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Mustang Trot - Friday!
Reflections Winners
The Counter - Thursday
Cardraising
Friday SCRIP Table
Shopping for Students
Parent Party - Join us on FB and Twitter
Haircuts - Stella & Max
Meadows Gear - this Friday!
Meadows Science Night - Feb 1st
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Issue: #16December 11, 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 - This Friday at 8:30am!

 

GET READY TO RUN THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!...

 

 

PARENTS....have you confirmed with your

Room Parents that you can still volunteer?  Please email us with any questions at Mustang.Trot@yahoo.com.  Go......Mustangs!

Reflections Winners!!!

reflections logoVisual Arts Primary: Clara Paden (2nd grade)

2nd place: Sienna Kingston (1st grade)
  
Visual Arts Intermediate: Rohil Dave (5th grade)
2nd place: Daichi Horiguchi (4th grade)
  
Photography Intermediate: Jaden Ip (3rd grade)
2nd place: Katelyn Lowry (5th grade)
  
Literature Primary: Chloe Watts (1st grade)
Literature Intermediate: Rohil Dave (5th grade)
  
Dance Choreography Intermediate: Bianca Laurita (4th grade)
  
Film Production Intermediate: Ashlyn Friedlander (4th grade)
  
Music Composition Intermediate: Megan Shintaku (4th grade).
  
Congratulations to all the participants - fabulous work!!!!!! All entries will be displayed in the cafeteria.
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).  
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!! 

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 2-3pm this week! Any questions, contact Alissa at MeadowsScrip@gmail.com

Shopping for Students - Holiday Fun & Bonus Points at Manhattan Village

PLAY REINDEER GAMES AND EARN 500 POINTS
Help Santa find the reindeer set loose when his sleigh breaks down.  Reindeer bios and hints will be posted on Facebook. Each reindeer has a special code that must be entered for a chance to win prizes. You can increase your chances of winning, plus earn more points for each reindeer you find. Visit the Concierge to reveal your findings and earn 500 points for each reindeer you've found.

GIVE A GIFT CARD, GET A GIFT + 1,000 POINTS
You always earn points for the gift card value, plus 1,000 bonus points. This holiday season with a gift card purchase of $50 or more, no fees are charged, plus you get an extra reward.

 
EARN 100 POINTS when you vote for your school on Facebook.  Congratulations to Center Street & Meadows for winning the first My Favorite School Contest. Be sure to vote in the new contest by December 31 to earn 100 points for your school.  Click here to vote.

Calling all "Gangsters & Gals" on FB & Twitter

If you haven't already, 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

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!!

Meadows Science Night - Save the Date!

Thumbtack with paperMeadows Science Night will be February 1st from 5:30 - 8:00pm. Plan on bringing the whole family for a great night of exciting demonstrations, cool experiments and hands-on activities. Explore the science of sports, make silly putty to learn about polymers and much more. Volunteers for a variety of fun positions are needed - grandparents and older siblings welcome and no science background is required! Email Jeanne Mayer and Joanne Michael at meyermayer@aol.com to volunteer.