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Welcome Social 2023 @ Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company

Last Night! WOW! Thank you to our generous sponsors Brian Graver – Realtor, Christian Melgar – Realtor, and NU Med Spas for making it a night to remember. So many new (and established) faces joined in celebrating our MATES Community….

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Back to School Night Parent Fun! MATES Welcome Social Coming Up Next!

While we all try to get back in the groove of things after BTSN, why not have more parent fun with our MATES Community?! Join us this Thursday evening for our annual MATES Welcome Social. Let’s connect, have fun, laughter,…

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Don’t Forget to Order Your Art@lunch Shirts!

Place your order for these cute shirts that can be worn every Tuesday! Ordering extended until Friday, September 1st. Click Here to return to our Store Front! ART@LUNCH PAGE

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MATES Welcome Social 2023

September 7, 2023 (THU) 6-9 pm Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company (ADULTS ONLY) Kick off the school year with your MATES Community. See old friends, and make new ones. Make childcare arrangements, and don’t miss out on a great evening! MATES…

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Welcome 2023 – 2024 MCN Executive Board!

Elected MCN Executive Board Members for 2023-2024 Margie Moreno, Co-President Email Jen Steinert, Co-Programs Coordinator Email Arezou Zaidi, Co-Fundraising Coordinator Email Carolina Benavides, Co-Secretary Email Melanie Herrera, Co-Volunteer Coordinator Email Kenton Sowell, Treasurer Email Bing Xu Liu, Auditor Email Devaki…

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Welcome Back to School!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have these adorable tote bags filled with informative paperwork as well as the (much anticipated) MATES water bottle! Huge shout out to Brian Graver – Realtor, Archway Garage Doors, Andrew Goldenberg, D.D.S., Rosen Trust…

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Countdown ’til Culmination Day!

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Celebrate the Last Run Club for 2022-2023!

All runners receive a free coupon from Leone’s Italian Ices! Thank you, Nancy Melgar, Amy Pyne, & Aimee Limon for making this program so fun for the kids! MATES Run Club page

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Art@Lunch Rocks an Epic Year-end Project!

We have so many meaningful rocks painted by our wonderful students. They worked hard on them with each and every one being so unique and special. The MATES community has come together to spread love and compassion with Westlake High…

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An Amazing Year-end Gift from MCN to MATES! And It is All from YOU!!!

Thank you, MATES families! What a great Open House! Enjoy our 2022-2023 Year in Review video. WE ARE ALL MCN! See Where All My Donations Go

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Book Fair This Week! | MATES Library

Spring Book Fair | May 22 – 26 (M-F) * ONLINE SHOPPING BEGINS MAY 19 (FRI) Thank you to all our amazing volunteers and especially to Mrs. Dinardo & Sarah Schwendimann for hosting the fair! Monday – Thursday | BEFORE…

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Your Feedback is So Important to MCN!

May 13 – 31 | Complete the MCN Survey What an amazing year we have had! As we’re winding down this year, we’re already planning for next! In order to make next year even better, we’d love to get the…

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Thank You to Everyone Who Attended and Supported Our Fundraiser!

May 12, 2023 | Spanish Hills Country Club, Camarillo Another lovely evening with our MATES Family! We have raised over $42,000. This whole amount benefits MATES. Thank you, all!!! A big shout to our MCN Fundraising Co-Chairs, Arezou and Gabby….

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Final MCN General Membership Meeting During the MATES Open House

Join us for our exciting MCN Year End Review presentation and video! See last year’s 2021-22 Year in Review. Don’t forget! MCN Survey MCN Board MCN Bylaws Spring Book Fair

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HUGE Thank you to our Benefit Dinner Sponsors!

DIAMOND: Graver Group EMERALD: Christian Melgar, Broker Associate – Coldwell Banker Realty | Burt’s Pharmacy STAFF TABLE: Andrew Goldenberg, DDS | Designers Axess | RF Shaw Interiors | Zaidi Family RUBY: MCM Financial LLC – Fred Matini Featuring some of…

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The Benefit Dinner Online Auction is at 53%

Let’s keep the momentum going! Auction ends tonight at 10 pm, May 12. Thank you for supporting one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! All items are available for online bidding with no paper bid sheets. 100% of proceeds…

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Meet the MATES Board of Directors Candidates for 2023 – 2025

Vote for two candidates for our school board / governing body! Read all candidates’ statements below. Ballots went out on May 8th (Mon), and are DUE on May 16th (Tue) by 4:00 pm. On May 8th (MON), every family should…

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Last Marketplace for the 2022-23 School Year!

May 9 (Tue) 1 – 2 pm | near Flagpoles Purchase gently used MATES clothing at a fraction of the price. You may also drop off your donations! Proceeds benefit the MCN Volunteers are welcome! See MATES Dress Code Guidelines…

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Thank You, MATES, for Celebrating the Volunteers! May 10, 2023 (WED) 8:30 – 9:30 am | MATES MPR

Thank you, Volunteers!

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Spring Book Fair | May 22 – 26 (M-F) | Save the Date!

Paws for Reading at the MATES Book Fair * ONLINE SHOPPING BEGINS MAY 19 (FRI) Monday – Thursday | BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL and DURING RECESS & LUNCH Thursday | DURING OPEN HOUSE EVENING EVENT (staff permitting) Friday | BEFORE…

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