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Save the Date
PTA Meeting - Today at 8:15am
Rubios's Night - this Thursday
Join the PTA - Get $100 for your classroom
Register to Vote
MBEF needs you!
Student Store - this Thursday
Haunted House Helpers needed!
Halloween Costumes
Family Portraits
Pier2Pier Friendship Walk - Oct 28th
Mustang Trot
Trash Free Lunch
SCRIP
Meadows Hoodies - Two weeks left to order!
Parent Party volunteers needed!
Shopping for Students
One Warm Coat
Reflections
Halloween Costume Reuse Drive
Meadows Website 101 - Report an Absence
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Issue: #9October 16, 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
 

PTA Meeting - Today at 8:15am

Please join us in the cafeteria this morning for the monthly PTA meeting.  Come have a cup of coffee and see what's going on and what is in store for the coming year.  See you there! 

Rubios Fundraiser - This Thursday!
   

Rubio's logoJoin us for this month's Meals for Meadows fundraiser at Rubio's 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.

Is your class at 100%?...Have you joined the PTA yet?

PTA logoIf you haven't already joined PTA, please take the time to join now so that your child's teacher will receive $100 for classroom supplies. Don't forget to let us know if your company will match your donation.  It's an easy way to double your donation! Remember, Meadows PTA spends approximately $350 per student annually. Please help us maintain excellence at Meadows by making your donation now!    How is your class doing?  Check here!

 

And a big Mustang thank you to all the Super Stang families.  Check out the current list on the website.

 

Questions?  Contact [email protected] or visit the website to find out how to donate or simply click here to donate online!

Your vote counts - Register 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.
MBEF for Better Schools and Brighter Futures!
MBEF logoDid You Know...Our Manhattan Beach Schools rank in the top 1% of all public K-12 schools in California? Your donations help fund vital programs which keep our schools strong. It couldn't be done without you.  Donate/pledge today at MBEF.org.

Student Store - Rescheduled for This Thursday!!!

student storeThe first Student Store of the year will be held on Thursday, October 18th during lunch. Don't forget your Gold Cards and money!  Questions?  Contact Deb Doyle.
Help build our Haunted House for the Halloween Haunt!
The 2012 Meadows Halloween Haunt is coming and includes

the legendary Haunted House. The implementation will be very similar to what has been done in the past, but this year the Haunted House will be located in the cafeteria. The construction of the plywood maze will take place on Thursday October 25th and the decoration of the maze on October 26th. We need lots of hands on both these days to ensure a memorable visit. We desperately need help building, decorating, staffing, and cleaning up and any time you can give is really appreciated. Tear down and cleanup will likely take place on the morning of the 27th. Please send Dave an email ([email protected]) with your availability as he really needs your help!

 

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.

Still need a costume?  Order yours today!

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 FUN507 in 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 [email protected] or click here to see the flyer.

Family Portraits - Still a few spots available!
There are still spots available for family portraits on Wednesday, October 17th and Saturday, October 20th. Choose from the beach on Wednesday, Oct. 17th from 4:15pm - 6:10pm at MB Pier or Polliwog Park on Sat., Oct. 20th from 9:00am-noon. Pick up a sign up sheet in the office or print one from the Meadows website.
Pier2Pier Friendship Walk - Come join the FUN and support the Meadows team!
Please register for the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 28th. There will be drum lines, cheerleaders, a costume contest, and all sorts of fun along the course.

Meadows has formed a team to participate in the walk and we'd like you to join us. It's more fun to walk with your friends and classmates. When you register, 100% of your registration fee, if designated to MBEF, will go directly to OUR schools! Last year Meadows had the biggest number of walkers of all the MB schools and the MBEF received $77,000 from SKECHERS for our participation of this event!

Click here to register for the Meadows team and be sure to designate MBEF as your charity and join Team Meadows "Meadows MB".  Questions? Email [email protected].

The Trot is Coming.......

 

mustangs no typeThe Mustang Trot is coming on November 9th.  Thank you to all the families and businesses who have chosen to sponsor the Mustang Trot:

The Chien, Cochran, Hecht, Hory, Kamachee and Park families and the Girl Scout Troop 3605 Juniors. 

American Advisors Group, Excelsus Capital Management, Head 2 Toe Physical Therapy, Manhattan Painting & Construction, Ocean Diner and TAG Physical Therapy...as well as donations from Grow and AquaHydrate.

We appreciate your commitment to Meadows School! Thank you!

Trash Free Lunch Volunteers Needed!

 

clean G of G logo As you know, we have made a big environmental and educational impact on the kids at Meadows in the last few years. But we need help to do it again this year!! Currently, we are contributing 7 bags of trash to the landfills per day just from the lunch program. On Trash Free Lunch days, we reduce that to about 1 bag. That is a reduction of 30 bags a week and over 1000 bags in a school year! Volunteering at lunch is a great way to see what your children are and are not eating, plus you get to meet other great volunteers.  Interested? Please contact Mirna Puma at [email protected] to get involved.

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 [email protected].
Order your Meadows hoodies by October 26th!

 

Don't be caught without your 2012 Meadows hoodie!  Order your sweatshirts by October 26th or they will be gone forever.  Two weeks left!  Click here for the flyer or go to the Meadows website to place your order online.

Volunteer Now for the Gig of the Year!

Meadows' annual Parent Party will be held in March of 2013. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. And, as importantly, it really brings us together to celebrate our school, our kids and their education. Of course, a good party doesn't happen by itself!! Please look for a volunteer sheet in today's Tuesday envelopes (or print one here) and join the fun! Grab a friend and sign up to work on this great event. Questions? Contact Kristin O'Hara ([email protected]) or Carol Gerken ([email protected]).  Thanks!!

Shopping for Students - Two weeks left!

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 [email protected].

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!
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 [email protected] or [email protected] For applications and specific category information go to www.meadowsschool.org/programs/reflections.

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.
Meadows Website 101
computerCannot find that form from your Tuesday envelope....from two weeks ago?  Go to the Meadows website's Forms and Flyers section.  It's on the right-hand side accordion menu.  The current Tuesday envelope flyes...and many more...are there!