Mustang Minute - 12/04/2012

Mustang Minute
Spend a Minute to Learn What's Happening at Meadows!

Save the Date

Mustang Trot - Dec 14th

Teacher/Staff Gifts

Cardraising

The Counter - Dec 13th

Friday SCRIP Table

Order your yearbook now!

Parent Party - Join us on FB and Twitter

Haircuts - Stella & Max

Monthly SCRIP Winner

Meadows Gear - this Friday!

E-Waste Collection

MBFD Spaghetti Dinner - This Sunday

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Issue: #15

December 4, 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

Mustang Trot 2.0 - December 14th at 8:30am!
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS... Get your pledges in for GOLD CARDS! TRAIN to be the TOP LAP RUNNER and win a movie night on campus! Be the TOP FUNDRAISER and HIT the JACKPOT! PARENTS....have you confirmed with your Room Parents that you can still volunteer? Please email us with any questions at Mustang.Trot@yahoo.com.

Holiday Teacher/Staff Gifts

Wish our wonderful teachers and staff at Meadows "Happy Holidays" through our annual group gift collection. Click here for contribution forms, or you can submit your contribution online via www.MeadowsSchool.org/forms/meadows-teacher-staff-appreciation-gifts. All forms and payment due Friday, December 7th. Sorry, late submission cannot be accepted due to the time it takes to prepare the certificates and still allow time for the teachers and staff to place their order before the winter break. Thanks Meadows! Questions? Contact Carol at cgerken@gmail.com.

Great Cards for a Great Cause

Help support Meadows by ordering your holiday cards through Cardraising.com Thirty percent (30%) of your order goes directly back to Meadows (wow)! Cardraising has a great selection of designs and card styles so you are sure to find something you like! Samples are in the Meadows front office area. Don't need holiday cards? You can order graduation, birth announcements and other types of cards there as well. If you have any questions please contact Carol at cgerken@gmail.com. Thank you!!

Meals for Meadows - The Counter, December 13th
Enjoy dinner with your friends and family at The Counter and support Meadows at the same time. Visit The Counter in Hermosa Beach on Thursday, December 13th and bring in this flyer. 20% of the proceeds will go back to the school. The Counter is located at 719 Pier Avenue (in the Von's shopping center).

Stock Up on SCRIP for the holidays!

Stock up on your holiday gifts and shopping needs with SCRIP. Return your order form from the Tuesday envelope or stop by our Friday SCRIP table. We'll be there from 12:30 to 1:30 this week! Any questions, contact Alissa at MeadowsScrip@gmail.com.

"The Adventures of Meadows Elementary"....Order Your Yearbook Now!

Order your 2012/2013 Meadows Yearbook now before it's too late! You must Pre-Order now to receive a book in June!

Last year we "SOLD OUT" - Don't be left out! Go to the Meadows' website Store and select Order Yearbook. Then simply click on the Click to Order Your Yearbook icon. Or simply go here:

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09855326 .

Online orders only! Personalize your book with your child's name so it won't get lost. For questions, email: meadowsyearbook12@gmail.com.

Calling all "Gangsters & Gals" on FB & Twitter

Save the date! March 22, 2013 is our next Parent Party & Auction. It may seem like we are a ways away, but please 'like'/follow the party updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MeadowsParentParty2013 and Twitter (@MeadParentParty) to stay up to date on all the fun stuff our sponsors and "team party" is planning for you. All South Bay families and friends welcome so spread the word!! If you have something to donate for the party or auction please contact Carol Gerken (Auction Chair) or submit donations online at http://tinyurl.com/Donate2Meadows.com. If you can help out with the party, please contact Kristin O'Hara or Danielle Martin (Party Chairs). This is our biggest event of the year. Let's make it a great one! Thank you Meadows!!

HAIRCUT for the HOLIDAYS?!

Local hair salon, STELLA AND MAX, offers haircuts for boys, girls, men and women.

For the month of December, they will give Meadows PTA 50% back from each haircut...

Conveniently located at 806 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 111, at Pacific Avenue... you'll find plenty of parking.

Call for an appointment 310/318 -1080

Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 7pm

Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm

Appointment Necessary ... Mention MEADOWS PROMO

When making your appointment and bring in this flyer!

$15 kids ~ $18 men ~ $25 and up for women

Shampoo and other services additional

Monthly SCRIP Drawing Winner.....are you next?
Congratulations to Katie Stone - winner of our November SCRIP drawing! Katie will get to pick out a $25 gift card as her prize. Want a chance to win in December? For every $50 you spend, you will get a ticket entered in the raffle for that month. If also gives gives your child's teacher an entry into our year-end teacher raffle!

Meadows Gear This Friday!
Didn't order any Meadows Gear this year and now you wish you had? Come on by the table outside the cafeteria this Friday from 2-3pm and pick up some 2012 Meadows Gear....including sweatshirts!! But hurry before they're all gone!!

E-Waste Drop-Off - December 8th at MBMS
Still have a VCR or old computer monitor hanging out in the garage? Time to clean out all those used electronics and support MBEF! Gather up your eWaste and bring it to MBMS Saturday, December 8 from 9am to 1pm. Proceeds go to MBEF. Click here for a list of items.

MBFD 16th Annual Spaghetti Dinner - This Sunday!
Come join the Manhattan Beach Firefighters Association for dinner before the fireworks. Location: Fire Station 1, 400 15th St., MB Date: Sunday, December 9th, 4 - 6pm Cost: $10 for All You Can Eat! Proceeds wil go to local charities! Click here for the flyer.