Moanalua Elementary School PTO

Calling all young athletes! The Moanalua Athletic Club (MAC) is holding 2025 P.A.L. Volleyball sign-ups for students ages 7-14 (grades 2-9).

Sign-Up Details:

• Dates: March 22 – March 30, 2025
• Where: Online only at palmoanalua.com

Visit the volleyball page on the website for additional information and program details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay active, build skills, and be part of a great team. Sign up during the registration window to secure your spot!

Join us for the March MES PTO Meeting to stay informed and get involved in upcoming school events and initiatives.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: MES Library
RSVP: bit.ly/4e3s9jm
Webex link available for virtual attendees

Agenda Highlights:

• Updates on spring events, including Aloha ʻĀina Day & Keiki Swap Meet, Spring Fundraiser, and Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Volunteer opportunities and ways to support our school community
• Open discussions on PTO initiatives

Students are welcome to attend (with parents/guardians), and light refreshments will be provided.

Your participation helps strengthen our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Kalo Planting Event

Join the MES PTO Garden Club and Kumu Po‘ohala for a hands-on kalo planting experience on Saturday, March 15, from 9 AM to noon.

Due to space limitations, this event is limited to the first 10 students and their parents. Students must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

RSVP by March 12: Saturday 3/15 Kalo Planting Sign-Up. Please only sign up if you are able to attend. Waitlisted individuals will be notified of potential openings by March 14.

After-School Garden Club Volunteers Needed

The MES PTO Garden Club is looking for adult volunteers to assist Kumu Po‘ohala in running the After-School Garden Club for MES students. Meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 1:15 to 1:45 PM.

Sign up to volunteer: bit.ly/4ilcPAz

For any questions, email campus@moanaluapto.org.

Thank you for supporting hands-on learning and sustainability at MES!

Thank you to all of our MES families for your continued support and participation in our school events. Here are some important updates and upcoming opportunities to get involved.

Pictures Needed
We love seeing all the smiles at our events. If you have pictures from any MES PTO activities, please upload them by March 5, 2025, to be included in our yearbook page. Submit photos here: bit.ly/4hODJB7.

Upcoming Events

• March 4 – Family Painting Night (RSVPs are now filled)
• March 13 – MES PTO Meeting, 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the MES Library. RSVP: bit.ly/4e3s9jm. Students welcome. Light refreshments provided.
• April 26 – Aloha ʻĀina Day & Keiki Swap Meet. Start collecting recyclables and household items for the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation 3R School Recycling Drive. Funds raised will go to MES. While you are there, shop at the Keiki Swap Meet to support our current third graders in fundraising for their 2026 Big Island trip. Volunteers needed—email secretary@moanaluapto.org to help.

Keiki Rainbow Run
Help raise funds for MES PE and playground equipment by participating in the Keiki Rainbow Run on April 12, 2025, at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park. Sign up at keikirainbowrun.org. Early bird pricing ends March 15.

March PTO Programs

• R.A.P. (Reading As Partners) Theme: Poetry, Plays, Graphic Novels
• Moanalua Moves Theme: Spring Conditioning

Thank you for your ongoing support in making MES a great place for our students. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

A big congratulations to all of our talented MES Surfriders who participated in this year’s Portfolio Art Contest. We were amazed by the creativity and thoughtfulness in every submission, each one reflecting what it means to Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Well.

A special congratulations to Audrey H., whose artwork will be featured on the cover of next year’s MES portfolio.

Thank you to all of our student artists for sharing their vision and inspiring our school community. Your creativity helps make MES a special place!