The Mustang Minute | March 17, 2025

Islands is hosting a 2 day fundraiser for Meadows!! Go on in, order online, call in your order on Wednesday, March 19th and Thursday, March 20th! This is also a perfect opportunity to go to Islands on Thursday, March 20th right after Open House! Bring in the flyer or show it on your phone that you are there for Meadows! Islands will donate 20% back to our schools!!

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!

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

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.

The Manhattan Wine Auction is May 31, 2025!

Mark your calendars! The Manhattan Wine Auction returns on Saturday, May 31 for an unforgettable evening of food and wine tasting, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and community celebration in support of our schools.

Exclusive Center Court experiences are on sale now, and general admission tickets go on sale May 1—don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event! For more information visit manhattanwineauction.com/

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

World Water Day

March 22^nd is World Water Day which is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held to highlight the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Did you know?

In 2022, the City of Manhattan Beach began a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project which replaced approximately 13,500 meters throughout the City with smart technology meters capable of daily consumption reads. Before the project, water meters were read manually every two months. With the completion of this project, a new customer phone app and website portal, My Water Advisor, is now available to all utility customers. My Water Advisor app and portal allow customers to view their daily water consumption, set up leak alerts, and more. Check it out here!

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!

Supporting Early Literacy Skills - Parent Webinar

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

Call for Student Artists – Utility Box Beautification Project

The City of Manhattan Beach is currently seeking proposals from youth artists in LA County to have their artwork considered as part of our Utility Box Beautification Program! Applicants will submit a design or artwork for consideration, and the selected artworks will be applied to the utility boxes with a vinyl wrap. The deadline is March 31.

Open to youth 17 years and younger, and 18-year-olds enrolled in high school in LA County
$600 stipend per selected artwork
Chance to contribute to community beautification and have their artwork publicly displayed
Artworks must be original and suitable for all ages
Digital submissions only
Themes can celebrate Manhattan Beach's history, culture, and community

Click here to submit artwork.

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.