Mansfield Elementary School Association Newsletter
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MESA is hosting Scholastic Book Fairs this week at Jordan/Jackson and next week at Robinson! 100% of our book fair profit goes towards giving books right back to the school through MESA programs like Bookworms and One Book, One Grade, as well as providing books for each teacher’s classroom library. We hope to see you at the fair!
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Jordan/Jackson Book Fair
Classes visit March 21-March 25
Open to the Public on Thursday, March 24th
from dismissal to 8pm
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Read the flyer linked below
for important book fair information.
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We still need a volunteers for a few book fair shifts. Click on the button to sign up!
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Set up an eWallet.
(More info on eWallets in this newsletter.)
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Robinson Book Fair Coming Next Week!
March 28-April 1
Open to the Public Thursday, March 31
from Dismissal-8:00pm.
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BOOK FAIR eWALLETS
A Scholastic eWallet is a safe, convenient alternative to cash. It's easy to create an eWallet for your student. Simply add funds or invite family and friends to contribute. Then, shop in-person at the book fair or The Scholastic Store Online.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q: What happens to the money in the eWallet that my child does not spend?
- A: eWallets are not refundable but don't worry, your money is not going anywhere. After the fair, the remaining funds become a gift card balance and can be used at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future fair. The eGift balance is not tied to a specific school or student, it is only tied to the email address used to create the eWallet. It never expires.
- Q: Can I use the eWallet I created for my J/J student at the Robinson fair?
- A: Unfortunately, eWallets created for the J/J fair cannot be used at the Robinson fair (or vice versa), but unused funds will become a gift card balance after the fair and will not expire (see above).
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MESA’S NEW SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR eWALLET GIVING FUND
You asked, we listened!
Due to an overwhelmingly generous request from many of our families to contribute where there may be a need, MESA is happy to announce an easy solution!
Each book fair will have an eWallet account to be utilized at the discretion of the teachers and the volunteer chairs. Any amount left in the account at the end of the fair will be treated like Scholastic Dollars, and used in the same manner: Scholastic Dollars fund programs like Bookworms and One Book One Grade, and they also cover purchases for each teacher’s classroom library.
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IMPORTANT CHANGE TO ROUND UP FUND:
Book Fair volunteers will round up each purchase to the nearest dollar amount to fund MESA’s Scholastic Dollars Account. These donations, as well as 100% of our Book Fair profit, will go towards giving books right back to the school through MESA programs like Bookworms and One Book, One Grade, as well as providing books for each teacher’s classroom library. If you would NOT like your student’s purchase to automatically be rounded to the nearest dollar, please fill out the bottom of the flyer and send it back to school. Thank you!
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TEACHER WISH BINS
Want to put a smile on a teacher's face?
Consider buying a book or two for their classroom library during the fair.
Teachers have browsed the fair and filled their wish bins with a bunch of great books that their students can read now and long into the future!
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J/J AND ROBINSON TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS
J/J: Thursday, March 24
Robinson: Thursday, March 31
Since parent teacher conferences are virtual this spring, MESA will be providing a grab and go lunch for all teachers instead of our traditional teacher appreciation dinner.
We are looking for donations for several side items, beverages, and paper products. Please see the SignUp Genius for more information and to sign up.
.J/J families: We only need a few more items. Please consider donating an item.
See the SignUp Genius links below for more information and to sign up.
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MUSIC & ART TEACHER APPRECIATION
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Thank you to everyone who sent in cards and pictures for the art and music teachers. We put together these beautiful floral arrangements to show our appreciation. The teachers were so grateful and so filled with joy at how many wonderful students took the time to make them something special!
Below is a photo of the gifts our Phys Ed teacher received last month.
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Save the Date for
Takeout Tuesday!!!
Great Woods Pizza
Tuesday, March 29, 4-9 pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 21-25
J/J Scholastic Book Fair
March 24 & 25
J/J Half Day
Parent-Teacher Confs.
March 25
J/J Book Fair Breakdown
2 to 4 pm
ROB Book Fair Setup
3 to 5 pm
March 28-April 1
ROB Scholastic Book Fair
March 29
Takeout Tuesday
Great Woods Pizza
4 to 9pm
March 31 & April 1
ROB Half Day
Parent-Teacher Confs.
April 1
Yearbook Order Deadline!!
April 18-22
Spring Vacation
No School
May 6
Spring Fling
The Guild, Pawtucket
June 6
JJ Field Day
(rain date June 7)
June 8
ROB Field Day (Gr. 1 & 2)
(rain date June 9)
June 10
ROB Field Day (K)
(rain date June 14)
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Order A Yearbook Today
Time's running out to order a Robinson or J/J yearbook! Each book costs $25 until April 1. For an additional $5 you can personalize the cover with your child's name.
5th grade students automatically receive a free yearbook from MESA, so no need to order. You still have the option to personalize your yearbook cover for $5.
Orders are due by April 1. We are only accepting pre-orders this year. We cannot guarantee we will have any extras in June. Please place your order today!!!!
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How to Order:
J/J code is 24905
ROB code is 24906
*Credit card fees apply*
Or in school with cash or check made payable to MESA
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MESA's Spring Fling fundraiser is a parents-only event featuring food, live and silent auctions, and fun with friends. You're not going to want to miss it, so mark your calendar!
May 6, 2022
The Guild, Pawtucket, RI
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This event is subject to change based on the pandemic, but the venue has outdoor space, and we hope conditions will allow us to host this great event!
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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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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 2021/2022 MESA Board
Sara Carnevale, President
Open, VP for Jordan/Jackson
Melissa Gordy, VP for Robinson
Rebecca Tiernan & Alma Richeh, Co-VPs of Ways & Means
Lauren Bieke, Secretary I
Yulia Dvorkin, Secretary II
Jennifer Petrangelo, Accounts Payable Treasurer
Katharine Wroth, 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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