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Science Night - This Friday
MBEF Pledge Drive
Tennis Ball Canisters Needed!
Parent Party - Auction Appeal
Yearbook Sales End Thursday
Mother/Son Game Night - Feb 8th
Father/Daughter Dance - Thank You!
Shopping for Students
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Issue: #21January 29, 2013
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
 
 Science Night - Friday, February 1st!

Science Night is coming up on Friday, February 1st. The program is coming home in today's Tuesday envelope or click here! It's going to be a great night of shows, experiments, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Volunteers are still needed to make the night a success! Time slots are only 30-40 minutes so you can enjoy the rest of the night with your family. As extra incentive, Java Man is donating a hot beverage to every volunteer to keep you warm and energized. To sign up go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0F4DABAC23A75-meadows/6429331 and enter the password meadows. Thank you and see you there!
MBEF Annual Appeal Update

The 2012-13 MBEF fund drive is nearing its end, donations are down but the need is not! Please make your contribution today to keep our schools great. Phone banks start TODAY! To avoid your phone call (and save our volunteers' time) please visit www.MBEF.org/givetoday to make your pledge or donation today.

Want to know how your class is doing? 

Questions? Email Johanna Kraus johannakat@gmail.com
 or Katie Driscoll knkdriscoll@yahoo.com.
Click here.

TENNIS BALLL CANISTERS NEEDED!

We are collecting tennis ball canisters for an activity during Science Night. If you have any (including the lids), please drop them off either in the science lab (on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday), or in the main office (there will be a box on the counter). Thank you so much!

PARENT PARTY TICKETS & AUCTION APPEAL

  

Calling all "Gangsters & Gals" to the March 22nd 2013 Parent Party!! Please get your tickets today at http://tinyurl.com/Gangsters-Gals2013 (or drop off your RSVP card and payment in the front office). Though the party isn't until 3/22, we have just a few short weeks to get all our auction items together. We'd love every Meadows family to donate or source at least one item to auction or raffle off! Donor forms can be completed online at the link above, or you can download one here. Have something ready? You can drop it off in the school office or contact us at MeadowsParentParty@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up. Thanks Meadows! Don't forget to follow us on FB (Meadows Parent Party 2013) and Twitter (@MeadParentParty) to get previews of auction items, support our donors and get the latest news on the party!
Yearbook Sales End Thursday!

Last Chance to order a Yearbook  "The Adventures of Meadows Elementary" is on the way.....and you'll be left out if you don't order your yearbook now!

 

Go to the Meadows' website Store and select Order Yearbook. Then simply click on the Click to Order Your Yearbook icon. Or 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.

 

You must Pre-Order by Thursday, January 31st to receive a book in June!

Mother/Son Game Night - Deadline extended to Friday!

Mother/Son Game Night is on Friday, February 8th from 6 - 9pm in the Meadows Cafeteria. Wear your matching team gear (and get an extra raffle ticket!) and join us for games, raffles, and pizza. Game Truck time and confirmation to be emailed the week of January 29th. $10 per person.  You won't want to miss this super fun night!

 

(Pre-sale only. No tickets sold at the door!)  Here is the flyer  or go here to buy your tickets online.

 

Questions: Torres.Jhoanna@gmail.com or 

a_egorova@hotmail.com
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
From the Father/Daughter Dance Team

A big THANK YOU to everyone that volunteered at set up and during the dance and afterwards for all your help! Connie Harrington, Yuri Chien, Lisa Becker, Ana Hory, Rachel Gerrans, Polly Nakawatase, Madeleine Court, Alina Popov, Nena Crow's older sister and her friend, Taylor's mom Susan, Monika Kiznis, Emily Macias, Nicole Alexander, Laura Rich, and especially Laura Franklin. Thank you to all those that donated raffle prizes! Lido Bakery, Snip Its, RealD, Ed Skolarus, Superna Kalle, Shayna Mosino-Martinez, Matt Wilkinson & Carissa Saffon, Laura Rich and Johanna Kraus. Thank you to the vendors for their discounts! Johnny Rockets, Domino's Pizza and VOX DJs. And, thank you to all the moms that donated delicious homemade desserts! Sam Atallah, Debbie Tran, Patty Medrano, Linda Nelson, Verena Ottinger, Catherine Boll, Jenifer Scalabrini, Teresa Hymowitz, Tina Hertlein, Yuri Chien, Lisa Becker, Rachel Gerrans and last but not least, Leah Boyer and her movie-themed edible centerpiece!

Shopping for Students

Earn Bonus Points In January For Your School At Manhattan Village  EARN 1,000 POINTS when you purchase a Manhattan Village Gift Card, available at the Concierge.  1,000 bonus points is in addition to the points earned per dollar spent for gift cards.

EARN 1,000 POINTS when you write a Yelp review
Manhattan Village wants to see what their customers have to say about what they like, and what can be improved. Present your Yelp review to the Concierge to earn 1,000 points.

EARN UP TO 350 POINTS during events.  Sign in at the Concierge anytime during an event at Manhattan Village to earn 250 points for your school. Check-in on Facebook or FourSquare anytime to an extra 100 points.  Present your check-in to the Concierge, one per person per visit. 
 

 

Also, as a reminder, please save your receipts from all the stores in the village. Meadows receives points for every dollar spent at the mall. The more points we get, the more money our PTA receives. There is a box conveniently located in the front office for any receipts from the mall. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa at poohster68@gmail.com

 

Sandpipers' Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

 

Sandpipers invites you to attend the 21st Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon - Halston Heritage.  It wil be held on Sunday, March 24th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with proceeds to benefit South Bay philanthropic and scholarship programs.  For more information, see the flyer.

Don't forget about SCRIP!

Don't forget to get your SCRIP for the week!  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