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Join the PTA - Get $100 for your classroom
Register to Vote
PTA Meeting - October 16th
MBEF needs you!
Science Fair Parent Meeting - Tonight!
Student Store - Thursday
Halloween Costumes - Reduced Prices
Shopping for Students
SCRIP
Innisbrook Winners
Rubios's Night - October 18th
Meadows Halloween Haunt - Oct 26th
TEDx Manhattan Beach - Oct 13th
Reflections
Pier2Pier Friendship Walk - Oct 28th
Halloween Costume Reuse Drive
One Warm Coat
Meadows Website 101 - Report an Absence
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Issue: #8October 9, 2012
Greetings!

The Mustang Minute is a weekly newsletter for Meadows parents designed to keep you informed about upcoming school events, fundraisers and programs.  If you have trouble viewing this email, read online at www.meadowsschool.org
 

Have You Joined the PTA?  Help Your Class Get $100!

PTA logoIt's not too late to join the  PTA! 

Remember, each class that reaches 100% participation in PTA Membership will receive $100 for their teacher to spend THIS year!!!   How is your class doing?  Check here!

 

Questions?  Contact meadowsmembership@gmail.com or visit the website to find out how to donate or simply click here to donate online!

Register to vote today!

Did you know you can register to vote online this year at  This November, California voters will be asked to vote on two competing education ballot measures -- Proposition 30 and Proposition 38 -- that hope to raise funds for education through taxes. California State PTA and your council endorse Proposition 38. We encourage our voters to learn about these propositions and make an informed choice on November 6th. 

www.registertovote.ca.gov.

 

PTA Meeting - Tuesday, October 16th

Thumbtack with paper Mark you calendar for the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, October 16th at 8:15am in the Meadows cafeteria.  See you there! 

 

MBEF for Better Schools and Brighter Futures!
MBEF logo Did You Know... Many neighboring districts have had to implement furlough days? Some up to 15 days! Here in Manhattan Beach there are no furlough days and no pink slips! This is 100% due to your support of MBEF. MBEF saved 72 educators this year. Keep our schools strong by donating or pledging today at MBEF.org.
Science Fair Parent Meeting - Tonight!
The Science Fair Parent meeting is today, Tuesday, Oct 9th in the cafeteria from 6-7 pm. The meeting is MANDATORY for first time science fair participants. For more information, go to the Science Lab page on the website and refer to the Meadows Science Fair Information.

Student Store - This Thursday!!!

student storeThe first Student Store of the year will be held on Thursday, October 11th during lunch. Don't forget your Gold Cards and money!  Questions?  Contact Deb Doyle.
Halloween Costume Fundraiser

Prices Drastically Reduced!  Order your child's Halloween costume at wholesale prices! Anyone can use our code and support Meadows PTA (15% of your purchase goes back to Meadows!) And now, prices are reduced even further.  But hurry...offer ends Tuesday 10/09/2012 at 12 Midnight Pacific Time.

 

How to order:  go to www.WholesaleCostumeClub.com and find your costume(s), select "Become a Member" (unless you are an existing member) at checkout., enter promo code FUN507in the promo code box on the right and click 'Apply Code', and continue checkout. You will receive the member pricing ($5 membership fee waived). Questions? Contact Julie Misch jjmisch@live.com. or click here to see the flyer.

FACEBOOK FANS!!! They're at it again.

Shopping for Students

Please vote for our school so we can earn $250 for our PTA. All you have to do is go to the Manhattan Village Mall Facebook site, look under contests and vote for Meadows!!! Please spread the word to all your family and friends.


And don't forget to bring your Manhattan Village receipts with you to the Scrip Table on Fridays. The Shopping for Students box will be on that table for your convenience.

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa at mbmomvolunteer@gmail.com.

Don't Forget About Scrip!

 

gift cardsDon't forget!  The Scrip table will be open this Friday from 2-3pm.  Pick up your order or just pick up some scrip for the weekend!  Any questions, contact Alissa at MeadowsScrip@gmail.com.
Innisbrook Fundraiser - And the winner is......
    
Meadows!  Thank you to all of the families that supported the Innisbrook fundraiser. We raised nearly $7,000 for the PTA to support programs for our school. First grader, Joshua Truong, was the student with the highest sales. Emilie Miner was our random drawing winner. Both students have won an iPod shuffle. Please contact MeadowsInnisbrook@gmail.com to arrange to get your prize. Small prizes earned from Innisbrook will come home in your Tuesday envelopes in the coming weeks. Larger prizes, if earned. will be delivered this fall with merchandise purchased. Thanks again for helping to make this fundraiser a success. 
Meals for Meadows Fundraiser
   

Rubio's logoJoin us for a fundraiser at Rubio's to support Meadows on Thursday, 10/18 from 2:00-9:00pm. Dine in or take food to go and Rubio's will donate 20% of your order to our school. Present this flyer to the cashier to receive credit.

Meadows Halloween Haunt - Boo-Licious Bake Sale!
   

  

Please help with the Halloween Haunt Bake Sale.  Bake and bring a Halloween-themed dessert (Nut-free!) or sign up to work a shift.  Or both!  Please return the form  by October 17th.  Questions?  Please contact Lara Flynn at

 

And don't forget to buy your tickets for the Haunt:  FRIDAY, OCT. 26 from 4-9 PM on the lower field.  Don't miss the fun:  Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House, Spooky Salon, Yummy Food & Treats, Giant Slides, Human Bubble Balls, Crafts, Games Galore AND MUCH MORE!

Go to the Meadows website for more information...

 

laraflynn@me.com.

TEDx....coming to Manhattan Beach!
TEDxManhattan Beach is back! Journey To Purpose: Influence Your Child's Future! Click here for more information.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Buy your tickets now before the event sells out! Go to http://www.tedxmanhattanbeach.com.
Reflections time again!
reflections logoCelebrate your talents... Do you express your creativity through dance, music, film, photography, art or literature?  Participate in the PTA's Reflections program...2012-2013 Theme "The Magic of a Moment" Due Friday, November 16 in the Meadows front office.  For more information contact LorenaPusateri@aol.com or Shubhee@gmail.com For applications and specific category information go to www.meadowsschool.org/programs/reflections.
Pier2Pier Friendship Walk - Register today!
The annual SKECHERS Pier2Pier Friendship Walk is coming on Sunday, October 28th.  The walk is a 3.4-mile event that brings thousands of friends and families together every year in support of children with special needs and education. Join the Meadows team and walk for a great cause! You can register to walk, virtually walk, or just make a donation. Click here to register for the Meadows team.  Be sure to designate MBEF as your charity and join Team Meadows "Meadows MB".  Questions? Email suyen.pell@yahoo.com.

Grades of Green - Halloween Costume Reuse Drive

 

Donate last year's Halloween costumes for Kids-in-Need.  Drop off your used costumes at the donation box outside the office.
Waste Management will donate costumes to an LA shelter.  For more information, see the flyer on the Meadows website.
One Warm Coat Drive
 Meadows Girl Scout, Brownie and Daisy Troops are at it again...helping the community! They are collecting clean and gently used jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters and coats of any size to donate to the needy through the One Warm Coat Organization. Please look through your closets and donate to this worthy cause. Donation bins are located in front of the office and near the Rowell side entry gate. We will be collecting until November 2nd. Thank you for your support!
Meadows Website 101
computerDid you know that you can Report an Absence using the Meadows website?  Just navigate to the Quick Links from the home page and select 'Report an Absence'.   Once there you may fill out the form and the front office will receive your absence notification!