Sea Lion Spotlight

Hello MES Sea Lion Families,

I'd like to start this week's note with a HUGE thank you to our PTA! This weekend, our annual Camp Out was held with great success! We had over 350 tickets sold, all for the intention of having a fun filled community gathering filled with memories! Extra kudos (and beyond) to our amazing chair, Amy Lingo for her leadership!

Last Friday, we heard from Malibu High School students about Malibu Moves, an amazing event which takes place on Oct. 24-25 here in town! We hope that you can come out and celebrate! More information can be found HERE!

We have been so fortunate over the past year to have a generator at all of our Malibu schools over the past year and are now ready for that generator to have a battery system so that we no longer need a person to arrive to MES to physically turn it on (YEAH!). The downside to this is that it will take some effort to set it up, and the first phase of this will close our back parking lot for an estimated 6 weeks where many of our staff members park. This means that we need spaces for our staff of over 50 people to park.

Today was the first day that the front parking lot is CLOSED for parking at drop off with the exception of handicapped spots (with placard displayed) and the 2 spots for PTA Auction Winners only. THANK YOU to the many families that planned ahead and the kids were ready to hop right out of the car at the drop off curb! Many parents were amazed at how smoothly and how much faster the lot went this morning! YEAH!!!!!

Parking IS available on parts of Fernhill and Grayfox in approved zones only. (Watch for the signs) Please make sure that for drop off at the curb that your students have what they need to get out of the car quickly with their things. We will have staff there to help, and volunteers are welcome!

We are really working on getting students to school, and getting them to their classroom line up spots on time. Sometimes it is just a difference of 5 extra minutes in the morning! PLEASE work together so that your student can be to their line (not just the gate) by the time the bell rings! Know that between 8-8:05 there are MINIMAL cars in the line! Our playgrounds open at 8 so we've got supervision for your students!

Please also continue to do the following when reporting absences!

1. Email us at mesattendance@smmusd.org
2. Make sure to let us know the reason for your child's absence when you communicate!
3. Let the teacher know as well.

Ms. Sally Wennes

Principal

We are running a bit low with our extra clothes in the health office. We could use clothes of all sizes (including shoes) to resupply our allotment here in the nurses office. This could also include undergarments and socks. Thank you in advance!

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

OCTOBER

• 10/14-10/16 - 5th Graders to Pali Camp
• 10/16 - Dress In Your Favorite Color Spirit Day!
• 10/16 - Volunteer Training via Zoom @ 10:30 - LINK
• 10/16 - Reflections Contest Due Date (see flyer below)
• 10/17 - MEF Gala Event - See below for information!
• 10/19 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Underwood Farms - RESCHEDULED from 10/12
• 10/23 - 1st/2nd/3rd Grade Field Trip to Pepperdine
• 10/24-25 - Malibu Moves - https://www.malibumoves.com/
• 10/26 - Trunk or Treat Event @ 5pm (See flyer below)
• 10/28 - School Site Council Mtg via Zoom @ 3:30
• 10/30 - Halloween Parade at 8:15am
• 10/30 - Spooky Pancake Breakfast for students!

26-27 Academic Calendar

26-27 Community Calendar

A BIG THANK YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!

A huge thank you to our Malibu Elementary School community for making our 3rd Annual Overnight Campout such a success! With 380 people coming together for a night of fun, friendship, and school spirit, it was truly a special event.

We are so grateful to all the families who participated, the volunteers who helped bring everything together, and the school staff who supported this wonderful tradition. Events like these remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a connected and supportive community.

Thank you for helping create lasting memories for our kids and families. Special thanks to our:

•Business Sponsors-

•Family Donors-

We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Amy Lingo, Brittany Van Domelen, Luiza Black & Jessica DiPaola

Of course we've got some amazing photos from our campout, as well as some assembly photos and classroom activities!

We're always looking for amazing photos of students and families! f you ever have photos that you'd like to contribute, please send them to Ms. Wennes at swennes@smmusd.org!

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 the complete data confirmation for each student - even if you JUST finished registration!

1. Log in to your Aeries Parent Portal: https://santamonicamalibu.aeries.net/
2. Be sure to read, review, and discuss all the materials with your student.
3. 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.
4. 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

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.

MES PTA:

REFLECTIONS - EXTENDED DUE DATE - TURN IN BY 10/16/26 - We are extending the deadline for entries for one more week, so if you want to enter you have this week to give it a shot for your school - Go MES ~ we need you!. Extended deadline will be next Friday, Oct. 16, so submit your pieces to your teacher or the MES reflections email.

🌞 FINAL WEEK OF OUR GIVING WAVE

We've raised over $125K of our $500K annual goal.

A monthly donation of $150/month gets us there. Please help your grade increase participation - any amount counts!

The Current Line-up!
#1 - 5th Grade
#2 - 4th Grade
#3 - 2nd Grade
#4 - 3rd Grade
#5 - Kinder/TK
#6 - 1st Grade

DONOR DINNER: Please RSVP by TODAY - OCTOBER 12th!
Please join us on Thursday, October 15, from 5–9 PM, for a special evening at a home in Malibu Park. A Paperless Post invitation was sent. If you haven’t seen it, please check your Promotions or Spam folder. We hope to see you there! Any further questions, please reach out to pta@malibuelementary.org.

Ways to Give:

• One-time or monthly donations
• Corporate matching (check with your employer!)
• Contributions from family and friends are welcome, too!
• 100% of donations are tax-deductible.

Malibu Ed Foundation

Happy New School Year!

$1.5 million. That's what MEF has invested in our four schools since our January 2024 launch, thanks to support from Malibu City, SMMUSD, and our community.

As we head into Year 3, we'll need your help keeping our Annual Fund and fall events top of mind with parents. We're working with the PTAs and Shark Fund on a joint-ask flyer for registration packets. A few dates to help us spread the word on:

• Annual Fund launches Friday — malibueducationfoundation.org/donate
• MEF Gala — Saturday, October 17, - Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual MEF Gala, Saturday, October 17th at Malibu High School. This is Malibu's flagship night in support of all four Malibu public schools: Malibu Elementary, Webster Elementary, Malibu Middle School, and Malibu High School. Every dollar raised stays in Malibu and enables us to build a brighter future for every Malibu student by funding staff and programs across all four campuses.

  Get your tickets today at: https://onecau.se/mefgala

• Malibu Moves — Oct 24–25, Zuma Beach, code MEF26 (open to all SMMUSD schools — a great way to get your students, staff, or families out for a run, walk, or cheer). Join Team MEF for swag, or create your own “school team.” malibumoves.com
• MEF Tree Lot - Nov. 27-Dec. 13

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU

At the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, our mission is to significantly enhance the lives of all youth to fulfill their potential as caring, productive, and contributing citizens. Through 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!

Academic Year Enrollment

Click here and see the attached flyer to learn more and enroll in our upcoming Academic Year program at the Malibu Elementary Clubhouse/Webster Elementary Clubhouse!

• Available to TK–5th grade.

• Programs include: Kindness Is Free, Manners Matter, social emotional wellness, STEM based projects, arts & crafts, cooking/gardening, and more!

The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu 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.

Long Term Disaster Recovery Services A Disaster Recovery Coalition established by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu 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: Working to identify your most pressing current and ongoing needs and creating a recovery plan tailored to your individual situation.

• Resource connection: Helping 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 Celebrations

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.

Candy/sheet cakes/cupcakes/cookies at school: Staff, students, and parents may not distribute these at school.

Flyers represent information from SMMUSD, MES PTA and/or our Boys and Girls Club. They also include events and activities from the City of Malibu.

Past Newsletters

PTA Website

PTA Membership

AERIES Parent Portal Tutorial

Student Services Registration Documents

Bell Schedule

Annual Notice to Parents/Guardians - District Handbook

Medications at School Form Send to School Nurse Marion Mayer: mmayer@smmusd.org

Principal at Malibu Elementary

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Email: swennes@smmusd.org

Website: https://ca50000164.schoolwires.net/malibues