Mansfield Elementary School Association Newsletter |
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MESA's 2022 UNfundraiser Is Underway!
Please help us meet our 2022-2023 fundraising goal early!
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MESA's UNfundraiser is off to a good start, but we still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $25,000. Please consider donating today!
It's easy! There is nothing for children to sell, nothing for parents to buy, and 100% of your donation goes directly to the programs MESA runs like books fairs, yearbooks, field days, in-school field trips (visits by museums, aquariums, etc), 1 Book 1 Grade, Bookworms and more! We also provide $100 grants to every teacher to purchase supplies for their classrooms and we host teacher appreciation dinners in the fall and spring.
How do you participate? It's as simple as writing a check! Our yearly budget breaks down to approximately $35 a student, but donations of ANY AMOUNT are appreciated and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Ask your employer if they will match your donation!
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Or send checks to school* or mail to:
Mansfield Elementary Schools Association
245 East Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
by October 24, 2022
*If you send cash or check to school in your child's classroom folder, please put it in an envelope labeled: MESA UNfundraiser. Be sure to include your name, your child's name, and their teacher.
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Donations are tax-deductible.
EIN: 04-3273013
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Thank you for supporting MESA!
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Robinson and Jordan/Jackson Elementary Schools will collect food during the week of October 17-21 for Our Daily Bread, Mansfield’s food pantry. Your contributions make a big difference for local families during the holiday season. We are providing a list of suggested items by grade that the pantry especially needs, but any non-perishable, unexpired food item is welcome. Donations can be sent in with your students; each classroom will have its own collection box.
Please note that the pantry has an ample supply of canned vegetables (except corn), canned fruit, and chicken noodle soup and does not need these items at this time. Please do not send candy.
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Suggested Donations by Grade
Kindergarten: Ramen noodles, pancake mix and syrup, canned protein items (SPAM, Corned Beef Hash, Vienna Sausage, Sloppy Joe), packs of applesauce cups
Grade 1: Brand-name cereals (please no jumbo or double packs), full-size boxes of kid-friendly snacks (Goldfish, Cheez-its, granola bars, cookies, etc.)
Grade 2: Progresso soups (other than chicken noodle), jelly (plastic jars please), canned corn, salad dressings, croutons
Grades 3, 4, 5: Chef Boyardee canned pasta (beef ravioli, SpaghettiOs), canned corn, brand-name cereal (please no jumbo or double packs), full-size boxes of kid-friendly snacks, Hormel Dinty Moore microwavable meal kits, baking mixes (brownies, muffins, etc.)
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Food Drive Volunteers Still Needed
We are still looking for volunteers to help sort and transport food at the J/J on Friday, October 21; Please consider volunteering for a shift!
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MESA depends on volunteers to run our events and programs throughout the year. Please consider helping us out this school year.
The button below will take to you to slides from our general meeting which breaks down the open committee and board positions.
Many of us are working parents, so if you're afraid of the time commitment don't be. Reach out and let us know you want to help. We'll help you find a role that works with your busy schedule. If you want to learn more, please email [email protected].
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, October 13
Robinson Picture Day
October 17 to 21
Annual Food Drive
Wednesday, October 19
Professional Development
Half Day
Friday, November 4
J/J Picture Retakes
Tuesday, November 8
Professional Development
No School
Friday, November 11
Veterans Day
No School
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Boo Someone this Halloween!!! |
There is still time to book a "Boo" sign rental from Sign Gypsies! Surprise your kids or gift a Boo to a friend or family member while raising money for MESA.
Sign Gypsies will place an awesome yard sign in your yard for 24 hours announcing you've been Boo'ed. It is a super fun way to spread Fall and Halloween joy for all ages!
Sign Gypsies will donate 20% of each Mansfield order to MESA to support our elementary schools! Supply is limited so order now! Share and spread joy!
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Get your CORI Check Checked off your to-do list! |
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 that was sent home at the start of school and return it to your child's classroom teacher, along with a copy of your photo ID.
Please note, you must submit a CORI to MPS even if you have a CORI through your employer, a local sports organization, etc.
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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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Thank You for Supporting Hornet Harvest!!! |
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We would also like to thank Shaw's, Stop & Shop, Xtreme Craze Foxboro, Flint Farm, and Ward's Berry Farm for their donations to our event! And thank you to Kevin O'Neill for his time making a new football toss for our field games! |
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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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