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๐ MATES Halloween Parade 2026 ๐ป๐ธ๏ธ
โจ Art@Lunch on Nov. 3 ๐จ๐๏ธ
๐ท๏ธ Marketplace on November 10th ๐๐๏ธ
๐ Language@Lunch on Nov. 13 ๐ฎ๐น
๐ฆ Seven More Years. One Amazing Community! ๐๐
๐งโโ๏ธโ๏ธ Mindfulness @ MATES on Nov. 2nd ๐ฟ
๐ค Share Warm Hugs One Coat at a Time ๐งฅ
๐ฃ Sponsor the 2026 MATES Fun Run! ๐โโก๏ธ
๐ฑ What’s Cooking This Month? ๐๐ง๐
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆโจ Family Movie Night 2026 ๐ฟ๐ฌ
๐ฅ Order Your Yearbook before October 31st & Get 10% Off! ๐ฅ
โจ๐๐ Healing the World with Kindness ๐ซถ๐ฑ
๐ง Kona Ice on Oct. 29 ๐
๐ฌ Come Chat with Veronica & Lori ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฑ๐ฑโโ๏ธ
๐ So Grateful for Our Amazing Community! โค๏ธ
โจ๐ผ๏ธ Family Photo Days on Oct. 4 & 10 ๐ท
โจ Welcome Social 2026 ๐ฅ๐
๐งโโ๏ธโ๏ธ Mindfulness @ MATES ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ๐ฌ Come Chat with Veronica & Lori ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฑ๐ฑโโ๏ธ
Make a Difference at MATES! ๐ซถ
๐ Volunteer Opportunities ๐ซถ
๐โโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ Volunteer Orientation on Sept. 10th
Marketplace on September 8th ๐๐๏ธ๐ท๏ธ
Art@Lunch & Language@Lunch Shirts Available Until Friday, Sept. 4th!
Kick-off a Great Year on September 4th!
Hang Out with Us This Friday! ๐ซถ
Secure Your Free Childcare for BTSN on Sept. 3rd. Space is Limited! ๐ง๐ซ
๐ข๐ซ We Can’t Wait for the Welcome Social! Save the Date! ๐ฅ
Stock Up on MATES Clothing during Back to School Bash ๐๐๏ธ๐ท๏ธ
MCN Exec Board Meeting 8-12-2026
โค๏ธ What an Amazing Community We Have! ๐๐ซ
๐ฆ MATES 4th Annual Senior Walk
๐จ๐๏ธ Last Art@Lunch of the School Year!
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Your Opinion Matters! โญ
โ๏ธ What a Memorable Trip We Had! ๐
๐ข MATES Open House / General Membership Meeting 4 of 4 ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
Sponsorship Opportunities for Upcoming Events
MATES Volunteer Tea
๐ Rise & Shine. Join Us for Run Club! ๐
๐ Wrapping Up Staff Appreciation Week ๐ผ๐
Hello, May!
โจ๐ด๐บ Havana Nights: An Unforgettable Evening of Celebration and Giving ๐
There’s Still Time to Purchase a Yearbook!
What’s Happening in May?
Don’t Miss Out on Your Child’s Yearbook!
Have a Fantastic Spring Break!
๐ฃ Calling All MATES Alumni Currently in Middle School or High School! ๐ฃ๏ธ
Hello, April!
๐ฆ ๐ Get Ready for Another Fun, Heart-Pumping Run Club Morning! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
โจ ์๋ ํ์ธ์ (Annyeonghaseyo โ Hello)! Have Fun Learning Korean Next Session! โจ
Need More Uniforms? Marketplace on April 14th
STEAM Night Ignites ๐ก๐
โจ Shalom (ืฉืืื)! Join Us as We Explore Hebrew! โจ
Honoring Women in History ๐ธ
๐ฅช Grab a Bite; Make a Difference!
Hello, March!
โจ Seeking Daytime Programs Co-Chairs for the 2026-27 MCN Executive Board! โจ
Let’s Transform MATES into a Global Showcase! ๐โจ
๐ฆ MATES Whole H.E.A.R.T. Scholarship ๐
๐ฆ ๐ Get Ready for Another Fun, Heart-Pumping Run Club Morning! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
๐ฃ๏ธ You’re Invited to Attend!
๐๐คธโโ๏ธ Kids’ Night Out – Postponedโ๐
An Interactive Laser Adventure for the Students! ๐โก
Enjoy the Long Weekend, MATES Families!
Mark Your Calendars!
Get Your Teach On!
๐ฃ Director’s Dialogue & 2nd MCN General Membership Meeting on Feb. 6th
โจ Learn Vietnamese Next Session!
๐ MATES Got Talent! ๐ฅ
โจ Join Us for an Evening of Art & Creation! ๐จ๐๏ธโจ
STEAM Night 2026
We are Forming our MCN Executive Board Nominating Committee!
๐ Celebrating the First Run Club of the Year! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Marketplace Canceled This Week
Happy Holidays from MCN & the MATES Staff!
๐จ๐๏ธ Wrapping Up Art@Lunch for 2025
๐ Celebrating the Last Run Club of the Year! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Thank you, MATES, for Leveling Up & Finishing Strong!
โจ Letโs Learn Hindi in a Fun Way!
๐จ๐๏ธ Last Art@Lunch of the Year on Dec. 16th!
What a Fantastic Turnout for an Empowering Parent Evening!
Last Marketplace of the Year on Dec. 9th
๐จ๐๏ธ Join Us Again for Art@Lunch on Dec. 9th!
Language@Lunch – Gujarati: Cancelled This Friday
Food Drive
What an Amazing Performance by STUNTMASTERS BMX!!! ๐ฅ๐๐ดโโ๏ธ
Need More Uniforms? Marketplace on Nov. 4th
๐ Fuel LearningโOne Slice at a Time!
Drop by the MATES Booth at the T.O. Street Fair this Sunday
Order Your Movie Night Dinner From Mouthful By Wednesday, Oct. 22nd
๐จ๐๏ธ Join Us Again for Art@Lunch!
Language@Lunch Special Ofrenda Table on Oct. 31st! ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฌ
๐ง๏ธ โ Marketplaceย is Cancelled,ย Tuesday, October 14th Due to Forecasted Rain ๐ง๏ธ โ
๐ง๏ธ โ Art@Lunchย is Cancelled,ย Tuesday, October 14th Due to Forecasted Rain ๐ง๏ธ โ
๐ง๏ธ โ Run Clubย is Cancelled,ย Tuesday, October 14th Due to Forecasted Rain ๐ง๏ธ โ
Marketplace on October 14th; Save BIG on Uniforms!
๐๐ปโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ ๐โโก๏ธ Get Ready for Another Fun, Heart-Pumping Run Club Morning! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Stop by the Kona Ice Truck Special Fundraiser After School!
Direct Donation Drive Results Are In!
Wrapping Up Another Unforgettable Day/Night of Music!
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