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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 28th - Girl Scout Invitational, 9:15am
May 28th - Math Workshops
May 29th - Career Day
May 29th - Volunteer Fair
May 29th - Fifth Grade Talent Show
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Upcoming Events
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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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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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Career Day - May 29th
|  Career Day is Friday, May 29th! What's a job you think is awesome? What do you want to be when you grow up...maybe an astronaut, author, or athlete, or maybe a doctor or chef? Well, you can dress up as one of those professionals this Friday, May 29th. Wearing a special job related outfit counts for spirit too ,so join the fun this Friday.
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Math Workshops - May 28th
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On May 12th Dr. Carolee Koehn, Director of UCLA Center X Mathematics and Parent Project, and Brett Geithman facilitated a parent workshop titled The Mathematical Mind. This workshop was an introduction to a series of parent workshops on Common Core Mathematics and MBUSD's movement towards a balanced mathematics and Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) approach. The workshop explained MBUSD's timeline, decades of research, and strategies to work with your child(ren).
This workshop had a very high participation rate; therefore, MBUSD/UCLA will be facilitating the same session on two other dates ( RSVP is required):
May 28th at Meadows Elementary in Room 28 from 12:30pm -2:30pm (sign-up here)
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June 1st in the MBUSD District Office Board Room from 8:30am-10:30am (sign-up here)
If you attended the May 12th workshop, we will be offering The Mathematical Mind: Part II this June. Shortly you will be receiving an email with the date(s), time(s), and location(s).
We hope to see you there!
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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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Congratulations to Meadows Running Club Pioneers
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Congratulations to the Meadows Run Club Pioneers for making this amazing program so fun and popular at school! Run Club Leaders were recognized at the May 19th Manhattan Beach City Council meeting. Not all of our superstar Run Club folks could make it to the city council meeting, so thanks to all: Yuri Chien, Nancy Hesterberg (pictured), Robyn Miner, Deb Doyle, Theresa Panaro (pictured), Verena Ottinger (pictured), Cynthia Milstein, Lynda Galins and Katie Driscoll (pictured).
 
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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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Shopping for Students - Meadows #1 Again!
|  Thanks to everyone who turned in Manhattan Village receipts, checked in through Facebook, signed up for The Scoop, or logged e-receipts....the points have been counted and Meadows came out on top again. Meadows earned $1,972!!! Way to go, Mustansgs!! Even though the Shopping for Students is over for this school year, the new school year points has already begun. So keep turning in those receipts! Please see the flyer for more opportunities to earn point. Happy Shopping! |
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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 $990 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
|  If you haven't enrolled your children in Camp VIP at Pacific School, be sure to take a look at the schedule/information at mbxfoundation.org. It's a great way to make new friends, sign up with friends or even visiting relatives. Just a few of the always popular choices for younger kids - On our Way to First Grade, Surfin to Second', Kinderkamp and Kinder Creativity with Eric Carle. These classes offer a valuable transition to next year and are FUN and upbeat with a lot of hands on activities. There's a lot for upper grades also, so check it out. Remember, Camp VIP/MBX offer programs whose net proceeds go the district to support services for all grades. It's a Win-Win!. Questions, contact Nancy Rosenburg, at nsrosenb@aol.com or 310 503-1771. |
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5th Grade Reminders
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1. Multicultural Day Feast - Weds 5/27 (Flyer Attached)
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.
2. 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.
3. 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 If you haven't enrolled your children in Camp VIP at Pacific School, be sure to take a look at the schedule/information at mbxfoundation.org. It's a great way to make new friends, sign up with friends or even visiting relatives. Just a few of the always popular choices for younger kids - On our Way to First Grade, Surfin to Second', Kinderkamp and Kinder Creativity with Eric Carle. These classes offer a valuable transition to next year and are FUN and upbeat with a lot of hands on activities. There's a lot for upper grades also, so check it out. Remember, Camp VIP/MBX offer programs whose net proceeds go the district to support services for all grades. It's a Win-Win!. Questions, contact Nancy Rosenburg, at nsrosenb@aol.com or 310 503-1771.  Special offer from one of our Science Night partners!
Our friends at UCode are big fans of the students and families of Meadows and volunteer their time and technology every year at Science Night. This year they would also like to extend a special offer for $50 off any of their summer camps.
Promo Code: UCode50
This coupon can be applied to any of our Summer Camps for a special $50 dollar savings and a free UCode Tshirt for the student.
Book-A-Roos Reading Camp  Join us for Book-A- Roos Reading Camps this summer! Each week has a specially designed theme that integrates STEM activities with Reading skill instruction . Small teacher :student ratios (1:6) insure personalized instruction targeted to your child's current reading ability. The camps are held at Meadows School and taught by Mrs. Legaspi , Mrs. Granberg, or Ms. Gregorio . Sessions are open to all incoming kindergarten-third grade students (Fall enrollment). We are currently accepting enrollment for all sessions. Sign up before June 1 to receive the early bird discount and save $20 per session! http://www.book-a-roos.com 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.
DODD VOLLEYBALL SUMMER INDOOR AND BEACH CAMPS All levels. For boys and girls 7+ Indoor camp- Martyrs gym- Aug. 10-14 Beach Camps- Rosecrans Ave- July 6-9and July 20-23 (Patty Dodd), Aug 10-13(Silver Medalist Mike Dodd) |
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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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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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