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Go Green Lunch Boxes
Student Store on Thursday
Zumba on Friday
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Issue: #31April 15, 2014


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

 

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PTA General Meeting - Today at 8:15am

Good morning, Mustangs!  Hope you can join us for this month's PTA Meeting.  Come to the cafeteria at 8:15am to see what's happening at Meadows and how you can get involved.  There will be coffee and breakfast treats.  See you there!

Meals for Meadows - April 16th at El Gringo and Baskin Robbins

Join your fellow Mustangs at El Gringo and Baskin Robbins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16th and help raise money for Meadows PTA. Don't forget to bring your flyer and sign the Meals for Meadows guest book!

Party Book Updates

Meadows Moms Night Out at Tin Roof

 

Tickets now available on Party Book!  Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15, 6pm at Tin Roof Bistro. Come enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, 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 [email protected] 

 

 

Party Book - "Ounce of Prevention" - April 30th

 

Learn how to keep your family safe from "Tricky People" with effective, child-friendly language and concepts from renowned child safety expert Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After.  Presented in an update style with a positive approach, this comprehensive, 2-hour safety presentation has been successfully presented at schools, community organizations and Fortune 500 companies through the U.S.  Purchase tickets for $30 through Party Book at the Meadows website.  Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30 - 10:30 at the Meadows cafeteria.  See the flyer for more information!

Save the Date for Science Night!

Join us Friday, May 2nd from 5-8:30 p.m. for hands-on workshops, exciting demonstrations and fascinating shows. The Cub Scouts will be selling pizza and Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies. Bring the whole family to experience how much fun science can be!  Questions? Email Jeanne Mayer and Joanne Michael at [email protected]

Volunteer Fair - Friday, May 16th

Please join us for the annual Volunteer Fair on Friday, May 16.  We'll have three locations/times:

7:45 - 9:30 Kindergarten drop off

7:45 - 8:30 Rowell drop off

1:45 - 3:30 Meadows cafeteria 

 

The Beatles said it best..."And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."  The more you put into your child's time at Meadows, the more you will all take away from the experience.

 

As a parent of a current student, you know Meadows puts on a wide range of programs throughout the school year - from the Winter Program and Father/Daughter Dance to Young at Art and Grades of Green environmental campaign.  These amazing programs for students, teachers and our community only happen with the support from the PTA and our parent volunteers like you.  We have something for everyone depending on your time availability, areas of interest, skills and talents.   Are you a whiz at excel?  We need you!  Do you love photography?  We need you!  Do you have a few hours to stuff envelopes?  We need you!

 

We hope you'll join us to learn more about getting involved and making the 2014-2015 year a great one.  

Running Club Announcements!

Is your runner trying to reach his or her 3-marathon goal for Running Club?  Here's another run opportunity:  the Hermosa Beach 5000: 5k Run/Walk/Babyjog and Kids Road Race on April 19th.  For more information or to register, go to www.HB5000.com.

 
We will continue with Bring a Friend Friday! Every Friday, you can bring a friend (that hasn't come in a while or ever) and get double laps.
 
See you on the field!
 Go Green Challenge - All Month Long!

Grades of Green logo

April is Earth Month, so get ready for the Go Green challenge! Keep a lookout for the Grades of Green task list so you can check off the items that you and your family are doing to help the planet. Take a step, make a difference! 

 Go Green Lunch Boxes

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Does your Earth Friendly Go Green Lunch Box need updating?  New lunchboxes and replacement parts are available the entire month of April with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meadows PTA.  See your Tues Env for the details or click here for the Order Form.  Email [email protected] with your questions.

Student Store on Thursday!

student store

It's that time again!  Gather up your gold cards and get out your spare dollars.  The Student Store is this Thursday, April 17th during the lunch hours.  Happy Shopping, students! 

Zumba Again - This Friday!

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

 

Cost: $5. Adults only.
 Soles4Souls Shoe Collection

Spring is here, so it's time to do some spring cleaning and, while you're at it, you can make a difference to the poverty-stricken areas of the world. Throughout the month of April, Soles4Souls.org will gladly take any of your unwanted shoes and clothes and redistribute them to impoverished and disadvantaged areas that desperately need them, both at home and abroad. Keep a look out for the Soles4Souls box that will be on-site at Meadows, and please give generously!

 Legislation Report on Education Forum - April 29th

Redondo Beach Council PTA has agreed to partner with the League of Women Voters to host an education forum on LCFF and LCAP.  The event will take place April 29, 7:00-8:30pm, at the Peter Burnett Brann Center in Hawthorne.  Co-sponsoring this event is Manhattan Beach Council PTA, RB Council PTA, LWV Torrance, LA County Libraries, Torrance, El Segundo, and Hawthorne.  The format will include a brief overview of LCFF/LCAP given by Diane Wallace form LWV followed by a panel discussion: "How are School Districts Implementing LCFF/LCAP?" Panelists include superintendents from Hermosa, Wiseburn, Inglewood and Redondo. 

Shopping for Students - Help Meadows Win $500!

Hey Mustangs!  April is the last month to turn in all receipts from the Manhattan Village Mall. This month is also double points for all purchases made this month.


Don't forget to vote for our school on Facebook and spread the word to all your family, friends and neighbors. Meadows has won this title year after year.  Don't let Mira Costa beat us this year!  Let's do it Mustangs!!! The last day to vote is April 30th!!

Please see the Shopping 4 Students website  for the fun activities that the mall has in store for everyone!
MBMS Open - Saturday, May 3rd

tennis

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.

Fun Run for the Oceans - Saturday, May 17th

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5K family beach run/walk to benefit the Roundhouse Aquarium on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 9:30am at the Manhattan Beach Pier.  Help us continue our ocean education programs by participating in the fundraiser.  See the flyer for more details and to register. 

Mira Costa Summer Cheer Camp is July 21-25

Back by popular demand, the Mira Costa Cheer Squad will again host their
summer cheer camp on July 21-25.  Campers in 1st - 5th grade will learn cheers, dances, basic tumbling and simple stunts in addition to games and
arts & crafts!  Space is limited so sign up now by going to
http://www.costacheer.com/ to register or open attached flyer

Girls Summer Soccer Camp - Hosted by Mira Costa Girls Soccer Team

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

Direct questions to Danny Dayton 310 648-9188 or [email protected]