READY...SET...BID! The Meadows Annual Online Auction is going now! Don't miss this opportunity to shop online for a great cause--our children's education!
The auction will run from Friday, April 29th. Check it out!
Be sure to stop by the online auction table on Friday, April 29th to purchase your raffle tickets (Last Chance!) or to see various auction items in person! We'll be set-up on the cafeteria patio from 2-3pm!
Raffle Prizes:
2016 American Girl Doll of the Year, Lea
Remote Control Car
Lego Set
(2) 2016 Wine Auction tickets
Environmental Hero Award - Ethan Crowley (5th Grade)
Each year VOICE recognizes Teachers, Individual Community members and Businesses who are taking action to improve our community and our environment.
This year, our very own 5th grader, Ethan Crowley, has been selected to the receive the Environmental Hero Award from the City of Manhattan Beach and VOICE. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 30th, at the Earth Day Celebration and Concert at Polliwog Park.
Congratulations to Ethan!!
2015 President's Environmental Youth Award - Joshua Cigoianu (Meadows Alumni)
Meadows alumni, Joshua Cigoianu was among 10 elementary school students nationwide to win the 2015 President's Environmental Youth Award for his water conservation project. 2015 winners were announced this past Tuesday by the EPA. Read more about this huge accomplishment in the Beach Reporter article.
Congratulations to Joshua for this prestigious award!
Superior Rating to MBUSD 4th & 5th Grade Honor Choir!
The MBUSD 4th and 5th grade Honor Choir, led by directed by Ms. Nona Watson, did an excellent job at the Knott's Berry Farm Choir Festival last weekend. They received the rating of Superior. Many of their scores were 9.5 or 10. We had an overall score of 190.5 out of 200. There was only one group that scored higher, a high school Madrigal Group at 197! We are proud of the choir members representing Meadows!
Congrats to Ms. Watson and her Honor Choir!
GirlPower Workshop - April 27th @ Pennekamp
GirlPower is a friendship program that inspires "Tween" girls (6 to 12 years old) to feel empowered, develop a strong sense of self, and love themselves while learning to manage the most important things to them...their friendships.
Join Dana Kerford, Teacher & Friendship Expert and the Founder of the internationally recognized programs GirlPower & GoodGuys, during her return to Manhattan Beach! Learn how to guide your daughter though the unpredictable world of female friendships. You will learn strategies to help her put out Friendship Fires®, how to empower her to stand up for herself, & the best ways to support her through unhealthy friendships. GirlPower will give you a new "language" for talking about friendship, helping you connect with your daughter and open up those lines of communication.
Girls in grades 1 and 2 + Parents
When: Wednesday, April 27th @ 4-5:30 pm
Where: Pennekamp Elementary School (110 Rowell Ave)
Tickets include expert instruction, a folder with handouts, a GirlPower pencil & sticker, and a chance to ask Dana questions one-on-one following the workshop. Registration deadline is Friday, April 22nd.
To learn more about GirlPower & GoodGuys and the programs available for kids, parents, and educators, please visit www.urstrong.com or email info@urstrong.com.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is next week so get ready to show your love for our amazing teachers and staff at Meadows!!! Breakfast treats and coffee will be provided every morning and there will be a luncheon on Wednesday, May 4th for all the teachers and staff.
Bring your whole family to this educational and entertaining night! Cub Scouts will sell pizza and Jamba Juice will sell smoothies, so bring cash for food. Below are some of the amazing science experiences you'll enjoy. Look for a flyer in your Tuesday envelope, then bring it to Science Night, recycle it there, and be entered in a raffle for fantastic science prizes! The official "program & map" will be emailed next week.
5-8pm: Local Workshops: UCLA Archeaology, Mrs. Michael's Weather Balloon Findings, Science Fair Projects, Roundhouse Aquarium Touch Tanks, UCode, Mira Costa Robotics, Composting, USC Sea Grant
Our Spring Pride Day event coming up on May 14th from 9 am - 1 pm and we would love helping hands to sell food, replant and clean-up our school! This is a great opportunity for our Cub and Girls Scout Troops to help as a group!
As always, our wonderful PTA will be funding the materials, but it's up to us as a school community to provide the muscle! Please come ready to get down & dirty! Bring your labeled gardening tools and the whole family. We'll have simple weeding & clean-up projects for the little ones.
To volunteer or if you have any questions, please e-mail Becki Winckler.
MBX
MAP in May
Enrollment for the 3 week Spring session of MAP is available by making a general payment on the homepage of the MBX website http://www.mbxfoundation.org/ if you are a continuing student, or by filling out the form on the flyer if you are new to the MAP program this school year. Copies of the flyer are in the Meadows office or can be emailed to you by contacting Marina Trachy at mbtrachy@yahoo.com. The website has NOT been updated for this session, so please direct any questions to Marina at the above email address or (310) 947-2078.
Enroll early! Classes will be confirmed or canceled based on enrollment as of midnight Wednesday, May 4. Confirmed classes will continue to accept enrollment until full.
MBX for Fifth Graders
Attention fifth graders: Camp VIP is adding a class just for you. Getting Ready for Middle School is an opportunity to spend a week with old and new friends and learn "everything you ever wanted to know about MBMS." Lots of information, activities, games, and a trip to MBMS for a behind the scenes tour. Check the schedule for the details at mbxfoundation.org. For questions about this or any other summer program (check them out) contact Nancy@mbxfoundation.org
Ice Cream Volunteers Needed
A few more people are needed to sell ice cream on Fridays, specifically on 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!
Scrip table will be open this Friday after school in front of the Meadows Cafeteria. See you there!
Take the MBEF Parent Survey!
As a community-based foundation, the feedback and priorities of MBUSD parents are critical to MBEF's strategic direction and decision-making. MBEF supports every child, every day and their goal is to reach 100% parent participation in this short survey.
Please click here and take five minutes to share your thoughts.
Grades of Green Earth Tip!
If you have old items that still have some life in them, like clothes, toys, and furniture, don't toss them in the trash...donate them! By extending the life of your items, you help save the environment by reducing the amount of waste going to our landfills.
And if you have gently used sports equipment, our Meadows EDP Program is accepting donations!
Running Club
Over the past two weeks, Mrs. Granberg's class had the highest participation. Her students ran a total of 233 laps! Ms. Gregorio and Ms. Kuklinski's classes followed closely behind. Yahoo, Mustangs! Come join us on the lower playground Tuesday through Friday from 7:40-8:00. Everyone is welcome!
California ranks in the bottom third of voter registration nationally. Los Angeles County made news in the November 2014 election when it recorded the lowest turnout in the state. Consequently, there has been a national effort to modernize the country's voter registration system.40 new laws on voting and elections take effect in 2016. To find out more click here. If your child will be 18 years old by Nov 8th he/she can vote. For you or your child to register to vote click here.
Manhattan Wine Auction - June 11th
Manhattan Wine Auction
Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 4:30pm
Manhattan Country Club
Tickets go on sale for the 22nd Annual Manhattan Wine Auction on Monday, May 2nd at 9AM at www.manhattanwineauction.com. The Wine Auction is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and raise money for our schools, while sampling local cuisine and wines from around the world. You'll also have the opportunity to bid on over 300 items in the Silent and Live Auctions! To purchase a corporate or family table, please contact the MBEF Office at 310-303-3342 or email hava@manhattanwineauction.com.
We hope to see you there!
Volunteer Opportunities - Rowell Drop Off Zone, Science Lab - We Need You!
Rowell Drop Off ZoneClick on the link here and find the assigned week for your class, then choose the morning that works best for your schedule. Next up: Legaspi, Granberg, & Gregorio. 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
This school year we've raised $675from 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 flyerfor 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
A Musical Comedy for the Whole Family
The talent is just amazing this year. Don't miss out and buy your tickets early. These Mira Costa productions sell out.
Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Saturday, April 30th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Manhattan Beach Police Department Community Room (420 15th St).
1 Year Celebration
Join us for a party to celebrate our first year in the new library!
2 PM - Mira Costa High School Chamber Orchestra
3 PM - Tears for Fears Drummer Jamie Wollam with Special Guests
Community Art - Mobile Mural Lab
Teen Friends of the Library - Year One film screening
Free Books for Kids
*Sponsored by Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library
May 14th at 9:30 AM. Join the Pacific School families run/walk from the Manhattan Beach Pier . The cost for the run is $35.00 a person. The run is a family friendly 5K so the little ones can run or walk at their own pace. There will be different age divisions as well as fun prizes. Afterwards head on over to the Grand View Fair.
Grand View Spring Fair
May 14th 10:00am - 3:00pm at Grand View
It is an all day fair with slides, games and crafts. For ticket, click here.
Join us as we discuss the zany book Escape from Mr.Lemoncello's Libary and participate in a scavenger hunt. We will enjoy snacks, trivia and art activities. Titles of the book are available at the Children's Reference Desk.
Parents: Please be aware that refreshments will be served
at this program. A list of ingredients will be made
available.
Grades 4-8
Grand Vew 5K Gator Run/Walk
June 4th 8:00 am. Packet Pick-up at Grand View Elementary on Friday 2:00 PM-4:30 PM or Saturday at 7:00 AM. All proceeds benefit MBEF. More information here.
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 flyerfor more info or visit
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.
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.
Each year VOICE recognizes Teachers, Individual Community members and Businesses who are taking action to improve our community and our environment. 
