Author: Russell

We are currently at about 10% of our fundraising goal, and we need your help to make it to our first milestone! Our first raffle drawing will take place when we reach $5,000. Everyone who has sold items or provided proof of a donation will be entered into the raffle, so don’t miss your chance to win.

Fundraising Opportunities:

1. Foodland Give Aloha Campaign
   Throughout September, Maikaʻi members can donate up to $249 to the MES PTO, and Foodland will match a portion of your donation. To enter the raffle, simply submit a copy of your receipt with your student’s name to fundraising@moanaluapto.org.
   Use our code 77664 at checkout.
   Dine at any Foodland restaurant or bar between September 23-30, 2024, and a portion of your purchase will go toward the Give Aloha matching gift.
   Learn more about participating locations here.
2. Kala Kokua Fundraiser
   From September 3 to October 7, 2024, support the MES PTO by purchasing arabiki sausage, smoked meat, pipikaula, or taro pancake mix. Orders can be placed online at bit.ly/4g6eYzI, with pick-up scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the MES parking lot.

Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top student seller, and additional raffles will be held when we hit $10K and $15K milestones.

How to Get Involved:

Links for all fundraising information can be found on our website at moanaluapto.org.
For any questions, please email fundraising@moanaluapto.org.

Help us reach our goals and support the wonderful programs we offer for our students, such as field trip stipends, classroom stipends, R.A.P., Moanalua Moves!, and more!

September is packed with activities at MES, and we want you to be part of all the action. Here’s what’s coming up:

Fun Fair Planning Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | MES Library
Join us as we plan our biggest event of the year, the MES Fun Fair happening on November 22, 2024. Help us organize inflatable activities, games, food and craft vendors, and entertainment.
RSVP here – Light refreshments will be served.

CPR Family Night

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | MES Cafeteria
Learn lifesaving skills in a hands-on session led by the Hawaii Heart Foundation. This event is FREE, but space is limited to the first 50 families.
RSVP now to secure your spot!

Monthly Programs:

• Reading as Partners (R.A.P.)
  Theme: Biography – Students are encouraged to read biographies and submit their signed forms by September 30, 2024.
• Moanalua Moves! Health and Fitness Challenge
  Theme: Household Chores – Encourage fitness through daily household activities. Signed forms are due by September 30, 2024.
  Additional forms for both programs are available on the PTO website.

Fall Fundraisers

Support the PTO and our programs through the Kala Kokua Fundraiser running from September 3 to October 7, 2024. Items can be purchased online, and pick-up will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

You can also donate at Foodland throughout September using the MES PTO code: 77664. A portion of your donation will be matched!

Prizes will be given to the top fundraiser, and raffles will be held when we reach $5K, $10K, and $15K milestones.

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Don’t miss out on the exciting events and opportunities happening this month. Your involvement makes a difference!

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Mark your calendars for two important meetings happening this month:

General PTO Meeting
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM
MES Library
RSVP: bit.ly/4e3s9jm
Agenda
Light refreshments will be served.

Fun Fair Planning Meeting
Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM
MES Library
RSVP: bit.ly/3RLMCAs
Light refreshments will be served.

For questions about the General PTO Meeting, please email president@moanaluapto.org. For questions about the Fun Fair Planning Meeting, contact funfair@moanaluapto.org.

We hope to see you there!

As part of our Kala Kokua Online Fundraising event, we are excited to announce special incentives for our top sellers and raffle prizes for milestone achievements!

Incentives:

• A monetary prize will be awarded to the top seller.
• Raffle drawings will take place when we hit $5K, $10K, and $15K milestones.

How to Enter the Raffle:

• Anyone who donates can submit their receipts to enter the raffle drawings.
• The more we raise, the more chances you have to win!

Key Fundraising Dates:

• Online Sales: September 3, 2024 – October 7, 2024
• Pick-up: Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the MES Parking Lot​

Thank you for your continued support of Moanalua Elementary School. Every contribution helps fund programs for our students!

Moanalua Elementary School PTO: September Programs & Events

Join Us for CPR Family Night – September 18, 2024

We are excited to invite all MES families to our CPR Family Night on September 18, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the MES Cafe. In partnership with the Hawaii Heart Foundation, this hands-on session will teach both kids and adults essential lifesaving skills, including how to respond in a cardiac emergency.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to save a life! While no certification will be issued, you and your family will gain invaluable knowledge. Space is limited to the first 50 families, so please RSVP as soon as possible at bit.ly/4dV2AR6​.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be prepared in an emergency—your participation could make all the difference!

September Programs: Reading as Partners & Moanalua Moves! Health and Fitness Challenge

In addition to our CPR Family Night, we are also excited to launch two engaging programs this September:

• Reading as Partners (R.A.P.) Program: This initiative encourages students to foster a love of reading by partnering with a parent, guardian, or family member. It’s a great way to bond over books and build literacy skills together.
• Moanalua Moves! Health and Fitness Challenge: Our new health and fitness challenge promotes physical activity and healthy habits among our students. Get moving and join us in this exciting new program!

Details and Participation
Flyers for both the R.A.P. program and Moanalua Moves! challenge will be sent home with students this week and are also available on our MES PTO website. Students who participate and return their completed forms with a parent/guardian’s signature will receive a small prize.

We encourage all families to take part in these enriching activities to support our students’ growth and well-being.