Join us this Friday, May 2nd from 5-8:30 p.m.  Please see the program here to help you plan your evening.

Start your night with dinner on the upper playground!  Cub Scouts are selling pizza and drinks, Jamba Juice is selling smoothies, and the 5th grade is hosting a bake sale!!!

Check in at the information booth to get a program and a wristband.  Meadows students participate in at least 3 workshops (not including the shows) and return your marked wristband to the booth to receive a reward and be entered to win great science prizes including a microscope and telescope!  Winners will be announced next week. 

All workshops are first come, first served.  Please be patient while waiting and please take care with our new garden!   Questions that night can be answered by the Meadows Science Team wearing neck IDs! 

Questions before Friday? Email Jeanne Mayer and Joanne Michael at meadowssciencenight@gmail.com 

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.  Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30 - 10:30 at the Meadows cafeteria.  See the flyer for more information!

Meadows PTA has decided to fund this presentation.  We know that the safety of our children is of upmost importance to all of our parents, and PTA would like to invite everyone to attend to this parent education event. If you had already purchased tickets on the Meadows website, we will refund the cost. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

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 robynminer@yahoo.com 

Don't forget about the education forum on LCFF and LCAP tonight - April 29th - from 7-8:30pm.  Redondo Beach Council PTA has partnered with the League of Women Voters to host this event 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.   See the flyer for more information.

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.  

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! 

Have you lost or outgrown your t-shirt or sweatshirt?  Need another water bottle or keychain?  We are selling off the remaining 2013-2014 Meadows Gear inventory at 50% off!  Supplies are limited so make sure to stop by Friday, 5/09 2-3pm at the cafeteria.

Get a head start on next year's school shopping! Skip the stores and buy your school supplies kits online (2nd grade kit not available online).  This is not a fundraiser but a way to help our busy parents.  The all online sale runs May 1st to May 30th.  Visit http://www.1stdayschoolsupplies.com to place your order.  See today's Tuesday envelope flyer for more details.  Questions? Contact Amy Hageman at tahageman@msn.com 

Congrats to MRS GRANBERG'S first grade for grabbing the highest percent participation trophy this week! Way to go!! Come on out and run, your class could be next to get the Big Bold and Gold Mustang Trophy!

Did you see the beautiful clamshell succulent arrangement in the Meadows Auction?  Now you can get your own or other beautiful home décor item AND Growing Wild will donate 20% to Meadows PTA.  Now is the time to buy the wreath you have had your eye on.  They also have BEAUTIFUL floral arrangements to pre-order that are perfect for Mother's Day.  Mention MEADOWS when you buy between April 28 and May 4.  It's that simple.  Call Click or Stop By - 310/545-4432  www.GrowingWild.Net or 12th & Highland Ave.

Boys going into 1st through 4th grade in the fall of 2014 are welcome to join Meadows Cub Scout Pack 275 where our goal is to have "Fun with a Purpose." Annual scout activities include camping, hiking, community service, Pinewood Derby, leadership development, bike rodeo and much more! Please stop by our booth outside the kindergarten area Wednesday, May 7th during drop off/pick-up, to meet some of our scouts and leaders and learn more about the program. Incoming first grade parents interested in leading a Den or other volunteering opportunities are also encouraged to stop by. Questions? Contact Sue Skolarus at sudello@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!

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 first.gogreen@yahoo.com with your questions.

You may sign up to receive the Growing Great quarterly newsletter.  It is super easy and there is great info!  Just visit www.growinggreat.org for more information and to sign up.

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!

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.

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.

Please join City Officials, Police & Fire Staff and Families of our Fallen Officers at the Manhattan Beach Police Department's 6th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor and celebrate the lives of the three Manhattan Beach Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty: Officer Charles Frederick Grau, Officer Richard Timothy Giles and Officer Martin Lane Ganz.  See the flyer for more information.  

Open House will begin immediately following the Memorial Ceremony.

Police Memorial Ceremony (10a.m.-11a.m.) 

Police & Fire Open House (11a.m. -2p.m.)

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. 

Join Performing Arts Workshops' award-winning camp and perform in any of four fantastic musicals. Kids of all skill levels are welcome, from novices to seasoned thespians alike.  All you need is a little curiosity and a love for performing! Discover the joys of acting, voice, dance and more. Camp includes guest performers, exciting theme days and a spectacular  performance for the whole family and your friends to enjoy.  See the flyer for more information.