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Issue # 30                                                                        April 14, 2015

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Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
Week at a Glance
April 14th - 17th - Running Club
April 15th - Measles Information Session, 2-3pm
April 15th, 9am - 11:30am - Student Tour and Student Orientation at MBMS
April 16th - Walking School Bus
April 17th - 5th Grade Talent Show Tryouts
April 20th - MBMS Parent Orientation, 6pm

Upcoming Events
April 20th - MBMS Parent Orientation, 6pm
April 22nd - Science Fair
April 22nd - Meals for Meadows, Corner Bakery
April 23rd - PTA General Meeting, 8:15am
May 1st - Science Night
May 4th - MBMS Course Registration Appointments, 4:45 - 5:15pm
May 8thAmbassadors' Carnival for Incoming 5th Grade Students, 3:15 - 5pm
May 12th - Meals for Meadows, Mama D's
May 12th, 6pmMath Curriculum Discussion (CCSS Math/CGI presentation by UCLA Center X) at Pacific Elementary School
May 15th - Volunteer Fair
May 19th - Meadows Spring String Performance
May 21st - PTA General Meeting, 8:15am
May 21st - Mom's Night Out
May 25th - Memorial Day (No School)
May 29th - Fifth Grade Talent Show
June 13th - Manhattan Wine Auction

 

PTA Online Auction Opens Friday morning!

Friday morning is the opening of the 2015 PTA Online Auction. Go shopping and feel good knowing that the money you spend is going back to Meadows PTA. Meadows PTA supports a variety of programs including: Running Club, MakerSpace, Growing Great and Classroom Technology. 

 

Just think about all the things you can buy to support Meadows:
 
 
We'll be adding  new items  to our auction for you to preview as the auction date approaches. Check back often to see what's new. Feel free to place a Watch on your favorites, so that you'll know as soon as bidding begins!
 
Questions, Comments, Donations: Contact Roger Spencer at (310) 293-5188 or roger90266@yahoo.com
Meadows Survey - Don't be left out!

Please don't forget to fill out the Meadows Online survey. Your input and feedback is greatly valued. It is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. Here is the link.  Then you can fill out the form (by Friday!) and be entered to win a $200 gift card from Arc Light. Drop the form off in the dedicated basket in the office. Thank you. 

Grades of Green Announcements - 
Earth Club, Meatless Mondays, Earth Month!
Grades of Green logo

Attention all 3rd & 4th grade Mustangs!
Meadows will be launching our brand new Earth Club as part of Grades of Green for the 2015/16 school year. If you are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference, then this club is for you! Please submit your name, grade, and a brief statement on why you'd like to a part of Earth Club to the front office. If you have any questions please email reese@runreeserun.org.

Announcing Meatless Mondays! 
In honor of Earth Month, Grades of Green will be spreading the word on Meatless Mondays. Look for links in your Mustang Minute for delicious meat-free recipes that you and your family can prepare on Monday (or any day of the week). 

Here's your first recipe:

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/squash-and-ricotta-pasta-bake/#9SbRv4qt8BzQJ1Xk.97 

and to find out more about how Meatless Mondays is making a difference, please visit www.meatlessmonday.com
 

 

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

 

Go Mustangs!!

Running Club

Mrs. Jones's 5th grade has done it again with the highest percent participation the last 2 weeks of Running Club!  The classrooms in a close second are Ms. Blumberg, Ms. Kajiya and Ms. Sokol!! Come on out to run and make your class the winners for next week!


We have now 19 runners that have already achieved the 2 marathon end of the year party milestone and we hope there will be many more. Come on out and run, it is never too late to join the fun!!

Here are some local events coming up that can earn you 25 laps!  Follow the links to register for these events.
            
4/26 1:00pm (12pm registration) Legends Track Meet at West High School in Torrance K - 8 th (Go to http://legendstrack.com/ for more info.)
 


See you on the field!
Meadows Cub Scout Recruitment
cub scout cartoon

MEADOWS CUB SCOUT PACK 275 is looking for new members? Interested in learning more or signing up? Please stop by our booth outside the kindergarten area on Wednesday, April 29th!

For more information please contact Sue Skolarus  at sudello@yahoo.com

 

Student Store This Thursday!
student store

Student Store is this Thursday in the cafeteria during lunchtime.  Please gather up those SKORR cards (and gold cards, too!).  Or some extra dollars!  Happy Shopping, Mustangs!

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! 

Mom's Night Out - May 21st

Plan it now! 

 

Meadows Mom's Night Out is on the calendar and it's going to be a BLAST!
Join the fun on Thursday, May 21st from 6:30-9pm at Rock N Brews in El Segungo.
The early bird price is $35! After April 30th it increases to $40. 
Mom's will receive delicious hors d'oeuvres, a drink, a Sephora gift bag and a complimentary raffle ticket for some great prizes, along with quality Meadows Moms bonding time! Grab a friend and come join the fun! 
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
Grandview Gator Run 5K- May 2nd

Coming up on May 2 is the 20th annual Murad Family Foundation Gator Run 5k. All proceeds from this community wide fun go to MBEF. Not only is the race a fundraiser for MB schools, it is also fun for the whole family. Don't miss out. Click here to register today. Need more information? Go to gvpta.com/gatorrun. 

MAP is back!

Enrollment is open on the website www.mbxfoundation.org and will remain open for all classes through Thursday, April 23.  After that date, classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled, but enrollment will stay open for all other classes.  Enroll early! 

Ucode - All new lessons!
Color Me Mine - All new pieces!
 
For answers to questions contact Marina Trachy at mbtrachy@yahoo.com or (310) 947-2078.
Camp VIP
summer camp

Enrollment is underway for the summer enrichment program at Pacific School. All info is available at mbxfoundation.org. Check out the unique options for this July. VIP gets rave reviews every summer. There is truly something for everyone. New this summer is our partner Camp Galileo being held at Robinson. The link is on the mbx website.  Questions or help in choosing, contact Nancy at nsrosenb@aol.com or (310) 503-1771. 

FUN-Raising
SHOPPING 4 STUDENTS
We are in the last month of the Shopping for Students for this school year. Please make sure you place your receipts from any store in the mall dated from May 1, 2014-April 30, 2015 in the box in the office or at the concierge desk located next to Macy's men store. If you received any receipts via email, you could use the following link so that Meadows will receive credit.  http://shopandlog.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3z3/ Receipts must be turned into the office or the concierge BY April 30th. Any receipts turned in after this date will be credited next school year. Thank you, GO MUSTANGS!!!  And don't forget to please check out the website and sign up to receive bonus points for our school.

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! 
     -  
    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!
    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 LunchMore 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

    Attention South Bay Adult School Alumni

    SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 11am-5pm at Chevron Park in El Segundo.  Please come to an Open House to celebrate Stella Varey.  She is retiring after four decades.  Please contact Patty Mintun for more information pmintun@yahoo.com.


    TICKETS TO VERTE, GRADES OF GREEN'S ANNUAL GALA, ON SALE NOW!

    Tickets to VERTE, Grades of Green's annual gala, are officially on sale here! VERTE is a fun-filled night at Manhattan Beach Studios to support Grades of Green, which was founded in Manhattan Beach just five years ago. The program now helps inspire and empower over 180,000+ students across 39 states and 6 countries.


    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