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Sponsorship Opportunities

Find the Right Fit for You, and Make a Difference at MATES! MCN is the parent/teacher organization that supports Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (MATES) and provides fundraising and programs that benefit MATES. MCN is a 501(c)3 organization #…

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Courtesy, Safety, & Parking Lot Reminders

As we head into the 2025–26 School Year, let’s make sure drop-off and pick-up are smooth, safe, and stress-free for EVERYONE! 💙 ❌ WHAT NOT TO DO: ❌🚫 DO NOT hop out of your car in the drop-off line: ‘Blow…

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Don’t Miss Our First Restaurant Night of the School Year!

Dave & Buster’s, TO | September 9 (TUE) 4 – 7 pm Put the FUN in FUNDRAISING!!! 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, & gameplay goes to MATES! MUST present FLYER at the time of purchase RESTAURANT NIGHTS PAGE

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Help Our Kids Go the Distance!

📣 Calling All Super Parents!!! 🗣️ We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to lead our Run Club as the program Chair for the 2025-26 school year. Together with other amazing parent volunteers, you will lead a group of kids…

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Order Your Language@Lunch Shirts by Sept. 10 – Deadline Extended!

Language@Lunch Shirts ONLY $16 Each! Language@Lunch is a lunchtime (optional) program that offers your child the fun of learning languages from all over the world. Place your order for these cute shirts (also optional) that can be worn on Fridays!…

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Art@Lunch Shirts Available until Sept. 10 – Deadline Extended!

Art@Lunch Shirts ONLY $9.75 Each! Art@Lunch is a FUN & FREE program open to ALL students every Tuesday during their lunch period. Students get to work with their hands and create with many different types of materials in a happy,…

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📣 Presenting the 2025–2026 MCN Executive Board Slate!

We appreciate these dedicated parents who volunteer their time and talents to help support our school community, enhance student experiences, and strengthen the home/school connection. The official voting took place on May 2nd during our 3rd General Membership Meeting right…

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MCN 2024-25 Year in Review

MATES Open House 2025 Tonight, our amazing MCN Mates Community Network presented the school with a check for over $137,000 raised through the incredible support of our school community, generous sponsorships, and heartfelt donations! This is more than just a…

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Diamonds and Emeralds on a Glamorous Night!

16th Annual MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction 🌟📽️🎞️ HOLLYWOOD GLAM!!! 🌟📽️🎞️ What a night! It was so amazing to see you all glammed up and dressed to the nines on Friday evening for a celebration full of joy, community, and…

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4th MCN General Membership Meeting During MATES Open House

MATES Open House 2025 📅 May 21, 2025 (Th)🕓 5:30 – 7:30 pm📍 MATES campus As we approach the end of another wonderful school year, we invite you to our MATES Open House to celebrate our students’ achievements and reflect…

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Learn Swedish for Our Final Language@Lunch

May 16, 2025 – SWEDISH (ALL GRADES) Have fun learning a new language from all around the world every other Friday! Sessions will be in FULL IMMERSION. The challenge of understanding through games, music, and activities will be fun for…

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Last Day to Let Your Voice Be Heard!

2024-25 MCN SURVEY The MATES Community Network (MCN) would love to hear from YOU! Please take a minute to answer a few questions, and share your thoughts and feedback. ALL ANSWERS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. For Real.

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MATES Volunteer Tea

🍵🌸💖 We’re Steeping in Gratitude ☕😊 Thank You for Celebrating with Us! 🍵🌸💖 It takes a village, and WOW — what an amazing one we have! 🌼🕊️🌸This year’s MATES Volunteer Tea was all about showing love and appreciation to the…

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“You’re the Best Part of Our Story!”

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week 2025 🌟 (April 28th – May 2nd) We celebrated the wonderful MATES Staff who inspire, guide, and shape the minds of our children. Their passion, patience, and dedication make a lasting difference every single day. We…

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Learn German This Friday During Language@Lunch

May 2, 2025 – GERMAN Have fun learning a new language from all around the world every other Friday! Sessions will be in FULL IMMERSION. The challenge of understanding through games, music, and activities will be fun for the children’s…

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MCN General Membership Meeting #3 on May 2

You are invited to join the 3rd MCN General Membership Meeting on May 2, in the MPR, immediately following the Director’s Dialogue. We will be sharing general and financial updates for the current year as well as the Board slated…

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Restaurant Nights on April 29 is a WIN-WIN!

🍕 Winners Pizza, TO | April 29 (TUE) ALL DAY 🍕 Stop by for a winning dinner – just a short walk from the Civic Arts Plaza! Come hungry, leave happy, and help us make a difference — one pizza…

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Still Glowing from the MATES Family Dance!

What a night to remember — full of laughter, dancing, and so much neon joy under the 💚GLOW💜 theme! ⚡️🪩🌈 Huge shoutout to the amazing Lindsey Rosen for her incredible leadership and making the magic happen! We couldn’t have had…

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Celebrating Women in History

Every year, MATES honors women who have made a difference in the world. Working with the American Association of University Women, we highlight a different group of women every year. Our 5th graders work hard to create their own presentations…

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Learn Korean This Friday During Language@Lunch

April 4, 2025 – KOREAN Have fun learning a new language from all around the world every other Friday! Sessions will be in FULL IMMERSION. The challenge of understanding through games, music, and activities will be fun for the children’s…

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