Category: 2024-2025 School Year

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Exciting News: Our 2024 EDEN Restock is Here!

We’re thrilled to announce that popular items from the 2024 EDEN collection are back in stock! Pre-orders are now open exclusively for MES PTO dues-paying members until November 15, 2024. All pre-ordered items will be available for pick-up at the MES PTO Blinkie Booth during the Fun Fair.

Available Items:

Order now and secure your favorites before they sell out! For any questions, please reach out to us at president@moanaluapto.org.

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Fall Family Night Pumpkin Carving Contest Now Open!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all our incredible MES Surfrider families who joined us for our unforgettable Fall Family Night! We are absolutely blown away by your stunning costumes and impressive pumpkin carving talents – your creativity truly brought the spirit of the season to life!

Voting is now open! Head here to cast your vote for your favorites and let your voice be heard in this exciting competition! Spread the word and share the link with your friends and family too.

Voting will close on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Winners will be announced via our social media sites on Monday, November 4, 2024.

We would like to say a great big MAHALO to the following individuals:

  • Mrs. Lynda Galera and Mr. Thien Ho, MES Administration
  • Mr. Daryl Kawamoto, MES Cafeteria Manager
  • MES 6th Grade Teachers and Students
  • Mrs. Gail Weisz, MES Innovation Teacher/Librarian, and Ms. Susie Okumura
  • MES PTO Volunteers

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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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In Case You Missed It: Important Webinar on Social Media and Electronics Impacting Social Skills

If you couldn’t join us live, there’s still time to catch this valuable session. Moanalua Elementary School and the PTO recently hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Taryn Park, child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Mrs. Melissa Inouye-Nagamine, our SEL counselor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Insights on how electronics and social media impact your child’s social skills both at home and in school.
  • Practical tips and recommendations for parents on navigating conversations about social media use with their children.
  • A thoughtful Q&A session where parents’ most pressing questions were answered.

Catch the Replay Here: moanaluapto.org/parent-talks/

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and support your child’s healthy development in today’s digital world!

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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!