goal is to make getting and using SCRIP as simple as possible. So jump in Meadows - let's save both time and paper while raising easy money for Meadows at no cost to you!! Need to create a new member account on www.ShopWithScrip.com? Meadows enrollment code is B77E79BF79L1. Need a hard copy of the order form? Get one here. Questions? Contact Carol Gerken at [email protected]

Meadows Gear
Meadows sweatshirt 2011-2012 Thank you to everyone who ordered Meadows Gear!  We have some inventory left in certain sizes, so if you're interested in picking up a Meadows tee, hoodie, water bottle or bag tag/keychain, please contact [email protected] with size and style inquiries.
Manhattan Beach Centennial Celebration
MB Centennial logo Volunteers Needed 

The Manhattan Beach Centennial is coming and the committee is looking for some volunteers! Beginning Wednesday, they are looking for volunteers who are interested in working 4-8 hour shifts, M-F. These positions are purely administrative. Casual attire, making phone calls, writing letters, mailing letters, sourcing things for the events, etc. There are some really terrific events coming up - and it's going to be great fun planning it all! Interested? Contact Annie Walker at (310) 866-6362.