The Beach Forecast #3
August 15, 2026

Anchored in Achievement
Message from Ms. Athanson
Greetings,
Parents we are excited to host the district Volleyball Playoffs this Tuesday starting at 4:45. These games should keep you on the edge of your seat so come out and cheer on our athletes. Due to the playoff's being at MBFS, we are postponing our SAC meeting to the 27th of this month to accommodate the extra visitors for parking. We appreciate your understanding with this change.
Our annual Fall Festival is fast approaching. The event will be held on our middle school field and the event runs from 5:30-8:30. Pre-purchasing wristbands is recommended. We are looking for parent volunteers to help run the event and meeting credit is provided. Please use this link to sign up for various posts: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FA9AF22A5F4C34-66259429-fall Please see the flyer below for details of the event.
Special thank you to the Madeira Beach Fire Department for coming out and teaching our students in grades K-2 about fire prevention week.
A quick reminder that there is no school for students on Monday as this is a teacher workday.
Our next Kona Ice event is on Friday the 16th. This is a fundraising event that we use throughout the year to help support our PBIS and school beautification programs. Please pre-order by Wednesday. We strongly encourage only purchasing a small size especially for elementary students.
We are looking for volunteers to help with both our Fall Bookfair and our Grandparents lunch week. If you are able and interested, please sign up on the links below. You will receive meeting credit for volunteering.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A9A928A4FECE9-60292302-fall
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A9A928A4FECE9-65920465-grandparents
Basketball news: Girls' tryouts will be 10/13 @ 2:20 & Boys tryouts will be on 10/15 @ 2:20. Pick up is at 3:15. in the carline in front of the main office.
This coming week we celebrate our Cafeteria staff for National School Lunch week. Our staff does a tremendous job feeding 1300 students' breakfast and lunch every day. We appreciate them!!!
District Application Fairs are coming up soon. If you are a parent of an 8th grade students please plan on attending on either the 24th at Pinellas Park High School or the 28th at Gibbs High School. Please visit the district website for more information.
I know the holidays seem far away, but we are already planning. If your family may need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Motte or Mrs. Malchodi. Below is a flyer with specific information. Please see below for any calendar items that may pertain to your student:
10/12 - No school - teacher workday
10/13 - District Volleyball Playoffs @ 4:45
10/15 - Bookfair starts
10/16 - Kona Ice
10/19 - Grandparents Week (see flyer below)
10/21 - NJHS Induction night @ 5:30 in the MS Gym
10/23 - Fall Festival
10/25 - 30th - Red Ribbon Week (spirit week)
10/26 - Community Partner Night
10/27 - SAC @ 5:30
Thank you
Fundamentals of the carline...
Drop off begins at 7:15. Students may not exit their car until this time. We ask everyone to pull up all the way to avoid gaps in the line and have an efficient and timely process.
Elementary school:
- Elementary students will exit their vehicle in the designated areas
- Students will head to the covered court area and remain supervised until class begins
- If they wish to eat breakfast, there will be students to escort them to the elementary cafe
- If you have a student in elementary and middle, you may choose either line to use and they may walk to their designated areas
Middle school:
- Students may exit their vehicle from the covered walkway by the middle school office all the way to the cafeteria.
- Students will enter the cafeteria and remail in their until the bell rings to release to class at 7:38.
- Students that want breakfast will enter the elementary cafe to eat and then head to the middle school cafe till classes begin.
Pick Up for elementary begins at 1:55 and 2:15 for middle. Parents, we ask that you not arrive prior to 30 minutes of dismissal. Arriving too early blocks the flow of traffic for visitors, deliveries and early dismissal for appointments.
Early release for appointments: Parents, we understand that students need to be released early from time to time for appointments. We ask that if you need to pick up your student, please arrive prior to 30 minutes from dismissal (ex: elementary by 1:25, middle by 1:45). This will allow you to utilize the carline without issue.
26-27 Meeting Credit Opportunities
Fundamental Handbook K-8
Middle School Athletics
Ways to Volunteer...
A week at a glance at the Beach...
PTA Information
Fall Fest is Back!
Come out for fall fun and festivities on Friday, October 23. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Buy your wristbands early to take advantage of the pre-sale discounted rate. Purchase Wristbands Here
Volunteer at Fall Fest!
Want to get two meeting credits and still enjoy Fall Fest? Volunteer! We are in need of volunteers throughout the festival. Click here to see the opportunities!