The Mustang Minute | February 10, 2025

Sign up to represent Meadows at the 1st Manhattan Beach Elementary School Charity Baseball Tournament on Sunday, February 23rd. All funds raised with be donated to the MBUSD Special Education Program and each school's PTA. We are hoping to field a 3rd, 4th and 5th grade team! The tournament will be machine pitch and IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE EVER PLAYED BASEBALL BEFORE, IT'S ALL FOR CHARITY, SO COME OUT AND PLAY FOR MEADOWS!!! Teams will be co-ed. There will be Music. There will be raffle prizes. There will be amazing food!!! Even if you don't want to play, come out and cheer on our teams!!!

Meadows Glow Wild 2025 Dance!

Twirl with My Girl is Going Fluorescent!

Get ready to GLOW WILD at this year’s Twirl with My Girl!

Mark your calendars for a night of neon fun on March 1st, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Manhattan Beach Middle School (MBMS). Tickets for purchase soon! Meadows girls in TK - 5th grade are invited to bring a special adult of their choice.

What to Expect:

Delicious food & drinks
Fun games & activities
Music & dancing
A glow-tastic photo booth
Exciting raffles for kids & adults ...and so much more!

The room will be glowing, so come dressed in your brightest, most neon, or glow-in-the-dark outfits for an unforgettable night!

We can't wait to twirl, dance, and glow with you!

Meadows boy event details coming soon. All students welcome at either event!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ADAA2CA5F5C70-54894269-glow#/

Volunteer Spotlight

A round of applause for our amazing Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) Ambassadors, Emily Mitchell and Kat Harwood. They have worked so hard to help our Meadows families understand the many amazing ways each student at Meadows directly benefits from MBEF’s important programs and educators. MBEF is a community driven fundraising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the public schools of Manhattan Beach.

MBEF pays for teachers and other educators whose positions the state of California does not fund or require but our parents and educators consider necessary for a quality education. These include:

Makerspace Specialist, Mrs. Hechter
Librarian, Ms. Rementer
Science Lab Specialist, Ms. Ibrahim
Music Teachers, Ms. Christensen, Ms. Kwak, Ms. Letky, Mr. Nail, Ms. Timmers PE teacher, Ms. Ciccarelli

In addition, MBEF is responsible for class size reduction in 4th & 5th grades to keep average class size at 30 students. Meadows would not be the school it is without the MBEF. Thank you to Emily and Kat and thank you to all the families who have supported MBEF. You have provided a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning! To learn more about the MBEF or to donate please click HERE.

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

Email Meadows Volunteers for more info!

Join next year’s PTA board!

Are you interested in making a difference in our school community? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that works together to support our students, teachers, and families? We have many board positions available for next year PTA and could use your help! This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your skills and ideas, and help shape the future of our PTA. Some key positions we're looking to fill include:

• Executive Vice President (EVP)

• Programs Chair

• Fundraising Chair

• Membership Chair

• Volunteers Chair, and more!

These roles are crucial to the success of our PTA, and we're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to take on these challenges. If you're interested in learning more about these positions or would like to express your interest in joining the board, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Please contact Emily Wells, or any member of our Nominating Committee:

• Lara Bender

• Emma Hite

• Erin Lutz

• Natalia Hodgson

We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make next year an amazing one for our school community!

Our annual Joy with my Boy event and Twirl with my Girl event are just around the corner, and we can't make them happen without YOUR help!

We are looking for a chair or two to help run this year's Joy with the Boy event. Last year, our guys had a great afternoon at Topgolf. Previous years the group has gone to a Dodgers game and rented out a movie theater. Other fun ideas include an afternoon at Dave & Buster’s. If you like to make sure our boys have another fun event please consider being a chair or a volunteer.

It was so nice. We had to do it twice! Twirl with a Girl is back! Once again, the daughter event will be a super fun dance party for our gals this time in March. We have our wonderful chairs, but need extra hands with the party planning. So if you have creative ideas about themes or decorations, and would love to get involved, please join the team. We will also need volunteers on site for decorating, assisting with any activities, and cleanup.

These events are a special tradition for our students and families. Without volunteers, we won't be able to throw these fun and much-needed events for our Meadows School community. Please sign up to volunteer today and help us create unforgettable memories for our Meadows School community!

Email Meadows Volunteers or fill out the Volunteer Form and select the Son and/ or Daughter Events.

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Purchase your Meadows Yearbook today and create your child's very own custom page by May 10th. When you purchase your yearbook you will have the option to create two free custom pages for your child and any additional custom pages will incur a small fee.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW.

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

Please visit the MBX Website for school schedules and class descriptions.

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

Questions? Please contact Sandi Nerad.

MEADOWS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

Sponsorship Spotlight - Robertson Real Estate

We are excited to spotlight Robertson Real Estate, a dedicated PTA sponsor that plays a pivotal role in supporting our school. With an extensive background in sales, customer service, and real estate, Robertson Real Estate offers personalized, expert guidance whether you're buying, selling, or investing. Their deep understanding of South Bay’s ever-evolving market along with a focus on the unique features of each neighborhood allows them to customize home searches that best suit their clients’ needs. Their commitment to listening and working in their clients' best interest makes them trusted advisors in every real estate transaction. A special note of gratitude goes to Meadows' very own PTA President, Jillian Robertson, who is also part of the Robertson Real Estate family! Jillian’s leadership, both within the PTA and in the MB community, is a testament to the values of dedication and service that Robertson Real Estate stands for. Thanks to their generous sponsorship, Robertson Real Estate helps fund crucial school events, programs, and resources that enhance the educational experience for all students at Meadows. Their continued support ensures that Meadows remains a place where every child can thrive. We are so grateful for their partnership and commitment to our community! Visit https://www.realtorrobertson.com/ to learn more about Robertson Real Estate and how they can help you find the home of your dreams.

MBEF CORNER

Get Ready to Rock the Ask on March 15th !

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, delicious BBQ, and refreshing libations featuring the incredible Wayward Sons! This local favorite will transport you back to the ‘80s with hits from legendary bands like Journey, Queen, and Guns N’ Roses.

This exclusive event is a heartfelt thank-you from MBEF’s generous community partners for supporting our schools. Parents who contributed to the 2024-25 Annual Appeal and met the ASK of $2,500 per student will receive an invitation in the mail for two complimentary tickets. Don’t miss this epic celebration—your generosity keeps our schools thriving!

The NEW MB Legacy Open Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars and rally your friends for the inaugural MB Legacy Open Golf Tournament on March 31, 2025 at the beautiful Old Ranch Country Club! Initiated by dedicated MBUSD parents, this exciting event will bring 120 recreational golfers together for a day of fun, friendly competition and community spirit— to support our Manhattan Beach public schools through the MBEF Endowment. Don’t miss this opportunity to tee off for a great cause! Learn more here.

NEWS FROM MBUSD

Get Ready for MBMS

Want to learn more about MBMS and what your student can expect on campus? Sign-up for the MBMS Weekly Wave newsletter to hear about school programs, student activities and ways to get involved!

Enrollment & Assistance for Those Displaced by Fires

As wildfires continue to cause destruction in Southern California, it has been a difficult time for thousands across Los Angeles County. Our hearts are with the families impacted by the devastation. We understand that many have been displaced and uprooted from their communities, and MBUSD is here to support them during this challenging time.

The District is ready to welcome displaced students and their families who are enrolling in our schools. Families can simply bring whatever documentation they have to an MBUSD school office. If they don’t have documentation, they can still enroll, and school staff will help with the process to ensure a smooth transition. For more information, please visit here.

In partnership with Redondo Beach Unified and Hermosa Beach City School District, we are coordinating efforts to promote donations to supplybank.org (endorsed by the California Department of Education) and the Red Cross.

The City of Manhattan Beach has also listed ways to help victims. You can find that information here.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Unleash Your Creativity and Win Cash Prizes – Submit Your Artwork by March 7!

Ski Week is the perfect opportunity for K-12 students to create a masterpiece! Why not use your time off to create a submission that could win cash prizes? The Neptunian Woman's Club Art Contest is in its 45th year, and is a fantastic opportunity to let your student show their creativity. All K-12 students who attend a Manhattan Beach school, who are residents of Manhattan Beach or attend Hermosa Valley School are invited to submit their original artwork before March 7.

Please review all contest rules, complete the online submission form and submit your artwork in boxes provided in your school's main office beginning in late January. Professional artists will then judge all creations to determine cash prize recipients. The Award Ceremony and Art Show will be at Neptunian Woman's Clubhouse on March 23 at 1 pm. Any questions about the Art Contest or Show, please contact Heather de Roos.

Join the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association Board of Directors!

There are four open positions on the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair’s all-volunteer Board of Directors. Joining the board is a wonderful way to give back and support our wonderful community and continue this 50+ year tradition. Board members meet regularly from March through October to plan and organize the Hometown Fair, taking place this year October 4-5, 2025. The four available roles are: (1) Director of Environmental Services and Communication, (2) Director of Main Stage, (3) Director of Marketing and Communications, and (4) Director of Wine. For more information and to apply, visit mbfair.org or access the application directly HERE.

In-person interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Joslyn Center. Deadline to apply is March 3, 2025. Please contact recruiting@mbfair.org with any additional questions.