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Give Aloha Fundraiser

During the entire month of September, visit any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms and make a donation to Moanalua Elementary School PTO.

Through the Give Aloha program, 100% of your donation goes back to the school, but in September it goes even farther as Foodland will match a portion of your contribution back to our organization.  

Don’t like selling things?  This giving program is for you!  Be sure to share our code with your family and friends!

MOANALUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

Our code is: 77664

How to Donate: 
1) Shop at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms 
2) Show your Maika`i card (or enter your Maika`i phone number) at checkout.  
3) Tell the cashier our code and the amount of your donation (up to $249).
*Donations in the form of cash, check or credit/debit card are accepted. 
4) Review your tax-deductible receipt to confirm the following appears: 

  • Moanalua Elementary School PTO
  • Your donation amount 
  • Your Maika`i number 

Our goal is to raise at least $3,000 (just $5 per student!) to directly support MES and MES PTO programs for our keiki and families. All MES students will be entered to win a prize if we hit this goal!

Submit your receipts here to win MES PTO-Sponsored Prizes!  

Every student who turns in receipts totaling at least $25 will receive a custom MES PTO silicone bag tag.  

Students who turn in receipts totalling at least $75 will receive an additional entry to win one of two prize packs!  Additional raffle entries for every additional increment of $50 in receipts submitted!

Prizes:

  • Kids Pack (Teenie Needoh Fuzz Balls, Pokemon Card tin, kendama)
  • PTO Pack (Buddah Mochi Palaka Bag, 1 sheet of Fun Fair Scrip).

Questions? Email fundraising@moanaluapto.org

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MES PTO 2026-2027 School Supply Bundle Sale

Skip the back-to-school shopping stress and let MES PTO help you get ready for the new school year! Our school supply bundles include the supplies your child needs while saving you time and avoiding long store lines.

Bundle prices range from $95–$165. Please see the order form for grade-level details and supply lists. (Note: Bundles do not include earbuds/headphones or water bottles.)

Order here: bit.ly/4cGe25G

Email schoolsupplies@moanaluapto.org if you have questions.

We are also looking for volunteers to help pack and distribute school supplies. If you are interested in helping, please email schoolsupplies@moanaluapto.org

Mahalo for supporting Moanalua Elementary School PTO and helping us prepare our students for a successful school year!

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Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers & Staff!

Moanalua Elementary PTO is excited to celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, happening May 4–8, 2026. Join us as we show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to our MES ʻohana.

📅 Schedule of Events:

Monday, May 4
Kick off the week by stopping by the MES Courtyard after school (until 2:45 PM) to pick up an optional card-making kit.

Students and families are also encouraged to send thank you messages for MES teachers and staff members to president@moanaluapto.org to be shared during our Wednesday staff potluck. Pictures and videos are welcome too. Please submit messages by Tuesday, May 5, so we can include them in the slideshow.

Wednesday, May 6
Let’s treat our staff to a special potluck lunch. Our teachers and staff always look forward to the delicious dishes shared by our generous families.
Sign-up deadline: May 3, 2026
Sign up here: bit.ly/mahalo26

Friday, May 8
Wrap up the week by bringing a homemade card for your teacher to share a heartfelt “Mahalo.”

How You Can Help
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this week extra special. If you have time to lend a hand, please sign up at bit.ly/2026alohahelp. It’s a wonderful way to personally show your appreciation.

Questions?
Email us at appreciation@moanaluapto.org

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Help support MES PTO to raise money for our MES student programs!

Spirit Card Fundraiser

This fundraiser is optional but all students are encouraged to participate. Envelopes will be going home in all student folders on Monday, March 30, with 10 cards per student.

Instructions:

  • Sell cards for $10 each.
  • Return the envelope with cash, checks (payable to “Moanalua Elementary School PTO”), and/or receipts for online payments (bit.ly/MESPTOSPIRIT2026), as well as unsold cards back to the MES Office by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Need more cards? Go to the MES Office.

Important Information:

  • Please do not mix cards up between envelopes as we will be tracking them for each student.
  • For online payments, please include both your student’s name and their envelope number in the field for Student’s Name.
  • Cards are good for unlimited use until April 30, 2027.

Email fundraising@moanaluapto.org with questions.

Buddha Mochi Bag Fundraiser

We’re rolling out a new print that’s perfect for May Day! Our MES PTO Palaka Aura bags are $20 each. Order by Wednesday, April 29, and they will be delivered to your child’s classroom by May 1. 

MES PTO members, if you’ve volunteered at a PTO event or with a committee this past year, check your emails for a special thank you discount code!

Order online at bit.ly/MESPTOPALAKA26

Email ptotshirts@moanaluapto.org with questions.

Why Fundraising Matters

MES PTO helps expand opportunities for our students by supporting engaging educational and enrichment experiences. Funds raised go directly toward field trips, grade-level programs, teacher stipends, campus beautification, and family events.

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MES PTO Family Painting Night

Join us for our MES PTO Family Painting Night on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. 

Learn more about our school’s backyard, specifically Kamananui Valley, with mo’olelo (stories) shared by Kumu Keoki, the ʻāina educator for Moanalua Gardens Foundation. Following that, our guest artist Aunty Phoebe will guide us through painting a scene from one of the legends. 

This event is open to all MES families, but spots are limited to the first 50 students. 

RSVP at bit.ly/MESPTOPAINT2026 by March 1. Kits are $5, and will include all the materials needed to complete the art project. Shoyu chicken bento and drink combos will also be available for pre-order. 

MES PTO members, a special discount code will be given in your confirmation email.

Email president@moanaluapto.org with questions.