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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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November 11th - Veterans Day (No School)
November 12th - Reflections Art Contest Entries Due
November 13th - 20th - Meadows Book Fair
November 13th - Running Club Cancelled
November 14th - Scouting for Food Collection
November 18th - Meals for Meadows at Rubio's
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Upcoming Events
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November 13th - 20th - Meadows Book Fair
November 19th - PTA Meeting, 8:15am
November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Nov 30th - Dec 4th - Fountas & Pinnell Reading Assessments - Minimum Day
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PTA Refelctions - November 12th
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 PARTICIPATE in the National PTA Reflections art contest!
The arts-and the National PTA Reflections program-support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections.
National PTA Reflections welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Annually, thousands of students will reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
2015-2016 theme: "Let Your Imagination Fly"
Reflect on the theme, create an original work, and be recognized!
DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th
All the entries must be submitted to the Meadows' Office. Student Entry Form available on our website or at the Meadows's Office.
For more information, contact Miho Manabe.
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Mustang Trot - Friday, November 13th
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 Mustang Trot is HERE!
Friday 8am - 10am, we are expecting a cool morning for our runners! We hope to raise $20,000, but we can't do it without you! Every dollar raised is spent this year, for our children. Please donate here!
Thank you to the almost 100 volunteers that make the Mustang Trot happen! We can't do it without you! Email mustang.trot@yahoo.com with any questions.
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Mustang Socials - Only 3 Spots Left!!!
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Meadows Poker Night is back! Join us at 7PM on November 13th for a Texas Hold 'Em tournament. All skill levels welcome so bring your beginner's luck. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.  What: Tournament style Texas Hold 'Em poker
As it stands we'll start with 4 tables of 8 and keep playing until we have 1 winner
Re-buy: Re-buys are allowed
Prizes: 1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $150
**All ticket and re-buy proceeds (minus prize $) donated to PTA
Food: Dinner & snacks provided
Drinks: Drinks are included - beer, soda, water and more
Price: $150.00
Click here to buy tickets.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, December 1st--"GINGERBREAD PARTY" Friday, December 4th--"BASKETBALL CLINIC"
For more information about MUSTANG SOCIALS, contact Miho Manabe.
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Scouting for Food - November 14th
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The Cub Scouts of Meadows Pack 275 will be collecting non-perishable dry or canned goods Saturday, November 14th.
Please use a grocery bag and place your donation outside your front door by 9 a.m. for collection. Alternatively, you can place your donations in the box located in the front office of our school.
Your donation will be distributed to needy families in our South Bay community. This is Pack 275's most important annual service project. Please contribute in any way you can!
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Meadows Book Fair - Opens Friday After the Trot!
We Still Need Volunters, too!
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 The Meadows Book Fair is coming! Friday, November 13 (Right after the Mustang Trot!!) - Friday, November 20. The theme of the Book Fair this year is "Peace, Love and Books!". This is always a great event so plan on shopping for gifts, yourself and our classrooms while supporting our lovely Meadows library. We will be in the Cafeteria again this year and will be open before, during and after school hours, including special evening hours. Please note the updated schedule below:
Friday, 11/13: Open after the Mustang Trot until 3PM
Monday & Tuesday, 11/16-17: Open from 7:30AM to 3PM
Wednesday, 11/18: Open 7:30AM to 2:00PM
Thursday, 11/19: Open 7:30AM to 3PM, PLUS Evening Hours! 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Friday, 11/20: 7:30AM to 10AM - Final ½ day to shop! 7:30AM to 8:30AM - Daddy Day!!
We still need lots of volunteers for our Book Fair to run successfully - especially for Thursday morning setup. It's a great way to get involved with short shifts and lots of fun! Please sign up to volunteer here.
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Inspiring the love of reading- our librarians.
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I still remember my elementary librarian. She is the person who ignited my love of literature- through her many different reading voices, knowledge of all the books in the library, and my interests. Too many school districts have phased out librarians. It's sad because librarians read to our students, help them navigate the library, support online research and computer usage ... Fortunately, your MBEF donation ensures that MBUSD students will always have librarians to offer guidance, support and inspiration. Please Give Now. Mbef.org/givetoday
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Online School Directory - Up and Running!
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Last Friday, November 6th, most of you should have received an e-mail from Directory Spot with instructions on how to download the app, create your login, and verify your contact information.
The app contains parent names, home phone, home address, parent email addresses and student names, grade levels and teachers. It is very secure and only parents and staff of Meadows have access to the information.
If you would like to "opt out" of the app and NOT have your family information included, please send an email to Alex Murphy. The data and users in the app can be updated at anytime throughout the year, so you can always opt out or opt back in later.
Be sure to check out the Sponsors section to see the great local businesses who support Meadows!
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Meadows Parent Party - Fly Back to the 70s!
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GROOVY MAN!! Tickets on sale now for the Meadows 2016 Parent Party/Fundraiser which is on Saturday, March 12th at Motoart in El Segundo. Now through 12/31/15, tickets are $80/person. That includes, dinner, drinks & dancing, plus the live auction and raffle. After 12/31, ticket prices go up to $90/person and at the door, they are $100/person. So don't wait! Buy your tickets online today!
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Meadows Runners!
Thank you so much for participating in run club, and if you haven't come out yet, please join us! Over the past two weeks 85 students came out to run and walk. Mrs. Yates and Ms. Kuklinski's classes had the HIGHEST participation rate. Mr. Trpin's class was a close second. We are so proud of you and all our runners!! Everyone is welcome, please come join us any day Tuesday - Friday from 7:40-8:00. Please drop off your child/ren only when you see a running club volunteer present. There is no running club on Mondays.
**There will be NO running club this Friday, Nov. 13th due to the Mustang Trot. Trot laps WILL count into the running club totals.
**Upcoming races:
Runners will receive 25 laps for participation in community races!
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TEDx Manhattan Beach - November 14th
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They dare to ask, "What if?" and surprise us with what's next. They open our eyes and show us what's on the horizon. For them, it's not about how things are, but how they could be. These innovators shape our future, and give us a new perspective of our world.
Meet 12 scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, artists, moms, dads, and students who give us a glimpse of tomorrow--today. They show us "What's Next." TEDxManhattanBeach... Good for the Mind
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Attention Amazon Shoppers!!
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Instead of typing amazon.com, type Meadowsschool.org and click on our Amazon banner on the right side of our homepage.
Most purchases in that shopping session will earn Meadows 6% of your purchase.
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The MBUSD Math Committee would like your input as part of our textbook adoption process. For two school weeks the resources will be available for your review at Meadows. Thank you in advance for your feedback and support.
Dates and times that parents may review the materials:
- Monday, Nov. 2 - Friday, Nov. 13
- 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- If these times do not work for you, please arrange an alternate time with Barbara Pesich at bpesich@mbusd.org
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Every Kid in a Park is a government sponsored program that gives 4th graders and their families free access to hundreds of parks, lands and waters for an entire year. For more information and to enroll, please visit the Every Kid in a Park website.
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Parent Party Committee needs your help!
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It takes a village and we need YOUR help!
The parent party is Meadows biggest fundraiser of the year. Ticket sales help cover the cost of the venue, entertainment & food but what helps our school the most financially is the auction. We're looking for help securing donations and we need your help!
Does your neighbor own a restaurant? Does your BFF's husband own a hotel? Does your aunt have connections that could contribute sports equipment, women's beauty services, wine/liquor? What about vacation homes? Season tickets to sporting or concert events? Access to walk on roles/tickets/meeting stars in the entertainment industry? Any kid-friendly items like camps, tutoring or party packages? We're accepting ANY big ticket items! Or even small ticket items we can package into something big? And donations are tax deductible! Businesses donating will also get mentions in Parent Party marketing, the weekly parent newsletters and at the event.
Thanks in advance for your help and support!
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Socks and Sweaters for Winter Weather
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Two sisters and Meadows Alumns have teamed up to coordinate a socks and sweaters winter drive. For 2 weeks starting November 16th, there will be a donation box in the front office where you can donate new medium/large socks and gently used sweaters. The donations will be distributed by the girls to homeless shelters in the area before the holidays.
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Meadows Yearbook - Order By November 30th!
| T he 2015-16 Meadows Elementary Yearbook is already in the works! Purchase yours now at the lowest price of the year. Presale price is $36 until November 30th - the price increases after that date. Purchase your yearbook here. Questions? Contact Jhoanna or Cynthia at meadowsyearbook12@gmail.com
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Attention 4th and 5th Grade Readers!
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Team Meadows is issuing a challenge to all fourth and fifth grade readers to participate in the California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) Award voting for intermediate novels. This years novels are Wildwood, A Dog called Homeless, and True..Sort of. Students must commit to independently read all three novels by late March. After each book is read, students need to come to the library and fill out a completion form so that Mrs. Primm can monitor your progress. Students who complete the challenge will be invited to the library for a Voting Party to discuss and vote for their favorite. Books are available in the Meadows Library, in the Manhattan Beach Public Library, and at the Book Fair.
Please let Mrs. Primm know that you have accepted the challenge.
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Volunteer Opportunities - Rowell Drop Off Zone, Science Lab - We Need You!
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Rowell Drop Off Zone Click on the link here and find the assigned week for your class, then choose the morning that works best for your schedule. Next up: Morris, Kajiya, and Sokol. The procedure and rules are listed on the sign up genius site. Thank you!
Science Lab still needs volunteers. Please sign up to volunteer in the Science Lab for your classroom. Sign up here!
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The Costa Experince
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The Costa Experience
is a two part event intended to help 8th grade students(and their parents) transition into Mira Costa. Tuesday night had a full house
for Dr Ben Dale and a dozen Mira Costa students speaking about life at Costa.
Dozens of boosters including performing arts, athletic teams, extra-curricular
classes were represented for Q&A in the newly finished Mustang Mall. On
Friday the ASB leaders gave the middle school students tours of the campus.
You could tell by their faces, it was enjoyed by all. Go Mustangs!
Click here for photos......
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FUN-Raising
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Collect Box Tops for Meadows!
10 Box Tops = 1 SKORR card
Meadows participates in the Box Tops for Education™ program and earns 10¢ for each valid Box Top we collect! Simply buy products with the pink Box Tops on them (BTFE.com/products), clip the Box Tops, and send the Box Tops to school. Box Tops can be turned in by:
- Placing the clipped Box Tops or labeled baggie into the front office collection box or
- Completing a Box Tops submission form and returning it in a Tuesday envelope or into the front office collection box.
Don't toss them ...clip them and return them to Meadows.
Shopping for Students
Shopping for Students is a program that awards our school with free money. If your family did any shopping at the mall from May 1, 2015 to present your receipts turn into points that in turn get money for Meadows. You may turn in your receipts into the box in the front office, use the e-receipts for receipts you receive via email or bring them to the concierge which is located in the front of Macy's Men store. Please see
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Community Corner
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Ruggers Day Camp
This non-contact Rugby day camp is suitable for girls and boys ages 5-12. It's run by Mira Costa High School Varsity Rugby coaches and Scholar athletes. Elite Ruggers ages 11-13 will receive an introduction to High School experience presented by Head Coach Duke Dulgarian.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran's Day)
Time: 8:30am - 12pm
WHO: Boys & Girls ages 5-12
COST: $25 includes lunch
WHERE: Waller Football Field
Go here for more information or see the flyer for details and how to sign up.
Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch
Area 1 & 11 Meeting, Thursday, November 19th at 7pm in the Meadows Elementary School Cafeteria 
The meeting will be focused on crime in the Areas of 1 and 11 as well as updates on what is to come from Neighborhood Watch. All are welcome to join. Please call the Neighborhood Watch Office at (310) 802 5184 or contact your Area Coordinator with any questions. See the flyer for more information.
Calling All Meadows Hoopster Dads
Save the date to represent your school at the
annual MBX Parents Basketball Tournament. Win bragging rights for your school as you help support the Mira Costa Boys Basketball Program. The Tournament will take place on Sunday, December 6th at 9am in the Mira Costa Gym. Our school's Team Captain is Jim Walsh. Please contact Jim or Gail or Jeff Goldstein if you're interested in playing. See the flyer for more information.
Don't Drink the Punch: Answering the Big Questions
This presentation for parents of middle and high school students is based on the Miles To Go Lessons in Drug Prevention Handbook Series. It will address ten of their most frequently asked questions, but parents with students of any age will find the information pertinent and useful. When: Monday, December 7th @ 7pm
Where: Mira Costa Small Theater
Who: Parents of Middle & High School students, but everyone can benefit
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