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Get ready, because the countdown to the most exciting day of the year is officially on!

Please check your child’s folders for Take Home Tuesday as the next round of Fun Fair information is heading home, and you won’t want to miss a single thing!

Here is a sneak peek at what’s inside and how you can get in on the fun early:

  • Scrip & Wristband Pre-Sales: Skip the long lines and save some cash! Grab your ride wristbands and game scrips early to lock in discounted prices. Make sure to submit your pre-orders online before November 2 to catch these savings!
  • Volunteer Sign-ups: It takes a village to create this magical day for our keiki! We encourage all families to sign-up for at least one 2 hour shift to help out. Go to bit.ly/FF26KOKUA to sign up for a Fun Fair shift. Sign-up by October 26, to be entered into a raffle for a VIP Parking stall.

We are also looking for talented student performers for our MES Got Talent Show at Fun Fair. Pick up an application form at the office or go online. Forms are due by October 23. 

Also don’t forget these important dates coming up this week:

  • Fun Fair T-Shirts: These limited items are only available by pre-order. Order online by Thursday, October 15.
  • VIP Parking Silent Auction: Guarantee your spot in our main lot with one of our 10 VIP Parking spots. Go to https://galabid.com/vip-2026/ before bidding closes on Friday, October 16.

We are also still soliciting donations for our Silent Auction. If you or a business you know one who would like to support MES PTO, complete the Google Form at bit.ly/4g8WX4E and our Silent Auction committee will be in touch.

Make sure to check out our website at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and follow us on our social media channels for the most up-to-date Fun Fair information. 

Email funfair@moanaluapto.org with questions.

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Save the Date: MES Fun Fair 2026

Mark your calendars for the Moanalua Elementary School Fun Fair on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM!

Enjoy free admission and an afternoon packed with fun for the whole family, including games, rides, delicious food, a silent auction, and the “MES Got Talent” show.

Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable community celebration and help support our awesome MES students and school!

Parents, be sure to check your student’s folder for information about:

Be sure to follow us on our social media channels and check our website for more updates as the date gets closer.

We look forward to seeing our MES ʻohana there!

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Support Our MES Apple Giving Tree

The MES Apple Giving Tree is back, and we invite our school community to help bring a little extra support and kindness to our students and classrooms this season.

Our Giving Tree allows MES families, staff, and community members to sponsor specific student or classroom needs by selecting an item directly from our list. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference and helps ensure all of our students feel supported.

You can view the full list of needs and sign up here:
https://bit.ly/MESAPPLE

How it works:

  • Click the link above to access the Google Sheet
  • Choose an item you would like to sponsor
  • Follow the instructions listed on the sheet for purchasing and drop-off
  • Mark your name next to the item once it is claimed so others know it has been covered

All donated items will be distributed by MES staff to ensure they reach students discreetly and respectfully.

Thank you for supporting our students!

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Bust Out the Art Supplies, MES families!

Students are invited to create a colorful poster inspired by this year’s theme: Growing Hearts and Minds. This is a fun opportunity for students to express their creativity and share their work with the school community.

More info: https://moanaluapto.org/portfolio/

Poster Contest Details

  • Create your poster on the back of the flyer
  • Be sure to include the signed parent/guardian permission section
  • Turn in completed posters to your teacher by Wednesday, January 29

Voting Night

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2026
  • 6:00–7:00 PM
  • MES Library

Families are encouraged to attend and vote for their favorites. There will be one prize winner per grade level, and the overall winning poster will be featured on next year’s MES student portfolio cover.

Since voting will take place during our PTO meeting time, please remember to RSVP for the meeting to help us plan and ensure your voice is counted:
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MESPTOmeeting25_26

We look forward to seeing our students’ creativity and welcoming families to another great MES PTO evening!

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Upcoming Parent Webinar: The Building Blocks of Adulting

Want learn ways to help your child build executive function skills to fulfill those New Year’s resolutions?

Moanalua Elementary School families are invited to join us for an informative online Webex talk focused on executive functioning and how these skills develop over time.

The Building Blocks of Adulting
Defining Executive Functioning and Identifying Opportunities for Development

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
Format: Online via Webex

Featured Speakers:

  • Dr. Taryn Park, General and Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist, Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group
  • Mrs. Melissa Nagamine-Inouye, MES SEL Counselor
  • Ms. Shana Valenzuela, MES Vice Principal

What we’ll be covering:

  • What executive functioning is and why it matters
  • The developmental timeline of executive functioning skills
  • Practical opportunities in early and late childhood to support these skills at home and at school

This session is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to better understand the skills that help children plan, focus, manage emotions, and grow into independent learners.

Webex link: bit.ly/48ZJE4d
Password: dcHmv6BSQ45

Hosted by the Moanalua Elementary School PTO.
We hope you can join us for this valuable conversation supporting our keiki.