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Want to help Moanalua Elementary earn some extra cash? Clip & Save Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products found in your local grocery store. Our school earns 10¢ for each Box Top redeemed.

Box Tops can be turned in to the PCNC at the school office in an envelope marked: PCNC BOXTOPS.

Our school earned: $700 over 2 years and can potentially earn a lot more with your kokua!

For more information and to register online as an MES supporter, click here. 

For a complete listing of eligible products, click here.

Please join us at the next PTO meeting!

Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 5:45pm
Place: MES Library

Click here for the Agenda.

We will also be reviewing and approving the following minutes.

August 4, 2010 Board Meeting

August 12, 2010 Open House General Membership Meeting

Moanalua Elementary School student picture taking is scheduled for:

Wednesday, August 25th: Grades 1, 4, 5 & 6

Thursday, August 26th: Grades K, 2, 3 & K5

Click here for a detailed time picture taking schedule.

All students will be photographed, so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for picture-taking. Class photo will be taken at a later date. Order envelopes have been distributed to students. Click here to view the variety of photo packages that are available on a pre-pay basis.

Does it matter who represents Moanalua Elementary in the legislature?

Yes it does!

Over the year, MES has had the dedicated support of Representative Lynn Finnegan and Senator Norman Sakamoto. Both have been involved with school, PTA/PTO, and parent concerns. Their role on the education committees have also been a benefit to us. This year their seats are vacant as they both pursue the office of Lt. Governor.

Lynn and Norman have been responsive and effective in resolving parent concerns over school issues. They came to our assistance when our Gifted and Talented program was slated to be cut from our district budget. When our orchestra program was being cut they came to help advocate its continued funding. They have also been instrumental in facilitating parent discussions with the DOE. Lynn and Norman have served MES well.

Our school needs competent representation in our legislature. Please research the candidates of the 32nd House District and the 15th Senatorial District and don’t forget to vote.

32nd State House:

Democratic:
Lei Sharsh
Randy Swindell
Danny Villaruz

Republican:
Aaron Johanson

15th State Senate:

Democratic:
Glenn Wakai

Republican:
Ben Pascua

The MES Open House is this Thursday, August 12th. Meet the teacher and browse  through your child’s class.

Please note that  childcare will not be provided. If there should be a need to conference with the teacher, please feel free to set up an appointment with him/her and more time can be given to address the needs of your child.

5:00-5:45pm   Courtyard Area
5:45-6:00pm   Principal’s Message in the Cafeteria
6:00-6:15pm   PTO General Meeting
6:20-6:40pm   Session 1 of Open House
6:45-7:05pm   Session 2 of Open House

Message from PTO President Sandra Hoggan: “E komo mai . . . Welcome to our first PTO General Membership Meeting of the school year!”  Please join us as we hold this in conjunction with MES Open House on Thursday, August 12th.  How exciting, not only are you meeting your child(ren)’s teacher(s) and MES staff, but also our incredible PTO volunteers, of which you are one.  It’s an honor and a privilege to serve and I’m sure you’ll feel that way too when you see how rewarding it is to share your thoughts, ideas, and time in enabling our school PTO.  Prior to commencing in the cafeteria, come browse the courtyard and visit the various PTO tables.  We’ll have membership, t-shirt, school store, orchestra, and volunteer recruit tables set up.  Enjoy the sounds of a string ensemble, thanks to Mr. Jeff Hamano and crew.  Please take the time to view the appreciation letters from last school year’s students.  We’re offering pizza by the slice and water for purchase to tie folks over.  See you on Thursday!”