Mansfield Elementary School Association Newsletter
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Hello MESA families,
We're so excited to begin the new school year. We have a lot of fun events planned. Coming up this month is our Kindergarten Social for our youngest students and their families. We are also hosting our first annual Hornet Harvest. Please take a moment to read our newsletter to learn more about these events and opportunities to get involved with MESA! You can also access the flyer going home with your child this week here.
We hope everyone has a great first day back to school and a fantastic 2022-23 school year.
The MESA Board
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1ST ANNUAL HORNET HARVEST
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We hope you will join us for our 1st Annual Hornet Harvest. This will be a fun event with activities for the whole family, including food trucks, a petting zoo, train rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and much, much more!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
4:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
JJ & ROBINSON PARKING LOT
Admission is free and each child will receive a ticket for a free bag of popcorn. Food trucks will be on site. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, September 6
First Day of School
Grades 1-12
Tuesday, September 6 & Wednesday, September 7
Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday, September 8
First Day of School
Kindergarten
Friday, September 16
Kindergarten Social
4pm, Robinson Courtyard
Tuesday, September 20
J/J Curriculum Night
Time TBA
Friday, September 23
Hornet Harvest
4:30 to 7:30pm
Saturday, September 24
Mansfield Youth Football & Cheer's Monster Dash 5K
9am, MHS - Lenny's Loop
Wednesday, September 28
Professional Development
Half Day
Thursday, September 29
Robinson Curriculum Night
Time TBA
Monday, October 3
MESA General Meeting
7pm, Robinson Cafeteria
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day
No School
Wednesday, October 19
Professional Development
Half Day
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Kindergarten families are invited to our annual Kindergarten Social. Miss Stacy from Small Singers and Shakers will perform. This is a great opportunity for our youngest students to meet their new friends outside of class. Siblings are welcome. Popsicles will be provided, so registration is required to ensure we have an accurate head count.
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Join us for our annual General Meeting on Monday, October 3 at 7pm in the Robinson cafeteria. Learn about MESA and ways to get involved this year. Volunteers are crucial to the success of our events, so please join us and bring a friend!
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MESA is looking for volunteers for key positions as we begin the school year. If you can help out or want to learn more, please email info@mesa4parents.org.
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Takeout Tuesday (TOT) Coordinator - Each month, MESA teams up with a local restaurant for a fundraiser to benefit our schools. The TOT Coordinator will be the point of contact between MESA and the restaurant manager to select a date, obtain a flyer, and share the information with the board so we can promote the event. This role does not require a huge time commitment on the part of the coordinator but is a huge help to us!
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Robinson Book Fair Co-Chair - MESA hosts two book fairs a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. The co-chair will help to organize and run the book fairs. This person should be available the week of the fairs to help the events run smoothly. We have an experienced chair at Robinson who will help bring you up to speed in no time!
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Yearbook Photographers - If you are interested in taking photos during the year for either the J/J or Robinson yearbook, please reach out!
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MESA is the non-profit parent organization of the Robinson and Jordan/Jackson elementary schools. We facilitate fundraising, enrichment, and community building fun for our schools and students.
We are always looking for help, new ideas and involvement!
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CORI CHECKS
Get your CORI Check Checked off your to-do list!
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If you plan to volunteer at MESA events, you must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools - it's state law. Getting a CORI check is fast and easy. Simply fill out the form linked below and send the completed form, along with a copy of your photo ID, to
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Mail: Mansfield Public Schools
C/O Human Resources
6 Park Row
Mansfield MA 02048
Please note, you must submit a CORI to MPS even if you have a CORI through your employer, a local sports organization, etc.
You must renew your CORI every three (3) years
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3 Easy Ways to Connect with MESA
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Thank You For Supporting MESA!
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Donations to MESA
If you would like to make a direct donation to MESA, please click the button below.
You can enter your donation amount as the "item price" and pay via Paypal or credit card.
THANK YOU!!
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Don't forget to use our
Amazon link!
When you start your Amazon session with this link, MESA earns up to .5% on most of your Amazon purchases!
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Everyday Fundraising
Please remember to use these links to raise money for our schools! Most are free!
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Your 2022/2023 MESA Board
Sara Carnevale, President
Gina Pari, VP for Jordan/Jackson
Melissa Gordy, VP for Robinson
Alma Richeh, VP of Ways & Means
Lauren Bieke, Secretary I
Yulia Dvorkin, Secretary II
Jennifer Petrangelo, Accounts Payable Treasurer
Rebecca Tiernan, Accounts Receivable Treasurer
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Sincerely,
Mansfield Elementary School Association Board
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Mansfield Elementary School Association | mesa4parents.org | info@mesa4parents.org
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