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MESA General Meeting Tonight |
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It's time to start planning for the 2023-24 MESA Board. Please join us for a General Meeting tonight, Monday, April 3 at 7pm in the Robinson Cafeteria to learn about the open positions.
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MESA is run entirely by volunteers. Whether you work full-time, part-time or are a stay-at-home parent, we could use your help!
If you can't make tonight's meeting, but would like to learn more about how you can become involved, email [email protected]
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Mingle with MESA at Nico + Vines |
Join us for a private shopping event at Nico + Vines hosted by MESA. The event will take place on Thursday, April 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Join us to sip and shop, and enjoy some light snacks too. Browse Nico + Vines' great selection of home décor, or pick up some fresh flowers to freshen up your home for spring (or for Easter if your family celebrates the holiday). MESA shoppers will receive 20% off their purchases. Nico + Vines is located at 1 West Church Street, Unit B in Mansfield
We hope to see you there!
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Teacher Appreciation Dinners |
On Thursday, March 30, we hosted our Teacher Appreciation Dinner for Robinson teachers. Teachers enjoyed a catered dinner from Antonia's with yummy sides, desserts, and beverages donated by Robinson families. The dinner gave teachers a needed break during a long day of conferences.
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We hope everyone had a great time at the Providence Bruins outing on Saturday night. We had a great crowd. The home team lost, but it was still a fun night! |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, April 3
MESA Board Meeting
7pm, Robinson Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 4
SEPAC Meeting
Virtual @ 6:30pm
Thursday, April 6
Mingle with MESA: Sip and Shop at Nico + Vines
April 17 - 21
April Vacation
No School
Friday, May 12
Save the Date: MESA's Spring Fling
The Guild, Pawtucket
7:00 to 11:00pm
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
No School
Tuesday, June 6
Robinson Field Day
Grades 2 (am) & 1 (pm)
Wednesday, June 7
Robinson Field Day
Kindergarten (pm)
Thursday, June 8
J/J Field Day
Friday, June 9
Rain Date, J/J Field Day
Tuesday, June 13
Rain Date, Robinson Field Day
Wednesday, June 14
Rain Date, Robinson Field Day
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth Day
No School
Wednesday, June 21
Revised Last Day of School
Half Day
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Thank you for everyone who helped to make our book fairs a huge success!
Thank you to our J/J chairs Erika Miao and Brittany Collins and Robinson chairs Maria Wilson and Janie Campino. Organizing and running two book fairs a year at each school is no easy task and the chairs put in countless hours to pull it off. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who staffed the book fairs and helped with setup and cleanup. Thank you to all of the teachers, administrators, and staff who supported us every step along the way. And thank you to all of the students and families who shopped at the book fair. All the proceeds from the book fairs go back into our schools.
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Missed the Robinson Book Fair? |
If you missed the book fair or didn't find what you were looking for, you can shop our book fair online. Shop Scholastic.com for an expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs and more. Purchases made until Thursday, April 6 will continue to earn rewards for our elementary schools! All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free.
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We will be introducing you to our board and committee members over the next few months! Meet MESA's Accounts Payable Treasurer, Jennifer Petrangelo |
Hi, My name is Jennifer Petrangelo and I am the current Accounts Payable Treasurer for MESA.
I have been a volunteer for MESA for the past six years and have served on the MESA Board for the past four years. I served for two years as the Co VP for the Robinson School and two years in my current role as the Accounts Payable Treasurer. Some of my favorite events are the Teacher Appreciation Dinners, Spring Fling, Bookworms and Book Fairs.
I’m originally from Mansfield and moved back in 2006 to raise a family with my husband Fran. We have two sons in 5th grade, Anthony and Joseph age 11. We enjoy traveling and participating in various youth sports in Mansfield.
This is my last year on the Board as my sons will be attending QMS in the fall.
Some of the main responsibilities of the role are:
- work with the Board to establish our yearly budget
- attend our monthly Board and General meetings
- run monthly Treasury Reports and provide budget updates to event Chairs
- make purchases and/ or process reimbursements for expenses for MESA events
- pay the administrative expenses for MESA
- issue Teacher and Principal Grant checks
- track our expenses and purchases on our budget software
- keep accurate records of our purchases and expenses
It is so enjoyable to spend time and be connected to the schools, but one of the best parts about this role is that many of these tasks can be completed from home. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about this very rewarding role at: [email protected]
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The Mansfield SEPAC will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 pm. This will be a virtual meeting on "Guardianship and Supported Decision Making" with Attorney Meredith H. Greene
Please use the Google Meet link below to register for the meeting.
Google Meet joining info
Or dial: (US) +1 505-738-3162 PIN: 888 995 416#
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Join us on Friday, May 12th at the Guild in Pawtucket for a fun night of live music & dancing, food trucks & desserts and some
amazing auction items and raffle prizes! All proceeds go to programs that support
students and teachers in Robinson & Jordan/Jackson Elementary Schools.
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The MESA Spring Fling raises money to fund critical enrichment activities and programs
not covered by the Mansfield Elementary school budget for the two elementary schools. This includes literacy programs, in-school field trips, teacher appreciation, teacher grants, school improvement initiatives, and much more. In addition, funding supports school social events like the Kindergarten Social, 5th Grade Graduation Celebration, and Hornet Harvest.
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Purchasing your tickets online saves you $10 and helps us plan a better event for you!
Online ticket sales will end May 5th. Tickets at the door will be sold for $60.
If you are unable to join us but would like to make a donation directly to MESA, CLICK HERE!
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Save the Date: Field Days |
Planning is underway for Field Days at Robinson and Jordan/Jackson! We will need lots of volunteers, so mark your calendars.
Tuesday, June 6 - Grades 1 & 2
Wednesday, June 7 - Kindergarten
Thursday, June 8 - Grade 3-5
Rain Dates:
Friday, June 9 (J/J)
Tuesday, June 13 & Wednesday, June 14 (ROB)
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Shop Our School Spirit Wear Store |
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MESA is partnering with 1st Place Spiritwear to offer Robinson and Jordan/Jackson students, families, staff, and administrators a one-stop shop for school-themed apparel. The online store is open year-round with seasonal sales. Items are shipped directly to home within days. Items from both schools can be placed in one order (use "search school" link in the upper right corner on DESKTOP browser). Use the links below to shop. |
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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. If you have a student at Robinson or J/J, you are automatically a member of MESA.
We are always looking for help, new ideas and involvement!
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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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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
Akanksha Joshi, 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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