Sea Lion Spotlight

Principal's Wave

Hello MES Community,

This was an incredibly busy week for MES! We had six 4th grade students who were recognized by the Malibu Optimist Club at an oratorical event called "Kids Speak Out" in which they created speeches about what it means to be optimistic. They competed against students from Our Lady of Malibu and we couldn't be more proud of them! In addition, we had a chance to highlight our students' amazing talent during the Talent Show on Friday! Finally, we wrapped up our night with our 4th and 5th grade music program, where we welcomed Webster students to join! Thank you to our incredible music instructors for a tremendous year of music!

Parents - You should have received a separate Parent Square communication with a link to vote for our School Site Council parent representatives. Voting will remain open through June 9th at 5pm. Please take the time to read the candidate statements and make your vote for TWO candidates that you feel will best represent our parent community!

THANK YOU to our amazing PTA parent leaders and Ms. Rebecca for their work with our Mental Health Friday activities this Spring. What a wonderful gathering with so much information for our families! I appreciate your initiative in bringing this to MES!

Consistent attendance is one of the most important factors in a child’s success at school - EVEN IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS! When students are present each day, they build strong routines, stay connected with their classmates, and fully engage in learning. Even a few missed days can lead to gaps in understanding and make it harder for children to feel confident in class. Thank you also for helping your child arrive at school on time and ready to learn. Your partnership makes such a meaningful difference in their growth and success!

Ms. Sally Wennes

Principal

Calendar of Events

Flyers for events are always posted below! Don't forget to check out the details!

JUNE

6/4 - Grilled Cheesy Sandwiches! (PTA Event)
6/5 - Midsummer Night's Dream - Zoe's Lunchtime Theater performance @ 11am (CHANGE OF TIME)
6/9 - 5th Grade Culmination @ 8:30am
6/10 - 5th Grade Field Trip for End of Year
6/10 - TK Celebration @ 9am on TK Yard
6/10 - MINIMUM DAY - Friday Schedule
6/11 - Last Day of School / Report Cards go home
6/11 - Fire Truck Soak Down at end of day! (More details next week)
6/11 - MINIMUM DAY - Friday Schedule
6/11 - All lost and found items will be picked up for donation after school

Important Information & Dates

25-26 Academic Calendar

25-26 PTA Calendar

Photo Highlights

Shown below are photos that represent the busy week that we had! During the week, we had a 3rd grade field trip to Land Bridge and had a student council skit during our assembly. We also had six 4th grade representatives compete against Our Lady of Malibu for an oratorical competition by the Optimist Club. We had an INCREDIBLE Talent Show (with a surprise final act), and an amazing Music Concert alongside 4th and 5th graders from Webster! PHEW! So much fun!

More Information for Parents

Malibu Library - Did you know that at our local library they don't just have books to check out, but also Tools and Music Instruments? Maybe your child is interested in a musical instrument, but you're unsure about buying one before knowing if they are really going to stick with it - you can check one out from the Malibu Branch! You will need to sign up for a library card before you can check out the item and some items may need to be requested in advance. What a great service!

https://lacountylibrary.org/tools/

Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) is committed to youth and community resilience by providing a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through exceptional customer service and impactful after-school programs, we focus on academic success, character development, and health and wellness, catering to the unique needs of Malibu's youth. By addressing the needs of families, we foster a sense of safety, support, and community engagement, promoting a brighter future for all!

BGCM Elementary Camp Bu Summer Camp Enrollment

Click here and see the attached flyer to learn more and enroll in our upcoming BGCM Elementary Summer Program – Camp Bu! (Flyer also shown below for your reference)

Available to incoming TK–5th grade. Enrollment is required to participate.
Where: Webster Elementary (3602 Winter Canyon Rd)
When:

June 22nd through August 7th (Monday - Friday) - Closed July 3rd for holiday

Incoming K-5th: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Incoming TK (Half-Day Program): 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Weekly calendars highlighting our themes and featured activities will be shared in advance.

BGCM Academic Year Enrollment

Click here to learn more and enroll! BGCM is committed to providing a curriculum that will include a variety of activities geared towards fun, educational, and social experiences.

Available to grades TK–5th.
Programs include: Kindness Is Free, Manners Matter, social emotional wellness, STEM based projects, arts & crafts, cooking/gardening, and more!

Programs:

Homework Help

Looking for extra academic support for your child? BGCM provides homework help for all subjects and grade levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM, helping students stay on track and feel confident with their schoolwork.

Wellness

BGCM Wellness Center provides no-cost mental health counseling and social support services to our school community. Click here to learn more and email wellnessinfo@bgcmalibu.org or call 310-457-0360 ext 60146 to request services for you/your child.

BGCM Long Term Disaster Recovery Services The BGCM Disaster Recovery Center in partnership with The Malibu Community Long Term Recovery Group (MCLTRG) is here to support Franklin and Palisades Fire survivors with long-term recovery services. Our dedicated Care Coordination Team is ready to assist those who qualify with:

Personalized recovery planning: We will collaborate to identify your most pressing current and ongoing needs, creating a recovery plan tailored to your individual situation.
Resource connection: We will help you access the latest available support and resources by assessing your individual needs and connecting you to available resources based on qualifying criteria.
Advocacy: You won't navigate this alone. By understanding community needs, we can advocate for increased financial resources for the community.

To be connected with a Care Coordinator, please email drc@bgcmalibu.org.

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.