The Mustang Minute | November 18, 2024

Square1 Art is a company that takes student artwork and turns it into a variety of products, such as note cards, water bottles, mugs, key chains, ornaments, jewelry, pillowcases, magnets, totes, and more! Students have already created art and a personalized catalog will be sent home soon. Artwork is already uploaded to the site so check out the link above if you are eager to start shopping (Free Shipping this year!!). Order Deadline is NOV 22nd. *More details to come*

Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Fundraiser

The Meadows Annual Gingerbread Decorating Party will take place on Wednesday, December 11th from 1:20-2:45pm in the Meadows Cafeteria!

Click HERE to purchase the Gingerbread House.

All Meadows students, TK through 5th grade, are invited to join us after school to decorate their own pre-assembled gingerbread houses with frosting, candies and all the fixins. We will serve light snacks and refreshments, too. EDP students are more than welcome!

Deadline for ticket purchase is Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This event sells out every year, so don’t delay! Get your ticket today!!!

WHO: TK - 5th grade students

*Parents of younger kids are encouraged to help them decorate!

WHEN: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:20 - 2:45 pm

*TK-2 students will be picked up from their classrooms for the event. Students in grades 3-5 should walk to the cafeteria at dismissal time.

*EDP students will be escorted to EDP after the event.

WHERE: Meadows Cafeteria

PRICE: $40. Each student recieves a gingerbread house, frosting, decorations, snacks and a drink!

Mustang Trot is coming December 6th!

It's that time of year when our Mustangs lace up and get ready to run for our school in the BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! We need everyone to spread the word so we can hit our goal!

Click HERE or anywhere on the flyer to sign up and begin collecting donations today! You and our kids make the magic happen at Meadows, so let's get ready to Mustang Trot on Dec. 6!

For any questions, email Eunie Cho or Cindy Marian!

Join us for Winter Watercolor on Dec. 14!

On Saturday December 14 from 9:00-10:15am, we will be hosting a watercolor workshop open to students and adults (yes, you can join the fun) in the Meadows cafeteria. Get in the holiday spirit and learn how to paint a winter-themed greeting card and 2 gift tags step-by-step. These can be fun and original keepsakes or given with gifts this holiday season.

CLICK HERE or anywhere on the flyer to grab your spot! Limited capacity.

Get your holiday cards with Minted.com!!

Got your photos taken? Have an idea what your holiday card is going to look like? Meadows is partnering up with Minted.com! Receive 20% off and they will donate 15% back to our school! Look out for flyers in your kids' folders which will have our special code in there! Enter in the code at check out!

Halloween Candy Drive

Did your Mustang collect more Halloween candy than they could possibly eat? Girl Scout Troop 10885 is hosting a candy drive and they would love your donations. Drop off your candy in the box in the front office between 11/11 and 11/20. All candy will be donated to Shared Bread, an amazing local organization providing nourishment and care to our community members in need.

Volunteer Spotlight

Thank you Shirley and Lara! Your hard work and commitment have made a significant difference for our PTA. We are so grateful for your leadership and dedication recruiting our amazing Meadows families to the PTA! A PTA membership provides our Mustangs with countless resources which promote each child's well-being and educational success. Your PTA Donation pays for: All classroom technology (such as Chromebooks, smart boards, iPads) Classroom supplies and instructional materials Library books Science lab supplies P.E. Equipment Office Supplies Young At Art (Art) program Performing Arts program (Bollywood, Rainbow Fish, Hip Hop) Assemblies & school spirit events Social emotional wellness programs Professional teacher development Campus improvements, maintenance & beautification Local, state, and national advocacy and so much more! For those that haven’t joined, there is still time. Join here!

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

Want to learn more about all the amazing things the PTA does? Email us for more info!

MBEF CORNER

MBEF Giving Day is Nov. 20th !

Please join your fellow Mustangs for Giving Day on Wednesday, November 20th, to celebrate our community’s collective commitment to educational excellence.

Gifts and pledges that meet the ASK to the Annual Appeal on Giving Day will be generously matched by our Community Partner Chevron!

Meet our incredible Meadows Teachers and MBEF Board Members, pick up your yard sign, and share your fundraising priorities at the Making of Great Schools session at 8:30am in Room 21. Let’s come together to DOUBLE the impact on our students’ future!

Giving Day is Also Match Day!

Thanks to our amazing Community Partner Chevron, gifts and pledges that meet the ASK to the MBEF Annual Appeal on Giving Day, November 20th will be matched! This is a great way to amplify the power of your gift in support of our Manhattan Beach schools.

Your Voice Matters!

The MBEF Parent Survey is a chance to tell us what truly matters for your child’s education. It’s critical to our mission of aligning funding with the priorities that mean the most to you, our teachers, and our community. Please take a few moments to complete the survey. Your input will help us allocate funding for programs that best support the needs of our students.

MBEF will also be hosting a short session on the Making of Great Schools after drop-off on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at each school site. We will discuss the school funding outlook and how MBEF allocates grants to the school district. It will also be a great opportunity for you to share your funding priorities with us. The session at Meadows will take place at 8:30 in Room 21.

MBEF EXPO In Our Schools Continues Through November 22

Join us for the MBEF EXPO in Our Schools through November 22. Parents are invited into the classroom to see how the programs funded by donations to the MBEF Annual Appeal are brought to life. Check out Library, MakerSpace, Music, PE, and Science Lab. All EXPO visitors should present a photo ID at the front office.

We’re Hiring! Join the MBEF Team

MBEF is looking for a dedicated and detailed Development Coordinator to join us in supporting our incredible Manhattan Beach schools. This full-time role supports the development efforts and manages the donor database to ensure accuracy and consistency. Working at MBEF means being part of a small, dynamic team that makes a big impact in our schools. If you’re committed to enriching educational experiences for students, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

MEADOWS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

NEWS FROM MBUSD

MBX Happenings

Click HERE for a current listing of MBX Booster Events and Fundraisers.

Please join our District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting on Tuesday, November 19 from 4:00-5:00 pm in the District Office Board Room. Come to learn about programs and supports for English Learners and multilingual students and provide input on ways that we can better improve those supports. See the agenda for this meeting HERE. These meetings are led by Kortney Krivokopich, English Learner TOSA. Other DELAC meetings this year: February 6 and May 8 at the District Office. All are welcome!

The MBUSD Green Committee is kicking off this year's Green Speaker Series with a panel discussion on the problems plastics pose to our environment.

Please join us to hear MBMS 6th grade Science Teacher Daniel Leonard, along with 6th-grade students Paola, Zach, Hayden & Uma; Anika Bellant, the Education Director at Algalita Marine Research and Education; and Ryan Harris, a local surfboard shaper and founder of ECObyRy, talk about the issues and discuss potential solutions.

The event will be held Tuesday, November 19 from 7-8:30 PM at Grand View Elementary’s Performing Arts Center auditorium at 2617 Bell Ave in Manhattan Beach.

The presentation will include a brief Q&A session with the panelists. Students and families are welcome.

Math Kangaroo at MBUSD

MBMS Math Club is hosting the Math Kangaroo Competition on March 20th from 3:30-4:45 PM. Please register by December 31 to get a discount and select MBMS as the school site.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Manhattan Beach Elementary School Charity Baseball Tournament

Save the dates, January 11th-12th, for the Manhattan Beach Elementary School Charity Baseball tournament benefitting each Elementary School's PTA and the MBUSD Special Education Department! All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are welcome. The teams will be co-ed, by grade level, and no experience is necessary!!! Come represent your school, have some fun, and raise money for a great cause! Registration will open soon!