Weekly PTO Updates: 11/10-11/16 – November PTO Meeting, Fun Fair Updates

NOVEMBER PTO MEETING: 11/14/2024

Join us for our November PTO Meeting on Thursday, November 14, at 6 PM in the MES Library.

On the agenda: updates from MES administration and teachers about MES events, Fun Fair, Garden Club Event, and Winter Family Night.

RSVP at bit.ly/4e3s9jm. Light refreshments will be served. Not able to join in person? Webex link will also be available.

FUN FAIR VOLUNTEERS *STILL* NEEDED

We are still looking for more Fun Fair volunteers, especially the 2-8 PM shifts, as we have about 400 different shifts to cover. We need ALL of your support to help put on this fun event that serves as the LARGEST MES PTO fundraiser of the year, and brings together MES and the surrounding community. Funds raised go directly to helping fund programs that support MES students, including field trip stipends, classroom stipends, grade-level programs, R.A.P., Moanalua Moves!, and Family Nights.

Thank you to those who already signed up. If you did, you can assume that you will be placed in the shifts that you indicated on the Google Form.

For those who have not yet signed up, please go to bit.ly/3TAIxQd

FUN FAIR CURBSIDE DONATIONS: 11/12-11/15

Now’s a good time to clean out the closets and make room for incoming Christmas presents. Donate your new and gently-used items at our Curbside Donation Collection this week Tuesday 11/12 to Friday 11/15.

We’re also STILL collecting canned juice, Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite, as well as boxes of individually-sized chips.

EDEN IN LOVE X MES PTO COLLAB PRESALES

PTO members you have until Friday 11/15, for first dibs on the *NEW* Eden in Love collar items, as well as a restock of some of previously sold-out pixie pouches, medium totes, and large totes. Check your emails for the links or email president@moanaluapto.org for more information.

Items will be available at the MES Fun Fair as well, as we know that the totes are especially good at lugging all of your Keiki Korner, bake, sale, Silent Auction, and Country Store purchases!

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.

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

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.