Meadows Elementary School PTA
Friday Reminders  
  
Meadows PTA Online Auction LAST DAY!!

READY...SET...BID!  The Meadows Annual Online Auction is coming to a close TONIGHT AT 10PM!  Don't miss this opportunity to shop online for a great cause--our children's education!
Check it out!

Be sure to stop by the online auction table today 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



  
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
staff appreciation day logo 2012

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. 

Please go to this Sign Up Genius link to sign up to help where you can.  Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Thank you!

  
Shopping 4 Students

Bring your original receipts for the current school year through April 30,2016 to the Concierge Booth, (located in front of Macy's Men's and home). Your school earns five (5) points for every dollar spent at any store, (including Fry's, Ralph's and CVS), restaurant, eatery or vendor cart at Manhattan Village.  Shopping for Students questions? Please call (800) 539-3273.

  
Moms Night Out - Ticket Price Increase May 1st

Today and tomorrow are the last days to buy a reduced price ticket of $35 for Moms Night Out. May 1st they increase to $40. Moms can purchase online or bring the pink order form and check to the school office today! What a perfect Mother's Day gift to yourself! 

When: Thursday, May 19th from 6:30-9pm
Where: Rock N' Brews in El Segundo
Early bird price: $35
After April 30th: $40
 
Ticket price includes:  
*hors d'oeuvres
*a drink
*a Sephora gift bag for the first 60 to arrive
*a complimentary raffle ticket for some great prizes

Purchase your tickets here!
  
Science Night - Friday, May 6th, 5-9pm

It's only 1 week away! Bring the flyer (from your Tuesday envelope) 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. Here's a sneak peek of the night: 
  • 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
  • 5:30-6:15pm: Mad Science Show
  • 6-8:30pm: Mad Science Workshops: Electricity, Magnets, Dry Ice, Air Pressure, Eco-Friendly demos, Chromatography
  • 6:45-7:30pm: Animal Tracks Show
  • 8-8:45pm: Animal Tracks Show (repeat)
  • Food and drinks sold by Cub Scouts and Jamba Juice
  
Scrip Table Today!


There will be a SCRIP table today after school from 2-3 pm.
 
Come by and get an ice cream for your little Mustang while you pick up some SCRIP for the weekend.  
 
See you there!

  
The Hunt 2016

The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt and Games take place on Friday, August 26th!
The Hunt is an opportunity for all incoming MBMS 6th Graders to meet their new classmates before the start of school. Participants will be placed on teams and asked to find/solve a series of clues and win challenges throughout the day. Registration fee covers DJ, bagels and juice, snack, lunch, T-shirt and goodie prize bag. Space is limited, and we can only take the first 240 students who register. We will have a sign-up table at MBMS 6th grade registration on May 2-3, 3:30 to 5:30pm. Online registration will be available for remaining spots after May 3. Please look for us on May 2-3 and register as soon as possible to reserve your child's spot!

Event Details:
Friday, August 26, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm
MBMS and Polliwog Park
Cost: $30 per Hunter (before 7/15/16) $40 per Hunter (between 7/16/16 and 8/14/16)
Contact: Nicole Tang at
mbmsthehunt@gmail.com

  
MAP in May

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. Classes will be confirmed or canceled based on enrollment as of midnight Wednesday, May 4.  Confirmed classes will continue to accept enrollment until full.

  
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...Granberg, Gregorio & Trpin.  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 29th - Three Piggy Opera (Kinder)
April 30th - Shopping 4 Students school year deadline
May 2nd - MBEF Wine Auction Tickets Go On Sale
May 2nd - May 3rd - Registration Table at MBMS for The Hunt (5th Graders)
May 2nd - May 6th - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 6th - Science Night, 5-9 pm