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Meadows Volunteer Fair - This Friday! | | |
 Volunteering lifts us all up! The Meadows Volunteer Fair will be this Friday, April 19th from 7:45am - 9.30am at the Meadows & Rowell drop off zones and also 1:45pm - 3:15pm outside the cafeteria. There will be food, raffle prizes, and crafts for the kids! Our school needs you as we plan for next year! Say you will.... volunteer! There are many choices for a small commitment or a bigger one, for working parents and at home parents. No matter how much time you have to give, there is a project that can use your help! Come meet other parents, get involved and make a difference in your child's life! For more information, click here for the flier.
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LAST CHANCE:
ORDER YOUR LOVE REUSABLE BAGS BY THIS FRIDAY!!! | | |
 This is your last week to support Meadows PTA while stocking up on stylish sacks! LOVE Reusable Bags are eco-friendly, machine-washable, sturdy and chic. Come see how awesome they are at the LOVE Bag sample table this Wednesday outside the office (1:15-1:35pm) or this Friday down in the cafeteria patio (2-2:45pm). Order forms and catalogs came home in last week's Tuesday envelopes and are also available in the office. Order by this Friday, April 19! Questions? Email Carrie Gilmer: ckngilmer@gmail.com
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Meadows Spring Skate - This Sunday, April 21st | | |
 Join your fellow Mustangs for a Spring Skate on Sunday, April 21st, from 1 - 3:30pm at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. Tickets are $10 per person, which includes your skate rental. For more information, see the flier. Questions? Contact Emily Macias at emilymacias8@gmail.com or Anne Stuart at akstuart@hotmail.com.
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PTA Meeting - Tuesday, April 23rd, with special guest! | | |
Attention Parents! The upcoming PTA meeting is one you won't want to miss! Have you heard about California schools making the change to Common Core Standards but wondered what that means for our students? Carolyn Seaton, Director of Academic Services, will be the guest speaker at next Tuesday's PTA meeting. She will discuss the changes to the standards, the timeline for this change, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting is on Tuesday, April 23rd at 8:15 in room 8. See you there! |
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Parents, let's have our voices heard. Your PTAs are urging ALL parents (and any citizen really) to write a letter to Governor Brown to oppose the inadequate base funding amount proposed under Local Control Funding Formula. The Governor promised that Proposition 30 would be "Education for all," but under his newly proposed plan, Manhattan Beach and districts like ours stand to lose a lot more funding for education. We are asking all parents to send a letter (mailed, not emailed).For a sample letter, click here. Also look for PTA representatives at school with letters to sign on Friday. RAISE THE BASE as our students matter too. Students are encouraged to volunteer to help as well. For more information or to get involved in our letter writing campaign, contact Leanne Huebner at lpyott@yahoo.com. |
Parent Party Auction - Parties & Experiences Update | |
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE! It is not too late to sign up for one of these great soirees or experience packages hosted by fellow Meadows families to benefit our children. Please email MeadowsParentParty@gmail.com if you can make it to one or more of these interesting and fun activities.
Wine Auction Warm-Up: Join Roger & April Spencer for a fun wine-tasting party in the afternoon of Saturday, May 4
th. Food will be provided. This event is limited to 10 couples (20 people) at the cost is $125 per couple. Plus you'll be asked to bring a bottle of wine. More information will be provided to the participants upon signing-up. Cost $125 per couple - 2 openings available.
Demystify Indian Cuisine: Class & Dinner: Confused by Indian spices? Let Sharmila demystify Indian cooking and cuisine with this introductory class Friday, May 24th. She will introduce you to the basic Indian spices while making a delicious dinner comprised of four dishes that are simple and easy to replicate at home. Dinner will be served at the end of the class. Cost $70 per person - 5 openings available.
LAST CALL! Dr. Becker Party - Be a Doctor for the Day! This two hour experience will give aspiring physicians a chance to learn about anatomy, dissect real animal organs and become inspired about the field of medicine. April 20th. Hosted by Meadows' own Dr. Becker. Cost $75 per person - 5 openings available. Restricted to 3rd, 4th or 5th graders only. All must have current tetanus shot (within past 10 years).RSVP Wednesday (4/17) if you can make it so we have enough supplies! Thanks.
Spinning Exercise Party at Fit On Studios w/ Kristin O'Hara: All fitness levels are welcome to join this fun workout. Drinks and food will be served. You just bring a towel, sneakers and be prepared to sweat and have a blast! 6:30 pm on April 23rd. Come with a friend or three, or do it solo! Cost $30 per person - 14 openings available. |
Richstone Pier to Pier Walk - April 27th | | |
 Come join the FUN and walk with the Meadows Team! Please register for the 26th annual Richstone Pier to Pier walk on Saturday, April 27th at Manhattan Beach Pier. Start time is 8am at the MB Pier, walk to Hermosa Pier, then back. Meadows has formed a team because it's more fun to walk with friends, classmates, and families. Jim Mora, UCLA Football Coach will be joining us as chair of this event this year. Let's walk together and make a difference! The Richstone Family Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthening families and preventing violence in families, schools and communities. For more info about Richstone familiy, please click on the links below:
then click "JOIN TEAM" (Meadows MB)
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go directly to Richstone's website and be sure to join the "Meadows MB" team
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Monday, April 22nd is Earth Day 2013! Students are encouraged to walk to school on Monday, April 22nd. Meadows students, along with other students in Manhattan Beach, will walk to school in solidarity to reduce gas emissions and to support Earth Day. The Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to hand out cotton bracelets. Also, wear your craziest and most colorful socks or green T-shirts today to show everyone that you care about our earth and that you Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Re-purpose everyday.
Also - Check out all we are doing for Earth month and enter the Go Green Challenge Contest. Challenge yourself and your kids to make a difference. When we all do something, the impact is huge.
- Go Green Challenge Contest (Contest form here!)
- Souls for Shoes collection
- Water Bottle collection at entrances
- Trash Free Lunch - email carol@teampaden.com to learn how you can help
- Take a walk to school on Walk to School Wednesdays or any other day
- Terracycle Classroom Challenge - Don't' throw out those Capri Sun and empty Scotch tape dispensers.They are worth cash!
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Meadows Gear on Sale This Friday | | |
 Didn't get your Meadows Gear this year? Need to replace a lost shirt or sweatshirt? You are in luck! All remaining Meadows Gear is now half off! Come see our selection this Friday from 2-3pm at the cafeteria.
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Stella and Max - Get a haircut and Meadows gets 40%! | | |
 Need a haircut before Mother's Day? Come to Stella & Max between April 12th and May 12th for a haircut and Meadows receives 40% back from each haircut!!! Bring the whole family and get spiffed up for mom!! Call for an appointment at 310-318-1080 and mention Meadows Promo. For more info, see the flier.
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Meals for Meadows - Panda Express | | |
 Our next Meals for Meadows fundraiser is at Panda Express on Wednesday, April 24th from 4-10pm. 20% of your order will be donated to Meadows. Don't forget your flier!
MANHATTAN BCH PANDA EXPRESS
125 Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 |
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 Stop by the SCRIP table on Friday! 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.
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Two kids at Meadows Elementary WIN their State Championship Hockey Game! | | |
 Owen Sweet, a fifth grader and Hudson O'Hara, a fourth grader here at Meadows both traveled to San Jose, California this past weekend for their final games in the California State playoffs in Ice hockey. Owen and Hudson play for different teams for the Junior Kings travel club and amazingly enough both teams won! They both deserve a nod for all their hard work not only on the ice, but for being the only two boys here at Meadows to do this! Congratulations to the boys and their teams! GO MUSTANGS and GO KINGS!
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 Put your walking shoes on and get ready to go for earth month! This week Grades of Green kicks off the annual Go Green Challenge. All participants who complete at least 50 easy earth friendly activities will receive an award at the spring awards ceremony. The top performer in each grade will get an additional prize.It is a great way to give our kids a chance to think about just how every small action can add up to make a huge impact. Forms can be printed here or are available in the Meadows office. Questions? EmailJohanna Kraus at Johannakat@gmail.com.Completed forms are due by Friday May 3 to qualify for an award. |
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 Meet and visit with Manhattan Beach police officers & detectives on Saturday, April 20th from 10am to noon at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Ask questions about the Department, voice concerns, or just stop by to say hello! Officer Q&A for adults and children! For more information, please see the flier.
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Youth Track and Field Meets | | |
 Got a little runner in your family? Come to the LEGENDS YOUTH TRACK MEETS!!!! All the high school coaches in the area are very excited about these 3 track meets. It's hard to believe that there are no other track meets in the South Bay area for kids to enter. Please see the flier for more information or go to the website: wwww.legendstrack.com
If you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Jason Druten, West Torrance High School teacher and coach at 310-701-8923 or neturd@gmail.com
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MIRA COSTA'S SPRING MUSICAL, ANYTHING GOES | | |
 Mira Costa recently won 2nd place at the Fullerton High School Theater Festival for their 10-minute scene from Anything Goes. This is a fast paced, singing, tap dancing extravaganza with more than 50 amazing students in the cast, incredible costumes and a live student orchestra. With tickets ranging from $10 to $15, it's the best entertainment deal in town!
April 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Wed, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. and Sat., April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, see the flier. See you at the show! |
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