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Join the MES PTO today and be part of something BIG!

Families who sign up by Friday, August 29, 2025 will be entered into a special raffle:

  • One lucky student will win a cuddly Stitch Squishmallow delivered straight to their classroom.
  • Teachers win too! Every membership helps your child’s class get closer to earning raffle entries for a Buddah Mochi x Parks and Paradise Jet Set Bag—stylish and practical for carrying classroom essentials.

Why join? PTO membership comes with great perks like:

  • Discounts on items at Family Nights
  • Exclusive membership freebies
  • Direct support for classroom & field trip stipends, Moanalua Moves!, Reading as Partners, and more

Your $35 family membership supports MES teachers, students, and programs all year long. Every membership truly makes a difference!

Sign up online today at bit.ly/MESPTOmember and be part of the MES PTO Ê»ohana!

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August Newsletter – Welcome Back to a New School Year at MES!

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We’re excited to kick off the year with great events, new opportunities, and ways for your family to get involved with MES PTO.

Mark Your Calendars

  • 8/14, 5:30-8:30 PM – Welcome Back Picnic & Movie Night, MES Courtyard. Meet other MES families, enjoy free popcorn, and learn about our Moanalua Moves! and Reading as Partners programs. Additional freebies for PTO members! RSVP at bit.ly/MESPTO2025WELCOME – limited to the first 75 families.
  • 8/21, 6-7 PM – Fun Fair Planning Meeting, MES Library. Be part of our biggest fundraiser of the year! Join us in person or online.

Renew Your MES PTO Membership
Sign up at bit.ly/MESPTOmember for only $35 per family for the year. Members get exclusive discounts and early access to special activities. Register and pay by 8/29 for a chance to win a giant Stitch Squishmallow!

T-Shirt Refresh
Show your school spirit with our new MES shirts! Order at bit.ly/MESPTOtshirt or submit your form to the office. Shirts will be delivered to your child’s class.

Save the Date! Fun Fair – Friday, 11/21/2025
We need your help to make this event a success!

Visit moanaluapto.org for updates. Let’s make this an amazing school year together!

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Welcome back MES Movie Night!

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Join us for our first big MES PTO event of the year! All MES families are welcome to attend this exciting evening of fun, connection, and community.

MES PTO General Meeting & Family Movie Night
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 PM | MES Courtyard

Thanks to everyone who voted at Meet and Greet and online — we’ll be showing “A Minecraft Movie” for our featured film.

Before the movie begins at sundown, we’ll hold a brief General PTO meeting to vote on the MES PTO 2025–2026 budget. We’ll also have fun kickoff activities and giveaways for our Moanalua Moves and Reading as Partners programs, both launching in September.

FREE popcorn for all attendees (Special thanks to Moanalua Pack 9 Cub Scouts for helping out!) MES PTO dues-paying members will also enjoy FREE mochi crunch.

Space is limited to the first 75 families, so make sure to RSVP: bit.ly/MESPTO2025WELCOME

Questions? Email president@moanaluapto.org

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SLAM 11U Girls Volleyball Club – Registration Now Open

Do you have a young athlete ready to hit the court? SLAM Athletics Hawaii is now accepting registrations for their 11U Girls Club Volleyball Team.

Eligibility: Players must be born after June 30, 2014.

If your daughter is interested in developing her volleyball skills, learning teamwork, and having fun in a positive and competitive environment, this is a great opportunity.

To Register or Learn More:

Spots are limited, so reach out soon to secure your place on the team. Register today!

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Join us at the MES In-Person Meet and Greet!

We’re looking forward to welcoming back all our MES Surfrider families at the Moanalua Elementary School Meet & Greet on Thursday, July 31, 2025!

Come visit us at the MES PTO table in the MES Courtyard from 4:30-5:30 PM. We’ll have members available to help with membership sign-up, t-shirts pre-order distribution, and to answer any questions you may have about our upcoming activities and how you can help. While there, make sure to vote for the movie you want to see at our upcoming Family Movie Night on Thursday, August 14.

Need dinner? We’ll have pizza slice and drink combos for sale for $5. Order online by July 30, at bit.ly/4lzoP3m to guarantee your order. Limited additional combos will be available for purchase at the event – cash only.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Want to help welcome families and support our school community? We’re looking for friendly faces to help us staff the MES PTO Welcome Tables at our various Welcome Back events, including: Welcome Back Teacher/Staff Luncheon (July 31), In-Person Meet and Greet (July 31), and Kindergarten Workshops (August 5 and August 6). Sign up today at bit.ly/4laBtFG.

Let’s start the school year strong by welcoming our Surfrider ʻohana with aloha and community spirit!

For questions, email us at membership@moanaluapto.org.