As the 2012-13 year comes to a close, the Meadows PTA would like to say a special thank you to all the parents and community supporters who made this year such a success! So much of what happens at Meadows is only possible because of the amazing volunteers that make it happen! Thank you for all that you do! Stay tuned for special additions of the Mustang Minute this summer notifying you of social events and back to school information. Have a GREAT summer Mustangs!

No SCRIP table this Friday, but please help us clear out our SCRIP Inventory before the school year ends!

Calling all Winter Program Fans and Parents! The 2012 Winter Program DVDs are HERE!... "Magic, Love, Mystery" featuring songs from the Beatles. DVDs are available for $10 each at the Meadows office (ask for Barbara). There is a limited supply of DVDs and they are available until the last day of school, this Thursday, June 20th. Please pay Barbara with exact change only or make your check payable to Meadows PTA. After June 19th, please contact Deb Doyle at cdaz@verizon.net.
 

Special thanks to Bob Berman who was able to step in last minute and wholeheartedly put together and distribute an artistic WP DVD for our WP parents and fans. His dedication and commitment was very much appreciated by all of us. Just wait until you watch the DVD...it is amazingly good!

Please turn in your reimbursement request for all PTA expenditures that you may have incurred this year by Thursday, June 20, and put your address on the form. Drop off in the office workroom and leave in 'Financial Secretary' file. Any questions e-mail LorenaPusateri@aol.com - thank you!!!!!

If you pre-ordered your yearbook earlier in the year, you should have received your book in your child's Tuesday envelope last week.  If you do not already have a book and would like one, we do have a few books available. Please email us at meadowsyearbook12@gmail.com ASAP!

Come say goodbye to Ms. Fran.  Everyone is welcome!  Bring your favorite Ms. Fran memory or note wishing her well for a scrapbook.

There's likely not a Meadows student who over the years hasn't been greeted - by name, no less - with a warm smile and high-five by Mr. Bill our beloved crossing guard. Sadly, he will be retiring at the end of this year. Please come sign the banner that will be hanging near the cafeteria over the coming days. We will also be collecting homemade cards and pictures for Mr. Bill in the office, so please look for the bag. These will be delivered to him on the last day of school. This is our chance to show him how much we appreciate all of the kindness and generosity he has shown to the Meadows community over the years.

Please join us to celebrate Mrs. Beiting as she begins her retirement. Come by the Meadows Kindergarten yard on Wednesday, June 19th at 1:30 to wish her well and share a story. She will be greatly missed!!

With MBEF's new 12-month installment plan, we can ease that pocketbook a bit by spreading your generous donation over a whole year - in twelve easy-to-swallow bites. Click here to participate and get one thing crossed off that Back-to-School list already. You'll be ahead of schedule. 

 Are you inspired by the Meadows Run Club and looking for your next race? Sign up for the Village Runner July 4th 5K and support Mira Costa Cross Country! Sign up online at: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=2771 and join our team "MCHS XC Team Supporter". For every person (up to 200 people) that registers on our team, Village Runner will donate $10 to our team. Click here for flyer.

Come share stories, songs & art in your pj's at our special evening family story times hosted by Miss Melissa. Bring your smiles and your listening ears, even your favorite teddy bear.  For Ages 4 & Up.

Meet us at Pages: a Bookstore

904 Manhattan Ave

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Monday, July 15 & Monday, August 19

See the flyer for more information.

Grades of Green is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Youth Board of Advisors! The Youth Board of Advisors gives students the opportunity to build leadership skills, participate in public appearances, and learn how to effectively work in their communities to protect the environment. Grades of Green is looking for a diverse group of outstanding students who have shown a passion for helping the environment. No experience is necessary, but Youth Board Advisors will be required to implement, or help implement, at least one Grades of Green or other environmental education activity at their school. They also will be asked to orchestrate or participate in one community outreach event (e.g., a Beach Cleanup or Earth Day booth). The Youth Board is open to kids of all ages, assuming they are old enough to handle these responsibilities. Applications are due July 1st.  Contact Carol Paden at carol@teampaden.com to learn more how your child can be part of this great leadership experience or click on the Grades of Green link to their website.

 Presented by the High School Coaching Staff
and Boys Varsity Basketball Team. 

When: July 8-11th, 2013,  Monday - Thursday afternoon from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mira Costa High School Gym
For Whom:  Incoming 2013 5th-8th grade
Four days of Basketball Instruction, Fun-Filled Drills, Refreshments, Camp T-Shirt, and team picture in our fabulous basketball program.  Click here for more information.

Day Camp available through Manhattan Beach Parks and Rec.  Must be 5 1/2  but less than 14 years of age.    Activities will vary each week by theme. See the flyer for more information.  For more information on the camps themes, please contact Diana Payne, Art Adventure Camp Coordinator, at (310) 802-5444 or dpayne@citymb.info, or visit our webpage at www.citymb.info

 Join Music Rhapsody's puppet friends and founder Lynn Kleiner to meet the instruments you

hear on our CDs. FREE musical FUN for ALL AGES!  See the flyer for more information.

When?  Friday, June 21st, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Where?  Joslyn Community Center, Ocean Banqut Hall

For more information, please contact Music Rhapsody at (310) 376-8646.  Website: www.musicrhapsody.com