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Save the Date
Mustang Trot - Friday!
Book Fair Opens on Friday
PTA Meeting - Nov. 20th at 6pm
MBEF - Signs
Student Store on Wed
Minimum Days
Poker Night
Yearbooks on Sale
Blue Zone Pledge
running Club
Meals for Meadows - Nov 18th
Shopping for Students
MAP - Frozen Performance
Zumba at Meadows
MC Dance Camp
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Issue: #13November 11, 2014


Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
MUSTANG TROT FRIDAY 830am!!
In addition to being a jog-a-thon that brings together our kids, staff and parents, this is our fall FUNdrai$er!
 
We have 387 runners and if every runner raised $60, we would be at a RECORD HIGH for fundraising for the Mustang Trot.  What does that mean?  Think of all the enrichment programs at Meadows - Cultural Arts, Science Night, Young At Art, Growing Great and the Assemblies... Mustang Trot would pay for all that!!  Think of all the Campus Improvements - the plants at Pride Day, the new Murals on our freshly painted campus, the PE Equipment... That could be covered from the Mustang Trot!!  Or think of 5th Grade Graduation, Running Club, Student Council, the Talent Show...  Consider donating to Mustang Trot to continue these amazing experiences for the children at Meadows!
Book Fair Bistro - Opens on Friday
Book Fair Bistro opens in the cafeteria Friday directly following the Mustang Trot!  Beyond shopping we also need a few good  Book Fair Baristas!!  Volunteers are needed to help with this fun event.  Come in for a couple of hours during and help the kids find the perfect book (and take a peek yourself)!  Please sign-up here today.   Questions?  Contact Kari or Carol any time -  Thanks!  (To see all the book fair hours, please click here.)

PTA General Meeting - November 20th at 6pm

Please join us on Thursday, 11/20 in the Meadows Cafeteria for an evening PTA Meeting featuring the Meadows Book Fair and a reading-focused Parent Education talk from our very own Mrs. Granberg and Mrs. Legaspi with Ms. WhittPlease note this is an adults only event. Here are the details:

5:30-6pm: Book Fair Open

6-6:30: PTA Meeting (Book Fair Closed)

6:30-7: Reading-Focused Parent Ed and Q & A (Book Fair Closed)

7-8pm: Book Fair Open

Have you SEEN the SIGNS?

 You make difference at MBEF and you make the difference in our children's education!

If you'd like an MBEF Yard Sign, please email [email protected] or [email protected] your home address and we'll put one in your yard!  THANK YOU for making a difference in our community.

Student Store is Tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov 12th)

student store

Count out those Gold Cards and round up some spare dollars, tomorrow is the monthly Student Store during lunch recess!  Not sure what this is?  (Bet your kids know what it is!) See the flyer for more info!

Minimum Days

The first week of December is Conference Week (December 1-5) and are Minimum Days.  If you are planning to order lunch for your child to pick up during this week, please turn in your completed form to the school front office no later than Monday, November 17.

Mustang Socials - Poker Night (more spots added!!)
POKER NIGHT
Date:   Saturday, November 22, 2014
Time:  7:00 pm
Price: $125/per player
Who:  Adults Only
Hosted by: Chris James, Mandan Kalle, Roger Spencer

BUY TICKETS HERE!

Any questions about this event, please email Roger Spencer at  [email protected]

For more information about MUSTANG SOCIALS, contact  [email protected]

Hey Mustangs!  Don't be left out - order your yearbooks now!

Purchase your 2014-15 Meadows yearbook - 'Mustangs Wanted!  Order at Josten's website here: 

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09855326

  • Presale price of $34.00 until November 30th - $40 with personalization
  • After November 30 the price is $40.00
Any questions?  Contact Jhoanna Torres or Cynthia Hedges at [email protected]

Blue Zone Pledge Drive

Please pledge (at no cost to you!) to live a healthier lifestyle and support the Beach Cities Health District Blue Zone pledge drive! This is a district-wide program that allows every student (over 13 years old) and parent to pledge to live a healthier lifestyle - and you may already be doing many of these things. For every pledge made before November 14, Meadows can earn $1 (up to $2000). The school with the most pledges will also receive a $1000 bonus directly to the PTA!

Look out for the table with the BCHD Blue Zone materials after school on Friday, 11/14.
 
Running Club
There will be running club Wednesday and Thursday this week. NO running club Friday due to the Mustang Trot, trot laps WILL count for Running Club, so run your little hearts out!!! See you on the field!
Meals for Meadows - Tuesday, November 18th
Fresh Bros logo The next Meals for Meadows event is on Tuesday, November 18th (moved from the 12th!) at Fresh Brother's Pizza. 20% of your order goes back to Meadows if you dine-in, take-out, or have food delivered to your home. FUNdraising doesn't get easier than this. If you buy Fresh Bros Scrip to use on the 18th, Meadows gets even more back!!  Thank you for supporting Meadows.
Shopping for Students Update
Okay Meadows Mustangs, the mall has given our school a challenge!! All schools that log receipts of $20 or more from 50 DIFFERENT stores between November 16 and December 31 will get an extra $100 toward their prize at the end of the program. There are about 80 stores in our mall and it includes Santa and the temporary holiday stores and kiosks too, as well as outside in the parking lot. Please help our school by shopping at our mall this holiday season. Please place your receipts in the box in the front office or visit the concierge at the mall next to Macy's Men's Store.

Please see attached flyer to see all the great things the mall has in store for you this holiday season.
Meadows After School Enrichment Program (MAP)

Parents, give your child the gift of enrichment and yourself the gift of extra time!  There is something for everyone!

 

Save the date!  You are invited to attend the performance of Frozen put on by the Fall 2014 Musical Theatre class:
When:  Monday, December 15, 3pm
Where:  Meadows School Cafeteria
Zumba at Meadows is Back!

Zumba dance fitness class dedicated to fundraising for Meadows Elementary.
Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into
an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation! Zumba� exercise classes are "fitness-parties"
that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. First class is this Thursday - donation is $5!  For more information and dates of classes, see the attached.

Mira Costa Dance Team - Parents' Night Out Dance Camp

Enjoy a night out while your dancer learns dances choreographed by the MCHS
Dance Team Coach and spends the evening with members of the National Award Winning MCHS Dance Team! The evening will include dancing, crafts, games and a mock slumber party with movie

 

When?  Friday, December 12th

Where?  Mira Costa

Who?  1st through 5th grade

Cost?  $45 per dancer

 

For more information, please see the flyer.