1/11/2026 2:25 pm

THANK YOU

Hey everyone, it’s Alex Riguero, Direct Appeal Chair, with an important announcement.  WE DID IT!   We raised 200K! 

It was a huge team effort and there are just so many people to thank.  I want to thank our donors (seriously you’re the best) but there were so many additional people who went above and beyond to make this possible: 

• Ms. Ontiveros, for being so transparent with our school’s budget challenges
• The parents who hit the class WhatsApps after Ms. O’s budget presentation and raised 10K in a weekend
• Rachael Morrison and Rachael Garza who’s impassioned plea on behalf of our wonderful little school mobilized tons of parent support
• Sarah Burns and the room reps who kept reminding folks to give with humor and warmth
• The people who gave *multiple times* to reach our goal
• The grandparents who gave so generously
• The PTA Board for their unstinting support and help
• ...and last, but definitely not least, my co-chair John Meehan.  Thanks again for supporting our school!

Mindful Tech @ MWE

9/25/2025 12:00 am

After last week's PTA GA meeting ended, MWE parent Alicia Van Couvering spoke about the rise of  classroom technology and its effects on the learning, safety, and privacy of students in education broadly, and at LAUSD across all grades.

In response, MWE teachers Mr. Talty (4th grade) prepared an overview of EdTech as it is currently used at MWE, which includes the platforms used by each grade level. Many thanks to Mrs. Fowler, Ms. Zelina Munoz, and Ms Graham for contributing.  
 

To ensure that the dialogue around tech at MWE is thoughtful, informed and focused on the reality of screens at our school, Mr. Talty will also host a school-wide meeting in late October. More details to come!

We thank Alicia for starting the conversation, and are so grateful to Mr Talty, his fellow teachers, and MWE admin for their responsiveness, transparency, and willingness to inform our parents.

• Technology at MWES - prepared by MWE educators Mr Talty and Mrs Fowler
• EdTech - prepared by MWE parent Alicia Van Couvering. Sign up here to join the MWE Mindful Tech email list and what's app group. 

CHOICES applications now open!

8/13/2025 7:00 am

Hi Middle School, It's Me, a MWE parent.

Now that you're kinda back in the groove of this school year, let's talk middle school...

LAUSD’s “Choices” application for specialized academic programs—including magnet schools, dual-language programs, and some charter schools—opens on October 1, 2025.

Learn about the LAUSD magnet programs and the points system with this presentation from Dr. Keith Abrahams III 🧲

Important Deadlines:

• November 14, 2025 — Deadline to submit the application online or by mail.

• February 2, 2026 — The late application window opens for any remaining spots.

• March 2026 — Families will receive results for on-time applications.

• Early April 2026 — Deadline to accept or decline offers from on-time applicants.

• April 2026 — The late selection process begins.

Check out LAist's handy dandy article for more information!