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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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April 13th - Cub Scout Recruitment April 16th - Weather Balloon Launch
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Upcoming Events
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April 21st - Room Parent Mid-Year Meeting
May 6th - Science Night
May 19th - Moms Night Out
June 10th - Kinderthon
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CYRM Reading Challenge Results!
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A HUGE congratulations to the fabulous Mustangs who completed the CYRM challenge issued by the Meadows library this year. Every year our students, along with students throughout the Golden State, participate in the California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) Award through picture books read aloud in the library and then vote on their favorites, much like a Kids Choice award for books.
This year Mrs. Primm issued a challenge to our fourth and fifth graders to participate in the novel category by reading the three nominated books on their own time. The response was overwhelming!!! Fifty-nine students read all three books, over 1,000 pages, and were eligible to vote at our lunchtime party.
And what a party it was.... 59 eager students, PTA volunteers, Ms. Whitt and one proud librarian gathered to eat pizza, vote, and comment on their favorite book. Stop in the library this week to see the comments the students scrawled - everything from "good book" to "speechless" to "greatest ending in the entire universe."
Students are already looking forward to next year's challenge!!
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Ice Cream Volunteers Needed
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A few more people are needed to sell ice cream on Fridays, specifically on 4/15, 4/22 and 5/13. This is a fun, easy job and you will make the kids so happy! It's a great way to end the week!
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YAA @ Johnny Rockets 4/5 - 4/19
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 Come and see the fabulous Kinetic Illusions project at the Johnny Rockets on Rosecrans! Five classrooms from Meadows will have their artwork up at Johnny Rockets from April 5th until April 19th. (Legaspi, Radl, Sokol, Morris & Cubillos). Please come by, enjoy a meal and a chance to win a party for your child and 8 friends. All you have to do is write your name, phone number and school on the back of the receipt and drop it into the YAA box at the restaurant. One winner will be chosen at random each month. In return, Johnny Rockets will donate 15% back to the YAA parent organization.
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MEADOWS CUB SCOUT PACK 275 is looking for new members! Interested in learning more or signing up? Please stop by our booth outside the kindergarten area on Wednesday, April 13th beginning at am. Come by at drop-off or pick-up. See you there!
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Don't forget to sign up at mbxfoundation.org for Camp VIP at Meadows and other summer options at Grand View and MBMS. There are so many options to choose from this year, including: Build It Workspace at Meadows, ARC at Meadows, Planet Bravo at MBMS, Steve and Kate's Camp at Grand View, and Performing Arts Workshop at Grand View, For more information, please see the flyer!
 Did you know kids lose approximately two months of math computational skills over summer? UCode has educational summer camps to keep that from happening, from math to memorization to mobile apps and more! Sign up at www.ucode.com before April 22nd and receive 10% OFF for Meadows students. Use code: meadows_10
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Grades of Green Earth Tip!
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Use rechargeable batteries. You would have to use hundreds of single-use batteries to equal the energy you get from ONE rechargeable battery. And be sure to recycle all batteries when they can no longer be used!
You can easily drop off used batteries at the Meadows front office - there is a basket there just waiting for those batteries! The Meadows PTA then recycles these batteries at a recycling center. Thanks for doing your part for the Earth!
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Save the date- April 16, 9 AM, Goodyear Airfield in Carson- High Altitude Weather Balloon launch!
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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 jmichael@mbusd.org, stop by the science lab, or leave a note in her box.
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Meadows Annual Online Auction Preview Online!!!
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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, but you can preview it now. Check it out!
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Thank you to all the fabulous ladies who participated in "Ladies Night at Sadie's." It was super fun learning sexy hip hop moves and pole dancing!
Special thanks to Mrs. Michele Graeler and Mrs. Kristal Lane for hosting such an awesome event.
We have raised over $15,000 so far this year for Mustang Socials! All the money we have raised from these socials events go directly to Meadows PTA who supports:
-Library books, science lab, and campus improvements
-Site technology including computers, SMART boards, iPads, and more
-Art supplies, PE equipment, curriculum support materials and office supplies
-Educational enrichment programs such are YAA, Growing Great, Science Night, Cultural Arts, etc.
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Room Parent Mid-Year Meeting
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The Room Parent Mid-Year Meeting will now be held on Thursday, April 21st at 8:15 am in the Meadows Cafeteria.
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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!
Go, Mustangs!!
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Moms Night Out - May 19th - Save the Date!
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Save the date for our annual Moms Night Out!!!
More details to come!!!
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Science Night - Save the Date!
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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!
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Have you registered to vote?
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This is a big election year, not only for our district, but also for our school district - with the upcoming bond for the schools. Please make sure you are registered. Register to vote here!
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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: Sokol, Radl, & Legaspi. 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!
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FUN-Raising
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Collect Box Tops for Meadows!
10 Box Tops = 1 SKORR card
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
S hopping 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!!
Most purchases in that shopping session will earn Meadows 6% of your purchase.
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Community Corner
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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.
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 wmservice@wm.com, 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 lesliewhittet@gmail.com
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