Author: Kevin Miyahara

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Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers & Staff!

Moanalua Elementary PTO is excited to celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, happening May 4–8, 2026. Join us as we show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to our MES ʻohana.

📅 Schedule of Events:

Monday, May 4
Kick off the week by stopping by the MES Courtyard after school (until 2:45 PM) to pick up an optional card-making kit.

Students and families are also encouraged to send thank you messages for MES teachers and staff members to president@moanaluapto.org to be shared during our Wednesday staff potluck. Pictures and videos are welcome too. Please submit messages by Tuesday, May 5, so we can include them in the slideshow.

Wednesday, May 6
Let’s treat our staff to a special potluck lunch. Our teachers and staff always look forward to the delicious dishes shared by our generous families.
Sign-up deadline: May 3, 2026
Sign up here: bit.ly/mahalo26

Friday, May 8
Wrap up the week by bringing a homemade card for your teacher to share a heartfelt “Mahalo.”

How You Can Help
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this week extra special. If you have time to lend a hand, please sign up at bit.ly/2026alohahelp. It’s a wonderful way to personally show your appreciation.

Questions?
Email us at appreciation@moanaluapto.org

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Help support families affected by the Kona Low floods!

The MES PTO is partnering with the MES Student Council, Moanalua Pack 9 Scouts, and the Kinaʻole Lions Club to collect non-perishable food donations for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 7:30–8:30 AM
Location: MES Front Parking Lot

Items needed:
Canned proteins, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals, and bags of rice.

If you would like to volunteer to assist with the curbside collection or help transport donated items to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank, please sign up at:
bit.ly/4m3ggz4

Looking for additional ways to support families affected by the recent storms?
The following organizations are accepting monetary, food, or supply donations:

For more information or to help with our donation drive, please email president@moanaluapto.org.

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Help support MES PTO to raise money for our MES student programs!

Spirit Card Fundraiser

This fundraiser is optional but all students are encouraged to participate. Envelopes will be going home in all student folders on Monday, March 30, with 10 cards per student.

Instructions:

  • Sell cards for $10 each.
  • Return the envelope with cash, checks (payable to “Moanalua Elementary School PTO”), and/or receipts for online payments (bit.ly/MESPTOSPIRIT2026), as well as unsold cards back to the MES Office by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Need more cards? Go to the MES Office.

Important Information:

  • Please do not mix cards up between envelopes as we will be tracking them for each student.
  • For online payments, please include both your student’s name and their envelope number in the field for Student’s Name.
  • Cards are good for unlimited use until April 30, 2027.

Email fundraising@moanaluapto.org with questions.

Buddha Mochi Bag Fundraiser

We’re rolling out a new print that’s perfect for May Day! Our MES PTO Palaka Aura bags are $20 each. Order by Wednesday, April 29, and they will be delivered to your child’s classroom by May 1. 

MES PTO members, if you’ve volunteered at a PTO event or with a committee this past year, check your emails for a special thank you discount code!

Order online at bit.ly/MESPTOPALAKA26

Email ptotshirts@moanaluapto.org with questions.

Why Fundraising Matters

MES PTO helps expand opportunities for our students by supporting engaging educational and enrichment experiences. Funds raised go directly toward field trips, grade-level programs, teacher stipends, campus beautification, and family events.