The Principal's Newsletter

June 17, 2007
 

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILDREN WON’T BE ATTENDING MEADOWS FOR 0809
If your child will not be attending Meadows next year, please let me know. We are overenrolled at Grades K, 1, 3 and 5. Some of those on the waiting list are siblings, which will pose a significant challenge to these families, who may end up having children attending two schools. Please leave a message at 318-7345, EXT. 5660.

Also, if you learn of anyone moving during the summer, I would appreciate so much hearing about this. Sometimes when there is a last minute job transfer or other move, the last thing parents think about is notifying the school. Thanks so much!

THOSE EVER LOVIN’ DOTS!
It has worked extremely well for supervision of children this year for parents to stand back from the line-up area so we will continue this procedure next year. For the first two weeks of school, however, I believe that our first graders will need their parents nearby as a transition. So, parents of all children are invited to join their children on the dots from August 27 – September 5. Beginning Monday, September 8, parents will again stand back from the dots. Thanks for your cooperation with this procedure.

SCHEDULE FOR OPENING OF SCHOOL ON AUGUST 27, 2008
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Children will attend school according to the following schedule:

• K-AM 8:00 – 11:20

• K-PM 11:25 – 2:45

• Gr. 1 – 5 8:15 – 1:30

With the exception of the Grade K-PM time, this schedule is the regular Collaboration Wednesday schedule. K-PM students start the Collaboration Wednesday schedule on Wednesday, September 3.

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL-NIGHT

Back-to-School Night will be held for the parents of kindergartners on Tuesday, August 26, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. This is a time to learn about our kindergarten program, the kindergarten curriculum and daily procedures. This will be a parent-only event, as is the Back-to-School Night for Grades 1 – 5.

Back-to-School Night for Grades 1 – 5 will take place on Thursday, September 11. The times will be:

• Grades 1 – 3 6:00 – 6:45 pm

• Grades 4 – 5 6:45 – 7:30 pm

MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY MEETING

The Parking and Public Improvements Commission (PPIC) has been conducting a traffic study in the Meadows attendance area for the past year. A PPIC Special Meeting will be held on July 10, 2008, at 6:30 pm at the City Council Chambers. The PPIC will address Meadows and Robinson Elementary School Traffic Studies and make recommendations to the City Council. The Manhattan Beach City Council Chambers are located at 1400 Highland Avenue.
 

CAMP VIP

If you haven't already enrolled your children in Camp VIP, please take a minute to look over the wide variety of activities offered this July at Pacific School for Grades K- 8. So many fun learning opportunities to consider:

• MBPD Junior Leadership Academy with Officer Stephanie Martin

• Artist Studio with Mr. Hugo, MB Artist in Residence

• Open the Gate to Learning for a challenging week with Mrs. Shepley from MBMS

• Kinderkamp with Dana Cannon from PK

• Kinder Here We Come with Sondra Abrams and Megan Rech from Pacific

• Rhonda Becker teaching several exciting classes including the new Variety VIP

• Jeri Ceperly, media specialist at Pacific teaching Lights, Camera, Action and Multimedia Madness

• American Girl with MBUSD Teacher of the Year, Jen Saliba

• Getting Ready for Middle School with school counselor, Iris Knell,

• Sixth Grade Summer Reading with MBMS Humanities teacher Linda Daly,

• Fantastic Forensics with Pacific Science Specialist, Christy Dugas, Karin Buckner and Jen Granger teaching Play Your Way into Third Grade,

• On Our Way to First Grade with ELL teacher Karina Gerger

• Travel the Town with Pacific's Gina Marcarelli

...plus many other classes taught by MBUSD teaching staff and our very popular after school enrichment instructors.

You can view all info online and enroll at www.mbathleticfoundation.org. Click on Camp VIP. Please call Nancy Rosenburg, Program Director, at 376-6115 or email nsrosenb@aol.com for questions or to check availability. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. And remember, proceeds go to support programs in our District.

PROPOSED BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS

Planet Pals invite you to bring your friends and children to the Manhattan Beach City Council Meeting on July 1, 2008, at 6:30 pm. The City Council will be considering a ban on plastic bags. According to the statistics presented by our Planet Pals representatives, there are more plastic bags in the oceans than plankton! As a beach community, we are the most affected by the bags because they are polluting our ocean and killing our wildlife

There is a chance for you to speak if you would like. Speakers would have two minutes and you or your children are invited to speak if you feel strongly about this.

Connie Harrington

Principal, Meadows Elementary School

1200 N. Meadows Avenue

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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