The Mustang Minute | January 20, 2025

Have you ever passed by Mrs. Krz's office and wondered where all of her beautiful plush dolls are from? They're all crocheted by her! Begin your own journey into the world of beautiful crochet projects as you learn to crochet from our very own, Mrs. Krz!

Capacity is limited to 10 adults (this is an adults only event) so sign up ASAP to reserve your spot!

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

On Saturday, February 1^st 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!!!

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.

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.

Volunteer Spotlight

A huge thank you to Jamie Eng and Eunie Cho for hosting the Watercolor Workshop and bringing a burst of creativity and holiday cheer to our Meadows community! These two incredible volunteers crafted an unforgettable experience for students and adults allowing all to explore their artistic side. The workshop offered a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn how to paint winter-themed greeting cards and festive gift tags, just in time for the holiday season. Jamie and Eunie’s warm, encouraging approach made sure everyone, regardless of skill level, felt comfortable picking up a brush and creating something beautiful. Whether making fun keepsakes for themselves or crafting one-of-a-kind gifts for others, those who attended had a great time. Thank you, Jamie and Eunie, for sharing your artistic talents and passion with our community. You’ve not only helped us tap into our inner artists but also made this holiday season a little more colorful and crafty.

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

Email Meadows Volunteers for more info!

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

MBEF CORNER

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.

Get Ready to Rock the Ask on March 15th !

Mark your calendar 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 contribute to the 2024-25 Annual Appeal and meet 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!

Funding What Matters Most to Parents

MBEF grants reflect the priorities of parents and the district, ensuring that we fund the programs and educators that matter most to our community. Through regular surveys, parents consistently identify their top priorities, with class size reduction ranking as the highest. STEAM programming, academic counseling, and visual and performing arts are also highly valued. Your input is essential in shaping our funding decisions—thank you for guiding us in supporting every student, every day. mbef.org/givetoday/

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

Manhattan Beach Library Presents PAPER LANTERN SUN CATCHERS

Join us as we learn about the Lunar New Year and how it's celebrated around the world! Wednesday, January 29 from 3 – 4 pm. Afterwards, we'll create our very own paper lantern suncatchers. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver. Click here for details.