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Fun Fair Volunteer Signups Extended to Nov. 1; Curbside Donation Dropoffs Also Start Nov. 1!

Fun Fair month is just a few days away and we’re still in need of LOTS more volunteers! We have extended the deadline to sign up until Friday, November 1.

We’re also counting on your amazing donations to help make the Fun Fair a success! Starting November 1, convenient curbside dropoff will be available. See below for the dates specific to your donation.

Along with items needed for our first-ever Country Store and Keiki Korner white elephant booth, we also are seeking bakers willing to satisfy the sweet tooth in all of us. The PTO Booth is asking for donations of canned soda and juice plus bottled water, and snack-size chips. Monetary donations or gift cards will also be greatly appreciated.

Be sure to submit a donation form if providing a baked good or canned drinks and chips or a gift card.

Here are the important dropoff dates to keep in mind:

Curbside Donation DropOffs:

  • Canned Drinks & Chips: November 1-15 (No dropoffs on 11/5 and 11/11)
  • Keiki Korner Donations: November 12-15 (gently used toys, books, games, etc.)
  • Country Store Donations: November 12-15 (handcrafted items, new merchandise, etc.)
  • Plants for Country Store: November 18-20 (potted plants)
  • Bake Sale Donations: November 22 (cakes, cookies, brownies and more!)

Curbside drop-off times are from 7:15 – 7:55 a.m. each day in the Main Parking Lot, office side. If you are able to volunteer for any of the curbside dropoff dates, sign up here.

Be sure to follow us on our MES PTO Facebook and Instagram sites for the most up-to-date Fun Fair information! Or email funfair@moanaluapto.org with general questions or for more ways you can help.

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Volunteers Needed!

We are actively seeking volunteers for these upcoming MES and MES PTO activities:

MES Scholastic Book Fair (10/28-11/1): bit.ly/MESfall24books. Help students with selecting books and checking out.

Fun Fair Donation Drop-off (11/1-11/15, 11/25): bit.ly/4dGpL1n. Help with our curbside donation drop-off collection and getting leftover items ready for pick-up following Fun Fair.

Fun Fair (11/21-11/23): bit.ly/3TAIxQd. We need all hands on deck to make our Fun Fair a success. Sign-up by 10/23, to be entered into our VIP Parking raffle for a coveted Fun Fair parking spot worth $150!

In addition, we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new PTO Volunteer Pledge Card, designed to make volunteering even more fun and rewarding! Your involvement as a PTO volunteer is vital to the success of our initiatives, and can have a direct positive impact on your child’s experience at school.

By participating in our Volunteer Pledge program, you will earn stamps for each PTO event you help out with. Complete all three stamps on your card, and you’ll be entered into our exciting raffle prize giveaways throughout the year! And there’s more — become a committee chair for any event and get an extra raffle entry!

Special Call for Fun Fair Volunteers! Volunteer for any two Fun Fair shifts and earn a bonus raffle entry! Your time and enthusiasm will ensure that this event is memorable and enjoyable for all our families.

How It Works:

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to our school community, make new friends and win amazing prizes! To get started, simply pick up your Volunteer Pledge Card at our next PTO meeting or event. Or email membership@moanaluapto.org if you have any questions.

  1. Earn Stamps: Help out at any PTO event to earn a stamp.
  2. Complete Your Card: Fill all three stamp spots to enter the raffle.
  3. Extra Entries: Get bonus entries for volunteering at two Fun Fair shifts or for being a committee chair.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet!

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Pre-Order Your Fun Fair Scrips & Wristbands! Plus Help Fill Our Store Booths!

The excitement is building and the Fun Fair on November 22 is the hot topic at school! We’ve still got a lot of planning and prepping to do, and here’s where you come in!

But first, the fun stuff!

  • Pre-Order Scrips & Wristbands: Lock in early-bird discounts when you order by November 1. You’ll get bonus scrips with purchases of $60, $100 or $200. Scrips can be used at all booths except for the Silent Auction and vendor food booths. Or save $5 on wristbands ($25 for unlimited access on all attractions all night long) when pre-ordering. Best yet, your child will get all scrips and wristbands before the Fun Fair. See above for cost per inflatable attraction if choosing to pay by scrips.
  • VIP Parking Bids: Forget trying to find a stall on the street and snag one of our limited VIP parking spots in the MES Main Parking Lot for $150. Only 10 stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis!
    • Note: If you will require a handicap parking stall, please email funfair@moanaluapto.org by November 1.

Let’s make the Keiki Korner (white elephant booth), Country Store and Silent Auction the most exciting spots to score those deals! But that won’t be possible without your help.

  • Keiki Korner Donations: Send our way those gently loved toys, games, stuffed animals, books, sporting goods, school/art supplies, backpacks and other small household items. This white elephant booth is run by our Grade 3 classes. Curbside donation drop-offs begin in mid-November.
  • Country Store Donations: This booth is making a debut at the 2024 Fun Fair and we’re looking for your handmade treasures, new merchandise and potted plants. Curbside donation drop-offs begin in mid-November.
  • Silent Auction Donations: We’re still taking in contributions — will you be the one to donate an item that will see the most bidding action? The online bidding allows you to easily track which items are getting outbid in real time! Get your donations in by November 1 to be part of the fun! Email silentauction@moanaluapto.org for any questions.

Be sure to follow us on our MES PTO Facebook and Instagram sites for the most up-to-date Fun Fair information! Or email funfair@moanaluapto.org with general questions or on ways you can help.

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Fun Fair 2024 — Here We Come! Here’s How You Can Help

The countdown is on for our annual Fun Fair on November 22! Fun Fair packets were sent home last week detailing all the highlights — from our first-ever Country Store to a student entrepreneurial booth and of course, our popular Silent Auction and very own MES Got Talent Show.

We’ll be sending out reminders on key deadlines over the next couple months so you won’t miss out on early-bird discounts. And of course, we’ll be looking for countless volunteers to help make our Fun Fair a smashing success.

Here’s your roundup of October deadlines:

  • Pre-Order T-Shirts: Show your Fun Fair spirit! We’ve got a new design for 2024. Pre-order your T-shirt by October 16 for delivery to your child’s class before Fun Fair. Jump on this deadline as shirts will NOT be available for sale at the Fun Fair.
  • MES Got Talent: Does your child sing, dance, play an instrument or love to entertain a crowd? We’re looking for solo or group performers for the Talent Show. Submit an application by October 23; auditions to be held on November 6.
  • Volunteers Needed: From setup to cleanup and helping staff the various stations all night long, we’re hoping each MES family will consider taking on a minimum of one shift. Here’s an overview of the volunteer help that will be needed. Shift signups are due October 23. Plus, all MES parents and guardians who volunteer for at least one shift will be entered to win a VIP Parking Stall on Fun Fair night!

We also need your help with our Silent Auction, which plays a huge part in making the Fun Fair a success! We’re looking for donations such as gift certificates, hotel stays, themed gift baskets, new electronics and more. Every donation helps raise funds for vital school programs, including holiday events, STEM and art initiatives, and campus beautification projects. Donations are due by November 1. Reach out to silentauction@moanaluapto.org with any questions.

Be sure to follow us on our MES PTO Facebook and Instagram sites for the most up-to-date Fun Fair information! Or email funfair@moanaluapto.org with general questions or for more ways you can help.

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You’re Invited to Our PTO Breakfast!

Get ready for a morning of fun, food and fellowship! We’re thrilled to invite you to our first-ever PTO Breakfast — a special event where you can enjoy the first meal of the day with your child(ren) while connecting with other PTO parents and our fantastic admin staff.

Mark Your Calendar: 

Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 7:15 AM
Location: Cafeteria

The menu for the day is Portuguese sausage and brown rice with fresh fruit OR cereal with toast and jelly. Plus, milk and juice — or you’re welcome to bring your own coffee!

Reserve Your Spot: To allow our cafeteria to plan accordingly and for you to have more time to enjoy your meal, please pre-pay for your breakfast at the front office before event day. Cost is $2.40 for adults (cash only, exact change). Please check in with the PTO on the morning of to pick up your receipt, which will serve as your breakfast ticket. We will have some reserved tables toward the back of the cafeteria for our gathering.

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

This event is not limited to parents. Feel free to invite grandparents or other family members — and help create memories your child will treasure while nurturing their sense of happiness and well-being! We hope to see you there!

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