Panther News January 21, 2018
  
  We kicked off our Pacific Pantherthon Fun Run with a fun filled pep rally.
MBEF For The Love of Reading
Our school libraries ignite and sustain a love of literature and learning in our children. MBEF funds the librarians at each of our seven school sites who maintain each collection of books but also bring research and media literacy skills to our students. Your MBEF donation ensures that MBUSD students will always have librarians to offer guidance, support and inspiration. Please Give Now.
 mbef.org/givetoday/

MBEF MBEF Parent Survey
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation relies on your feedback to help direct program funding. Please share your priorities in the MBEF Parent Survey - your feedback is critical to MBEF's strategic direction and should only take 5-10 minutes of your time. The target is 100% participation and the feedback you provide is anonymous. The survey will close on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Please click here to share your feedback.

sneaker.jpg WELCOME BACK RUNNERS!
Congrats to all those who have achieved the Marathon mark! Pacific School tops the chart of Elementary Schools with 45 Marathoners! Congratulations!
We are still looking for Run Club Chairs for the 2018-19 school year.  It is one of the most rewards positions there is so please consider it and come chat with us in the mornings!

Remember to sign up for the REMIND app as the weather has been a bit "iffy" lately.  To receive messages via text, text @pacificrun to 81010.   To receive email updates, send an email to pacificrun@mail.remind.com.

Also, we plan to have bagels every so often to surprise the kids for coming to Run Club. * If your child has specific allergies, please remind them accordingly as the bagels will most likely be in bags contaminated with nuts, eggs, etc.  

PANTHERTHON THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 26!
Did you know that we have supporters in 19 states and 3 countries?
Help Pacific in this easy fundraiser to reach friends and family in all 50 states! It only takes about 3 minutes.
1.) Register your child on FUNRUN.COM
2.) Get pledges by sending emails, texts, or posting on facebook through your child's page on FUNRUN.COM
Volunteer to help at the Pantherthon with your child's class and cheer on the  students and staff:
        Kinder and 2nd: 8:30-9:30 am
        1st and 3rd: 9:45-10:45
        4th and 5th: 11:00 -12 pm
*Obtain at least one pledge for a raffle ticket to win a new scooter, light up skateboard, or drone ~ additional tickets for every  $50 raised!
 
*green represents states where we have supporters
REFLECTIONS CONTEST WINNERS
Manhattan Beach Council PTA would like to congratulate the following Pacific Student Reflections "Within Reach" Contest winners!  The Award of Excellence entries from each category will continue to the next level of judging at the 33rd District (Greater Los Angeles area). 
 
All winners will be honored at a MBUSD School Board meeting later this year.

VISUAL ARTS
Intermediate Level - Logan Kwon

PHOTOGRAPHY
Primary Level - Tara Eichner
Intermediate Level - Enzo Ames

MUSIC COMPOSITION
Primary Level - Cameron Geida

Well done Pacific Panthers!

EL GRINGO FUNDRAISER
Please help raise funds to support Pacific PTA on Tuesday, February 13 by dinning at any El Gringo Restaurant in the South Bay!  Please bring in the attached flyer  on the date listed. El Gringo will donate 20% of your check amount back to our PTA. Purchases include Dine In, Take Out, Catering and Beverages. 


Join the Pacific PTA Facebook Group
To join, simply send an email to pacificptafacebook@gmail.com giving details of the email you use for Facebook and you'll receive an invite to join the Group.
UPCOMING CALENDAR  DATES

January 26th
Pantherthon

February 7th-8th

February 19th-23rd

February 28th

March 3rd

March 5th

March 9th

March 15th

March 16th

March 30th & 31st


For more calendar items  please visit the  Pacific School Website.
 
COMMUNITY + AROUND TOWN

MCHS BOYS BASKETBALL - Come Cheer Them On!
The Mustang hoopsters are gearing up for a great 
season  -  bring your entire family to the Costa Gym for 
entertainment and some great basketball! 
To see this season's schedule, click here .  

SOUTH BAY CHILI COOK OFF
Bring your family down to the Manhattan Beach Fire 
Station on Saturday, January 27 from 2-4 pm for the 
South Bay Chili Cook Off! $25 general admission, children 
8 and under are free! This is a family-friendly event with 
gourmet chili tastings, raffle prizes, a live DJ and silent 
auction. Come support our brave firefighters! Click here  for  details.

 
If you have not yet  registered at 
pacificschool.com   please 
Pacific School
1200 Pacific Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
 
Pacific School
1200 Pacific Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266