The Meadows PTA Online Auction is going on now but will end on Friday so bid, bid, bid!   New items have just been added so go check it out now! There is something for everyone - sporting events, wine tastings, wine dinners or Laker vs. Clippers tickets, restaurant gift cards, clothing, jewelry and even raffle items like the Principal for the Day, American Girl doll, or the Simpson Lego house.  Don't miss out!  Questions?  Email Roger Spencer at roger90266@yahoo.com or

Go Bid!  http://www.biddingforgood.com/MeadowsPTA.

Do you take Pride in being a Mustang? Then come show your support this coming Pride Day, Saturday March 29th. This time we will be re-landscaping another huge planter, the bed between the 4th grade wings. We'll need as many people as possible to help make this another successful Pride Day. And hasn't it been so much fun to watch many of our past efforts blossom and grow right before our eyes?!! Pride time begins at 9 am. Come for an hour, come for 4 hours. Bring the whole family and your labeled gardening equipment. We'll have fun weeding projects for the kids. Any questions contact Becki Winckler at rbwinckler@me.com or Sofia Rodriguez-Luis at sofia65@me.com

All Comedy & Magic Fundraiser tickets were distributed last week via Tuesday envelopes. (Please let me know if you did not receive yours!) According to the Club, only a small percentage of you have called the club to make your reservations!!! Please see the note that came with your tickets and call the club with your ticket number(s) ASAP TODAY to make your reservation. If you do not make your reservation you will not have a seat...even though you have a ticket!!! Questions? Email ckngilmer@gmail.com 

The regular Zumba class will be held on Wednesday this week due to the awards assembly on Friday.  Please join us!  Friday Zumba will resume next week!  If you have not jumped on the Zumba bandwagon, come try it out this Wednesday morning from 830 - 930a. This is now a weekly fundraiser for the Meadows PTA, with 40% of the proceeds going to Meadows. 

We got a lot of great feedback from the Mother Son event.  Thank you to Yuri Chien, Stephanie Molter, Sue Skolarus, Krishna Berkes, Deb Doyle and Beach Cities Health District for donating items for the raffle.  A very special thanks to Kayla and Aaron Lowenberg, Melina and Mark Milstein, Sasha and Mark Lerman, Roger Spencer, Gayle 'Zumba' Carlisle, Lisa Owen and Cynthia Hedges for donating thei r time during the event.  Thank you Elias Kraus and Connor Milstein for donating your moms.  And to the staff at AdventurePlex for helping to make this event successful. 

Thank you,
Johanna Kraus and Cynthia Milstein 

Ladies, save the date: Thursday, May 15, 6pm at Tin Roof Bistro. Come enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and the amazing company of your fellow Meadows Moms! All this for the low price of just $40. Catch up on summer plans, coordinate play dates, or just bask in this glorious mom time. You can feel even better about it because this event supports our Meadows PTA. See you there ladies! For more information contact Robyn Miner at robynminer@yahoo.com 

Please join the Meadows Girl Scout Troop 3605 in celebrating our very own Free Little Library opening at 11:30-12:30 on Saturday. We would like to invite all friends and relatives to come!  It will be in the civic center plaza in downtown MB. Hope to see you there!

Does it sound fun to run a workshop at Meadows Science Night on May 2nd? We have several that are already created and ready to go (static electricity flyers, straw rockets) or would welcome proposals for a workshop of your creation! Whether you are a professional scientist or an enthusiast, our kids will benefit from your creativity!  Contact Jeanne Mayer and Joanne Michael at meadowssciencenight@gmail.com.  Thank you!

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Support education by participating in the MBMS Open women's doubles tennis tournament. All proceeds will be donated to MBEF.  Grab your friends for a day of fast-paced, round-robin format women's doubles tennis. Compete in one of four divisions based on playing level. There will be grand prizes for two winners per division. There will also be raffle prizes given throughout the day. And when you are not on the court, enjoy a few tips from the pros! 

When?  Saturday, May 3rd.  Where?  Mira Costa.  Cost?  $100 entry fee.  Registration Deadline: April 25, Online at http://www.mbmswaves.com/tennis
For more information, please see the flyer.

The camp will focus on key elements of soccer such as dribbling, shooting, passing and defending.  See the flyer for more information.

WHEN:  Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

WHERE: Marine Park Turf Field, 1625 Marine Ave, Manhattan Beach

COST:  $195 for five days of soccer fun! $175 for siblings

Camp directed by Mira Costa Head Coach Patty Perkinson, and Amanda Cross, Varsity Coach. Camp counselors are all Mira Costa Girl's Soccer Team players.

To enroll, please go to www.MiraCostaGirlsSoccer.com and click on the "Summer Soccer Camp" link