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
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 29, from 6 to 8 PM in the MES Cafeteria for an evening of fun, food, and festive activities.
What to Expect:
Pumpkin Carving & Contest: Bring your own pumpkin to carve or pre-order one for $12 (limited to 2 per family, only 40 available). Tools will be available for use for those who need them. Enter your pumpkin into our online contest!
Costume Contest: Show off your best student and family costumes and compete for prizes.
Food Fundraiser: Support the 6th grade as they raise money for their Camp and Promotion Ceremony. Pre-order food during registration and pick it up starting at 5:30 PM (cash only).
Scholastic Book Fair: Open from 5-6 PM for families to browse and shop.
The cost is $5 per family, with a $2 discount for MES PTO members. (Dues-paying PTO members, make sure to check your emails for the discount code!) Your ticket includes pumpkin carving tools to borrow, games, and a downloadable family photo.
Learn more about bugs with our guest entomologist, “Bug Doctor” Jennifer, and then learn how to paint your own picture of one with help from our guest artists, Tommie and April.
RSVP TODAY at bit.ly/3Pe9ZBt, as space is limited to the first 40 students to sign-up. Kits are $7 each, and include a canvas, paints, and brushes. Make sure to complete your registration by paying for your order on the link provided on the Google Form.
Don’t want to worry about dinner before the event? Nippon Bento Mini Chicken Katsu Bento and drink also available for PREORDER only.
MES PTO members, don’t forget to include your Membership Discount Code when paying for your order.
Check out these important upcoming October events!
OCTOBER PTO MEETING
Our next PTO meeting will be held *VIRTUALLY* via Webex on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6-7 PM. RSVP at forms.gle/KVrfLu31wvMQBuvZA or email president@moanaluapto.org for the link.
On the agenda: Fall Family Night, Fun Fair, and volunteer opportunities.
MES FUN FAIR IS MAKING A COMEBACK!
The MES Fun Fair is returning on Friday, December 1, 2023, just in time for it’s 50th anniversary! We can’t wait to bring back our extended MES ʻohana back to celebrate. There will be inflatables activities, games, a silent auction, food and craft vendors, and more.
Be on the lookout for the Fun Fair packet that will be coming home for with your child later this month. It will have important information on pre-orders for scrips and activity wristbands, donation requests, commemorative t-shirts, and how to volunteer to help.
More information will also be available on our website at moanaluapto.org.
Email Jennifer Hahn and Ashley Matsui, our Fun Fair co-chairs, at funfair@moanaluapto.org with questions or if you would like to help.
FALL FAMILY EVENT
Our next Family Night will be on Monday, October 30, 2023. It will be a festive gathering for the whole family.
Bring your creativity to life as you carve the perfect pumpkin masterpiece. Kids, dress to impress in your most bewitching costumes for a chance to win exciting prizes. Plus, enjoy classic fall games that will delight kids and adults alike.
Stay tuned for more information about registering for the event and pre-orders.
FALL PTO FUNDRAISERS
Help support MES students! Our goal is to raise $15k to help directly support MES students via classroom and program stipends and MES PTO-sponsored events, like STEAM events and Family Nights.
Make sure to check your child’s folder later this month for more information on our upcoming fundraisers.
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