The Mustang Minute | March 3 2025

Join us for our first-ever Night at the Library at Meadows on March 7! This free community event supports our Read-a-thon fundraiser (Feb 28 - Mar 16) and promises a fun evening for the whole family. We need your help to make this event a success!

Please click below to volunteer for one of the following roles:

Read a book aloud in the library
Serve free hot cocoa and popcorn

As a bonus, students who attend will receive reading credit for our Read-a-thon fundraiser! Don't miss out on the fun! Wear your pajamas and enjoy a night of storytelling, browsing, and quality time with your family.

Thanks for helping us make Meadows such a great school for our students and community!

Join Your Fellow Mustangs & Register for Our 2025 Read-A-Thon

It is Read-A-Thon time Mustangs. . . February 28th to March 16th. The fun of Read-A-Thon is that it encourages our students to read, and when we share our program with friends and family, they can encourage our students to read as well as supporting our school!

Our goal as a school is to raise $10,500 to support our school, including the library and other amazing Meadows programs and initiatives. We can achieve this goal If every student raises at least $30. But, we ask that you aim higher Mustangs. . .there will be prizes awarded to the top fundraising student, and to the classes in TK-2nd and 3rd-5th grade that collectively raise the most.

Click HERE to REGISTER your reader now!

Come to our next PTA Board Meeting!

Are you interested in learning more about the PTA board and the open positions for next year? Come to our next board meeting this Thursday, March 6th at 8:15am in room 25.

Some key positions we're looking to fill include:

• Executive Vice President (EVP)

• VP of Programs

• VP of Fundraising

• VP of Membership

• VP of Volunteers, 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 positions.

If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please contact Emily Wells, or any member of our Nominating Committee: Lara Bender, Emma Hite, Erin Lutz, and Natalia Hodgson.

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 on Friday 4/4!

Mark your calendars for Meadows' beloved family fun-draiser coming back on Fri, Apr. 4! Expect even more prizes and expanded capacity! Stay tuned for details.

If you'd like to help or donate prizes/supplies, please contact Eunie Cho.

Volunteer Spotlight

Our very own, Eunie Cho, is the heartbeat of Mustang Socials, bringing the perfect balance of fun and fundraising to Meadows! As chair of this dynamic committee, she’s helped execute events that not only raise important funds for the school but also bring our families together in a relaxed and enjoyable way. From Bingo Night to Bubble Palooza, Flower Arranging Workshops, Photography Sessions, and Watercolor Workshops, and more, Eunie ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Each social is a wonderful opportunity for our Meadows community to connect, make new friends, and have a blast—all while supporting our school. Eunie’s impact goes beyond just organizing these amazing events. Even if she’s not hosting, she’s always there to pitch in and make sure everything runs smoothly, showing up with a smile and a helping hand whenever needed. And on top of all her work with Mustang Socials, Eunie is also a busy mom and Room Parent, YAA docent, and a Mustang Trot chair. She always gives her time and energy to everything she does. Her dedication, generosity, and enthusiasm are truly unmatched, and Meadows is lucky to have her at the helm of such an important and fun part of our community. Be sure to thank Eunie when you see her. She deserves all the appreciation for the amazing work she does to make Meadows a fun and vibrant place!

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!

MBMS Music Open House

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!

Final Week to Submit Student Artwork - Deadline March 7!

Time is almost up! This Friday, 3/7, is the last chance for K-12 students to enter the 45th Annual Neptunian Woman’s Club Art Contest and compete for CASH PRIZES and recognition!

If you know a K-12 student who attends a Manhattan Beach school, lives in Manhattan Beach, or attends Hermosa Valley Middle School, encourage them to submit their 2-D (painting, drawing, pastels, etc) artwork now! Students in grades 6-12 can also submit photography!

Cash prizes are up for grabs! All entries will be judged by professional artists, and winners will be honored at the Award Ceremony & Art Show on March 23 at 1PM at the Neptunian Woman’s Club Clubhouse. (Attendance not required to win.)

Don’t miss out! Review the contest rules, complete the online submission form, and drop off artwork at their school’s main office before it’s too late!

Deadline: March 7! Submit before it's too late. Questions? 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.

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.