Make sure to check this space for all the important things that go on for your child! You'll also find out about things going on in our community!
MES PTA:
🌊 MES GIVING WAVE KICKS OFF MONDAY, SEPT 21 🌊
Our school would not be what it is without our family contributions. THANK YOU!!! In the coming weeks, we'll share fun ideas with students to spark imagination about why we raise funds. Every gift—big, small, energy, time—creates a ripple. Let's make a big wave! 💙
MEMBERSHIP - Have you joined our PTA yet or renewed your membership? Please see the flyer at the bottom of this week's Spotlight and do so today! Our PTA helps support classrooms and students like no other and we are incredibly grateful for your support!
REFLECTIONS - We have had a wonderful representation of our students for Reflections! Please see the flyer below for more information and encourage your student to participate this year! Entries need to be submitted no later than October 10th!
MES MOONLIGHT CAMPOUT! We have an incredible event that is in its 3rd year, and welcome ALL of our MES families to participate! You can sign up HERE for early bird pricing! The final day to purchase tickets is October 3rd - no exceptions!
LCAP Representatives Needed!
MES is seeking 2 volunteers to serve on the SMMUSD Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent Advisory Committee. It's important that we have representatives! Please read below.
The passage of the legislation implementing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) establishes a role for parent advisory committees in the development of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Education code 52063 requires that districts establish two distinct parent advisory committees to review and comment on the LCAP prior to submission to the local board: the Parent Advisory Committee and the English Learner Parent Advisory Committee.
The Parent Advisory Committee must be composed of a majority of parents or guardians of pupils and include parents of pupils to whom the definitions of education code 42238.01 apply. These include parents or guardians of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, English learners, and foster youth. Sites can also include other subgroups, such as Latinx, Black/African-American, Students with Disabilities.
Meetings are from 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Virtual Meetings)
2026 - 2027 Meeting Dates: TBD
Please contact Ms. Wennes at swennes@smmusd.org if you are interested or have further questions!
Free- and Reduced-Price Meal Form:
While all students will receive snacks and a lunch at no cost, filling out this form helps our district and students with funding based on responses to Free- and Reduced-price Meal forms. The Food Services webpage has a link to apply as well as instructions in English and Spanish.
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:
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!
Complimentary Entries Available for Zuma Beach Triathlon for Kids (presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu) on Saturday, September 19! A limited number of complimentary entries are available for current Club members, ages 9-14 only. Email tylerhawkins@bgcmalibu.org to receive your code to redeem your free registration. Separate race distances are offered for ages 9–11 and 12–14. Learn more at zumabeachtriathlon.org and see the attached flyer!
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.
