THE MUSTANG MINUTE

December 16, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS & QUICK LINKS


**UPCOMING DATES**


December


12/16-12/20: Spirit Week

12/16: Gift of Thanks Deadline

12/19: Holiday Gift Drive Drop Off

12/20: Minimum Day

12/23-1/3: No School: Winter Break


January


1/6: Return to School

1/11: TK/Kinder Info Day

1/14: Run Club resumes

1/17: Report Cards

1/27-1/31: Parent-Teacher Conferences

QUICK LINKS


Mustang Minute Subscription Request


Meadows Events Calendar


Meadows Website


Volunteer @ Meadows!


Join the PTA!


Report an Absence


MBUSD School Year Calendar


MBUSD Volunteer Requirements

A Message from the Principal

In case you missed it, click HERE for Mrs Krz's most recent weekly newsletter!

Meadows News & Programs

LAST Day to contribute through Gift of Thanks!


Meadows families can send their holiday wishes wishes to our dedicated teachers and staff by contributing to a gift card of their choice by clicking here, and we’ll take care of delivery. 


How Gift of Thanks works:


  • Go to the Gift of Thanks link on the Meadows website. 
  • Click on the teachers and/or staff members you’d like to gift and enter your contribution amounts. The deadline to contribute is Monday, 12/16 at midnight PT.
  • Then, we combine all the individual contributions for each teacher and staff member.
  • Each teacher and staff member will receive a gift card of their choice based on the directed contributions.


Thank you again for supporting our incredible teachers and staff this holiday!


For any questions about the Gift of Thanks program, please email Christie Ly.

Get your holiday cards with Minted.com!!


Got your photos taken? Have an idea what your holiday card is going to look like? Meadows is partnering up with Minted.com! Receive 20% off and they will donate 15% back to our school! Look out for flyers in your kids' folders which will have our special code in there! Enter in the code at check out!


MBX MAP Winter 2025 Session


Meadows Winter 2025 After School Enrichment Session starts Monday, January 13 and ends on Thursday, April 3, 2025. We are offering another 10 week session. We have lots of fun creative and active classes on the schedule.


Enrollment opens on Tuesday, December 9 at 9:00am. Please visit the MBX Website for school schedules, class descriptions & a link to 6Crickets registration website.


Questions? Please contact Sandi Nerad.


Click HERE for a current listing of MBX Booster Events and Fundraisers. 

Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders: Join the Meadows Team for the 1st MB Elementary School Charity Baseball Tournament!!!


The 1st Manhattan Beach Elementary School Charity Baseball Tournament will take place Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th at Marine Sports Complex. All skill levels welcome. Teams will be co-ed and we are hoping to have a 3rd grade team, a 4th grade team and a 5th grade team from Meadows!

Sign up to represent your school!


All proceeds will be donated to the MBUSD Special Education Department and each elementary school's PTA!

Meadows Library: Calling All Bookworms!


Want to help your little bookworms grow? Meadows Library Needs You! The Meadows Library is actively seeking donations of new and gently used books to enhance our collection. Email our librarian, Mrs. Rementer, if you have any questions.


Meadows Library Amazon Wishlist: To directly support our library, please consider purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist


Did you know? The Meadows Library is open every Wednesday for 30 minutes after school (1:20 pm to 1:50 pm). Students must have an adult with them to visit the library. Parents can create a library account and check out up to 10 books. Bring your child to explore our collection and enjoy some quality reading time together.

Volunteer Spotlight


We're frozen in awe of Jenny Gerjarusak, our incredible Ice Skating Social chair! Jenny organized the Ice Skating Social for our Mustangs. Our attendees had a blast gliding across the ice and making memories with friends and family. The event was a huge success, with attendees of all ages enjoying the ice. Thank you Jenny! 


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

Email Meadows Volunteers for more info!

It's time for the annual Meadows Parent Poker Party! 


On Saturday, February 1st join us to play in a fun, professionally run, Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament. There will be cash prizes for the top finishers. If you don't want to play poker, come hang out! There are a limited number of spectator tickets available. Food and drinks provided to all attendees.


Tickets on sale now!  CLICK HERE to buy!


Please contact Jillian Robertson if you have any questions.


Let's have some fun while raising money for our amazing school!!!

No Parking!!!


Please do not park in the PTA Parent Party winner parking spot on 12th Street. This parking spot was sold in the silent auction at the party in November. Let's be respectful of the family that generously paid a hefty sum for the privilege of parking in that spot. Don't do it. It's not cool. Thanks!

MEADOWS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

MBEF CORNER

A Time for Giving


As we reflect on all that we are thankful for this holiday season, let’s celebrate the exceptional education our children receive. Despite facing some of the lowest public school funding levels in the nation, Manhattan Beach continues to rank among the top school districts in California—thanks to the incredible support from our community. Your generosity helps ensure that our students have access to vital programs that foster their academic success. They are fortunate to live and learn here. Please support MBEF this holiday season.

NEWS FROM MBUSD

Join Us for the Manhattan Beach Unified School District TK/Kindergarten Information Day!


Discover what makes Manhattan Beach Unified School District exceptional! Learn about MBUSD’s outstanding TK and Kindergarten programs, and how we ensure a smooth transition into elementary school for all students.


Event Details:

·         Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

·         Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

·         Location: Grand View Elementary School, Performing Arts Center, 2617 Bell Ave, Manhattan Beach


Event Highlights:

·         A Q&A session with District leaders, elementary principals and teachers

·         Inspiring stories shared by current students about their MBUSD experiences

·         Connect with MBUSD community


Thanks to the support of our community partner, Beach Cities Health District, free childcare (ages 4-12) will be available during the event (limited spots, registration required). Click here for registration. If you have questions, email mbkinderevent@gmail.com.

Math Kangaroo at MBUSD


MBMS Math Club is hosting the Math Kangaroo Competition on March 20th from 3:30-4:45 PM. Please register by December 31 to get a discount and select MBMS as the school site.

IN THE COMMUNITY