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Fun Fair 2024 — Here We Come! Here’s How You Can Help

The countdown is on for our annual Fun Fair on November 22! Fun Fair packets were sent home last week detailing all the highlights — from our first-ever Country Store to a student entrepreneurial booth and of course, our popular Silent Auction and very own MES Got Talent Show.

We’ll be sending out reminders on key deadlines over the next couple months so you won’t miss out on early-bird discounts. And of course, we’ll be looking for countless volunteers to help make our Fun Fair a smashing success.

Here’s your roundup of October deadlines:

  • Pre-Order T-Shirts: Show your Fun Fair spirit! We’ve got a new design for 2024. Pre-order your T-shirt by October 16 for delivery to your child’s class before Fun Fair. Jump on this deadline as shirts will NOT be available for sale at the Fun Fair.
  • MES Got Talent: Does your child sing, dance, play an instrument or love to entertain a crowd? We’re looking for solo or group performers for the Talent Show. Submit an application by October 23; auditions to be held on November 6.
  • Volunteers Needed: From setup to cleanup and helping staff the various stations all night long, we’re hoping each MES family will consider taking on a minimum of one shift. Here’s an overview of the volunteer help that will be needed. Shift signups are due October 23. Plus, all MES parents and guardians who volunteer for at least one shift will be entered to win a VIP Parking Stall on Fun Fair night!

We also need your help with our Silent Auction, which plays a huge part in making the Fun Fair a success! We’re looking for donations such as gift certificates, hotel stays, themed gift baskets, new electronics and more. Every donation helps raise funds for vital school programs, including holiday events, STEM and art initiatives, and campus beautification projects. Donations are due by November 1. Reach out to silentauction@moanaluapto.org with any questions.

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.

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Upcoming October MES PTO Events

Fall Break is starting soon, but check out all these upcoming MES PTO events happening this October:

FALL FUNDRAISERS

Thank you to all the families who made at donation with Foodland’s Give Aloha campaign. Students can turn in a copy of their receipt at the MES office or email them to fundraising@moanaluapto.org by October 8, to get credit for our Fundraising Contest.

Kala Kokua: Make sure to order your Kala Kokua products online by Monday, October 7. Pick-up will be on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM – noon, in the MES Parking Lot.

Our goal for our Fall Fundraiser is to raise $15k, to help support our various MES PTO programs for our MES students. Prizes will be given to the top seller; and we will also have raffles when we hit our $5k, $10k, and $15k marks. Make sure to spread the word to your friends and family so they can help out too!

Habilitat Christmas Trees: Get into the Christmas Spirit and order your Christmas trees and decorations online until 10/31. Make sure to choose “Moanalua Elementary” so MES PTO can get a portion of the proceeds.

FUN FAIR

Packets went home with students before the break in anticipation of our Fun Fair on 11/22. Make sure to take a look as there is important information inside about pre-orders (including the commemorative Tshirts that are due on 10/16); as well as ways that you can help out. The Moanalua Fun Fair is a beloved MES tradition, open to both MES families and our community, and the largest MES PTO fundraiser of the year. We need all hands on deck to help make it a success.

GARDEN CLUB EVENT: 10/12, 9-11 AM

It’s not too late to sign-up for the MES PTO Garden Club event. Sign-up here today.

FALL FAMILY NIGHT: 10/29

Make sure to check back after Fall Break for information on how to register for our Fall Family Night, which will feature family pumpkin carving and costume contests for both students and families. It’s always a SPOOKTACULAR event!

MES BOOK FAIR: 10/28-11/1

We are still looking for more volunteers to help out at our MES Scholastic Book Fair. Sign-up here today.

MORE WAYS TO HELP OUT:

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October MES PTO Meetings

Come join us for this month’s MES PTO meetings, a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and staff who share your passion for supporting our MES students.

GENERAL PTO MEETING: October 3, 2024

RSVP online at bit.ly/4e3s9jm. Refreshments will not be provided at this meeting. However, we encourage you to support our 4th Graders raising money for their Big Island Huakaʻi by picking up dinner at their McTeacher’s Night at the Salt Lake Shopping Center McDonald’s from 4-7 PM.

FUN FAIR PLANNING MEETING: October 17, 2024

RSVP online at bit.ly/3RLMCAs. Light refreshments will be provided.

Webex links will be available for those who are unable to attend the meetings in person.

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MAHALO TO ALL THOSE WHO HELPED WITH THE MES FUN FAIR!

Thank you to everyone who supported MES PTO with our MES Fun Fair. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the tremendous support we received from each and every one of you.

We would like to give a great big shout out to the MES Administration, Teachers, Staff & Families for their support including:

  • Grade 1 Teachers and Families for running our Keiki Korner and Plant Sale
  • Grades K, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; and our Special Education and IRA Teachers and Families for helping with our Grade Level Games
  • MES Alumni and Student Council for helping with our PTO food and drink booths

The MES PTO is immensely proud of the collective effort that went into making the Fun Fair a memorable experience for everyone. It’s heartwarming to witness the strength of our Surfrider community when we come together with a shared purpose.

We hope you all had fun and we hope to see you again next year!

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MES FUN FAIR RETURNS TOMORROW 12/1!

Rain or shine, our MES Fun Fair will be returning tomorrow after a 4 year hiatus!

Thank you to all our MES families, staff, and community. We are overjoyed to celebrate our Fun Fair’s 50th Anniversary, and none of it would have been possible without the unwavering support of our amazing MES community. On behalf of the MES PTO, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who have volunteered to help or donated items.

DONATIONS

🧁Bake Sale Donations: Drop off on 12/1. Curbside drop-off from 7:15-7:55 AM. Afterwards, donations can be dropped off in the cafeteria.

👕Old T-shirt & Rag Donations: Drop-off on 12/1 morning at the cafeteria stage.

GENERAL FUN FAIR INFORMATION

Make sure to check out our website and social media sites for more information, including a map and details about the inflatable activities, food and craft vendors, game booths, and entertainment line-up.

SILENT AUCTION

Let us help you check off items off your Christmas list. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to register on the Galabid website to bid on the amazing Silent Auction items we have up for grabs. Get a sneak peek of the items online and start bidding TODAY! They will also be available for view in the MES Library at Fun Fair.

We look forward to seeing you all there!