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Issue # 39                                                                               June 16, 2015

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Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
Week at a Glance
June 18th - Last Day of School (Minimum Day)


Upcoming Events
August 24th - The Hunt 2015 (Incoming 6th Graders)
August 26th - First Day of School

 

School Supplies - Order by June 30th

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:


 

Volunteers Needed

pta membership plea SCRIP Sales leader--Scrip gift cards are an easy way for Meadows to earn money but we really need someone to lead this program.  We sell cards to you and the stores donate a percentage of their sales back to Meadows.  You can buy Scrip to Mama D's, Target, Islands, Pottery Barn, Manhattan Bread and Bagel, Tomboys, Office Depot and so many more. This job includes ordering inventory online and selling scrip one Friday/month on campus.   Feel free to recruit your friends to help with sales!  Please contact Stephanie Molter at floresmolter@yahoo.com or JJ Corr at JJcorr1@yahoo.com with questions.
 

Order School Survival Kits Today For Delivery To Your Child's Classroom In September - Due 6/30

Every student is required to have a survival kit at school, and More Prepared school kits meet California requirements. The food, water and supplies are good for 5 years so there's no need to replace the kit every year. More Prepared is also offering a specially priced Earthquake Home Survival Kit to Meadows families. This convenient red pail contains food, water & supplies your family needs for 3 day survival.  There's free delivery of all kits to your child's classroom in September.  More Prepared will donate 20% of sales from this promotion to Meadows PTA. It's easy to order online! Order must be placed by June 30th!  Go to www.moreprepared.com/meadows.html

Still Want a Yearbook?

If you did not order a yearbook, we do have some extras for sale. They are now $45 - cash or check only.  Please make checks out to Meadows PTA.  First come, first served!  Any questions, please contact Jhoanna or Cynthia at meadowsyearbook12@gmail.com.  Thanks! 

Lost

A violin in a black case was left in front of room 3 on Tuesday.  The student returned at 5pm and it was gone.  Please contact the Meadows' Office Manager at bpesich@mbusd.org or bring to the front office if found.  Thank you! 


Summer Notes from the Library

All library books are due by Thursday, June 11. Library will be closed for inventory beginning June 15.  Lost books must be paid for by check made out to MBUSD by June 15.  

 
Summer Reading suggestions from our district librarians  can be found at http://www.mbusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=138436&type=d&pREC_ID=274007.  
Manhattan Beach's new public library also has summer reading activities for students (http://www.colapublib.org/srp/).
 
And don't forget......One of the best ways to learn over the summer is to read, read, read!!
FUN-Raising
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 box tops for education10¢ each and earn money for Meadows!  
 
This school year we've raised more than $1,000 for Meadows in the Box Tops for Education™ program!  We made our goal! Please keep looking 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.

During the summer please continue clipping Box Tops for next school year. Thank you again for helping! 

 

Don't toss them ...clip them and return them to school.

Camp VIP - Summer Is Right Around the Corner

Thanks to all families who have enrolled in Camp VIP, Planet Bravo, or Camp Galileo. If you have a week or two available and you are looking for a great experience for your student, Camp VIP has many options for everyone. Take a look at the schedule at mbxfoundation.org. For the younger students there some unique opportunities for the entering Kindergartners, 1st and second graders. Mrs. Becker, Miss Rech, Miss Wallace and Miss Henderson offer some of these classes and are VIP favorites of exceptional quality. Fifth graders, don't miss out on Sixth Grade Summer Book Club or Getting Ready for Middle School, both great options for the transition to MBMS.Be sure to enroll ASAP so that classes can be confirmed.  Feel free to contact Nancy at 310 503-1771 or nsrosenb@aol.com with questions or to check availability.

5th Grade Reminders

June 18th:

5TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY & CAKE RECEPTION - 8:30am - 10:30am

 

5TH GRADE PROMOTION PARTY - 5TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY - 10:30am - 12:30pm

 

June 19th:

 5TH GRADE FAMILY PROMOTION PARTY 

Summer Camps
summer camp

Bricks 4 Kids Summer Camps

We learn, we build, we play with LEGO bricks. Summer camp sessions in Manhattan Beach for ages 5-12.  Please see the flyer for more information.

 

Camp VIP - Summer is Right Around the Corner

Thanks to all families who have enrolled in Camp VIP, Planet Bravo, or Camp Galileo. If you have a week or two available and you are looking for a great experience for your student, Camp VIP has many options for everyone. Take a look at the schedule at mbxfoundation.org. For the younger students there some unique opportunities for the entering Kindergartners, 1st and second graders. Mrs. Becker, Miss Rech, Miss Wallace and Miss Henderson offer some of these classes and are VIP favorites of exceptional quality. Fifth graders, don't miss out on Sixth Grade Summer Book Club or Getting Ready for Middle School, both great options for the transition to MBMS.Be sure to enroll ASAP so that classes can be confirmed.  Feel free to contact Nancy at 310 503-1771 or nsrosenb@aol.com with questions or to check availability. 

 

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)
Volunteer Opportunities
SCRIP Sales leader Needed
Scrip gift cards are an easy way for Meadows to earn money but we really need someone to lead this program.  We sell cards to you and the stores donate a percentage of their sales back to Meadows.  You can buy Scrip to Mama D's, Target, Islands, Pottery Barn, Manhattan Bread and Bagel, Tomboys, Office Depot and so many more. This job includes ordering inventory online and selling scrip one Friday/month on campus.   Feel free to recruit your friends to help with sales!  Please contact Stephanie Molter at floresmolter@yahoo.com or JJ Corr at JJcorr1@yahoo.comĀ with questions.

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

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 

 

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!