MBCS Celebrates Two Years as a Zero Waste School
It has now been two years since MBCS Student Council students partnered with Waste Management and ReGen Monterey to take a big step toward our goal of becoming a zero waste school by separating our food scraps, improving recycling, and reducing trash.
Two years ago, MBCS placed new outdoor trash collection stations, with 3 bins for separating compostable food waste, recycling, and trash in each hallway. Additionally, each classroom received a food waste container for food scraps. All school lunches, provided by MBCS, are also served family style as much as possible, to further reduce waste.
As a recognized NOAA Ocean Guardian School, we are committed to doing our part to reduce the waste going into our landfills and keeping single-use plastic out of our oceans. We look forward to our next year as a zero waste school!
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Please be reminded that there will be no school on Monday, January 20, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We observe this day to celebrate the life, legacy, and contributions of an extraordinary individual who dedicated his life to advocating for equity and inclusion for all. As a powerful civil rights leader, Dr. King’s work continues to resonate today, and his message of justice and unity remains as relevant as ever. We wish you a peaceful and restorative day off.
MLK Parade Information
Please find the MLK parade graphic, for this year’s parade, below with the theme: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365. We will meet at the corner of Broadway (Obama Way) and Noche Buena on January 20th, 2025 at 11am. Our march begins at 12PM to the Oldemeyer Center with the program to follow. There is no sign up to participate in the march itself. We can bring as many people as we would like, along with creative posters, MBCS school pride gear, etc. We hope you can join us.
Donor Spotlight:
Monterey Elks Lodge
On behalf of everyone at Monterey Bay Charter School, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Monterey Elks Lodge for their generous donation of $1,000 toward ukuleles for our school’s music program. Their support will make a meaningful difference in providing our students with new opportunities to learn, play, and grow through music. We greatly appreciate their commitment to enriching our school community, and we look forward to sharing the joy of music that their donation will help create.
Lottery is Open!
The lottery application is for all NEW students, including those that have siblings currently enrolled at MBCS. Currently enrolled students at MBCS do not need to apply, this is for new applicants only. Intent to Return forms for currently enrolled students will be sent to families in February. Please share with friends and family. The lottery application can be found here.
Your Donations Make a Big Difference
Your contributions to classroom supplies and annual giving directly support our school programs, enrich our incredible field trips, and help our school thrive. Thank you!
