THE MUSTANG MINUTE

November 4, 2024

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**UPCOMING DATES**


November

11/6: Ice Skating Social

11/11: No School: Veteran's Day

11/16: Meadows Parent Party

11/22: Square 1 Art Fundraiser Deadline

11/25-29: No School: Thanksgiving Break


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A Message from the Principal

In case you missed it, click HERE for Mrs Krz's weekly newsletter!

Meadows News & Programs

Let's go ice skating, Mustangs!!


Mustangs, get dressed and cozy to skate away with your friends! Come on down to the rink on Wednesday, November 6th from 2:30-5pm! See you all there!!



Click here to register!

Meadows Parent Party Saturday November 16th- Tickets on Sale now!


Come support our school while enjoying an evening out with old and new friends. We look forward to seeing you there! Click HERE or anywhere on the flyer to purchase tickets!


For any questions, please contact Meadows Fundraising.

Coming Soon - Square 1 Art Fundraiser


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*

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.

Volunteer Spotlight


Meet Erin Lutz, the real talent behind the Reflections Art Contest! As chair, Erin did an incredible job encouraging our Meadows artists to showcase their art in the Reflections Art Contest. Reflections is a national PTA program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts. It's a great way to boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This year’s theme was Accepting Imperfection! Categories included Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Thank you to Erin for all your efforts coordinating Reflections and thanks to all the artists who shared their creativity and inspired others to Accept Imperfection!


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


Email us for more info!

Volunteer Spotlight


Meet the dynamic duo making a difference chairing the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, Jennifer Greene and Stephen Hodgson! Their hard work fosters friendships and inclusivity, while helping to raise vital funds for our schools. Meadows had an amazing 200 participants and raised $7,420. Also a heartfelt thanks to our Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk heroes who walked, virtually walked, fundraised, and donated for the Meadows’s team! Thank you for walking the walk of friendship and inclusion. 


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


Email us for more info!

Materials for Makerspace


Attention Mustang families; Makerspace needs your tubes. That is, your Paper Towel and TP tubes. We use them in so many of our challenges. Please make certain they are clean and free from all paper remnants. You can deposit them in the large yellow bin in front of the office. Thank you all for your support. 


Your Makerspace Specialists, 

Crista Riccio, Teri Hampton and Valerie Edwards

MBEF CORNER

Employer Matching Gifts – A Great Way To Double Your Support!


Did you know many companies match charitable donations made by their employees? More than 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs, and your donation can go even further if youremployer offers one. These programs can double or even triple your original gift — making it a great way to increase your support. Take a moment to check if your company participates and make an even bigger difference through the MBEF Annual Appeal!

MBEF EXPO In Our Schools – Visit the Programs You Help Fund Through November


The MBEF EXPO in Our Schools is happening from November 4 – 22. Parents are invited into the classroom to experience the exceptional learning opportunities funded by their donations to the MBEF Annual Appeal. Held during the school day, the EXPO is a great time to visit your child’s favorite programs including Library, MakerSpace, Music, PE, and Science Lab. All EXPO visitors should present a photo ID and check in at the front office.

PedalAce E-Bike Certification Course


PedalAce, a local company started by South Bay parents, has designed a kid-focused on-line e-bike safety course that also meets the district requirements for MBMS and MCHS e-bike parking. The 90-minute course covers everything students need to safely share the road. PedalAce is offering the course at a 50% discount to local families and will donate 10% of sales to MBEF.


Sign up for the online PedalAce course.

MEADOWS SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS

NEWS FROM MBUSD

WHAT WOULD MEASURE RLS FUNDING FIX AT MEADOWS?


This November, Measure RLS, Repair Local Schools, is a Measure supporting Manhattan Beach school facility repairs without any increase in taxes. This essential funding is needed at Meadows to repair several modular buildings which were built in 1956, repair roof and create a new EDP classroom which has a projected cost of $6.5M. A YES vote of 55% for Measure RLS is needed to secure essential funding for these projects at Meadows as well as other high priority facility repair projects across the school district


Vote Yes for Measure RLS and continue this essential work for our schools. For more information, check out the Yes on Measure RLS website or contact facilitiesbond@mbusd.org

Help Spread the Word for Measure RLS!


We need volunteers to deliver door hangers in support of Measure RLS before the upcoming election! It's an easy way to get involved and takes just 1-2 hours. You can pick up the door hangers anytime during the week and deliver them at your convenience. Every delivery helps us get the word out to our community.

Sign up here!

Parent Session Hosted by Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Coming Up – Thursday, November 7


Please join us for the first general Parent Session, hosted by the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) on Thursday, November 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Grand View’s Performing Arts Center. It will focus on “Creating a Climate of Care: Social and Emotional Learning.” Click here for flyer.

MBX Happenings


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

IN THE COMMUNITY

MCHS Fall Production, Anatomy of Gray - Tickets Now On Sale!


Tickets are now on sale for Mira Costa’s award-winning Drama/Tech department’s fall production, Anatomy of Gray. This thought-provoking story follows young June, who, after losing her father, wishes for a healer to save her small town. When a mysterious doctor arrives in a balloon, hope turns to chaos.

 

“Every year, we reflect on our recent seasons to identify new challenges and diversify the genres we offer. After two years of comedic productions, we chose Anatomy of Gray for its relevant themes and the rich, dramatic roles it offers our actors—providing them with deeply emotional material set against gritty circumstances,” says Director and Co-Producer, Jonathan Westerberg.

 

The show opens on Friday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Small Theatre at Mira Costa and runs through November 16. This show is recommended for students middle school age and older. You can purchase tickets here.