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Save the Date
PTA Meeting Canceled!
Grades of Green
Student Store on Thursday
Cardraising
Order Your Yearbooks Now!
Friday SCRIP Table
Shopping for Students
Parent Party - Join us on FB and Twitter
Haircuts - Stella & Max
Meadows Gear - this Friday!
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Issue: #17December 18, 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 Canceled!

 There is no PTA Meeting today!  The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, January 22 at 8:15am.

 

Happy Holidays!

Grades of Green - Got Tape Dispensers?

clean G of G logoBusy wrapping presents? Don't forget to turn in your empty Scotch Tape dispensers into the office. We send them in to Terracycle for cash.

Wanted: Empty Tidy Cat buckets or similar buckets. If you have any to donate, please drop them off in the back of the Children's Garden.
 

Student Store This Thursday!

student storeGrab your Gold Cards....and maybe some dollars...the Student Store will be open this Thursday, during lunchtime.  Don't miss out!

It's Not Too Late to order Holiday Cards - Cardraising.com has Happy New Year's Cards!!

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 [email protected]. Thank you!! 

Order Your 2012-13 Yearbook Today!

 

"The Adventures of Meadows Elementary" is coming soon.....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: [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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!!