Mustang Minute

Spend a Minute to Learn What's Happening at Meadows!
Issue # 29                                                                          March 31, 2015
In This Issue
Week at a Glance
Upcoming Events
Thank You to Johnny Rockets!
Auction
Earth Month
Science Night - May 1st
MAP
Measles Information Session
FUN-Raising
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Corner
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Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
Week at a Glance
March 31st - Apr 3rd - Running Club
April 2nd - Walking School Bus
April 3rd - Pajama Day


Upcoming Events
April 6th-10th - Spring Break
April 15th - Measles Information Session, 2-3pm
April 15th, 9am - 11:30am - Student Tour and Student Orientation at MBMS
April 17th - 5th Grade Talent Show Tryouts
April 20th - MBMS Parent Orientation, 6pm
April 22nd - Science Fair
April 23rd - PTA General Meeting, 8:15am
May 1st - Science Night
May 2nd - Grandview Gator Run, 7am
May 5th - MBMS Course Registration Appointments, 4:45 - 5:15pm
May 8th - Ambassadors' Carnival for Incoming 5th Grade Students, 3:15 - 5pm
May 21st - Mom's Night Out

 

Thank You!
johnny rockets

Thank you to Johnny Rockets for donating a portion of Open House night sales to our Young at Art arts program.  We so appreciate you! 

Now Accepting Donations!

This year's Online Auction is now accepting donations. The auction runs from April 17-24. Donations can be made directly through the website or by contacting Roger Spencer at roger90266@yahoo.com or (310) 293-5188. 

Calling all Mustangs! Are you ready for Earth Month?
Grades of Green logo

Calling all Mustangs! Are you ready for Earth Month?
Show our planet a little love by participating in our annual Go Green Challenge. This year, our top Green Warriors in each grade will win a special prize. Get your green on and join the challenge!

Click on the link below to download the form

http://www.gradesofgreen.org/sites/default/files/attachments/activities/Go-Green-Challenge_Form.pdf  

Save the Date!....Science Night is May 1st

Friday, May 1 (5:00-8:30) will be Meadows 6th annual Science Night. New shows and workshops as well as favorites from past years. Mark your calendars! 

MAP - Give yourself the gift of time and your child the gift of enrichment and fun!  There is something for everyone!

The flyer for the Spring session of MAP is coming home in this week's Tuesday envelope.  Enrollment will be open on the website www.mbxfoundation.org beginning Friday, April 3 at 9am.  Classes begin Monday April 27 for a 7 week session.  Enroll early!  For answers to questions contact Marina Trachy at mbtrachy@yahoo.com or (310) 947-2078. 

Measles Information Session - April 15, 2-3pm

Manhattan Beach Unified School District is pleased to announce:

 

Measles Information Session

Presented by:   Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Date:               Wednesday 4/15/15 from 2-3:00pm

Location:         Manhattan Beach Unified School District Office

            325 S. Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA  90266

Topics:

  • Description of Measles
  • Update on Los Angeles County Cases
  • What can be done?
  • Discussion of Vaccinations
  • Question and Answer Period
FUN-Raising
Amazon Smile is a program through Amazon where they donate 0.5% of the purchase price of all items to the charity of your choice (Meadows Elementary!).
  • If you are a prime member your purchases are still eligible for prime just like before and you can use your existing Amazon account. 
    •          Sounds easy!  How do I sign up?......
    • To shop you go to smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com (and not the app). 
    • The first time you visit Amazon Smile you will need to select Meadows Elementary as your chosen charity  (find us by searching Meadows Elementary and then select "Meadows Elementary PTA").
    • Every time you shop remember to use smile.amazon.com NOT amazon.com.
    Send this on to friends and family!


    box tops for education
    Box Tops - Box Tops are each worth 10¢ each and Earn Money for Meadows! 
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    So far this school year we've raised $770 for Meadows in the Box Tops for Education™ program. Our goal is $1,000 so please continue to look for the pink Box Tops on select products, clip them, and send them to school.  Box Tops can be turned in by either simply dropping them in the front office collection box or by completing a Box Top submission form (your child will earn a SKORR card for each completed form).  Forms can be returned anytime in a Tuesday envelope or to the front office collection box.  Extra Box Top submission forms are in the front office.  Thank you for helping!

    SHOPPING 4 STUDENTS Shop and log receipts from Manhattan Village between May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015 to support our school. Bring your original cash register receipts to the Concierge Booth, located near Macy's Men's and Home Store, to earn at least five points per dollar spent. Receipts will be noted for your school and returned to you.  Or simply drop them in the Shopping for Students box in the Meadows front office. Don't forget to please check out the website and sign up to receive bonus points for our school.
    Volunteer Opportunities
    Rowell Drop Off Zone Procedures - Click on the link here and find the assigned week for your class, then choose the morning that works best for your schedule. The procedure and rules are listed on the sign up genius site.

    Trash Free Lunch - More parent volunteers are needed to help: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 11:40 - 1:00.  We need 2 adults per shift each day. Contact Heather Kim at heathergothitched@yahoo.com for more information.

    For more information about how to get involved, please contact the Meadows Volunteer Coordinators - JJ Corr or Stephanie Molter.
    Community Corner
    Spring Break Youth Tennis Camp, April 6-10, 2015, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Campers: Boys & Girls, Ages 8-14  MCHS logo
    Location: Mira Costa High School Tennis Courts (corner of Artesia & Meadows) 
    Camp Director: Head Coach, Joe Ciasulli 
    Camp Counselors: Members of the Mira Costa Boys & Girls Tennis Team The deadline is March 27, 2015! Checks must be received by this date. Download and fill out the registration form, and mail in with your payment.

    2015 Mira Costa High School Aquatics - Junior Lifeguard Conditioning Program
    This is a training program held at the Mira Costa High School pool that is specifically designed to help participants pass the required LA County Junior Lifeguard (JG) swim test. There will be 3 Sessions at the Mira Costa High School Pool - Space is limited. Sign up by March 1. 

    Session 1 (3 week, excluding Spring Break April 6, 7, 9): March 23 - April 16 (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 5:30-6:30 pm - $140 
    Session 2 (3 week): April 20 - May 7 (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 5:30-6:30 pm - $140 
    Session 3 (2 week Conditioning - Designed for returning JG's): May 11 - May 21 (Mon/Tues/Thurs) 5:30-6:30 pm - $90 

    JG Swim Test Dates (https://www.lacountyjgs.org) 
    Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Culver City Plunge 
    Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Mira Costa High School Pool 
    Sunday May 31, 2015 - Palisades Charter High School Pool 

    Please make check payable to MBX Foundation, mail check and application form to: Joe Anderson American Capitol 2121 Rosecrans Ave.,6th Floor El Segundo, CA 90245 

    All participants must be at least 9 years old by July 1, 2015, and are expected to have mastered basic swimming skills. The program is designed to refine basic skills, condition, and improve swimming times. All classes are taught by Mira Costa High School Aquatics Athletes under the supervision of Coach Jon Reichardt. This is a fundraiser for the Mustang Aquatics Boosters. Go to mustangaquatics.org or email Joe Anderson at joe@54joe.com or call 310-252-7236 for more information.