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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)

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Congratulations to Our MES 6th Graders!

We’re so proud of our MES 6th graders as they get ready to celebrate their Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, May 29. You’ve made your mark at Moanalua Elementary, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead for each of you.

While you may be leaving our campus, you don’t have to say goodbye for good. We’re excited to introduce the MES PTO Alumni Group, open to all former MES students and their families.

By signing up, you’ll continue to receive updates about MES and MES PTO community events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay connected to our school ‘ohana.

Sign up online at bit.ly/MESPTOalumni
Or download the form and submit it to the MES office.

We hope you’ll stay connected and continue to be part of the MES community, no matter where your journey takes you.

MES Alumni Sign-up FormDownload

Future MMS Families

For those continuing on to Moanalua Middle School, the MMS PTO is also looking for new members to be a part of their school community. Sign up by completing their Google Form. See below for more information.

MMS PTO Interest Form FlyerDownload

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Family Bingo Night and MES PTO Elections – CORRECTED DATE – Thursday, May 15, 2025

2025 BINGO Night FlyerDownload

Mark your calendars and join us for the final MES PTO Family Night of the year. Our crowd-favorite Family Bingo Night will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 (not Friday as previously announced), from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the MES Cafeteria. This fun-filled evening will include bingo and prizes for everyone!

We’ll also be holding our election our MES PTO President and Vice Presidents for the 2025-2026 school year. All dues-paying MES PTO members are eligible to vote. Voting will take place during the event. Your participation helps shape the future of our PTO and supports meaningful programs for our MES students and staff!

SY2025-2026 MES PTO ELECTIONSDownload

Email 3rdvicepresident@moanaluapto.org to nominate yourself or someone else, or with questions about the election.

RSVP now at: bit.ly/MES2025game
Spots are limited to the first 50 families, so be sure to sign up early. Priority will be given to MES PTO members.

Meat jun bento and drink combos are available for $9.50 each. Preorder payment links will be provided on the RSVP form. Food pick-up will start at 5:30 PM.

For game night questions, email president@moanaluapto.org.

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Family Bingo Night and MES PTO Elections – Thursday, May 15, 2025

2025 BINGO Night FlyerDownload

Mark your calendars and join us for the final MES PTO Family Night of the year. Our crowd-favorite Family Bingo Night will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the MES Cafeteria. This fun-filled evening will include bingo and prizes for everyone!

We’ll also be holding our election our MES PTO President and Vice Presidents for the 2025-2026 school year. All dues-paying MES PTO members are eligible to vote. Voting will take place during the event. Your participation helps shape the future of our PTO and supports meaningful programs for our MES students and staff!

SY2025-2026 MES PTO ELECTIONSDownload

Email 3rdvicepresident@moanaluapto.org to nominate yourself or someone else, or with questions about the election.

RSVP now at: bit.ly/MES2025game
Spots are limited to the first 50 families, so be sure to sign up early. Priority will be given to MES PTO members.

Meat jun bento and drink combos are available for $9.50 each. Preorder payment links will be provided on the RSVP form. Food pick-up will start at 5:30 PM.

For game night questions, email president@moanaluapto.org.

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MES PTO – DECEMBER EVENTS

We made it to December! Thank you to all of our MES Surfrider ‘Ohana for your support.

FUN FAIR: If you attended our Fun Fair or volunteered to help out, we want to hear from you! Complete our Google Form here to let us know what to keep and what to improve on for next year. As an added bonus, all those who complete the evaluation by 12/14, and who helped with at least one Fun Fair shift on Thursday 11/21 to Saturday 11/23, will be entered to win a goodie bag with an MES PTO x Eden in Love collab cup, 7-11 gift card, and snacks.

WINTER FAMILY NIGHT: Take a break from the craziness of the holidays and join us for our last MES PTO event of 2024! Click here for more information about the event. RSVP by 12/10, at bit.ly/meswinter2024.

MES PTO x EDEN IN LOVE COLLAB: We’ve restocked our Eden in Love items, just in time for the holidays! Order today at bit.ly/4bh6liy and we’ll make sure the items are delivered to your child’s class.

KEIKI GREAT ALOHA RUN: Stay fit in the new year as a family and help support MES! Register online at bit.ly/keikigar2025 by 1/27/2025.

MES PTO MEETING (12/12/2024): Join us for our last MES PTO meeting of 2024, as we start our planning for our 2025 events. RSVP at bit.ly/4e3s9jm. Light refreshments will be provided. Webex link available for those who cannot attend in person.