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October 2025 MES PTO Updates

A big mahalo to the 140+ volunteers who joined us for September’s Campus Beautification! With your help (and support from HPD District 5 Community Policing Team and the Moanalua Lions), we added fresh coats of paint, laid new sod, planted ti leaves, and removed old benches—all to get ready for this school year’s Fun Fair and May Day.

Fall Family Night – Coming Soon
Get ready for our Fall Family Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest! MES PTO members will get first dibs on RSVPing and discounts on pumpkins. Stay tuned for details on how to sign up. Not a member yet? You can still join online at moanaluapto.org. Volunteers are also needed—email president@moanaluapto.org if you’d like to help.

Fun Fair Updates – Fun Fair on Friday, 11/21, 2–8 PM

  • 10/15: Fun Fair T-shirt Pre-orders Due – order at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair
  • 10/26: Fun Fair VIP Silent Auction Closes
  • 10/29: Fun Fair Volunteer Sign-ups Due – sign up at bit.ly/FF25volunteers
  • 10/31: Fun Fair VIP & Handicap Parking Due

Fall Fundraisers

Other Important Dates

  • 10/3: Fall Fundraiser Orders Due
  • 10/16, 5:30–7 PM: PTO & Fun Fair Planning Meeting, MES Library
  • 10/27–10/30: MES Book Fair (volunteers needed—sign up at bit.ly/3IjIiqw)

Student Programs

  • Moanalua Moves! (Flexibility log) due 10/31
  • Reading as Partners (Award Winners) due 10/31

Stay up to date at moanaluapto.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @mes.pto.

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Mark Your Calendar for Our 2025 Fun Fair on Nov. 21!

We’re excited to announce that the Moanalua Elementary PTO’s Fun Fair is scheduled for Friday, November 21 from 2 PM to 8 PM. This annual community event brings together families, friends and neighbors for an evening filled with entertainment, food and activities for all ages.

Fun Fair T-shirt Pre-orders: Secure your official 2025 Fun Fair T-shirt! These will not be available for sale at Fun Fair. These shirts are a great way to show your spirit and support – and can be worn at future Moanalua Mondays and spirit weeks too! Order yours today at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair by Wednesday, October 15.

Silent Auction Donations: We are actively seeking donations for our Silent Auction – including gift cards, tickets to sporting events, hotel stays, new toys and collectibles, items from local businesses and more! If you or someone you know would like to make a donation, please complete the Google Form at bit.ly/4nY5PNP. Donations may be tax-deductible and donors, if desired, will be recognized in our Fun Fair information materials and on our Mahalo banner.

Fun Fair Planning Meetings: It’s not too late! Join us at our upcoming Fun Fair planning meetings on October 16 and November 6, from 6 PM to 7 PM in the MES Library. This is a great opportunity to meet other families, contribute ideas, volunteer, or simply learn what’s new this year.

For More Information: Make sure to check your child’s folders on Take Home Tuesday for more important Fun Fair information. Also visit moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and our social channels for all the latest updates and important deadlines.

Email funfair@moanaluapto.org with questions.

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Fun Fair Planning Meeting – Thursday, August 21

We’re getting ready for the biggest event of the year—our Moanalua Elementary Fun Fair! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 21, 2025, from 2–8 PM and join us in making it a success.

Our next planning meeting will be:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6–7 PM | MES Library

This is a great way to get involved, share your ideas, and help create a memorable event for our students and community. Everyone is welcome—bring a friend and be part of the planning!

RSVP at bit.ly/4e7COdV

For more information, email funfair@moanaluapto.org.

Let’s work together to make this year’s Fun Fair the best one yet!

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MES PTO July News!

MES PTO Newsletter 07.2025Download

School is still about a month away but get a jump start before the Back to School rush!

1. RENEW YOUR MES PTO MEMBERSHIP by completing the Google Form at bit.ly/MESPTOmember. Your $35 dues cover the entire family for the year and grant access to special MES PTO discounts and early information about MES PTO events. Sign-up by 7/31, and you’ll also get a discount to use for T-shirt orders placed by 8/2. Questions? Email membership@moanaluapto.org.

2. TSHIRT REFRESH: Order new MES T-shirts for Moanalua Mondays and field trips at bit.ly/MESPTOtshirt. Orders placed by Thursday 7/17, will be available for pick-up at the Meet & Greet on 7/31. Questions? Email ptotshirts@moanaluapto.org.

3. SCHOOL SUPPLY BUNDLES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!: This is a great chance to meet other MES families. We need volunteers for bundle packing on 7/19, 9 AM-noon, and for bundle pick-up from 7/21-7/23, from 3-5 PM in the MES Cafe. Students can help with an adult. Sign up at bit.ly/MES2025supplyhelp. Questions? Email schoolsupplies@moanaluapto.org.

4. DONATIONS WELCOME. Prime Day is coming up from 7/8-7/11! Check out our MES PTO Wish List at https://a.co/3KkJkOD for supplies that will be used for RAP, Moanalua Moves, Fun Fair, and more. Monetary donations can also be made at moanaluapto.org/donate/.

5. FUN FAIR PLANNING MEETING: Save the Date – our MES Fun Fair is scheduled for Friday 11/21. We’re already starting to prepare and our first Fun Fair Planning Meeting will be on Thursday 7/17. RSVP at bit.ly/4e7COdV. Webex link will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. Light refreshments will be provided. Students are welcome to attend with an adult. Questions? Email funfair@moanaluapto.org.

6. IN-PERSON MEET AND GREETS: MES PTO members will be at various Back to School Meet and Greet events to answer questions and assist with T-shirt preorders, including the MES Teacher and Staff Welcome Lunch on 7/31, MES IN-PERSON Meet and Greet on 7/31, and the Kindergarten Workshops on 8/5 and 8/6. Want to help welcome our new families and meet our MES teachers and staff? Sign-up to help at bit.ly/4laBtFG. Questions? Email president@moanaluapto.org.


We are actively seeking more volunteers for various MES PTO committees and activities, both in-person and remotely. Email president@moanaluapto.org with questions or to volunteer.

SY 2025-2026 MES PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD:
President: Kristyn Nishimoto (president@moanaluapto.org)
1st Vice President: Melissa Harnsberger (1stvicepresident@moanaluapto.org)
2nd Vice President: Kyle Matsuyama (2ndvicepresident@moanaluapto.org)
Secretary: Darlene Mikami (secretary@moanaluapto.org)
Treasurer: Jodi Inoue (treasurer@moanaluapto.org)