Mansfield Elementary School Association Newsletter |
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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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Last Call for Yearbook Orders!!! |
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This is the last week to order 2022-2023 Robinson and Jordan/Jackson yearbooks!!! The last day to order is April 1. If you want a yearbook, you must PRE-ORDER. We cannot guarantee we will have extra copies in June.
$26 per Book
Personalize Your Book With Your Name for an Additional $5
How to Order
Jordan/Jackson code: 24905
Robinson code: 24906
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Or return the bottom half of the flyers to school
with cash or a check made payable to MESA
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Important Note for 5th-Grade Families
All 5th-grade students will receive a FREE yearbook courtesy of MESA, so there is no need to order. You still have the option to personalize the yearbook cover with your student's name for $5. Simply return the bottom half of the flyer with cash or a check made payable to MESA to your student's classroom.
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Help Needed for 5th Grade Photo Booth |
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Parents of 5th Graders! We are holding a 5th Grade Photo Booth this Friday, March 31st from 8:30am-2pm at J/J! We need volunteers to help make this a success.
Volunteers help set up and take down, organize the props between classes, get kids to loosen up and pose/be silly, and of course, take photos with a phone or camera!
We did this for the first time last year and it was a fun day!
Photos will be featured in the J/J Yearbook as a multi-page spread.
Please email [email protected] if you can help! We have a tentative schedule for classes and can let you know the time your class may be there so you can plan for the morning or afternoon. (It’s a half day at Robinson so feel free to bring any siblings with you.)
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Robinson Book Fair Starts Today! |
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March 27 to 31, 2023
Robinson Gymnasium
We are excited to welcome our first classes to the book fair today. The shelves are stocked with a huge selection of books for readers of every level. While students will visit the book fair during school hours, families are welcome to visit the fair on Thursday and Friday during conferences:
Thursday, March 30 - Dismissal to 8 pm
Friday, March 31 - Dismissal to 3 pm
Use the buttons below to set up an eWallet for your student, make a donation to the MESA eWallet Giving Fund, or volunteer at the fair (we still need help during public hours and your children are welcome to accompany you). For more information on the book fair read our book fair flyer or the special newsletter sent to Robinson families Saturday.
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Teacher Appreciation Dinners |
MESA will host a Teacher Appreciation Dinner at Robinson on the evening of Thursday, March 30. We are looking for donations of side items, beverages, centerpieces, and paper products. We also need a few people to help with setup and cleanup.
In addition to the dinner, we are reaching out for gift cards and other donations to be used as prizes for a Raffle event during Staff Appreciation Week in May. We are grateful for any help our community can contribute to helping us show our staff our appreciation!
Please click the button below for more information and to sign up.
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A Night Out with Friends at the Providence Bruins |
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Don't miss out on your chance to buy tickets for MESA's night out at the Providence Bruins! All students, family and friends receive this exclusive discounted offer! Click on the flyer or button below to order tickets!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 27 to 31
Robinson Book Fair
Families can shop during conferences March 30 & 31
Thursday, March 30
Half Day for ROB Students
Afternoon & Evening Conf.
Friday, March 31
Half Day for ROB Students
Afternoon Conferences
Friday, March 31
Final Day of Spring Spirit Wear Sale
Saturday, April 1
Last Day to Order a Yearbook!!!
Saturday, April 1
A Night Out With Friends at the Providence Bruins
Monday, April 3
MESA Board Meeting
7pm, Robinson Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 4
SEPAC Meeting
Virtual @ 6:30pm
Thursday, April 6
Save the Date: Mingle with MESA, An Evening Out at Nico + Vines
Friday, May 12
Save the Date: MESA's Spring Fling
The Guild, Pawtucket
7:00 to 11:00pm
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Spring Spirit Wear Sale Ends Friday! |
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Spring Sale Extended Through March 31st
25% off all merchandise
Free shipping on orders over $75
$5 shipping for orders below $75
No codes are needed
Don't miss out on your chance to save 25% on school-themed spirit wear. There are tons of styles and designs for students, teachers, and families, plus new tie-dye designs and ultra-soft crewneck sweatshirts! Response to the spring sale has been great, so 1st Place Spiritwear decided to extend it through Friday, March 31st to give families a few more days to take advantage of the savings!
Items from both schools can be placed in one order (use "search school" link in the upper right corner on DESKTOP browser).
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It may be hard to believe, but it's time to start planning for the 2023-24 MESA Board.
Please join us at our next board meeting, 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!
We are looking to fill our Accounts Payable Treasurer position. Read this week's MESA Spotlight to learn more about the role.
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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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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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