Meadows Elementary School PTA
Friday Reminders  
  
MAP in May

REMINDER: MAP is offering a 3 week Spring session May 9-26, 2016.  

For information or answers to questions contact Marina Trachy at (310) 947-2078 or mbtrachy@yahoo.com.

  
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 FiresŪ, 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)
Cost: $30/person

Girls in grades 3 to 6 + Parents
When: Wednesday, April 27th @ 6-8 pm
Where: Pennekamp Elementary School (110 Rowell Ave)
Cost: $35/person

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 emailinfo@urstrong.com .
  
Meadows PTA Online Auction is OPEN!!

READY...SET...BID!  The Meadows Annual Online Auction is going on now!  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.  Check it out!

There will be items on display and raffle tickets for sale at Ice Cream Social today after school!

  
High Altitude Weather Balloon Launch!

Early Saturday morning our Science Specialist, Mrs. Michael, and lots of Mustangs and guests met at the Carson Air Field--home of the Goodyear Blimp. After months of preparing (and years of dreaming), Mrs. Michael guided our ground crew through the final preparation of our first-ever Meadows High Altitude Weather Balloon Launch. When the balloon took flight, it was spectacular.

Thank you Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) for developing the Innovation Grant Program that allows for educators' dreams to come to fruition. Congratulations Mrs. Michael, Meadows parents, and enthusiastic students...you did it! 
 
Thanks to Xplore Offshore, the weather balloon and the payload were located Monday afternoon off the coast near La Jolla!  If you have not already done so, check out this great video of the launch courtesy of the Cardemas Family.  
  
Friday Ice Cream Social


Join us for Friday ice cream today after school!  Don't forget your dollars!


  
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.

  
Rowell Drop Off Zone Help Needed

Have you looked at the sign up genius for Rowell Drop Off yet? Next up...Radl, Legaspi, & Granberg.  Please be sure to sign up, it only takes 20 out of your morning!  Thank you for your help!

Sign up here, please.
  
Don't Forget These Upcoming Events!

April 21st - April 29th - Meadows Annual Online Auction
April 27th - GirlPower Workshop
April 29th - Three Piggy Opera (Kinder)
May 2nd - MBEF Wine Auction Tickets Go On Sale