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2025-2026 School Supplies Now Available

MCN Has Partnered with 1st Day School Supplies Order by July 1st, 2025! Purchasing from 1st Day School Supplies is optional. MCN has partnered with this vendor for your convenience. Need more information?  Contact us at hello@matesmcn.net. MATES 2025-26 GRADE…

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MATES Marketplace Today!

April 8, 2025 (1 – 2 pm) | Near the Flag Pole Every 2nd Tuesday of the month Get your uniform up to code. Purchase gently used MATES clothing at a fraction of the price while raising money for the…

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Earn Triple Points for MATES When You Dine-in or Take-out from The Oaks Mall

Program Ends April 30th – Submit Your Receipts Today! MATES is participating in the School Cents program at The Oaks Mall this year! Help our school earn $500 to $2,500 by submitting your receipts from The Oaks Mall between September…

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Our School Leaders Bring Back Valuable Insights from the 2025 CCSA Conference

Last week, Dr. Walker and Mrs. Dake, along with and a few of our executive board members attended the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Conference, gaining valuable insights to bring back to our amazing charter school! 📚✨ From inspiring speakers…

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Join the 2025/26 MCN Executive Board!

Help shape MCN’s leadership for SY 2025-26. You or someone you know may be a great fit! For questions, contact Candice Santos, MCN Nominating Committee Chair: cjssolutions4@gmail.com CO-PARLIAMENTARIANS: Melanie Herrera: Melanie.Herrera@matesmcn.net Arezou Zaidi: Arezou.Zaidi@matesmcn.net 2024-2025 MCN Executive Board MCN Bylaws…

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Earn $500 to $2500 for MATES!

School Cents (The Oaks) September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 MATES is participating in the School Cents program at The Oaks Mall this year! Help our school earn $500 to $2,500 by submitting your receipts from The Oaks Mall…

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Students Learn to Face Challenges with NED’s Mindset Mission

NED’s Mindset Mission | Mar. 18, 2025 NED takes the students on a captivating 45-minute journey filled with humor, yo yo & magic tricks, puppetry, and story telling. He is on a mission to find his mindset. Led by clues…

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Bind All Your Children’s School Memories into a Book!

$3 of each purchase goes back to MATES when you purchase your yearbook. (MATES School Code: 1015671996363053) Make this year special & unforgettable! Help create memories for your child. Click here to upload photos or purchase a yearbook. (MATES School…

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Spring Photos with Brenda Russett

February 27 – March 7, 2025 Free dress on your picture day!

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Earn Triple Points for School Cents from January 16th ’til February 28th

MATES is participating in the School Cents program at The Oaks Mall this year! Help our school earn $500 to $2,500 by submitting your receipts from The Oaks Mall between September 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. The school with…

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MATES Marketplace Next Tuesday

February 11, 2025 (1 – 2 pm) | Near the Flag Pole Every 2nd Tuesday of the month Purchase gently used MATES clothing at a fraction of the price while raising money for the school! Cash and Tithe.ly accepted, or…

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Stand With Our Charter School Community

The recent Southern California wildfires have deeply affected charter school communities, with some schools losing their campuses and many families losing their homes. Together, we can help them rebuild and recover. 🔥 How You Can Help: 1️⃣ Donate to the…

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Get Ready for STEAM Night Coming in March!

MATES & MCN are proud to be hosting our 8th annual Science Technology Engineering Art & Mathematics (STEAM) Night! March 6, 2025 (Thu) 5:30 – 8 pm | MATES Campus STEAM Night is coming in 2025! Mark your calendars, and…

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MATES Educators Level Up in Las Vegas

Our teachers attended the Get Your Teach On Conference in Las Vegas. 🎓✨ We are so excited for them to bring back fresh ideas and inspiration to share with our community. 💡 Through your generous donations, MCN is able to…

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Happy New Year from All Your Favorite Teachers!

🎄🕎✨ Happy Holidays from your MCN! We hope your season, no matter what you celebrate, has been filled with joy, warmth, and quality time with loved ones. Wishing you a safe, restful, and Happy New Year! 🥳 Enjoy the remainder…

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Have a Wonderful Holiday Season from Our MATES Staff!

🎄✨ Happy Everything from all of us at MCN and your amazing school staff! 🎶🏫🎁 Thank you for being a part of our incredible community. ❤️🦅 May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and a little extra school spirit!…

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We are Forming our MCN Executive Board Nominating Committee!

Help shape MCN’s leadership for SY 2025-26. Someone you know may be a great fit! Join us today! For questions, contact Co-Parliamentarians: Melanie Herrera: Melanie.Herrera@matesmcn.net Arezou Zaidi: Arezou.Zaidi@matesmcn.net 2024-2025 MCN Executive Board MCN Bylaws May 2024 MCN Standing Rules 2024-2025…

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Friday Focus: Share Your Talents!

Inspire and enrich the children. Help them explore something new! Fridays | 2 – 2:45 pm | ONLY 5 WEEKS! Contact dbain@matescharter.org to help out. * Volunteers must have a volunteer packet approved and on file with the MATES front…

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Earn Quadruple Points for School Cents From November 1st ’til January 15th

MATES is participating in the School Cents program at The Oaks Mall this year! Help our school earn $500 to $2,500 by submitting your receipts from The Oaks Mall between September 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. The school with…

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Thank You for the Strong Finish!

What an Incredible Day! Our @ApexLeadershipCoLA Fun Run was a major success, and we had an absolute blast! Thank you to all our sponsors and parent volunteers. We also appreciate the kids’ outstanding efforts! Look what we raised for Technology, School…

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