Moanalua Elementary School PTO

Don’t forget to check your emails for the MES Newsletter with important MES PTO information including:

September Highlights

Campus Beautification — Saturday, September 26, 8:30–11:30 AM

• Help spruce up our school with painting, landscaping, and lots of aloha!
• A great opportunity for families to lend a hand and build school spirit.
• RSVP at bit.ly/2026MESCLEANUP

MES PTO Fall Fundraisers

• Habilitat Christmas Tree Fundraiser — Shop online and indicate “Moanalua Elementary” to support MES PTO.
• Foodland Give Aloha — September 1–30. Donate up to $249 and Foodland will match a portion of your donation. Use code 77664.
• Fall Fundraiser — September 21–October 8. Items include Kala Kokua food items, McDonald’s coupon books, and Dave & Buster’s Power Cards.
• More information will be available later this month.

Fun Fair — Save the Date! Friday, November 20

• Silent Auction Donations — Know a friend, family member, or local business that would like to help out? Have them complete the Google Form online at bit.ly/4g8WX4E. Donations may be tax-deductible.
• We’re still looking for volunteers to help out with planning. Email funfair@moanaluapto.org or join us at our next planning meeting on Thursday, September 17.

PTO Breakfast — Friday, September 18, 7:15 AM

• Meet our MES administrators and other PTO members, while enjoying breakfast as a family.
• Payment is due to the MES Office by Wednesday, September 16.
• Cash only; exact amount appreciated.

Volunteers Needed!

• Give just one hour to help make a difference at our school and help MES have the chance to win $3500.
• Learn about MES PTO volunteer opportunities here.
• On-campus activities during school hours require completion of the MES Volunteer Acknowledgement Form.

1 Hour for Schools – Volunteer Today!

Just one hour can make a big difference! If every one of our Surfrider families gives just one hour to support our school, the impact on our students and community would be HUGE! There are so many ways to help, too – at school or from home. 

Submit your pledge by (click here) September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM EST and our school will have the chance to win $3,500! 

Looking for ways you can help out? Go to bit.ly/MESPTOkokua for MES PTO volunteer opportunities that will be refreshed with new opportunities throughout the school year.

For activities being performed on campus during school hours, please make sure to complete and submit the MES Volunteer Acknowledgement Form to the office. 

For MES PTO members who requested text message notifications, make sure to check your email inboxes for the link to opt-in to the Sign-up Genius notifications about volunteer opportunities

Join us for our first Moanalua PTO Family Picnic at Magic Island! This event is a great opportunity for families and students to make new friends at the beginning of the school year.  Please see details below:

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Ala Moana Regional Park – Magic Island (Permit Site #38)
• Food & Shade: Light lunch and snacks provided, we will also have a tent setup! Just bring your beach mats, towels, and sunscreen.

Must be a MES PTO Member!  If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today at moanaluapto.org! Please RSVP using the link below before August 30th!

RSVP here.

The Moanalua Elementary School PTO is excited to invite you to our first family event of the year – our upcoming PTO General Meeting and Family Movie Night.

Join us for a special screening of the hit movie GOAT, chosen by you at Meet and Greet. Families are welcome to bring their own chairs or blankets to set up a cozy spot on the cafeteria floor, or you can choose to sit at the cafeteria tables.

Details

• When: Thursday, August 20 at 5:30-8:30 PM
• Where: MES Courtyard and Cafeteria

Come hungry and support our students! Our Student Council will be selling pre-order pizza and drinks as a fundraiser for their upcoming school initiatives.

To make the night even sweeter, there will be free popcorn for everyone in attendance, and a special treat of free mochi crunch for all dues-paying MES PTO members. 

We will be voting on our SY2026-2027 budget, available online here. PTO members will also be on hand throughout the evening to chat about exciting upcoming events and activities for the school year.

Space is limited, so please secure your spot as soon as possible. RSVP today at bit.ly/MESPTO26movie. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get Ready for some Fun! Join us for the MES PTO Fun Fair Planning Meeting!

The most exciting event of the school year doesn’t just happen by magic—it happens because of amazing volunteers like you! Join us at our next MES PTO Fun Fair Planning Meeting.

Whether you want to volunteer to chair or co-chair a committee, or just see what it’s all about, we would love to have you there.

Meeting Details

• When: Thursday, August 13, at 6-7 PM
• Where: MES Library. Webex link is also available for those who want to attend virtually.

Why Join Us?

• Connect: Meet other awesome parents and community members.
• Impact: Create unforgettable memories for our kids.

RSVP at bit.ly/FF26RSVP to help with our food count and to receive the Webex link. Students are welcome to attend with an adult.

No prior experience is needed, and you don’t have to commit to a huge role to make a big difference. Let’s work together to make this the best Fun Fair yet!

Email funfair@moanaluapto.org with questions.