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Mansfield Elementary School Association Newsletter
ITEMS NEEDED FOR ROBINSON TEACHER APPRECIATION DINNER ON THURSDAY

MESA is excited for the return of our traditional teacher appreciation dinners during parent-teacher conferences. We've had to do things a little differently the past two years because of COVID, but will once again be offering a full dinner to teachers to enjoy during evening conferences this fall.
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We are looking for donations of side items, beverages, centerpieces and paper products. Please see the SignUp Genius links below for more information and to sign up.
Robinson Teacher Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 1
J/J Teacher Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 8
Questions?
Contact Rebecca Coletta at mesateacherappreciation@gmail.com
Robinson Book Fair
November 28 to December 2
Jordan/Jackson Book Fair
December 5 to December 9
The Robinson book fair starts today! Students will visit the book fair with their classes. Families can shop during parent-teacher conferences on Thursday (Dismissal to 8pm) and Friday (Dismissal to 3pm).

Book fair proceeds will be used to purchase books and technology updates for students & the schools.

Below you will find information about volunteering at the fair, setting up your eWallet, and donating to MESA's eWallet Giving Fund.
Volunteer at the Fair!

There are still a few volunteer slots available at the Robinson Book Fair, but there are many opportunities still available to volunteer at the J/J book fair. Volunteers are key to ensuring the book fairs run smoothly. We need help with setup and cleanup. We also need help to staff the fair during class visits and Open to the Public hours. Children are welcome when you volunteer!
Make sure you have a valid CORI on file!

All volunteers must have a valid CORI form on file with Mansfield Public Schools - it's state law. Getting a CORI check is easy. Simply send the completed form (linked below) and a photocopy of your photo ID to
-or- 
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.

Questions? Please email info@mesa4parents.org
Set Up Your eWallet Today!
An eWallet is a safe, cashless way for students to shop at the book fair. Simply use the link below to fund your student's eWallet before the fair. Anyone can add money to the account, so share the link with relatives.
After the fair, your remaining eWallet balance becomes a gift card to shop online with Scholastic or to fund a future eWallet.
MESA's eWallet Giving Fund
Due to its overwhelming success last year, MESA’S Scholastic Book Fair eWallet Giving Fund is back!!! This is a way many of our families can give back by contributing where there may be a need.
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.

Please click on the button if you would like to contribute:
West Side Holiday Drive

MESA is pleased to partner with West Side Benevolent Circle again this year to collect items for Mansfield families in need during the holiday season.

There are two ways to help:
Adopt a Family
Now - December 2

MESA is sponsoring several children as part of West Side's holiday drive. There are still seven items left on the children's wishlists (mostly gift cards). Please use the SignUp Genius link below if you would like to purchase an item from a child's wishlist. The SignUp Genius has instructions on how to mark donations so they get to the correct family.

Donations should be dropped off at Barrows Insurance Agency (215 N. Main Street) by Friday, December 2.
Clothing Drive
Now - December 2

We are also collecting winter hats, gloves, mittens, socks, and underwear for West Side through Friday, December 2.

Each item should be new with tags attached. 

All sizes are needed for these items. Please include sizes for older kids as well.

Collection bins are located at the entrances to each school. 
Other Ways to Help

If you are interested in adopting a whole child's wishlist or providing more items, please email WestsideBCinfo@gmail.com.

If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can Venmo @WestSide-BenevolentCircle.
J/J Yearbook Classroom Photographers Needed
J/J parents: We are looking for a few volunteers to help take photos in classrooms for this year's yearbook. No fancy cameras or skills required - your cell phone is all you need.
We need help for these classes:

3rd Grade:
Fox

5th Grade:
Logan
Scott
Ulrich

Specials:
Gym
Library

If you are interested please email jjyearbook1@gmail.com
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Thank You For Supporting MESA!
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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When you start your Amazon session with this link, MESA earns up to .5% on most of your Amazon purchases!
Everyday Fundraising
 
Please remember to use these links to raise money for our schools! Most are free!
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