Panther News April 8, 2018
2nd Graders visit the La Brea Tar Pits
Pacific Dine Nite at Rubios
Pacific Dine Nite 20% of proceeds goes to Pacific PTA
WHEN: April 11, 2018
WHERE: Rubios 2000 South Sepulveda Blvd. - Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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A Parent Informational Night on Disability Awareness:
We live in an ever-changing world. The development of assistive technologies has moved our society toward one that is more inclusive and adaptable to those with disabilities. Schools have taken on the model of inclusion; including all students (regardless of disabilities) to be apart of the mainstream classroom, and ADA requirements have made it so all people are able to participate in mainstream society. With these rapid changes and the continued globalization of the world it is vital that students, at the elementary level, are given chances to engage in programs such as Changing Perspectives. It is important that people of all ages are able to understand and effectively communicate with those around them. The ultimate goal is to help everyone recognize their own challenges and to help promote understanding, respect, and acceptance of all people.

When: Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: Meadows Cafeteria

Guest Speakers:
* Professionals from Meadows Special Education team
* Meadows parents
* Sam Drazin, creator of Changing Perspectives curriculum

All community members are welcome to attend!
Exciting News With Our Run Club Partners!
LEGENDS Socks has generously joined the team! They're donating a pair of Legends socks with every pair of Skechers shoes and they are also sponsoring a Sock Art Contest! Forms will be coming home in your White Envelopes this week but you can also download the entry form online here or grab additional forms at the front office. The winners of the contest will have their sock designs printed, and will attend a private party at the Legends Sock Factory. Deadline is APRIL 11, 2018! Exclusively for our contest entrants, a 30% discount off all items on their website. Enter code KIDSROCK30 at checkout.
Volunteer Appreciation Night!
Calling all current (and future!) volunteers! Let us celebrate all your help to our school over nibbles and drinks on April 12th at 7pm at Brickworks in Manhattan Beach. Please click here to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Manjiri Evans and Jennifer Gale VPs of Volunteers
Pawprints Spring Edition is Here
Click here to read it!
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Pacific Family Science Night
SAVE THE DATE for Family Science Night - April 18, 2018 5-8pm. Food will be served by In-N-Out and Fresh Brothers!
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Calling All Artists!
Enter to win and see YOUR design painted on the handball court wall! The handball court wall is getting an upgrade! Entries must feature the Pacific Panther on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, single-sided. They may be hand-drawn or digital, but they must be printed before being submitted. One entry per student allowed. Submissions due to the front office by April 20th at 12:40 pm. For more information, please click here
CONGRATS to  Pacific's 5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind Team!
The Pacific 5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind Team, coached by 2nd Grade Teacher, Michelle Lautanen, recently won 1st place at the California Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament held at the University of California- Riverside. The team will represent California for Worlds, to take place this year at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, May 23-26, with teams traveling from all over--including Singapore to Switzerland.

This is the team's third year together.  They have been practicing since September and had won first place in Regional at Thousand Oaks for their advancement to State.  Odyssey of the Mind competitions have two parts:  Spontaneous Problems which are critical and creative thinking challenges and Long Term problems, which the teams are given a theme/problem to act out.  This involves incorporating a list of loose requirements to create a highly entertaining and creative performance in a determined period of time and space.


Back Row: Coco Johnson (Two-Faced), Lauren Vick (Mother Earth/Shmuffles the Sock Puppet), Kyle Johnson (TV Host), Charlie Kresser (Trash Man), Natalie Bernstein (Cafe Worker) Bottom Row: Amelia Rizika (Armsie)
Panther Praise
Thank you to Jill Willard, one of our wonderful Panther parents, for hosting a social emotional awareness workshop. Parents learned great techniques to calm and center themselves, so they can be present with their children.
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Run Club News...
Congratulations to our top runners who have already completed over 100 miles!!!!  Collin Laffoon, Sabrina Guidry, Samantha Santa Ana, Ella Temperley & Evan Stoddard.  We are soooooooo proud of you!!!



Deadline for the amazing Legends Socks contest is right around the corner - Artwork due April 11th!  

SAVE THE DATE:  All marathoners will be invited to our end of the year party on Saturday, May 12th 9-11am in Lawndale.   We are bringing the kids together with our Kids Helping Kids program for the first time to promote the idea of "Paying it Forward".  Stay tuned - more details to come shortly!  Only about a month left to achieve that marathon so if your child is close - please encourage them to keep on running!

Thanks to everyone for supporting our Run Club with enthusiasm and early morning drop-offs!  We are well over the 6,000 mile mark - history in the making!!
Last month to purchase your YEARBOOK!!
Last month to purchase your YEARBOOK!! Deadline for your 2 FREE personal pages and the last day to purchase your yearbook is Friday, April 27th! Please click here to get your book. Don't miss an easy and fun way to gift Pacific memories to your child! 
Mira Costa Summer Cheer Camp - July 16-20
K-8th graders are invited to participate in a FUN, EXCITING and HIGH ENERGY cheerleading and summer camp. Campers will learn sidelines, cheers, dances and cheerleading fundamentals from the Nationally Ranked MIRA COSTA CHEERLEADERS! Click here for flyer and details.

MBX Summer Camps
Summer is just around the corner and MBX is offering a variety of camps on our campuses for you  to consider when making your summer plans: Steve and Kate, Camp Galileo, The Tinkering School, Planet Bravo, and TGA Premier Sports. All information, including links to the camp enrollment is available at mbxfoundation.org. There are exciting options for students entering K-8 in the fall. For additional information, feel free to contact Nancy Rosenburg.
UPCOMING CALENDAR  DATES
 
COMMUNITY + AROUND TOWN

GRANDVIEW GATOR 5K/SPRING FAIR
Join Grand View's Exer Urgent Care Gator Run Benefitting MBEF.  On Saturday, May 5, the Grand View Gators are hosting their 23rd annual Exer Urgent Care Gator Run. Proceeds from the run support MBEF, so not only is the race a fundraiser for all MBUSD schools, it's also fun for the whole family! Register online  here  or go to the  Grandview website  for more information.

2018 ROUNDHOUSE RUN 
MAY 12, 2018 -  The Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center's 6th Annual Run is a timed run for runners and walkers of all ages raising money for the Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center. They welcome student, faculty and admin participation. For details and to sign up, click here .

MB PUBLIC LIBRARY - UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
There is plenty going on at our beautiful downtown library this month:
* An All Abilities FREE Children's Concert with  Kerry Fenster - Wed., 4/4, 5-6pm

UR STRONG WORKSHOPS AT PENNEKAMP
Pennekamp Elementary is excited to be hosting URSTRONG, an internationally recognized Social Emotional Wellbeing program that empowers children with the skills, language and self-confidence to be better friends and develop healthier relationships. If you are interested in attending with your child, the URSTRONG "Language of Friendship" workshop will take place on Thursday, April 26 with the following details: 4:00-5:30p: Language of Friendship Junior (Grades 1 & 2 plus parents); 6:00-7:30pm; Language of Friendship (Grades 3-6 plus parents). These are open to the public. Please click the titles to register.

6th ANNUAL CHARITY TEXAS HOLD 'EM POKER TOURNAMENT
Parents are invited to Ron Goodlin and Jim Robinson's annual poker tournament to benefit Mira Costa Boys' Basketball. Saturday, June 2 from 5-11 pm. See the flyer to secure a spot!
 
SUMMER CAMPS

SEMPER FIT SPORTS
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NAMASTE INDIA : SUMMER CAMP FOR 6-10 YR OLDS
Culture Journeys, in conjunction with MB Parks & Rec, is holding a one-week summer camp August 13-17 at the Marine Avenue Park. This camp seeks to teach children to appreciate world culture, be culture-curious and also culture-sensitive. This year's theme is Namaste India. Click here  for details and registration information.
 
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Manhattan Beach, California 90266
 
Pacific School
1200 Pacific Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266