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Spend a Minute to Learn What's Happening at Meadows!
Save the Date
Mother Son Event
Meals for Meadows - Next Wednesday
SCRIP Table on Friday
Science Fair Info Night - Thursday
PTA Membership Cards
Comedy & Magid Club - March 20th
Running Club
Zumba on Friday
Meadows Online Auction
Science Night
Shopping for Students
Track and Field Class
Tot Lot Groundbreaking
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Issue: #26March 5, 2014


Hi Mustangs! Spend about a minute to see what's happening at Meadows.

 

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 Mother Son Event - Fit for Adventure! - Buy your tickets by Friday!

The 2014 Annual Meadows Mother-Son Event will be Sunday, March 16th from 3pm-6pm at Adventure Plex.  The deadline to purchase your tickets is this Friday, March 7th.  We will be accepting forms and payments on Friday outside the cafeteria.  Cash or check is preferred.  We've got the whole place to ourselves for 3 full hours.  Activities include play structure, rock wall, inflatable obstacle course and games on the sports court.  See the form for more details and to sign up.  $10 per person.  There are also copies of the form in the office.  We need some fun dads to help out in some fun ways at this event so the moms can enjoy themselves.  Please sign up HERE.  If you can donate a raffle prize or have questions, please email Cynthia Milstein at [email protected] or Johanna Kraus at [email protected].  Get a sneak peek at some of this year's fabulous auction items at the Mother Son event.  The online auction opens one day later, on Monday, March 17th.

Meals for Meadows - Pizza Rev Next Wednesday!

Hey Mustangs! Join your fellow Mustangs at the March Meals for Meadows FUN-raiser! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, March 12th at Pizza Rev on Sepulveda anytime from 11am until 10pm. Haven't been to Pizza Rev? Oh my! At Pizza Rev you can craft your personal pizza just the way you like it with dozens of toppings from which to choose! Pizza Rev will donate 15% of every bill to Meadows PTA AND if we buy more than 100 pizzas, they will donate 20% of every bill! That's a lot of "dough!!!!" Look for the flyer in your Tuesday envelope and mark your calendars! Sign the Meals for Meadows Guest Book to receive your GOLD CARD! 

SCRIP Table This Friday!

SCRIP table is back this Friday!  Get the kids an ice cream - or one for yourself! - while you stock up on SCRIP for the weekend.  You can also purchase your Mother Son tickets!  See you there, Mustangs!

Attention 4th and 5th grade parents!

The science fair is coming! The science fair is coming! If your student is interested in participating in this year's science fair, come to a parents only informational meeting in the cafeteria on Thursday, March 6, from 6-7 PM. There will be a student meeting Thursday during morning recess- this meeting is only for  the adults! If your student participated last year, you do not need to attend; if this is your first time at Meadows for the science fair, it is VERY strongly suggested you come and learn all about it!

See you there! Any questions? E-mail Mrs. Michael at [email protected] 

PTA Membership Cards

PTA Membership cards were/will be distributed in this week's and next week's Tuesday Envelopes. If you are a PTA Member, you should have already received a tax receipt email that also included instructions on how to properly fill out your PTA Membership Card. If you are not a PTA Member, simply toss the Membership Card into the recycling, or better yet--JOIN THE PTA! It's never too late! Follow this link to join online: http://www.meadowsschool.org/catalog/pta-membership-0 

Questions? Email Carrie & Jeanne at [email protected]

 

Comedy & Magic Club Fundraiser: Get Your Tickets Now!

Come laugh the night away while supporting the Meadows PTA! One of the most popular events of the year, the Comedy & Magic Club fundraiser will be on Wednesday, March 26. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm, and delicious dinner and drinks will be available all night beginning at 6:30pm. It's the perfect excuse to grab some friends and have a fun-filled night out! Questions? Email Carrie Gilmer at [email protected]. Order your tickets now here.

Running Club Announcements

We look forward to seeing you all back this week Tuesday - Friday for Running Club (weather permitting!!)  

* The Meadows class with the highest percent participation this week and the recipients of the Mustang Trophy is AGAIN Mrs. Pahl's 1st grade class!!!! Congrats to all those that ran!! Come on out and run, your class could be next to get the Big Bold and Gold Mustang Trophy!
*We want to give a shout out to our newest 3rd marathon runner, Maddie Driscoll in Mrs. Kostan's class completed her 3rd Running Club Marathon! WAY TO GO!
*Don't Forget: Bring a Friend Friday! Every Friday, you can bring a friend (that hasn't come in a while or ever) and get double laps, bring two or more friends, we will triple the laps for all of you!

 

See you on the field!

Zumba Again - This Friday!

Due to critical acclaim, we're having another Zumba class on Friday morning from 830 - 930a. This will be a fundraiser for the Meadows PTA, with 40% of the proceeds going to Meadows. 

 

Cost: $5. Adults only.
 Meadows Online Auction Coming Soon!

The Meadows Online Auction will take place March 17th - 27th, so get ready to bid!  Mark your calendar for Friday, March 14th - the preview day for many of the items.  If you have something to contribute to the auction, please contact Roger Spencer at [email protected] or go directly to the auction website at http://www.biddingforgood.com/MeadowsPTA 

 

We are also still looking for volunteers to help with the auction.  Please click on the below link to sign up!  Thank you!

 

Save the Date for Science Night!

Meadows 4th Annual Science Night is coming your way on May 2 from 5-8pm! Moving this popular annual event to May means we'll enjoy later sunshine, warmer temperatures...and our science specialist Mrs. Michael and her new baby Ben will be able to join us! Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting night of learning and fun, and if you get a moment, please stop by the Science Lab this week to welcome Mrs. Michael back from maternity leave.

Shopping for Students - Help Meadows Win $500!

Earn 500 Points When You Vote For Your School

The school with the most votes will win $500! Like Manhattan Village's Facebook page and visit the Shopping for Students tab to enter your school in the "School of the Year" promotion. By entering, your school will automatically receive 500 bonus points. School of the Year wins a $500 prize. Offer ends on April 30, 2014. Limit one vote per Facebook fan.

View more bonus offers on the Shopping 4 Students website.
 

 

Attention All Runners - Track and Field Class

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There is an exciting Track and Field/Cross Country class put on by the City of Torrance. Kids participate in dashes, relays, jumps and shot put (yes, we said shot put!) and have the opportunity to participate in three track meets.

10 Mondays, 6:00-7:15, starting March 31st.
$140, ages 6-14
@ West High School, 20401 Victor Street in Torrance
Class #227203-01
Tot Lot Groundbreaking Party - March 8th

Leadership Manhattan Beach is restoring the Tot Lot.  New play structure, new tables, restored train cards, new drinking fountain....and much more!  Come to the Groundbreaking Party on Saturday, March 8th from 10am to noon.  Make a contribution to the Live Oak Tot Lot project at www.lmb2014.com.  For more information, see the flyer