MATES Community Network
Parent/Teacher Supporting Organization for Meadows Arts & Technology Elementary School
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Kick-off a Great Year on September 5th!
1st MCN General Membership Meeting 📅 September 5, 2025 (Fri)🕓 8:30 am (right after Director’s Dialogue)📍 MATES MPR Come take part in this important community meeting, and learn more about what the MCN does year round. We will be: Sharing…
Read MoreSponsorship 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 #…
Read MoreCourtesy, Safety, & Parking Lot Reminders
As we head into the new 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…
Read MoreDon’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
Read MoreHelp 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…
Read MoreOrder 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!…
Read MoreArt@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,…
Read More📣 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…
Read MoreMCN 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…
Read More✨💎💚 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…
Read More4th 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…
Read MoreLearn 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…
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreMATES 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreLearn 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…
Read MoreMCN 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…
Read MoreRestaurant 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…
Read MoreStill 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…
Read MoreCelebrating Women in History
✨ Celebrating the Strength, Courage, and Brilliance of Some Amazing Women Who Shaped History! 👩🏽🦱👩⚕️📜 Every year, MATES honors women who have made a difference in the world. Our 5th graders brought these inspiring stories to life in an unforgettable…
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