Friday Family Event - Consciously Celebrating Connection
We want to invite students and families to something special happening Friday, January 23, from 1:00–2:00 PM in the library. It’s called ✨ Consciously Celebrating Connection ✨ — a FREE family event for parents, caregivers, and kids!
We’ll be joined by Karen Green, who brings super fun, hands-on activities using her Conscious Care Cards. You’ll work together with your grown-ups on things like:
- Solving everyday problems
- Practicing healthy competition
- Learning helpful ways to talk things through
- Strengthening connection as a family
Think games, conversation, teamwork — and yes… after-school snacks will be provided outside before the event 🍎🥨
So grab your parent or caregiver and join us for a fun, interactive hour designed to bring kids and grown-ups closer together.
Food For Thought is an all-day opportunity to support both Malibu’s public schools and local businesses — simply by dining out.
On Tuesday, January 20, community members are encouraged to enjoy meals at participating restaurants throughout the day. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner — or all three — every meal counts.
January’s participating restaurants are:
Marmalade Cafe
Howdy Malibu
Malibu Sushi by Howdy
Ollo
Dine in, take out, grab a meal at each, or stock up with meals for the week! Each meal supports local businesses and helps fund Malibu Education Foundation programs in academics, arts, and athletics.
MEF (joined by AMPS) will be at Marmalade Cafe from 5–6pm for anyone who would like to stop by, say hello, and connect — but participation is encouraged all day long, at any participating restaurant.
Dining out is a meaningful, accessible way to support our schools.
Support looks different for everyone — and every meal makes a difference
Malibu Pathway Community Showcase - Saturday, 1/24 from 9-11am at Malibu High
Malibu Education Foundation is excited to participate with you on this event, to showcase the excellent opportunities available to students throughout the Malibu Pathway. If you know of anyone who might be wondering if our Malibu Schools are for them, please guide them to this event!
Wednesdays are for Wellness! Every Wednesday, students are invited to visit our STEAM Cart at recess time for hands-on activities that support creativity, problem-solving, and emotional wellness. Each activity aligns directly with the Character Counts pillar of the month — Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship — helping students practice positive character traits through fun, engaging activities. These activities take place either outside at the STEAM Cart or if you don't see us outside - inside the Wellness Center!
Please also take a look at an event that is happening, sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu - A Year After the Wildfires: Coping with Persistent Grief and Loss. Information can be found below with the flyers. The webinar is next Tuesday at 6pm (1/20/26) and the in-person opportunity the following Tuesday at 10 am at our Disaster Relief Center in Malibu (1/27/2026).
Jaxx Theater is back! Please see the flyer below for more information on registration and auditions! This is available for students in grades 1-5 and rehearsals are after school on Mondays.
PTA News/Events:
We Need You on the PTA Team! 💙Joining the PTA doesn’t mean donating more money or committing to volunteer hours — and you never have to attend a meeting unless you want to. But your membership alone strengthens our school, supports our teachers, and gives you a voice in the decisions that shape MES. Every family that joins helps us do more for our kids. 👉Join the PTA: https://jointotem.com/dashboard/memberships/244d6807-8eb9-4cd5-8143-eea2452b9720
MES Minimum Days Schedule / 12:45 Dismissal
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 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!
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.
*Please expect to hear from someone on our team within 2-5 business days*
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.
