Category: 2024-2025 School Year

The Moanalua Athletic Club (MAC) has served our community for more than a decade, giving hundreds of Moanalua students opportunities to learn teamwork, stay active, and develop confidence through sports. This year, MAC nearly stopped the basketball program; however after many families expressed interest, MAC is willing to move forward if they are able to find coaches.

For teams to be entered into the Police Activity League (PAL) season, each age division must have a committed head coach. If no head coach is secured, that team cannot be formed even if players are available.

What MAC Needs Now
MAC is urgently looking for parent volunteers to serve as head coaches for the following divisions (age as of January 1, 2026):

• Jr. Pintos: Ages 5–6
• Pintos: Ages 7–8
• Mustangs: Ages 9–10
• Broncos: Ages 11–12
• Pony: Ages 13–14

Teams will be created only if there is a head coach and a minimum of 10 players. Currently only the Mustang and Pony divisions have head coaches. Coaches’ children receive priority placement, and fees may be waived or discounted.

Season Details
• Tentative season dates: December 15, 2025 – March 7, 2026
• Practices held at Moanalua Community Park and Moanalua Elementary School courts (MES approval pending)

How to Sign Up
• Player sign-ups: December 8–14, 2025 at palmoanalua.com.

After signing up, players will be placed on a waitlist. Team placement is confirmed once registration and payment are received.

Priority for teams
• Head coaches’ children
• Players living in the Moanalua Elementary School district (proof of residency may be required)
• Players who have obtained a GE to MES or MMS (player’s school schedule acceptable)
• All other players who sign up
• Players who request specific days of practice and are not a head coaches’ child

WANTING TO COACH OR HAVE QUESTIONS: Contact Dennis Arakaki, MAC Coordinator at palmoanalua@gmail.com

Our students benefit tremendously from having community members invest in their growth. If you have the time, interest, or past experience—or simply the willingness to learn—please consider stepping forward. Your participation could make all the difference.

We’re counting down to the Moanalua Elementary PTO Fun Fair on Friday, November 21 from 2 PM – 8 PM! Here’s what you need to know to make the day smooth and enjoyable:

Volunteers – You Make It Happen!

First off, thank you to all who signed up for a shift and for setting a great example for your kids that pitching in truly matters — we couldn’t do this without you! Your time and effort make a difference for everyone! If you’d like to join in, shift signups are still available.

• All volunteers: Check in at the MES Library 15 minutes before your shift.
• Sign up: https://bit.ly/FF25volunteers

Silent Auction – Register Now to Be Ready!

Don’t wait until the last minute — register today so you’re ready to start bidding when the auction opens at 2 PM!

• Register & Browse: https://galabid.com/mes2025
• Bidding Window: 2 PM – 7 PM
• Pick-up & Payment: MES Library by 8 PM
  All bidding is online — no in-person bids. Volunteers will be available at the library to assist with registration.

Wristbands & Scrips – Quick Access

• Pre-ordered scrips will be sent home on Nov 17 — check your child’s folder.
• Wristbands will be placed on students before school ends on Fun Fair day.
• Absentee pick-up: Room A5 during the event.

Plant & Bake Sale – Easy Drop-Off

If you’re donating plants or baked goods:

• Plant Sale Drop-off: Nov 20–21
• Bake Sale Drop-off: Nov 21
• Curbside Drop-off: MES Parking Lot, 7:15–7:55 AM

Fun Fair Map & Info – Plan Your Day and Night!

Want to know where the games, rides and food vendors are? Check out our Fun Fair map and details for all those updates.

• Map & Event Info: https://moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair
  You’ll find everything from inflatables and grade-level games to entertainment schedules and vendor locations.

Finally, a reminder that the MES parking lot is for staff/VIP only. Use surrounding streets or Moanalua Middle School after 4 PM. Please be considerate of neighbors’ driveways.

For More Information: Make sure to check your child’s folders on Take Home Tuesday for Fun Fair information. Also visit moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and our social channels for all the latest updates and important deadlines.

Our much-anticipated MES Fun Fair on November 21  is just around the corner — and we need your help to make it full of amazing finds and delicious bites! There are several ways to donate and support this special event for our students and community. We’re once again offering convenient curbside dropoff of your donations in the MES Main Parking Lot. All dropoff times on the dates below are from 7:15 to 7:55 am.

Donate Goods
We’re collecting bottled water, canned soda, canned juice and snack-sized bags of chips to sell at the PTO Food Booth.
Curbside Drop-Off: November 3–14 (no drop-off on November 11)
Volunteer Shift Signup: Click here

Keiki Korner Donations
Keiki Korner is looking for new or gently-used toys and games, stuffed animals, children’s books, sporting goods, school and art supplies, backpacks or bags, and small household items.
Curbside Drop-Off: November 17–20

Plant Sale Donations
Donate a healthy potted plant — houseplant, veggie or herb starter, garden plant, succulent or air plant.
Curbside Drop-Off: November 20–21

Bake Sale Donations
Share your homemade or store-bought treats such as cakes, cookies, brownies, mochi, breads, party mix or pretzels! All items must be individually wrapped and labeled. No items needed refrigeration. MES is a peanut-free school so please refrain from using any peanut products.
Enter to Win: Plus, every donation is entered to win either a cone shell necklace, autographed book or grand prize for an ocean print. Click here for donation form.
Curbside Drop-Off: November 21

Every contribution — big or small — helps make our Fun Fair a memorable evening of fun, food and community spirit!

For More Information: Make sure to check your child’s folders on Take Home Tuesday for Fun Fair information. Also visit moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and our social channels for all the latest updates and important deadlines.

The MES Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to assist Librarian Mrs. Weisz in making this event a success.

Volunteers will help students select books, create wish lists, assist at the cash registers, and keep the shelves organized. It’s a fun and rewarding way to support literacy and our MES students.

Dates: October 27–30, 2025
Time: 7:15 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: MES Library

Sign up today at bit.ly/3IjIiqw.

All volunteers must complete the MES HIDOE Harm to Student Registry Screening Form, available on the MES website or in the office.

Questions? Contact gail.weisz@k12.hi.us.

Get ready for two awesome opportunities for our MES students to SHINE at the annual MES Fun Fair! If your child dreams of running their own business — or dazzling a crowd with music, magic or dance — this is their time!

Made by MES Keiki – Student Entrepreneur Booths
Does your child have a creative idea or homemade craft to sell? Encourage their entrepreneurial spirit! We’re inviting MES students to host their own booth and earn scrips (which can even be turned into cash, up to $100!).

• Only 18 booths available — first come, first served!
• Booth fee: $5 cash
• No food, drinks, or resale items — just homemade creations
• Guardian must be present
• Time slots: 4–4:30, 4:45–5:15, 5:30–6pm
  Sign up here to reserve your spot today!

MES Got Talent – Take the Stage!
Is your child a singer, dancer, musician, comedian or magician? Maybe a group of friends want to perform together? Share their unique talent on our MES stage!

• Open to ALL MES students — solo & group acts welcome
• Acts up to 3 minutes each
• Deadline to apply: October 24
• Auditions: November 5, 5–8pm
  Apply online at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair or pick up an application at the front office.

Let’s encourage our young innovators and performers — we can’t wait to see MES students steal the spotlight and make this Fun Fair the best one yet!

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Fun Fair Volunteers: We’re still in need of a lot more manpower to put this fantastic event on. Plus, all MES parents/guardians who sign up by October 29 for at least one volunteer shift will be entered to win a VIP Parking Stall in the MES Main Parking Lot on Fun Fair night!
Questions: manpower@moanaluapto.org

Scrips & Wristbands Pre-Orders: A reminder all pre-orders must be in by November 3. Bonus scrips and discounted wristbands only available with pre-orders! Purchase at: www.moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair.

For More Information: Visit moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and our social channels for all the latest updates and important deadlines.