Our local businesses have been so generous donating various food items and gift cards for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week.  It would be great if we helped support them as they have supported us this week.  CORNER BAKERY donated hot chocolate in the morning and salad for 70 for our teachers and staff on Monday and will donate breakfast bites on Friday!  JAVA MAN is donating coffee on Tuesday and Thursday as well as some morning treats on Thursday!  COFFEE BEAN (on Rosecrans) donated coffee on Monday as well as Wednesday!  PEETZ COFFEE is donating coffee on Friday!  NOAHS BAGELS is donating bagels on various days. Huge thanks for their support.

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 

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.  

Come join us for the final PTA meeting of the 2014/15 school year on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30pm.  It will be a special celebration as we honor some graduating volunteers who have left a mark on Meadows with their commitment to our school.  We will also welcome Meadows Alumni who are graduating from high school this spring.  They are excited to share about the colleges that they will be attending in the fall and a flashback to their favorite Meadows memory.  This is a wonderful tradition that you will enjoy being a part of!  Mark your calendar!

Hey Mustangs! Don't miss the upcoming two-fer Meals for Meadows FUN-raiser on Wednesday, May 14th! Visit The Counter and Pinkberry in The El Segundo Plaza anytime from open to close! Both dine-in and take-out orders will help raise money for the Meadows PTA! Flyers will be sent home in Tuesday envelopes! Don't forget to bring your flyer with you and mention that you are part of Meadows Elementary! Oh...and make sure to sign in the Meals for Meadows guest book to receive up to TWO gold cards for this event! 

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 PAHL'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!

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!

It's easy to earn money for Meadows!  We've already earned over $500!  Please send in any Box Tops that you have as soon as possible.  All you have to do is clip out Box Tops for Education!  The Box Tops are located on many of the products that you already buy.  When you see Box Tops, clip them out and return them to school. There is a large collection box in the front office and also in your child's classroom.  Every Box Top counts!  If we all get in the habit of clipping out the Box Tops, we could literally earn thousands of dollars for our school! If you have any questions, please call Teresa Hymowitz 310-990-7665. 

THE HUNT: The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt and Games will take place on Friday, August 22nd!

FOR INCOMING SIXTH GRADERS - This Friday, May 9th, 3-5 PM

FOOD. GAMES. DUNK TANK. BOUNCY. COTTON CANDY. SNOW CONES. PIZZA. DRINKS. AND FUN!  MOST THINGS ARE $1 OR 1 TICKET.  TICKETS SOLD AT THE FRONT DOOR.  BRING CASH!  QUESTIONS? CONTACT MOLLY.CANALES@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 310 874 9127 or see the flyer for more information.

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.