Mustang Minute
Spend a Minute to Learn What's Happening at Meadows!
Save the Date
MBUSD and City of MB Agreement - We Need Your Help!
Wine Tasting - This Thursday
Survey Says.....
Meadows Running Club
Meadows Pride Day - May 18th
Shopping for Students - Turn In Those Receipts!
Teacher Appreciation Week
School Supplies
Go Green Challenge
Soles4Souls - Last Day
Stella and Max Fundraiser
Friday SCRIP Table
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Issue: #32April 30 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
 
Proposed Agreement with the City of Manhattan Beach and MBUSD

PTA logoAs residents of Manhattan Beach with children who enjoy our great schools, it is VERY important that you take a couple of minutes to learn about the shared use agreement between the city and MBUSD. More importantly, please let your council members know how important the health of our schools is to Manhattan Beach (please send an email before May 7th)! Please see the MB Council of PTAs position on the use agreement and the letter from Dr. Matthews. Email the council members in support of the agreement. It will only take a few minutes, but it is critical to our schools!

 

Contact Info: 

Wayne Powell -wpowell@citymb.info
Amy Howorth - ahoworth@citymb.info
David Lesser - dlesser@citymb.info
Mark Burton - mburton@citymb.info
Toni D'Errico - tderrico@citymb.info
David Carmany, City Manager - dcarmany@citymb.info
The Beach Reporter - editor@tbrnews.com
Wine Tasting - This Thursday!

Start your weekend early!  Enjoy fine wines, appetizers and friendship on this Hot Thursday Night!

When?  This Thursday, May 2nd at 6pm

Where?  At the Vintage Shoppe, between Tin Roof and Susie Cakes.
RSVP?  Please drop a check off at the office (for $40 made out to Meadows PTA) attn: Wine Tasting/Kristal Lane

 

Hope to see you there!

Hey Parents - Tell us what you think!

Follow the link below to the Meadows School Site Council Parent Survey and take our survey! We love and use your input! Last date to respond in order to be part of the drawing for Dinner for Two at Café Pierre is Friday, May 3. Thank you from your School Site Council!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MeadowsParentSurvey1213

Meadows Running Club

We are excited to announce the launch of the Meadows Running Club for students. Multiple studies have shown that cardio exercise in the morning promotes better mood, concentration and academic performance. Additionally, social running is fun!

Starting May 7th, and for the month of May, Meadows will be offering a student running club. It will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:40am - 8:00am. Your child may attend one day or all days! All 1st - 5th graders are welcome. When the 8:00am bell rings, the students will be sent off to class. All students that participate and complete a cumulative total of 5 miles (that is 25 laps on our field) during the month of May will receive an official Meadows Running Club bracelet (and bragging rights)!

 

Look for the important forms in your Tuesday envelope to get your child signed up or click here.

Meadows Pride Day - Saturday, May 18th!

Meadows Pride Day - our chance to spruce up the school for the Spring - is now set for Saturday, May 18th. More info to come, but please save the date!

 

Manhattan Village - Shopping for Students - Last Day!

This is our final day to collect receipts! Please collect all your receipts from September until April 30th of any shops from Manhattan Village Mall - including that cup of coffee you got for $1.95! All receipts logged in this month are double points which equates to more money for our PTA!!!! There is a collection box in the front office or you could bring them to the concierge in the mall next to Islands. If you drop them off at the mall, make sure you tell them you're "checking in" for Meadows and automatically receive 100 bonus points for our school. If you have any questions, please email Theresa at poohster68@gmail.com


GO MEADOWS!!!!

Meadows' Teachers and Staff are Superheroes!

thank you teacher slateNational Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10th, and our the me this year is "Meadows' Teachers and Staff are Superheroes"! Think about how the teachers and staff here at Meadows are always full of energy and do such a super job at helping children learn and stay safe. We couldn't think of a more fitting theme.

 

More information about the week will be sent home by room parents shortly, so please watch out for it. The PTA will sponsor a nice lunch for the Meadows staff on Wednesday 5/8, and each staff member will be given a gift on behalf of all the grateful parents and students. This is your PTA donation at work! Please keep in mind that the week following our Staff Appreciation Week, the gift scrip program letter will go home in your child's Tuesday envelope. This is a great and very much appreciated way to show your teachers how much they mean to you.

 

If you have any questions about Staff Appreciation Week, or would like to help in any way, please contact Yuri Chien at yyamad2000@yahoo.com or Theresa Panaro at poohster68@gmail.comThanks so much!
School Supplies

Relax this summer knowing your child has exactly what his/her teacher requests! your school supplies for next year through Innisbrook. All sales will be online. Sale runs May 1st- May 31st. Details in the Tuesday envelope or click here for more info.

Go Green Challenge - Turn in your forms by Friday!
Grades of Green logo

Don't forget about the Go Green Challenge Contest. Challenge yourself and your kids to make a difference. When we all do something, the impact is huge. Contest form here!)  All forms are due on Friday, May 3rd to qualify for an award.

Soles4Souls Shoe Drive - Last Day!

The 5th Grade Girl Scout Troop #55 is coordinating this year's Soles4Souls shoe drive and it ends TODAY! Boxes are on campus to collect all styles of shoes (in wearable condition) for adults and kids. Please rubberband shoes together or bag. Shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls and sent to those in need worldwide. Help support a great cause!

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.

SCRIP...SCRIP...SCRIP!

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