The Mustang Minute | January 6, 2025

Today, January 6th, is the final day to register for the Winter 2025 Session. The Session starts Monday, January 13 and ends on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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.

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.

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!

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 excited to recognize the incredible Chairs of the Mustang Trot, Eunie Cho and Cindy Marian. Their dedication and hard work made this year’s fundraiser a fast-paced success! They truly laced up their shoes and went the extra mile to organize the Trot. Their commitment to making this fundraiser fun, energetic, and successful helped raise vital funds for our school. Whether it was organizing race day activities, managing the sign-up process, or rallying the community to get involved, Eunie and Cindy made sure the Mustang Trot was a runaway success. Thank you for all your hard work and for encouraging everyone to run, walk, and jog their way to supporting Meadows!

Shout out to the many hands who helped out at the Trot. Thank you Andy Abdelmalek,Yujin Anderson, Mona Ash, Anh Au, Lauren Bahamacadi DeWitt, Erica Bakalyar, Gretchen Barnes, Lara Bender, Kristi Benjenk, Whitney Berry, Kimberly Capinpin, Joanna Cardema, Gretchen Chamberlain, Vivien Chang McIntosh, Lynn Chen, Shirley Cramer, Priya Datt, Kristen Del Pero, Jodi DeWitt, Jamie Eng,Heather Fleming, Andy Fortmann, Emilee Girvan, Jen Gerjarusak, Geoff Gerny, Andrea Golovko, Tom Harwood, Emily Kaplan, Amy Kathuria, Lisa Kaufman, Adam Kreutner, Leila Kurosawa, Lexi Ley, Monique Lotze, Shiho Mathews, Chris Mills, Laura McDonnell, April McGrath, Emily Mitchell, Nicholas Murray, Lynn Noh, Kimiko Ouchi, Robbie Park, Kim Pasquali, Ted Pasquali, Chris Pasula, Maria Rajaratnam, Natalie Ram, Olya Raskina, Natalie Reardon, Lauri Resnikoff, Beverly Richards, Kimberly Rosenfeld,Sae La Chin Seib, Michelle Shih, Ying Tong, Julie Ustick, Bill Von Fumetti, Elizabeth Von Fumetti, Diana Vranicar, Emily Wells, and Saki Yuhaku.

Also thanks to everyone who generously donated to support our runners in the Mustang Trot! Your contributions play a key role in supporting our school. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!

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 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!!!

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 New Year's Resolution

Make your child’s education one of your priorities for the new year. Welcome 2025 with a commitment to strengthening study and organizational skills, getting enough sleep, becoming more involved with your school and community, and exploring a new hobby. And don’t forget—a gift to MBEF is an investment in their education that ensures they continue to grow, thrive, and be empowered for the future. mbef.org/givetoday/

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

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.

IN THE COMMUNITY