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Two SCRIP Tables Are Better Than One!
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To ensure kindergarten parents can participate fully, we are having a Thursday SCRIP Table from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm out in front of the Meadows' office. Everyone is welcome but we hope that to see a lot of kindergarten parents! Bring your check books (cash/debit/credit also accepted). Friday SCRIP Table will be open as usual from 2 - 3 pm outside the cafeteria. If you can't stop by, please complete your weekly order form or order online at www.ShopWithScrip.com. There are only few more weeks left in the Classroom SCRIP Challenge - show your class spirit Super Stangs! Questions? Contact Carol at cgerken@gmail.com.
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Meadows Volunteer Fair
| |  Catch the Spirit! Get Involved! Join us outside on the cafeteria patio THIS Friday, April 20 from 2-3pm to find out how you can help at Meadows in the upcoming year. Sign up to become more involved with your favorite Programs and Fundraising committees, or just stop by to see what's available! We'll be collecting names and contact information, so no commitment is necessary at this point. PTA representatives will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have. Jamba Juice will be available for purchase! $2 for your choice of Strawberry or Mango! Of course, Scrip and Ice
Cream sales will be there as well! |
| Jamba Juice at Meadows | |  Jamba Juice will available after school on April 20 from 2-3pm outside the cafeteria. $2 each for a strawberry or mango smoothie. |
| Join the "Brownies!" | |  Attention Parents of Incoming Second Grade Girls: Are you interested in being a Girl Scout "Brownie" troop leader? We have a wait list of five girls who wish to join the Daisy troop transitioning to Brownies in the fall but have been unable to join because the troop is at capacity. If we can find one additional volunteer leader, the existing troop can split into two enabling these girls to join. The training is easy and the current leaders are prepared to help along the way. Please contact Kristin Kresser ASAP or by Friday April 20th at kristinkresser@verizon.net. |
Rubio's Fundraiser
| |  You don't have to go South of the border to enjoy a great fish taco! Join us at Rubio's on Wednesday April 25 from 4pm until closing; dine in or take out. 20% of the total sales will be donated to Meadows. Enjoy some great food and good times and support your school! |
Grades of Green
| |  April is Earth Month! Check out all we are doing for Earth month on the back of the Go Green Challenge Contest form from your Tuesday envelope. Challenge yourself and your kids to make a difference. When we all do something, the impact is huge. Some ways to make a difference: - Go Green Challenge Contest
- Nike Reuse-a-Shoe
- Water Bottle collection
- Trash Free Lunch - all month! Click here to help out.
- Take a walk to school on Walk to School Wednesdays - Have your scout troop host a week or two. Click here to help out hand out wristbands.
- Terracycle Classroom Challenge
- Go Green Lunch Box sales during Earth Week
- Check out all the activities including the Grades of Green booth at the Manhattan Beach Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 28th from 11-4.
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| Richstone Pier-to-Pier Walk | |  Mark Your Calendar! The Richstone Pier-to-Pier Walkathon is on Saturday, April 28th at the Manhattan Beach Pier.Join us with your friends, family, and neighbors for a nice EASY and FUNwalk from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back. Richstone is the largest community event that helps to raise the vital funds needed to continue our mission of treating and preventing child abuse, strengthening families and preventing violence in schools and communities. For registration and more information, please visit www.RichstoneWalk.org. Registration forms will also be available at the Meadows office. The Meadows community will plan to meet at 8am at MB Pier the morning of the event. Questions, please email Suyen Pell @ suyen.pell@yahoo.com. |
| Shopping for Students | | |
The Manhattan Village mall has some fun things planned this month! 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.
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| Water Bottle Recycling at Meadows | |  Help the Environment and Meadows Cub Scout Pack 275 has placed collection boxes by the cafeteria, back gate and office. Please bring in and/or drop off your empty water bottles through April 30th! All proceeds will be donated to Meadows. |
| Nursery Sale Coming in May | |  Haven't planted your garden yet? Grades of Green and Growing Great are teaming up to host a nursery sale on Fridays after school in the the month of May. The plants are planted in pots upcycled from the lunch trays, and you can plant the whole pot directly in the ground. All proceeds will go to the PTA. |
Pennekamp Open 2012
| |  Please support education by participating in the Pennekamp Tennis Open on May 5 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. Questions? Contact Siobhan Carroll at siobhancarroll@verizon.net or (310) 739-0557. |
Calling All Soccer Players!
| |  We are looking for some soccer playing PARENTS to represent Meadows in this annual fundraiser 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. Meadows will battle teams from the other MBUSD schools on May 12 at Mira Costa's Waller Stadium. We'll begin practicing in April so please let us know if you would like to join Team Meadows ASAP! Please contact Mark Maruyama ( mark.maruyama@gmail.com) if you are interested in playing or sponsoring. For more info visit http://www.mbathleticfoundation.org/goodrich.html |
Manhattan Beach Centennial Parade
| |  Meadows Pride Will Shine on May 19th!
The Manhattan Beach Centennial Parade is on Saturday, May 19th. We are planning our Meadows "float" for the parade. Meadows is 61 years strong and we have a lot to be proud of! If you are feeling creative and want to help with the parade preparations, please contact Amy Hageman at tahageman@msn.com. |
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!
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| Meadows Gear | |  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 meadowsgear1112@gmail.com with size and style inquiries. |
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