The Mustang Minute | April 28, 2025

We are doing something different this year!! Scholastic will be in the library AND during YOUR class library time! We will be open during your class library time, lunch recess (NO MORNING RECESS) and after school!! We will also be making a special appearance at Science Night from 5:30pm to 7:30pm!

Come Volunteer at the Book Fair!

Volunteer during your kid's library time, lunch recess and or after school and get the opportunity to join in the book fair fun!! Sign up HERE!

Get Your e-Wallets Set up for Your Reader!!

Hate sending money with your kids? No problem!! Set up a e-wallet for them! It is an easy transaction and it follows them every where they go! Already have one from previous years? Go ahead and manage your e-wallet and add funds!!

Science Night at Meadows on Friday 5/2 - please RSVP!

Meadows will be hosting its annual Science Night on Friday, 5/2 from 5-7pm. Come ready to learn and engage in STEM based activities! Highlights include a live science show and hands on science experiments, a magic show with Code Ninjas, glass blowing, and a robotics demonstration. This event is sponsored by the Meadows PTA and complimentary for all Meadows families. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Please RSVP here!

If you would like to volunteer for science night, please volunteer here!

NEXT WEEK – TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

We're rolling out the red carpet for our incredible teachers, aides, and staff during Staff Appreciation Week May 5th to 9th! This is our chance to show the real stars of Meadows Elementary just how much we value everything they do for our children every single day. We’ve planned a fun-filled week of daily activities, and we’d love your help making it a box-office hit!

Staff Favorites can be found HERE. Please consider bringing in a card, gift, or treat for some of the award winning specialty staff who go above and beyond for our kids every day. Sign up HERE to spoil them.

And we can’t forget about our EDP crew. They deserve a standing ovation for the amazing care they give our students every day. Sign up HERE for our EDP team.

We’ll be providing breakfast and lunch during the week but need your support to make sure every staff member feels the love.

Sign up to HERE to donate items, bring treats, or help with setup/cleanup for breakfasts and lunches. Thank you for helping us celebrate our Meadows stars! It’s going to be a star studded week!

Order Your School Supplies for the 2025-2026 School Year!

It's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies! I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested! Get them today before it's too late!

Volunteer Spotlight

We are turning the page on another successful Meadows Read-A-Thon thanks to Natalie Ram Laursen and Cindy Marian. They have organized an unforgettable experience for our students by leading this year’s event. Read-A-Thon is not only a favorite in the Mustang community, but it encourages kids to dive into books while raising valuable PTA funds to support our school. From covering all the logistics to plotting out a successful strategy, Natalie and Cindy’s hard work and enthusiasm have made this event a true page-turner. Thanks to their leadership, students have been inspired to read more than ever, challenging themselves to set goals and seek donations from the community to fund important school programs. It’s because of Natalie and Cindy’s commitment that the Read-A-Thon was such a bestseller this year, with our students reading with enthusiasm and raising much-needed funds for our school. We are so grateful for their efforts in making this fundraiser both engaging and impactful. Thank you for your dedication and for helping us write a brighter future for our students! Also we are so proud of all of our readers for all of their hard work. Huge thanks to the many families and friends who donated and supported our young readers along the way!

Do you know a volunteer who deserves a shout out? Nominate them for our next Volunteer Spotlight.

Email Meadows Volunteers for more info!

2025-2026 Proposed PTA Board Slate

We are excited to share the proposed PTA Board slate for the 2025-2026 school year. This slate will be voted on at the May 15th PTA General Meeting.

Thank you to all of these individuals for their commitment to our school community. If you would like to join this dedicated and hard working group, we still have a few open positions: Co-VP of Volunteers, MBEF Representative and Parliamentarian.

Please reach out to Emily Wells if you are interested in learning more.

Happy Spring Break!!!

2025-2026 Proposed PTA Board Slate

President: Jillian Robertson

EVP: Eunie Cho

Fundraising: Jen Gerjarusak, Emma Hite, Erin Lutz

Membership: Kristen del Pero, Elizabeth Little

Volunteers: Kimberly Pasquali

Communications: Jamie Eng, Michelle Orozco, Kenda Stewart

Treasurer: Kimberly Capinpin

Financial Secretary: Mimi Behan

Sponsorships: Susmita Patnala, Diana Vranicar

Secretary: Masha Mann

Legislative Representative: Lydia Hale

Order Your Yearbook Today!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW by May 10.

If you have any questions regarding the yearbook please email Megan Gong.

5th GRADE CORNER

**UPCOMING DATES**

May

5/2: Memory Slide Show Photos Deadline

June

6/3: Peer to Peer Breakfast

6/5: 5th Grade Talent Show

6/10: Begg Pool Party

6/12: 5th Grade Promotion & Promotion Party

MEADOWS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

MBEF CORNER

The Manhattan Wine Auction is May 31, 2025!

Mark your calendars! The Manhattan Wine Auction returns on Saturday, May 31 for an unforgettable evening of food and wine tasting, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and community celebration in support of our schools.

Exclusive Center Court experiences are on sale now, and general admission tickets go on sale May 1—don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event! For more information visit manhattanwineauction.com/

Join the MBEF Team!

Due to the upcoming retirement of a longtime employee, MBEF is currently looking for a part-time Development Coordinator to support our fundraising efforts and ensure the effective management of donor records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and tech-savvy to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and accuracy across all development records and reports. This position will provide significant assistance across administration, donor data management, and development, requiring a high level of organization and a functional knowledge of various software solutions and technologies. If you are interested in the role, or would like to learn more, please email communications@mbef.org or call 310-303-3342.

NEWS FROM MBUSD

The Mira Costa Red Cross Club invites you to make a life-changing impact this summer!

Join them for an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 1–7 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall (214 Ave I, Redondo Beach) and help save lives in your community. Every pint of blood donated can save up to three lives. Be a hero this summer—schedule your donation today and make a difference!

See flyer HERE. Sign up HERE.

MBX Happenings

Click here for a current listing of MBX Booster Events and Fundraisers!

IN THE COMMUNITY

Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series

Celebrity Chef Roy Choi is coming to Manhattan Beach! Join us for an unforgettable morning of food, stories, and community as he shares his culinary journey and new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking. Click HERE to register (must register to attend).

Saturday, May 17, 11:00 am

MCHS Auditorium

Camp RAD 2025

Camp RAD is an all-encompassing academic prep camp with personalized instructional support of Math and English, balanced with art, crafts, and outdoor games. Hosted by Mr. Chao, it's the perfect way to review and get ahead for the school year!

Basically Better Basketball

Basically Better Basketball is offering classes early April through early June through the Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Department. Your child will get the attention and skill repetition necessary to develop the knowledge and confidence to become a better player.

See flyer here, or click here to sign up your 8-10 year old or 11-13 year old. Registration opens March 3.

Mini Mustang Summer Theatre Camp

Mira Costa Drama Tech students are excited to welcome thespians excited to spend a week at theatre camp! Campers will have fun exploring acting, singing, dancing, improv and more with some games and crafts sprinkled in! Our talented staff is excited to welcome campers from Kindergarten to 5th grade and will create age appropriate groups according to the number of campers registered. The week will end with a short parent showcase around 1pm on Friday. We can't wait to explore theatre with your camper this summer! Open to current Kinder through 5th graders.

Click HERE to register!

Any questions can be sent to dramatechboosters@gmail.com.