Sea Lion Academy
Malibu Elementary is excited to launch our FALL session of Sea Lion Academy! This after- school program offers amazing courses designed to elevate thinking and enrich learning for all of our students. Classes begin after Labor Day. There are limited spaces and they will fill up quickly, so be sure to enroll your child today HERE.
Parent Square Communication
Did you know that you can receive information that is on Parent Square at different times? If you go into the Parent Square app or find it on a computer, you can change the settings to determine how you receive school wide information. You can get it on the spot, or can opt for a "digest" version, which comes to you at 6pm. Please note that as a sender, if we feel that a message is time sensitive, we can override the digest choice and send immediately to all.
Join the PTA!
The simple act of joining the PTA provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school, and connect in meaningful ways with other parents. https://www.malibuelementary.org/membership
Medications at School Form
No medications may be given to any student at school without this annual form. If you have questions, please contact School Nurse Marion Mayer mmayer@smmusd.org . Link to Form
Free and Reduced Meals ApplicationsFamilies should submit the Free and Reduced Meals application by Friday, October 4. Although California provides free meals for all students, this application is crucial for determining eligibility for additional programs and resources, including Title 1 school designations for the 2025-26 school year. The state uses this form to assess which families qualify for benefits beyond free meals, so widespread participation is essential. To support this effort, please use the application link below:
Application Link: https://bit.ly/MealApplications-SMMUSD
You can view and download the flier here.
Malibu Elementary Safe Student Drop Off and Pick Up Plan
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Volunteering at MES
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Annual Parent Data Confirmation or Revision - Aeries Parent Portal
ACTION NEEDED: Malibu Elementary’s annual registration process is completed in the Aeries Parent Portal. You must complete data confirmation for each student.
- Log in to your Aeries Parent Portal: https://santamonicamalibu.aeries.net/
- Be sure to read, review, and discuss all the materials with your student.
- Very Important: We need to gather information from you for emergency contacts. Please add at least two non-parents. While there are many boxes to fill, at minimum include name, relationship, and phone number.
- We also need to gather information from you for health documents.
Note: You may decide to print some of the documents for future reference. For a tutorial on how to complete this process, please click here English
We have worked to digitize the compliance and document portions of the “First Day Packet.” The Data Confirmation process is easy. This includes items like Emergency Cards, Parent Handbooks and Policies and Authorizations. We have many important documents and plenty of information for your family within the online registration site, accessed via your Aeries Parent Portal. Note: You must complete data confirmation for each student. Please be sure to read, review, and discuss all the materials with your student. We also need to gather information from you for emergency contacts and health documents. You may decide to print some of the documents for future reference.
For a tutorial on how to complete this process, please click here English
MES Minimum Days Schedule / 12:45 Dismissal
- Aug 26
- Sept. 2
- Nov 5
- Nov 6
- Nov 7
- Mar 26
- June 10
- June 11
Student Birthday Parties (from the Parent Handbook)
Such observances must be coordinated with the classroom teacher and should occur after lunch or at the end of the day. Food may be distributed at school. Healthier options should be encouraged. Cakes or very sweet treats (Sugar-based foods) are NOT allowed. All-natural popsicles are the ONLY choice for birthday celebrations. Our SMMUSD Food and Nutrition Services Wellness Policy calls for staff to limit student consumption of sugar at school. No nuts, if there is a peanut allergy in the classroom. Party favors are ok to distribute. Birthday invitations for parties away from school may not be distributed unless every student in the class is invited.
MBGC Information - August
The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu aims to provide a fun, safe, and creative environment for all Malibu youth to thrive, find support through positive mentorship, develop important life skills, and receive social and emotional support. We are currently offering: Link
Agents of Discovery-MALIBU:
An augmented reality, geo-triggered app that gets children outside, active, and engaged in the world around them. With Agents of Discovery, students become top-secret Agents, dedicated to solving the mysteries of science and nature. Geared toward children ages 4-12, this program promotes exploration of local native plants, pollinators, animals, and waterfowl of the Malibu region. Start at the Malibu Library to follow the numbered challenges around Legacy Park. After completing the Mission, head to the Library and receive a badge! The Malibu Great Blue Heron Avatar will guide students throughout the mission. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store. (There are many other locations to explore across southern California which you can find at the Agents of Discovery home page here).
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5th Grade Pali Camp Overnight Field Trip - Donations Needed
We are excited for our 2025-2026 5th grade class to again have the opportunity to attend outdoor school in October 2025. Outdoor school is perhaps the greatest highlight of elementary school for many students and is a sort of rite-of-passage. We are asking 5th grade parents to donate now so that we may make our next installment payment.
More information will be given to 5th grade parents in an upcoming meeting - stay tuned for details about the date!
All or None
If we don’t raise enough funds for ALL students to participate, we will ask the PTA to fund the difference. If there is not enough available funds or support from PTA, then the trip will be canceled; we will refund all donations but lose our original PTA deposit. Also, to help prevent canceling the trip, any families who won’t be able to voluntarily contribute the full $560 will be asked what if anything they can donate. Perhaps $300, $200 or $50? Anything helps. Finally if there are families who would like to cover another student, we will accept donations above and beyond $560.
Trip Date
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