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Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
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Week at a Glance
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May 25th - Memorial Day (No School)
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Upcoming Events
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May 25th - Memorial Day (No School)
May 28th - Girl Scout Invitational, 9:15am
May 29th - Volunteer Fair
May 29th - Fifth Grade Talent Show
June 2nd - Meadows Band Performance (5pm - 3rd and 6pm - 4th/5th)
June 3rd - Meadows Choir Spring Performance, 6-7pm
June 11th - Yearbook Signing Party (Lower playground)
June 13th - Manhattan Wine Auction
June 18th - Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
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Running Club
|  Thank you all for a fantastic year at Running Club! You ran 33,797 laps this year. That is a total of 4,828 miles! Over 180 students participated throughout the year, and 40 of our running club members ran over 2 marathons. We look forward to celebrating our top runners at the end of the year award party at BEGG POOL on May 31st. More information will be emailed to all students that made this incredible milestone. We are so grateful to everyone that came out to participate! Have a wonderful end of the school year and keep running!
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| | Two of our Running Club Superstars!! |
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Volunteer Fair - May 29th
|  There are less than five weeks of school left! Crazy how time flies. We have/had fabulous volunteers this school year, now we're looking for volunteers for the 2015-16 school year. Please come to the Volunteer Fair on Friday, 5/29, 2:00-3:15pm just outside the cafeteria where you can sign up to help or chat with other parents to find out if there's something that is a fit for you. We'll take as little or as much as you would like to help out this next school year. There will be a raffle for Meadows gear, art for younger siblings and popsicles for the kids (while they last). If you can't make the Volunteer Fair, there will be tables set up during drop off and pick up to sign up. We look forward to seeing you!
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Sundance Edu-Doc at MCHS - 5/26 6:30pm
|  "MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED" Come to Mira Costa High School on 5/26 at 6:30pm for a FREE screening of an edu-documentary that explores how schools can change to prepare for the demands of the 21st century marketplace. Want to know what MBUSD is already doing to advance our kids and where it could go in the future? Stick around for the panel discussion with parents, teachers, and administrators following the screening . Limited tickets available at www.mostlikely.eventbrite.com. View trailer here http://www.mltsfilm.org/. |
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School Supplies
|  We have collaborated again with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at multiple stores. It is convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, the prices are competitive! So, this summer as the temperature rises and lines at the checkout counter are a mile long ...you will have already purchased your school supplies from the comfort of your home! You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking the link below: 
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Mom's Night Out - Get Your Tickets 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.
Tickets are $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!
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FUN-Raising
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Shop at Manhattan Village year round to help  support your school's PTA earn a share of $7,500! Your school earns five (5) points per dollar spent at any store, restaurant, eatery or vendor cart at Manhattan Village. Bring your original receipts dated since May 1, 2015 to the Concierge Booth, near the south entrance by Hallmark and Talbots. See the flyer for more opportunities to earn points.
We collect Box Tops for Education - Box Tops are worth  10¢ each and earn money for Meadows!
So far this school year we've raised $975 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:
- Placing the clipped Box Tops in the front office collection box or
- Completing a Box Tops submission form (your child will earn a SKORR card for each completed form). Forms can be returned in a Tuesday envelope or to the front office collection box. Extra Box Tops forms are in the front office.
Please continue clipping Box Tops during the summer for next school year. Thank you again for helping!
Don't toss them ...clip them and return them to school.
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Spring Girl Scout Invitational
|  Curious about Girl Scouts and what being a Girl Scout all about? Come find out at our Meadows Spring Girl Scout Invitational! Come meet current Meadows Girl Scout Leaders, learn about how Girl Scout Troops work, and bring your questions! Thursday, 5/28 at 9:15 am outside the Meadows Cafeteria Please RSVP to leahzb@me.com. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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YAA Docents Needed at MBMS
|  We are looking for parents of incoming 6th graders to docent and help during YAA lessons. All 6th grade lessons are taught in Humanities classrooms for 6th grade. Please contact Sarah Mullen at mhmullen4@verizon.net or Denise Wandel at thewandels@yahoo.com. Thank you!!! |
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Camp VIP
|  When planning your student's summer, be sure to check out Camp VIP, which has a wide variety of enrichment activities at all grade levels -too many to list here, but all classes and descriptions, the summer schedule and enrollment information is online at mbxfoundation.org. From Kinderkamp and On Our Way to First Grade to Getting Ready for Middle School and Imagination Makers, there is something for everyone. For questions or suggestions feel free to contact Nancy Rosenburg, Program Director at nsrosenb@aol.com or (310) 503-1771. |
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5th Grade Reminders
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1. 5th Grade Promotion Slide Show - Photos Due Weds 5/20
We are still collecting photos for the 5th grade slideshow. This is a really special part of the promotion ceremony the last day of school, and we'd like to include pictures of all the kids, so please submit your photos soon. Deadline extended to Wednesday, 5/20!
We need:
- Group pictures (vs. individual pictures) of current 5th graders in any grade at Meadows
- Group photos from 1st and 2nd grades, especially
- Please include just pictures of the kids or kids with teachers :)
(password- mustangs)
Thank you so much,
Sue Skolarus and Rani Jackson
Wednesday, 5/27 from 12:30-1:20, we'll enjoy a potluck feast celebrating each child's cultural background/family favorite food! Please read the attached flyer for details on when/where/what to bring and please plan to sign in at the office and enjoy the feast if you can. Prior to the feast, the kids will have a two hour City of MB Parks and Rec Field Day on the lower playground, so they'll be nice and hungry!
Please contact Lara Flynn with any questions.
3. 5th Grade Talent Show - Friday, 5/29
We will have two morning performances of our 5th Grade Talent show on Friday, 5/29 (9am and approximately 10:15am). All parents are invited to join either assembly, but please sign in at the office first! Come cheer on our 5th graders who have been hard at work putting together a really fun show!
Please contact Jen Cochran with any questions.
4. Peer to Peer Breakfast - Wednesday, 6/10
This is a great chance for your child to ask questions and get advice from current MBMS students, and this year we'll have a parent "peer to peer" conversation in the cafeteria if you are able to join. This is a fun tradition at Meadows; the attached flyer has RSVP info for food planning purposes.
Please contact Rachel Gerrans with any questions.
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Scholar Quiz Finals @ MBMS 6/1 @ 1:15pm
|  Attention 4th and 5th grade parents: Want to get an insider's view of MBMS? Come watch the Scholar Quiz Finals on June 1 at 1:15 in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR)! This high-speed academic competition (think Jeopardy at 100 mph) galvanizes the entire campus for seven days in the Spring each year. It's a great way to get a feel for the Middle School. Questions? Contact Cathey Graves (catheytimgraves@gmail.com) or Leslie Whittet (lwcia3@gmail.com). |
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Summer Camps
|  Camp VIP When planning your student's summer, be sure to check out Camp VIP, which has a wide variety of enrichment activities at all grade levels -too many to list here, but all classes and descriptions, the summer schedule and enrollment information is online at mbxfoundation.org. From Kinderkamp and On Our Way to First Grade to Getting Ready for Middle School and Imagination Makers, there is something for everyone. For questions or suggestions feel free to contact Nancy Rosenburg, Program Director at nsrosenb@aol.com or (310) 503-1771. Mira Costa Summer Basketball Camp Presented by the MC Boys Basketball team and coaching staff July 6th - 9th, for incoming 5th - 8th grade boys. See the flyer for details and to register. Mira Costa Girls Volleyball Camp Presented by the Mira Costa High School Coaching Staff and National Champion Girls Varsity Volleyball Team - "National Champs" 2006 & 2007 Who: Girls aged 8-12 (Grades 4-7) Welcome! When: Aug, 10-13 2015 (Monday - Thursday afternoon) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Where: Mira Costa High School Gym Be part of the internationally recognized Volleyball tradition of excellence! $275.00 for four days of Volleyball Instruction, Fun-Filled Drills, Refreshments, Camp T-Shirt, and Team Pictures in our fabulous Volleyball Program. For more information or to sign up, see the attached.
Support the MIRA COSTA GIRLS SOCCER TEAM SUMMER CAMP
JULY 13-17 FROM 1:30-4:00PM for 6-13 Year-Old Girls at Manhattan Village Field  Soccer, friends and fun all in one! Run by Mira Costa Head Coach Patty Perkinson and her coaching staff with the Mira Costa girls soccer team as counselors, this camp provides a safe and fun environment for your daughter to learn essential playing techniques and improve her soccer skill sets! Campers enjoy a unique low girls-to-counselor ratio. Proceeds benefit the Mira Costa Girls Soccer program.
Come join in the fun and learn from some of the best girls soccer coaches and players in Manhattan & Hermosa Beach. The Camp will be held July 13-17th, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Manhattan Village Turf Soccer Field in Manhattan Beach. For more information and to register visit the Mira Costa girls soccer web site at: http://www.miracostagirlssoccer.com/summer-soccer-camp/.
After July 10th, the registration fee will increase from $185 to $220.
If you have any questions, please email Leslie Whittet at lw@cia3.com. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
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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. |
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Community Corner
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American Red Cross Bloos Drive
The 4th Annual Mark Vasquez Memorial Event Sponsored by the Vasquez Family & Manhattan Beach Police Officers' Association Date: Friday May 22, 2015
Time: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Manhattan Beach Police Dept, 420 15th Street Police/Fire Community Room
See the flyer for more info!
AYSO Sign Ups
AYSO Fall Registration is Open! Make sure that you catch the early bird savings and register before June 21. Go to ayso18.org today!
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.
Sunday May 31, 2015 - Palisades Charter High School Pool
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