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October 2025 MES PTO Updates

A big mahalo to the 140+ volunteers who joined us for September’s Campus Beautification! With your help (and support from HPD District 5 Community Policing Team and the Moanalua Lions), we added fresh coats of paint, laid new sod, planted ti leaves, and removed old benches—all to get ready for this school year’s Fun Fair and May Day.

Fall Family Night – Coming Soon
Get ready for our Fall Family Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest! MES PTO members will get first dibs on RSVPing and discounts on pumpkins. Stay tuned for details on how to sign up. Not a member yet? You can still join online at moanaluapto.org. Volunteers are also needed—email president@moanaluapto.org if you’d like to help.

Fun Fair Updates – Fun Fair on Friday, 11/21, 2–8 PM

  • 10/15: Fun Fair T-shirt Pre-orders Due – order at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair
  • 10/26: Fun Fair VIP Silent Auction Closes
  • 10/29: Fun Fair Volunteer Sign-ups Due – sign up at bit.ly/FF25volunteers
  • 10/31: Fun Fair VIP & Handicap Parking Due

Fall Fundraisers

Other Important Dates

  • 10/3: Fall Fundraiser Orders Due
  • 10/16, 5:30–7 PM: PTO & Fun Fair Planning Meeting, MES Library
  • 10/27–10/30: MES Book Fair (volunteers needed—sign up at bit.ly/3IjIiqw)

Student Programs

  • Moanalua Moves! (Flexibility log) due 10/31
  • Reading as Partners (Award Winners) due 10/31

Stay up to date at moanaluapto.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @mes.pto.

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We’re headed into our final week, and we are still hoping to make our Fall Fundraising goals!

Foodland Give Aloha (September 1-30, 2025)
Maika’i Members can make a donation up to $249 at any Foodland, Foodland Farms, and Sack N Save, and Foodland will match a portion of your donation.
Enter our Mahalo raffle by submitting a copy of your receipt showing your donation to Moanalua Elementary School PTO to https://forms.gle/Wz5qNQv9qx2CAe1Q9 by October 1.

Gift Card Fundraiser (September 17-October 3, 2025)
Order online at bit.ly/MESPTO25FALL or via the paper order form sent home in student folders. (Additional forms are also available in the MES Office.)
In addition, for each CarWash808 Diamond Car Wash purchased by a MES 6th grader, MES PTO will donate 50% of the proceeds back to 6th grade to help support their Camp Erdman and Papaola Kuola field trips.

Habilitat Christmas Tree Fundraiser (until October 31, 2025)
Order your Christmas trees or wreaths through Habilitat at HawaiiChristmasTrees.com and specify Moanalua Elementary School at check out so we get a portion of the proceeds.

We need your support! Monies raised from MES PTO fundraisers go toward helping support programs such as classroom stipends for teachers, field trip stipends for students, and family engagement events.

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Get a Jump Start on Holiday Gifts with MES PTO Fall Fundraisers!

Support MES PTO and cross some holiday gifts off your list at the same time. We’re excited to offer the following items:

  • McDonald’s McFun-Raiser Coupon Books ($10 each)
    Includes coupons for McDonald’s food and beverages, plus bonus partner coupons for Kid City, Wet ‘N’ Wild, and more! Expires 12/31/2026.
  • Dave & Buster’s Power Cards ($10 and $20)
    Play more, save more—no expiration date!
  • CarWash808Express ($20 each)
    Give the gift of a Diamond Car Wash. Certificates expire three months after pick-up (around end of February 2026).

Our goal is to raise $15,000—or just two cards per student!

Prizes will be awarded to the top individual sellers, with additional drawings when we hit the $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 milestones.

How to Order

  1. Online: bit.ly/MESPTO2025FALL
  2. Submit the order form with cash or checks payable to “MES PTO” to the office.

Orders due by Friday, October 3, 2025.

Other Ways to Support MES PTO

  • Foodland Give Aloha (September only): Donate up to $249 and Foodland will match a portion of your gift. Use code 77664 at checkout.
  • Habilitat Christmas Trees and Wreaths: Order online at habilitat.com/hawaii-christmas-trees-fundraiser/and select Moanalua Elementary so we receive credit.

For more information, visit moanaluapto.org/fundraising or email fundraising@moanaluapto.org with questions.

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Get Ready for the Holidays and Support MES PTO!

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Moanalua Elementary PTO is teaming up with Habilitat to spread holiday cheer. Order your Christmas tree or wreath online at HawaiiChristmasTrees.com and be sure to designate “Moanalua Elementary School” at checkout. Don’t forget to add your child’s name in the notes!

  • Orders Due: October 31, 2025
  • Pickup Date: December 6, 2025
  • Pickup Locations: Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Salt Lake, Mililani, Kapolei, Kailua

Share with family, friends, and co-workers to help make this a successful fundraiser. Every order supports MES PTO programs and activities for our students.