Support of MBEF is critical to ensure a strong foundation of academic and enrichment opportunities for our students. Please support MBEF's 2021-22 Annual Appeal (https://mbef.org/givetoday) today to sustain MBEF funded programs and educators in our schools for the coming year. mbef.org/givetoday

EDP is offering reduced rates. Starting October 1, 2021, the monthly EDP rate will be $675. There are limited spots available. Please contact Pam Thomas at pthomas@mbusd.org for more information.

Be sure to check out these two projects that were recently completed: first, the upper playground handball wall has a really cool mural; second, there is a new measurement Panther painted on the east wall outside the cafeteria so you can take pictures of your child next to the Panther as they grow. Pictures are included.

Please join us as we hear updates from Dr. Bowes, Mrs. Steinberg, and MBEF's Hilary Mahan. We will be approving this year's budget and hearing updates from the PTA. Register for the meeting at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1HUoNo5sv_5n4wVZR7wPbbqgaK5U5ekxN3A7BaRsgfnjN7w/viewform and view the agenda. You will be emailed the Zoom link on Monday, September 27. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please join Manhattan Beach PTAs Monday, Oct. 11 from 7pm - 9pm to learn more about Cyber Safety for your children. We had Clayton Cranford speak with parents last year, and the response was so positive that we wanted to make it available again this year. Please sign-up<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EABAA2EA4F58-cyber2> to receive the specific Zoom details for the event. Click READ MORE to view the flyer. This event is funded by PTA.

There are 250 students building projects in the Makerspace/STEAM lab every week.  The kids use all sorts of supplies to tackle the different engineering challenges.  Bins will be placed outside of the MakerSpace classroom and in front of the office for your donations. See attached file for a list of "trash" needed. Makerspace is funded by generous donations from MBEF and PTA.

There are so many fun ways to pitch in and really make a difference in your child's school experience! We need to fill a number of key positions including: Co-MBEF Ambassador, Parent Party, Panthers Parties, and Garden. See attached file for details.

Please contact Tisha Anderson (anderson.tisha5@gmail.com) or Lisa Stott (stottrealestate@gmail.com) if you are interested.

The Pacific PTA needs your support! The PTA helps pay for instructional supplies and materials, field trips, assemblies, supplies, science lab and makerspace (it's back!) materials, library books, classroom technology, PE equipment, and so much more! Join and donate to receive your backpack tag, car magnet, and access to the Pacific directory. Click READ MORE for more information and to join/donate (https://www.pacificschool.com/apps/pages/JoinPTA)

One of the perks of joining PTA is having access to DirectorySpot, a directory containing contact information about our Pacific families.  DirectorySpot can be accessed on any mobile device via a secure app.  It is a great tool when making play dates or connecting with friends.  All families that have already joined PTA now have access to DirectorySpot. If you have questions about DirectorySpot, please contact our chair Dana Gardner (danag826@gmail.com).

PTA Reflections is a national PTA Arts competition that welcomes students of all grades to get involved in the arts. Anyone is encouraged to enter!  Students don’t have to be an artist to enter. 

This year’s PTA Reflections theme is “I Will Change The World By...” Categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. 

Click READ MORE for rules and submission forms.