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Issue # 29                                                                         March 29, 2016

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Hi Mustangs! Take a minute to find out what's happening at Meadows Elementary!
Week at a Glance
March 31st - Get Connected MB Workshop
April 1st - SCRIP & Jamba Juice Sale
April 4th - 8th - Spring Break


Upcoming Events
April 14th - Room Parent Mid-Year Meeting
April 16th - Weather Balloon Launch
April 21st - April 29th - Meadows Annual Online Auction
May 6th - Science Night
May 19th - Moms Night Out
June 10th - Kinderthon

Mustang Socials: Ladies' Night at Sadies
Ladies' Night at Sadie's
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Sadie's Gym/3645 Inglewood Ave., #11, Redondo Beach

It's a Sexy (hip-hop) Dance Class. Wear comfy workout clothes and shoes. Red Lipstick optional, but encouraged.
Meet at 7:00pm for nibbles and bubbly, then for an hour dance class from 7:30-8:30. After the class, snacks and drinks will continue, and we will learn some basics of pole dancing and can try a spin or two on the pole for anyone who is interested.

20 people max
$50 per ticket

Contact Michele Graeler at 626-422-9949 or [email protected]
or Kristal Lane at 310-487-2774 or [email protected]

For more information regarding Mustang Socials, please contact [email protected].
CYRM Reading Challenge - 4th & 5th Grade 
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The library is getting ready to celebrate our incredible readers who have conquered the CYRM book challenge.  We now have 50 students who have read all three books!!!
A voting lunch party is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30.  An email with the details will be sent out soon.  The party will have far more students than originally anticipated so we could use another adult or two in the library to help supervise.  If you are free 12:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday, March 30, and would like to help, please let me know at [email protected] 
SCRIP & Jamba Juice Sale
Jamba Juice
Spring SCRIP sale this Friday, 2-3pm on the cafeteria patio.  Stock up on all your scrip needs for Spring Break!

Jamba Juice will be selling healthy & refreshing smoothies too!  $3, cash only!
Grades of Green Earth Tip!

Recycle more! Think before you throw anything away: Is it something that could be recycled, like paper, some plastics, or glass? If it is food waste, could it go in a compost bin or container, or the green food waste container at your house? 

Save the date- April 16, 9 AM, Goodyear Airfield in Carson- High Altitude Weather Balloon launch!
Mrs. Michael was awarded the Teachers Driving Innovation grant in January to do a high-altitude weather balloon (HAB) launch with Meadows students. The "ground crew" team of K-5 students have been working hard, and it's time to launch! We would like to invite the Meadows community to our balloon launch on Saturday, April 16th. We will begin readying the payload around 8:30 AM, to release the balloon promptly at 9 AM on the Goodyear Airfield (where the Goodyear Blimp is moored, just off of the 405 freeway).
 
What is a HAB launch? A weather balloon will be inflated with helium, and attached to a "payload", which is a Styrofoam box with cameras, GPS, and student created experiments. A HAM-radio transmitter will be included to show precise locations, to assist in recovering the payload hours later. Our goal is for the payload to reach 100,000 feet, allowing for some absolutely incredible video and still camera footage, before the balloon bursts and falls back to Earth.
 
Once the balloon is off of the ground, we are planning some "viewing parties" to watch the balloon's GPS transmitter move across Southern California. You'll be able to see exactly where the balloon is, and where it has landed, from the comfort of your own home or neighborhood.  Some of our ground crew students will be available to answer questions and tell stories for those not able to make it to the launch. Make a full day of it, surrounded by Meadows families, and watching science unfold in front of you! If you are interested in hosting a party in your home/backyard/street, let Mrs. Michael know at [email protected], stop by the science lab, or leave a note in her box.
Meadows Annual Online Auction
READY...SET...BID!  Get ready for the Meadows Annual Online Auction, going live on April 21st!  Look for links to our Bidding For Good website coming soon! Don't miss this opportunity to shop online for a great cause--our children's education!
Auction will run from April 21st thru April 29th.

We are still accepting donations. Please contact us at [email protected] for donating opportunities.
Running Club
Below are some upcoming community races.  Please remember to let us know if you participate in any race so we can add laps to your runner's total!

Saturday, April 23th El Segundo Run for Education El Segundo
Sunday, April 24th Bruin Run/Walk at UCLA Westwood
Saturday, May 14th Roundhouse Run for the Oceans Manhattan Beach  
Saturday, June 4th Run to the Hollywood Sign Los Angeles
Saturday, June 4th Camp Pendleton Mud Run 5K/10K Oceanside
Monday, July 4th Village Runner 4th of July 5K Redondo Beach

Go, Mustangs!!
Moms Night Out - May 19th - Save the Date!


Save the date for our annual Moms Night Out!!!

More details to come!!!
Science Night - Save the Date!
Friday, May 6th, 5-9pm at Meadows

Bring your whole family to this educational and entertaining event! There will be hands-on experiments, incredible animals, amazing science fair projects, computer coding and more. All funded by the PTA, so it's free for you!

Summer Options
Don't forget to sign up at mbxfoundation.org for
Camp VIP at Meadows  and other summer options at Grand View and MBMS.  
Questions, contact Nancy at [email protected] or (310 503-1771).
Volunteer Opportunities - Rowell Drop Off Zone, Science Lab - We Need You!
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: Kajiya, Sokol, & Radl. The procedure and rules are listed on the sign up genius site.  Thank you!

Science Lab needs volunteers!  Please sign up to volunteer in the Science Lab for your classroom.  Sign up here!

For more information about how to get involved, please contact the Meadows Volunteer Coordinators -  JJ Corr or Stephanie Molter .
FUN-Raising
Collect Box Tops for Meadows!
10 Box Tops = 1 SKORR card   
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This school year we've raised $675 from the Box Tops for Education™ program.  Meadows 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.

Earn Points when you shop or dine at Manhattan Village 

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 flyer for details or go to the Shopping for Students website for more information.


Attention Amazon Shoppers!!
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.
Community Corner
IT'S A HAIKU HULLABALOO!
April is National Poetry Month! All Manhattan Beach Elementary School students in grades 1-5 are invited to 
celebrate by entering the Manhattan Beach Library's first annual "Haiku Hullabaloo"!  The theme is "Celebrating Manhattan Beach" and original entries are due by March 31st. Poems will be recognized throughout April and all participants are invited to an "Open Mic" event at the MB Library on Saturday, April 16th from 2- 4pm. Please see the attached flyer & entry form for more information.

South Bay United Water Polo
Come learn to play water polo in a fun, team focused environment. South Bay United provides an environment in which youth of all levels may develop to their fullest - in and out of the pool. Build skills, confidence and friendships that will last a lifetime!  See the flyer for more info!

Super Sports Discounts for Meadows Families
Next time you shop at Super Sports, be sure to mention that you're a Meadows Family and you'll receive a 15% discount.


MBsand Volleyball Club Camp
4-Day camp for boys and girls ages 10-17
Monday, April 4th - Thursday, April 7th
10 AM - 2 PM
Early Bird (expires 3/28/16): $260
Starting 3/29: $280
MB Pier - South Side
Use Activity #26073
For questions or for more information click here or please contact Patty at (310) 227.6628

2016 MCHS Spring Break Youth Tennis Camp
Ages: 8 - 14
Location: MCHS Tennis Courts (corner of Artesia and Meadows)
Cost: $225/week, $200/4 days, $150/3 days, $100/2 days, $60/1 day (includes t-shirt and snacks)
Registration Deadline: 3/25/16
Camp Director: Head Coach - Joe Ciasulli and Assistant Coach - Mark McGuire
Camp Counselors: Members of the Mira Costa Girls & Boys Tennis Teams
Click here to download and complete the Registration and Waiver of Liability Forms and mail per the instructions on the Forms.

City of Manhattan Beach Summer Camps
The city of Manhattan Beach offers a variety of summer camp options. Check out their new brochure or go to their website for more information.

Presented by Yalda T. Uhls, Director of Creative Community Partnerships, Common Sense Media
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 at 9:00-10:30 AM

Manhattan Beach Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room
1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach

We invite parents of elementary and middle school students to join MBEF for a workshop on Wednesday, April 20th at 9am with Yalda T. Uhls, Director of Creative Community Partnerships at Common Sense Media. Ms. Uhls' recently published book, Media Moms and Digital Dads, provides an overview of the digital media landscape in which our kids live, learn and play. She'll discuss opportunities and challenges presented by digital media, the latest findings from psychological studies on kids and media usage, and how parents can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape with their own children. Ms. Uhls will also provide advice on how parents can guide their kids to make responsible, respectful, and safe media choices, with special attention paid to social media usage. Space is limited, so please secure your spot by clicking here.

On-Site Shredding & 
Free E-Waste Recycling
Get rid of your old electronics & confidential documents the responsible way - and for FREE!  Simpy drop your e-waste & documents off Saturday, April 30th from 11am-4pm at MB Middle School (1501 N Redondo Ave). For more information, see the flyer online, call 310.830.7100, email [email protected], or visit manhattanbeach.wm.com

Girls soccer camp for Ages 6-12 presented by Mira Costa Girls Soccer Program
The camp will focus on key elements of soccer such as dribbling, shooting, passing and defending.

WHEN: MONDAY, JULY 18 - THURSDAY, JULY 21 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Manhattan Village Soccer Field, Manhattan Beach
COST: $185 for four days of soccer fun! $165 for siblings

Low player to counselor ratio! Fun Activities! Photographer on site!

Camp directed by Mira Costa Head Coach Patty Perkinson, and Amanda Cross, Varsity Coach. Camp counselors are all Mira Costa Girl's Soccer Team players.

To enroll, please go to www.MiraCostaGirlsSoccer.com and click on the
"Summer Soccer Camp" link.
Direct questions to Leslie Whittet (310) 963-4444 or [email protected]