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Get ready, because the countdown to the most exciting day of the year is officially on!

Please check your child’s folders for Take Home Tuesday as the next round of Fun Fair information is heading home, and you won’t want to miss a single thing!

Here is a sneak peek at what’s inside and how you can get in on the fun early:

  • Scrip & Wristband Pre-Sales: Skip the long lines and save some cash! Grab your ride wristbands and game scrips early to lock in discounted prices. Make sure to submit your pre-orders online before November 2 to catch these savings!
  • Volunteer Sign-ups: It takes a village to create this magical day for our keiki! We encourage all families to sign-up for at least one 2 hour shift to help out. Go to bit.ly/FF26KOKUA to sign up for a Fun Fair shift. Sign-up by October 26, to be entered into a raffle for a VIP Parking stall.

We are also looking for talented student performers for our MES Got Talent Show at Fun Fair. Pick up an application form at the office or go online. Forms are due by October 23. 

Also don’t forget these important dates coming up this week:

  • Fun Fair T-Shirts: These limited items are only available by pre-order. Order online by Thursday, October 15.
  • VIP Parking Silent Auction: Guarantee your spot in our main lot with one of our 10 VIP Parking spots. Go to https://galabid.com/vip-2026/ before bidding closes on Friday, October 16.

We are also still soliciting donations for our Silent Auction. If you or a business you know one who would like to support MES PTO, complete the Google Form at bit.ly/4g8WX4E and our Silent Auction committee will be in touch.

Make sure to check out our website at moanaluapto.org/mesfunfair and follow us on our social media channels for the most up-to-date Fun Fair information. 

Email funfair@moanaluapto.org with questions.

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Save the Date: MES Fun Fair 2026

Mark your calendars for the Moanalua Elementary School Fun Fair on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM!

Enjoy free admission and an afternoon packed with fun for the whole family, including games, rides, delicious food, a silent auction, and the “MES Got Talent” show.

Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable community celebration and help support our awesome MES students and school!

Parents, be sure to check your student’s folder for information about:

Be sure to follow us on our social media channels and check our website for more updates as the date gets closer.

We look forward to seeing our MES ʻohana there!

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October MES PTO Meeting

Due to Fall Break, we’ve moved our MES PTO Meeting to Thursday, October 1.

We’ll be discussing our upcoming Fall Family Night, and attendees will get priority RSVP access. SEL counselor Ms. Melissa Nagamine-Inouye will also give a short Character Strong SEL talk. 

Those attending in person will also get to taste some of the Kala Kokua products being sold for our Fall Fundraiser.

RSVP at bit.ly/MESPTOMTG2627

Webex link will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

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Support MES PTO!

Help Support MES PTO!

Foodland Give Aloha Fundraiser (September 1-30, 2026)

Maikaʻi Members can go to Foodland, Foodland Farms, or Sack N Save and make donations up to $249, and a portion of your donation will be matched by Foodland. Make sure to give our school code 77664.

As a thank you, students submitting receipts totalling at least $25 will receive a custom silicone MES PTO bag tag. If we reach our goal of $3000, all students will be entered into a raffle for either a Kids Pack or a PTO Pack; and those submitting receipts totalling at least $75 will receive additional entries. Make sure to let your friends and family know how they can support MES PTO as well. Receipts can be submitted via the Google Form (click here).

Kala Kokua Fundraiser (September 22 – October 8, 2026)

Great for potlucks or easy weeknight dinners!

Order online here 

Online Sales: until Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM HST
Pick-up:Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30am to 12 noon at Moanalua Elementary School Main Parking Lot. No refunds will be given for items not picked up.

McDonalds and D&B Gift Cards (September 22 – October 8, 2026)

Great for Christmas gifts!

Order online here 

Gift cards will be distributed via student folders in late October.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 from our Kala Kokua and Gift Card fundraisers. Prizes will be given when we reach our $3k, $7k, and $10k marks. Our top sellers will also receive prizes.

Monies raised from MES PTO fundraisers go to enrich the educational experiences of all our MES students via MES PTO field trip and classroom stipends, enrichment activities, and family events.

Email fundraising@moanaluapto.org if you have any questions.

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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