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Let’s celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make Moanalua Elementary School such a special place to learn and grow. We have a full week of activities planned to show our appreciation for all they do for our students and community.

Want to get involved? Families can contribute by donating to our appreciation efforts:

• Potluck and Lei Donations: bit.ly/2025MESmahalo
• Monetary Donations: bit.ly/3xAKwfj

Learn more about the week’s activities at moanaluapto.org/teacher-staff-appreciation-week/.

Questions? Email appreciation@moanaluapto.org.

Thank you for helping us honor the hardworking MES teachers and staff who make a difference every day.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week – May 5-9, 2025

We have a full week of activities planned to recognize our amazing MES teachers and staff for all they do to support our students. We are still actively seeking food and lei donations for our potluck on May 7, as well as monetary donations to help subsidize other activities.

Sign up for potluck and lei donations at bit.ly/2025MESmahalo. To make a monetary donation, visit bit.ly/3xAKwfj.

We are also accepting flowers such as plumeria, crown flower, and pua kenikeni, as well as greenery like ti leaves, to make additional lei for our teachers and staff members. Email appreciation@moanaluapto.org with questions or to coordinate flower drop-off.

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MES PTO Election and Family Bingo Night – May 15, 2025

We’re hosting our final Family Night of the year, immediately following the MES PTO Election. See previous post for the candidate slate.

RSVP at bit.ly/MES2025game to join in on the fun. There will be prizes for all who attend, plus a sneak peek at the summer activities we have planned.

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Spring Fundraiser Distribution

Thank you to all the families who participated in our Spring Fundraiser. The funds raised will go directly back to MES students to support activities such as field trips and classroom stipends.

Just a reminder:

• In-person pick-up for gift cards will be on Thursday, May 8, from 6-8 PM during our MES PTO meeting.
• All other purchases will be sent home with students on Take-Home Tuesday, May 13.

Email fundraising@moanaluapto.org with any questions.

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Thank You, Volunteers

We would like to thank all of our MES PTO volunteers for your support throughout this school year. We couldn’t have provided as many activities for our MES Surfriders and families without you.

We have a few summer and back-to-school activities that will need volunteers. If you’re interested in helping, email president@moanaluapto.org for more information.

Help us celebrate our incredible Moanalua Elementary School teachers and staff during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, happening May 5 through May 9, 2025. This is our chance to show gratitude for the people who go above and beyond for our students every day.

Families can participate by supporting daily activities, providing donations, and helping with event coordination. Every contribution helps make this week special for our staff.

Our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Potluck on Wednesday, May 7, is always a favorite, with lots of yummy treats. Sign-up to donate a food item or a fresh flower lei, or to help with curbside collection of food items at bit.ly/2025MESmahalo. (NOTE: Please label food items and if it needs to be kept warm or refrigerated. Please send all food items in disposable containers, as they will not be returned.)

If you’d like to make a monetary donation toward teacher and staff gifts, please donate at https://moanaluapto.org/shop/event/teacherappreciation/.

Email us at teacherappreciation@moanaluapto.org with any questions.

Thank you for helping us recognize the amazing team that helps our MES students thrive!