Dear Riptides,
We are headed into a busy, busy time and I know our families have a lot going on in and outside of school. Please try to maintain routines with your children, especially reading with them every night. Reading to and with your child is one of the most important things you can do for them to support academic success. Robinson has many digital resources for students to use at home so please take advantage of these tools as assigned by your teacher.
If you haven’t returned your letter of intent for next year please do so as soon as you can as we are already planning classes for next school year and it helps us with enrollment patterns.
Have a terrific week. Don’t forget that Spring Break is April 1-5, 2019.
Jackie O’Sullivan
Principal
Follow me on Instagram @robinson_principal
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The Week Ahead:
Sunday, 3/24 & Monday 3/25: MBEF Presents "How to Raise an Adult"*
Monday, 3/25 - Friday, 3/29: Community Service Drive*
Upcoming Dates:
4/1 - 4/5: Spring Break - No School
4/16: Parent Book Club* @ 8:30 - 10AM
4/16 & 4/17: Talent Show Check Point*
4/25: PTSA General Session Meeting* @ 8:30AM
Ongoing:
- Run Club* continues every Tuesday & Thursday @ 7:45 on Fowler Field
- Apparel shop is open every Wednesday @ 1:15 near the Cafeteria*
* Details Below
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3/25 - 3/29: Community Service Drive - Extended 1 Week
 Join us in supporting Safe Place for Youth (SPY). SPY provides support and care to homeless youth in our community through outreach, education, and health and wellness programing.
Donations will be collected in a bin outside the front office. Please, nothing red due to gang interaction. Please consider purchasing & donating the items listed below or click here to check out an Amazon Wish List.
| Deodorant |
Wet Wipes |
Neosporin |
Socks |
Notebooks |
| Toothpaste |
Combs / Brushes |
Hand Sanitizer |
Men's Boxers / Briefs |
Pens / Pencils |
| Lip Balm |
Bandaids |
Nail Clippers |
Women's Underwear |
Art Supplies |
4/6 & 4/20: Limited Tickets Available for Walt Disney Concert Hall - Toyota Symphonies for Youth
We have 2 tickets remaining for the LA Philharmonic Youth Symphony for the April 6th and April 20th performances. Click here for more information or contact Valerie Langenberg with questions.
4/16: Robinson Parent Book Group @ 8:30 - 10AM
Click here to learn more and register for a discussion on The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel J. Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. We hope you will join us for this fun, lively, and hands-on discussion in a positive learning environment. You will come away with ideas and strategies to use at home with your child/children. Y ou do not need to read the book prior to attending.
4/16 & 4/17: Talent Show Check Point - Click here for more information.
Each group must attend one of the scheduled checkpoints listed below. Be prepared to show at least 1 minute of the act and bring edited music on an iPhone. Registration and DVD fees will be collected at the checkpoint.
Tues., 4/16 starting @ 2:35
Wed., 4/17 starting @ 1:25
4/25: PTSA General Session Meeting @ 8:30 AM
The following nominees for the open Executive Board positions for the 2019-2020 school year will be presented for approval and election at the PTSA General Session meeting on April 25th at 8:30am in the Robinson HUB. Please join us! All parents welcome!
Co-Presidents:
Dana Lupton & Barbara Endlich
Co-VPs of Fundraising:
Julie Mullholand & Shannon Williams
Co-VPs of Volunteers:
Shana Kish & Andrea Barker
Parliamentarian:
Melissa Iacono
Secretary (replacing Melissa Iacono for next year):
Kristen Borland
MBEF Liaison:
Amber Fatheree (replacing Dana Lupton for next year).
Ongoing: After School Enrichment - Spring Session Enrollment Open
Spring registration is open. Classes begin the week of 4/22. Register at mbxfoundation.org. Questions? Email Sondra Whitehead at sondra.n.w@gmail.com or call 310-871-4773. Click here to view to flyer.
Teacher Negotiations Update
Interested in learning more about the current teacher negotiations? Take a moment to stay informed and read what both sides have to say. Be sure to visit the Teachers Union website, and read Superintendent Matthews' latest update.
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19th Annual Family Fun Run
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 An Amazing Riptide Success!
Congratulations to ALL Riptides on a run well done! Over 400 students, alumni, parents, teachers and staff, neighbors, and friends took part in one of Robinson’s largest and most celebrated events. The 5K race included a warm up stretch by our fifth grade teachers, Patti McCullum and Christine Jewett, a welcome by Coach Branim, "This Land" sung by Sam Borland, Ava Linnecke, Riley Marsh and Finley Sellers and an awards ceremony hosted by Principal Jackie O'Sullivan.
Our top three K-5 grade overall male finishers were Miles Zielin (4th grade) 21:12; Trey Lighter (3rd grade) 21:15; Christian Stephens (3rd grade) 21:18. Our top three K-5 grade overall female finishers were Lily Paquin (4th grade) 23:03; Jasmine Saul (3rd grade) 23:06; Leilani Tran (5th grade) 23:14. Megan Montz was our top staff finisher, TD Pham our top male finisher 21:20 and Tracy Mork our top female finisher 25:05. The following Riptides took 1st through 3rd place for their grade levels in the run:
We are very grateful to our amazing sponsors for making the race such a success. Many thanks to Children's Hospital Los Angeles/South Bay, Gimlen Orthodontics, Marlin Equity Partners, Moose Toys, Skechers, Summer Orthodontics, Super B Productions, South Bay Plastic Surgeons, The Strand House, Gold Arrow Camp, Exer More Than Urgent Care Holly Messer, Jim Yi and to our contributors Bambino Sitters, Baskin Robbins, El Gringo, greensplus.com, Grow, Jamba Juice, Manhattan Bread & Bagel, Manhattan Dermatology, S-CLUB, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Village Runner, VOX DJs and ZiiP.
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Race Results By Grade:
Transitional Kinder:
1st Sofia Spinelli 45:49 / Walty Wucetich 39:34
Kindergarten:
1st Darcy Saul 30:09 / James Enson 29:51
2nd Dylan Purdy 33:34 / Nathan Saxena 34:54
3rd Isla Chandler 38:20 / Case Goodrich 36:21
First Grade:
1st Kendall Meyer 29:24 / Paul Dieckmann 23:47
2nd Lily Barrows 30:43 / Rylan Kish 31:59
3rd Sophia Lobo 32:28/ Beckett Bloomfield 32:05
Second Grade:
1st Lucca McGee 30:34 / James Maertz 21:33
2nd Laken Ashcraft 31:01 / Kit Clark 22:45
3rd McKenna Putnam 31:12 / Connor Saxena 23:52
Third Grade:
1st Jasmine Saul 23:06 / Trey Lighter 21:15
2nd Annabel Newman 26:53 / Christian Stephens 21:18
3rd Charlotte King 26:53 / Luke Honea 21:29
Fourth Grade:
1st Lily Paquin 23:03 / Miles Zielin 21:12
2nd McKenzie Weber 24:02:4 / Matthew Fine 21:33
3rd Finley Moss 24:02:8 / Sawyer Frederick 22:22
Fifth Grade:
1st Leilani Tran 23:14 / Henry King 21:23
2nd Sienna Saul 23:20 / Justin Warner 23:14
3rd Ava Linnecke 25:43 / Kai Yamano 24:25
To view the complete results, visit Racewire.com.
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3/24 or 3/25: MBEF Presents: Julie Lythcott-Haims and How to Raise an Adult
 Get tickets now to see renowned author and parenting expert Julie Lythcott-Haims share her insights on how to allow children to develop the resourcefulness, resilience, and inner determination necessary for success. MBEF will host two separate presentations on March 24th and March 25th, plus a meet & greet. Click here for more details.
3/26: Inaugural Mira Costa Community STEM Night, 6-8PM
Mira Costa faculty, students and guest organizations will host exciting interactive STEM activities, demos and talks on Tuesday, March 26th from 6-8pm! Bring the whole family to learn the educational importance and many life opportunities related to science, technology, engineering and math in our tech-tethered world. Key areas of focus include medicine/biotechnology, media/entertainment, cybersecurity and engineering. Any additional parents/alumni/community members or companies interested in hosting a STEM booth/activity, please feel free to contact CostaSTEMnight@gmail.com.
3/26: MCHS Choir presents The Cathedral Concert, 7:30 PM, American Martyrs Church
The Mira Costa Choir Department presents its annual Cathedral Concert. Participating Mira Costa Choirs are Vocal Ensemble and Choral Union. Choir families, friends, and community members are all invited to attend this wonderful celebration of choral music. This concert is an annual fundraiser for the Mira Costa Choirs. Admission $25. For ticket info, click HERE. Tickets also will be available at the door approximately 1 hour before the concert.
4/13: MCHS Choir Dept. Clothing and Shoe Drive, 9:30-11:30 AM, MCHS Parking Lot
The Mira Costa Choir Dept. will hold its annual spring collection drive, collecting gently used clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, belts, purses, bags, luggage, drapes, table linens, and stuffed animals (whew!). For a complete list of what we're collecting, please click HERE. If you'd like to contribute, please drop items off in the school parking lot on April 13th between 9:30-11:30 am (we'll have a truck there and volunteers to collect donations). All donations are greatly appreciated.
4/27: Growing Great Farm to Table Benefit
Please join us to celebrate GrowingGreat's 20th Anniversary at our Farm to Table Benefit honoring Chef David LeFevre. Farm to Table dinner by Chef Neal Fraser of Redbird and Vibiana. Click here for the flyer. Ticket info at www.growinggreat.org.
Summer is Just Around the Corner
When you’re making your summer plans, be sure to consider one of the many summer programs being offered by MBX/ MBUSD at Pennekmap, Robinson and MBMS. Returning from previous summers are Steve and Kate, Camp Galileo, reDiscover, Planet Bravo and TGA Tennis. And that’s not all! This summer you can take advantage of Camp Rad offered by two of MBMS’s favorite teachers (grades 4-7) , Pedalheads for the young bikeriders (especially incoming Kinders), LIFT Enrichment for those who enjoy culinary experiences, Book-A-Roos, a long time community favorite for fun academics, and Jr. Architects and Engineers for those of you who have enjoyed Camp Picasso, My Art Studio, and other super high quality creative art classes. Check it out at MBXfoundation.org.
Mini Mustang Summer Cheer Camp
Mira Costa cheerleaders welcome kids grades K-8 June 24-28 from 9 am – 2 pm. Participants will learn cheers, sidelines, dances, jumps, and cheerleading fundamentals! Click here for more information, or click here to sign up!
Camp RAD
Run by Mr. Trpin and Mr. Chao, current MBMS 6th grade teachers (formally elementary school teachers at Meadows)! It is a camp in August provided for students to review/preview language arts and math before the beginning of the school year. Arts, crafts, outside activities, and FUN are provided! Click here for details.
Sign up now for an unforgettable 5-day summer camp with John Hunter, internationally renowned educator, and be a part of World Peace. The Game allows children to develop high level critical thinking, problem-solving, introspection, social-emotional intelligence, and much more. Limited space. Register now at www.WorldPeaceGame.org. World peace begins with inner peace.
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Party Books
There are only a few more parties remaining this year. Click here to reserve your spot today!
 Custom Engraved Jewelry Fundraiser **Special for Mother's Day**
Robinson is offering personalized bracelets and key chains engraved in your child's handwriting, with all profits benefitting the PTSA. Click here for details. Orders must be placed by April 1st for a Mother's Day delivery. This jewelry collection is high quality and will make great gifts for you, your children and grandparents too! Sample jewelry pieces on display in Robinson Office. Click here for details and order form.
Apparel Shop - Open Wednesdays @ 1:15PM, Cafeteria
Robinson Riptide Gear and Apparel is on sale every Wednesday at 1:15 PM near the cafeteria and ice cream sales. Gear up for the growing kiddos!
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Heal The Bay Beach Clean-Up
The Beach Clean-Up was a success! Students worked together to collect trash and record items found. This information has been uploaded into The Heal The Bay database and will be used to help improve our environment. Years ago, they learned that the greatest source of trash was plastic grocery bags. Heal The Bay then worked to enact a law that banned plastic bags from our city. Our clean up work makes a difference!
Family Fun Run - Thank you!
It takes a village of volunteers to hold the Family Fun Run each year. Special thanks to our race course volunteers Shannon Boyle, Schuyler Chang, Stephanie Deur, Heather Fielding, Clare Flynn, Jody Gale, Riscilla Christensen, Jennifer Goldman, Shannon Harger, Amintha Hodgeon, Kim Holz, Karalyn Honea, Christina Ibrahim, April Kinninger, Lizzy Lahive, Corina McGovern, Taylor McConnaughy, Margaret Nesbitt, Geraldine Pepemehmetoglu, Barbara Sanders, Stephanie Schroeder, Nadine Spoerl, Lisa Stanton, Jeff Yeh, and Chelsea Zielin.
Special thanks to Kristen Borland, Enzo Desisto (as Splash), Ron Escopete, Janeen Caleo, Yea-Lan Chiang, Harriet Clark, Richard Gaines, Ryan Heise, Anthony Henry, Stacy Myrose, Jackie O'Sullivan, Thuy Pham and Anna Yi for all their help distributing swag bags and volunteering the day of the event. Thank you to Ryan Barrows for photographing the event and capturing amazing images for all to enjoy. |
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