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 jjmisch@live.com or click here to see the flyer.

Go Vote on November 6th!

Did you know that California ranks 47th in 50th states in per pupil funding and $20 billion has been cut from schools in the last three years? On November 6th, two ballot initiatives -- Proposition 30 and 38 -- are looking to raise funds for education by raising income taxes. We encourage our parents to get informed and vote. http://www.edsource.org/infographic-initiatives.html The Manhattan Beach PTA Council endorses Proposition 38. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th. Don't know where or how to vote? Click here: www.vote411.org.

Mustang Trot - Start Collecting Your Donations Today!

Calling all Mustangs!  On November 9th, the 1st through 5th Graders will be running in the Mustang Trot.  And we want to make it easy for you to collect all those pledges!

1) Collect pledges on your donation form and then collect those pledges after the Trot.  Have your sponsor write a check, payable to Meadows PTA, and please note "Mustang Trot: [Student's name]" in the memo line, and bring to the office or put in the Tuesday Envelope.

2) GO GREEN!! Tell all your family and friends to donate online with a credit or debit card!  Visit the website at www.meadowsschool.org - click on STORE, then click on MUSTANG TROT (Please note: there is a small fee ($2) added for online donations. We recommend using the online option for donations of $20 or more.)

So start collecting those pledges today!!!  And see you on the 9th!

No Scrip Table on Friday - but you can still order! 

Don't be caught without your 2012 Meadows hoodie!  Order your sweatshirts by this Friday, 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.

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 turn in your volunteer sheet that was sent home last week  (or print a new one here) and join the fun! Questions? Contact Kristin O'Hara harafamily@mac.com) or Carol Gerken (cgerken@gmail.com).  Thanks!!

 Holiday Cards through CardRaising.com: New this year! From November 1^st thru December 21^st, Meadows families can order high quality holiday photo cards online through our partner at CardRaising.com. Great design selections and competitive pricing make this an easy fundraiser for everyone to join in on!  Thirty percent (30%) of all sales returns to Meadows. Watch for the flyer in next week's Tuesday envelopes and then encourage family, friends and businesses to use this option!!

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.

Grades of Green - Halloween Costume Reuse Drive

Mira Costa High School Drama Dept Presents: 

'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' 

At the Mira Costa HS Auditorium:  Nov. 2 at 7:30 pm; Nov. 3 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm; Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm; Nov. 9 at 7:30 pm; Nov.10 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm.

In an effort to clean up the clutter and go green, we are changing the way we post flyers around campus.  Please use the website for the most current information, or look in one of these locations: