Countdown to Fun Fair โ€“ And a Few Key Reminders!

Weโ€™re counting down to the Moanalua Elementary PTO Fun Fair on Friday, November 21 from 2 PM โ€“ 8 PM! Hereโ€™s what you need to know to make the day smooth and enjoyable:

Volunteers โ€“ 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 โ€” we couldnโ€™t do this without you! Your time and effort make a difference for everyone! If youโ€™d like to join in, shift signups are still available.

Silent Auction โ€“ Register Now to Be Ready!

Donโ€™t wait until the last minute โ€” register today so youโ€™re ready to start bidding when the auction opens at 2 PM!

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

Wristbands & Scrips โ€“ Quick Access

  • Pre-ordered scrips will be sent home on Nov 17 โ€” check your childโ€™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 โ€“ Easy Drop-Off

If youโ€™re donating plants or baked goods:

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

Fun Fair Map & Info โ€“ 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
    Youโ€™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 neighborsโ€™ driveways.

For More Information: Make sure to check your childโ€™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.

Join us for our November MES PTO Meeting

All are welcome to our upcoming November MES PTO Meeting on Thursday, November 13, from 6-7 PM. This is a great way to meet other MES parents and hear from our MES administration and teachers about upcoming MES events.

RSVP at bit.ly/MESPTOmeeting25_26 by Wednesday, November 12. Light refreshments will be available for all who attend in person, so make sure to RSVP to help us with our food count. Students are welcome with an accompanying adult.

Webex link available to those who cannot attend in person.

Click here for the November Agenda

For more information about other November PTO events, see our November newsletter that was sent out in the MES Newsletter.

Email president@moanaluapto.org with questions

From Keiki Korner Treasures to Sweet Treats: Donate Snacks, Plants & More!

Our much-anticipated MES Fun Fair on November 21  is just around the corner โ€” 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
Weโ€™re collecting bottled water, canned soda, canned juice and snack-sized bags of chips to sell at the PTO Food Booth.
Curbside Drop-Off:ย November 3โ€“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, childrenโ€™s books, sporting goods, school and art supplies, backpacks or bags, and small household items.
Curbside Drop-Off:ย November 17โ€“20

Plant Sale Donations
Donate a healthy potted plant โ€” houseplant, veggie or herb starter, garden plant, succulent or air plant.
Curbside Drop-Off: November 20โ€“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 beย 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:ย Plus, every donation is entered to win either a cone shell necklace, autographed book or grand prize for an ocean print.ย Click here for donation form.
Curbside Drop-Off:ย November 21

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

For More Information: Make sure to check your childโ€™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.

Help at the MES Scholastic Book Fair

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. Itโ€™s a fun and rewarding way to support literacy and our MES students.

Dates: October 27โ€“30, 2025
Time: 7:15 AM โ€“ 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.

MES Fun Fair: Calling All Stage Stars and Mini CEOs!

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 โ€” or dazzling a crowd with music, magic or dance โ€” this is their time!

Made by MES Keiki โ€“ Student Entrepreneur Booths
Does your child have a creative idea or homemade craft to sell? Encourage their entrepreneurial spirit! Weโ€™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 โ€” first come, first served!
  • Booth fee: $5 cash
  • No food, drinks, or resale items โ€” just homemade creations
  • Guardian must be present
  • Time slots: 4โ€“4:30, 4:45โ€“5:15, 5:30โ€“6pm
    Sign up here to reserve your spot today!

MES Got Talent โ€“ 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 โ€” solo & group acts welcome
  • Acts up to 3 minutes each
  • Deadline to apply: October 24
  • Auditions: November 5, 5โ€“8pm
    Apply online atย moanaluapto.org/mesfunfairย or pick up an application at the front office.

Letโ€™s encourage our young innovators and performers โ€” we canโ€™t wait to see MES students steal the spotlight and make this Fun Fair the best one yet!


Fun Fair Volunteers:ย 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:ย A reminder all pre-orders must be in byย November 3. Bonus scrips and discounted wristbands only available with pre-orders! Purchase at: www.moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair.

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