The Mustang Minute | March 10, 2025

A big thank you to everyone who signed up to be a walker or virtual walker for the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk last fall. The 16th annual event raised over $3 million dollars, including $278,263 for the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF)! From these funds, Meadows PTA will be receiving $2,985 for registering 199 walkers! This is the first year in a while that the Meadows team has hit the threshold necessary to receive funds. Great work Mustangs! Thank you! And thank you to our team captains, Stephen Hodgson and Jennifer Greene, for championing the effort!

Calling All Mustangs!

Will you help us reach our Read-a-thon Goal? With your help, we've got this!!

Read-A-Thon is underway and we can see our Mustangs reading and raising funds for our school every day. Our registered readers have logged 20.144 minutes of reading and collected 140 sponsors. And, we are 56% of the way to our goal with 7 days remaining.

Prizes are being awarded daily for our top daily readers in the upper and lower grades! If you are registered and have a least one sponsor, and you are eligible for the top reader prizes. . . just remember to have your grown up log your minutes-read and we'll be checking the stats each morning.

Haven't registered yet? It's not too late! Click HERE to REGISTER your reader now! Just follow the link to the Read-A-Thon website and you can register in the matter of minutes. It takes a village, as they say, and we know our Meadows village can be counted on to get us to our goal!

And, have fun reading along the way! Keep it up Mustangs!

Join us for the March Ice Cream Social!

Come enjoy a cool treat and make some new friends at our March Ice Cream Social! Stop by the cafeteria after school this Friday, March 14 for all the fun. Mustangs can buy ice cream and other tasty treats using SKORR cards and/or their own money brought from home. Volunteers help set up and sell ice cream after school HERE. It’s a great opportunity for both students and volunteers to socialize and enjoy sweet treats, all while raising money for the school.

Holi Celebration at Meadows

We’re excited to share that Meadows will be hosting its 4th annual Holi celebration on March 26th! Holi, the Indian festival of colors, is a joyful celebration of friendship, love, happiness, and togetherness. It marks the arrival of spring and is a time for fun and festivity. Join us after school at 1:40 PM for a special treat! The founder of BollyPop dance will be leading an exciting Indian dance workshop for all students. Afterward, we’ll continue the Holi tradition by playing with non-toxic colors—a favorite activity for both kids and adults! Everyone is welcome to stay and participate, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming.

Important Notes: While Holi colors are washable, they may stain, so please avoid wearing fancy or favorite clothes. Dressing in white is encouraged (but optional!) to fully embrace the colorful experience! Spectators are welcome! A big thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this wonderful event! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

BIN-GLO is back! Get Your Tickets Today!

Check out details below and CLICK HERE for tickets.

**Also, SIGN-UP HERE to help with make this event awesome. We'd love your help!**

Meadows Families, We Need Your Help with Programs!

Does your child love any of these awesome activities?

Twirl with My Girl A magical dance event for parents and daughters to bond, twirl, and make memories together.
Fun with My Son An action-packed event filled with fun and adventure for parents and sons to enjoy some quality time together.
Ice Cream Socials Indulge in sweet treats and create lasting friendships at our cool and fun-filled ice cream socials.
Student Store A place where students can shop for cool goodies and show off their school spirit.
Science Night An exciting night of experiments, discoveries, and hands-on learning that will spark curiosity in all young minds!
Run Club Get active and have fun while running with friends! Perfect for kids who love to move!
Yearbook Signing Party Celebrate the end of the school year and get those yearbooks signed with friends!

The Programs Department of your Meadows PTA proudly funds, organizes, and creates these fantastic events for our kiddos.

Want to help make these events even better? We need volunteers! Be a part of the fun by volunteering, becoming an event chair, or joining the Executive Board.

Interested? Reach out today at MeadowsElementaryVolunteers@gmail.com. Be a volunteer, be a chair, be on the Executive Board – and help make a difference for our kids!

Volunteer Spotlight

Jamie Eng is nothing short of incredible! Juggling a demanding career, she still manages to lend so much of her time and energy to countless Meadows events, proving that she’s the ultimate multitasker and team player. As a Room Parent and YAA Docent she supports teachers, organizes activities, and fosters a strong sense of community and creativity within the classroom. But it doesn’t stop there—Jamie is also the driving force behind the Mustang Minute, our PTA’s weekly newsletter, which is the go-to source for everything happening at Meadows. Through her diligent work, she keeps us all informed, prepared, and connected, ensuring that no important event or announcement is missed. Her ability to balance so much while giving her all to each one is nothing short of amazing. Whether she’s coordinating an event, writing up the latest news, or simply lending a hand where needed, Jamie is always there, pouring her heart into everything she does. Her dedication, hard work, and commitment make Meadows a better place for all of us, and we truly can’t thank her enough for everything she does. Jamie, you are the glue that holds us all together, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our Meadows family!

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

Email Meadows Volunteers for more info!

Order Your Yearbook Today!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW by May 10.

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

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

This is MBMS | Wednesday, March 19 at 6pm

Attention incoming 6th graders and families! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19, and join us to learn more about MBMS. Additional details, including an RSVP form, will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing you!

MBUSD's Celebrating Cultures: A Journey Around the World

International Day 2025

We are currently looking for MBUSD families to share their cultural heritage through food, dance, clothing, art, games, and music for our family-friendly event. If you are interested in signing up to host a booth or to perform on stage, please click here. The deadline to apply is April 4.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 26

Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Manhattan Beach Middle School (MBMS)

IN THE COMMUNITY

READY, SET, RESET

The MB Healthy Tech group has created a 31 Day Community Digital Reset providing a calendar with various South Bay events throughout the entire month. The theme "Disconnect to Connect" encourages families to put down their devices and connect socially with friends and members of the community.

Click for the calendar link for a variety of fun events throughout the month!

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.

Supporting Early Literacy Skills - Parent Webinar

Click here to join the event on Monday, March 24.

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.