SEA LION ACADEMY
Sea Lion Academy is coming back with a splash! We are delighted to announce the launch of our winter session. Our after-school program is designed to support students academically while providing opportunities for creativity, exploration, and fun! Courses this session will include math, reading, and science as well as foreign languages, ceramics, makerspace and more! Winter session will take place from January 5th- March 27th. Stay tuned for details. Our enrollment site will open this week!
THANK YOU FAMILIES!
We'd like to thank you for your support of our art program through the recent Square One fundraiser! We were able to raise almost $1000 as a result! Remember, that Square One will continue to be available to you if you want to order gifts with your child's artwork. It won't go towards our school fundraiser, but is there as a resource for all of you!
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!
Zoe's Lunchtime Theater
The next lunchtime production starts rehearsals this coming week, and the show will be in January. It's titled "The Land of Sweets Ballet" and the show is planned for January 23rd. This is open to interested students in grades 1st-3rd and rehearsals take place during student lunchtime recess.
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
Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch is back (Nov. 29-Dec. 28) — an immersive holiday light experience perfect for families! When you purchase tickets using our PTA/PTSA link, 10% of all sales goes directly back to our schools. Use this LINK to support!
There is also a special VOUCHER available (4 VIP tickets, valid any night during the 2025 season). If you have a voucher, please email HG@HOLIDAYROADUSA.COM and include your preferred date of attendance. Thank you for supporting our schools during this festive season
GoPass TAP Cards – Five-year Expiration Date
Per recent communications with Metro, please note that GoPass TAP cards have a lifespan of five years. Students who have had their GoPass TAP cards for five years need to request a new card through their school’s front office or Samohi House office. If a student’s GoPass TAP card expires before Sept. 30, 2026, they will receive an error when attempting to register their 2025-26 GoPass.
You may receive an eligibility code to register GoPass TAP cards provided by your school’s front office, Samohi House office or by visiting the following link:
For more information on Metro’s GoPass program, visit: www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/. If you have questions, please contact Austin Toyama, SMMUSD Sustainability Manager, at atoyama@smmusd.org.
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.
