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Our next PTO meeting will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 6-7 PM in the MES Library. Come join us and meet other families and find out about upcoming PTO events.

RSVP by Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at bit.ly/3tWb0G8. Light refreshments will be provided.

Can’t make it in person? RSVP and we’ll send you a Webex link.

Student Business Booth

Ever dream of running your own business? Now’s your chance to try it out!

Sign up for a mini-booth space at the MES PTO Fun Fair. This is an exciting opportunity for MES students to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and sell their handmade crafts or small items. Students get to keep all earnings from their sales!

Here are the details:

• Bring approximately 10 items to sell (no food or drinks).
• The student booth fee is $5.00 per 30-minute shift.
• This event is open to all MES students, but a parent or guardian must be present during the shift.
• If you don’t have any products to sell but still want to experience working a booth, you can sign up to help at the PTO blinkie booth.

To sign up, visit the following link: Sign-Up Here

If you have any questions, please email vendors@moanaluapto.org.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talents and entrepreneurial spirit at the MES PTO Fun Fair!

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FUN FAIR DUE DATES

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar for the upcoming Fun Fair:

• 11/6: Volunteer Forms
• 11/9: T-shirt Presale, Early Bird Scrip Presale Bake Sale Donation Forms
• 11/10: Silent Auction Donations Handicap Parking Requests
• 11/13 – 11/29: Keiki Korner Donation Drop-Offs, Drink Donation Drop-Offs
• 11/22: Activity Wristband Presale

For more information, please visit moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair. If you have any questions, feel free to email funfair@moanaluapto.org.

Make sure to mark these dates and get involved in the exciting activities of the Fun Fair!

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We are excited to announce a special partnership between Moanalua Elementary PTO and Habilitat for our upcoming Christmas tree fundraiser. This year, we are prioritizing the safety of our keiki by offering a no contact option for purchasing your Christmas tree!

Why Choose Moanalua Elementary PTO?

For over 40 years, Habilitat has been a renowned provider of Christmas trees, and we are thrilled to offer their beautiful trees to our community. By purchasing your tree through Moanalua Elementary PTO, you are supporting the educational initiatives and programs that benefit our children directly.

How It Works

1. Gather your ohana and spread the word! Share this fantastic opportunity with your friends, co-workers, and family members. The more, the merrier!
2. Place your orders online and conveniently choose the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Be sure to select Moanalua Elementary when you select your group to support. With a variety of sizes and options available, you are sure to find the ideal tree for your holiday celebrations.
3. Don’t forget to share this fundraiser on your social media channels! Remind them to select Moanalua Elementary when you select your group to support. Help us reach a wider audience and make this event a huge success.
4. As an incentive, for each tree you sell, you’ll have a chance to win a pop-up flying disc! It’s a fun bonus for your efforts in contributing to a great cause.

Important Dates

All orders must be placed by October 27, 2023 to make sure your Christmas tree arrives on time and in perfect condition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support Moanalua Elementary PTO!

Let’s come together as a community and make this fundraiser a huge success. Together, we can create a safe and enjoyable holiday season for everyone. Mahalo for your support!

Support MES PTO – Donate at Foodland stores or the Foodland website until 9/30/2023. Proceeds help support MES students. Donate here

MES Fun Fair is returning for its 50th anniversary on 12/1/2023. We’re excited to announce that the MES Fun Fair is making a comeback to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Calling all food and craft vendors, as well as anyone with contacts in PA (Public Address) and lighting companies. If you’re interested, please email us at funfair@moanaluapto.org.

R.A.P. Sheets Due 9/29/2023. Calling all students! Don’t forget to submit your R.A.P. (Reading As Partners) sheets. Complete the R.A.P. sheet on a biography of your choice (or free choice for grades K-1) and receive a small prize. To learn more, visit bit.ly/MESPTORAP.

Download additional forms here: bit.ly/MESPTORAP

Mahalo to our campus beautification volunteers! We would like to express our gratitude to all the volunteers who contributed to the beautification of our campus. Be sure to check out the fresh coat of paint on the courtyard benches, the new plants by the cafeteria, and the garden ready for planting! There’s also a new fence around the tree roots on the playground to prevent students from tripping. Check out more pictures from the event on the MES PTO Facebook and Instagram pages.

Follow us on social media & tag us in your posts – We love seeing your smiling faces! Connect with us on social media and share your experiences. Don’t forget to tag Moanalua Elementary School PTO in your posts.

Let’s make our school a thriving community together!

Welcome to this week’s update from Moanalua Elementary School PTO!

Here are some important announcements and events happening at our school:

Fun Fair Planning Meeting

Join us on Thursday, September 21, 2023 for the Fun Fair Planning Meeting. This meeting is open to all who are interested in helping out with the organization of our upcoming Fun Fair event on December 1, 2023. Please RSVP at bit.ly/3EX5plz to let us know you’ll be attending. Virtual option can be made possible for those unable to make it in person.

Support MES PTO with a Donation at Foodland

Would you like to support our PTO? From now until September 30, 2023, you can make a donation at Foodland! Simply visit bit.ly/3ZpbSPl to find out more and contribute to the wonderful work we do together.

Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday with the MES Birthday Book Program

We understand you’re busy. Instead of sweet treats or goodie bags, make your child’s birthday even more special with the MES Birthday Book Program! Find out how you can participate by visiting bit.ly/48tuNgj for more information.

PTO Minutes Now Available Online

The minutes for the previous PTO meetings held in May and September are now available online. To access them (as well as all of the previous PTO meeting minutes), please visit moanaluapto.org/minutes/. Stay informed about what’s happening at MES and get involved!

Follow Us on Social Media

Stay connected with Moanalua Elementary School PTO by following us on social media. You can find us on:

• Facebook: Moanalua Elementary School PTO
• Instagram: @mes.pto

We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you at our upcoming events!