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Upcoming Events

๐ŸŽจ Art@Lunch ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… October 27, 2026 (TUE)

๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŽญ Project #3: Scratch Art Masks (TK, K & 3)

๐Ÿซถ We need volunteers**!


๐Ÿ˜‹ Restaurant Days/Nights ๐Ÿงโœจ

๐Ÿ“… October 29, 2026 (THU)

๐Ÿ•’ 2:45 pm

๐Ÿง Kona Ice Truck ๐Ÿšš

๐Ÿ“ MATES school parking lot

* Parking is NOT available in the MATES parking lot. Plan to park and walk to the Kinder lot.


๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Halloween Parade / Free Dress Day* ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“… October 30, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿ•’ TBD

๐Ÿ“ MATES lower field

โœ“ More info coming! ๐Ÿ˜Ž


Past Events

๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿฟ Family Movie Night โœจ

๐Ÿ“… October 23, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿ•’ 6 – 9 pm

๐Ÿ“ MATES lower blacktop/basketball court

๐Ÿ“ MATES lower field

๐ŸŽฅ ๐ŸŸก๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŸฆโœจ

๐ŸŽฅ AND THE WINNER IS: MINIONS & MONSTERS!!!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Bring the family, a blanket, & snacks! ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿฅจ

๐Ÿฟ Freshly popped popcorn provided. ๐ŸŽˆ

๐Ÿงบ Dinner from MOUTHFUL available for presale. Order below. โœจ

๐ŸŽฌ This is a free family event. โŒ NO STUDENT DROP-OFF.

๐Ÿซถ We need volunteers**!

๐ŸŸก๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŸฆ๐Ÿš“๐ŸฆŠ๐Ÿฐ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

๐ŸŽฅ The kids vote for the feature film on Friday, October 9!

๐Ÿฑ ORDER INSTRUCTIONS:

Scroll down the page to “MATES Movie Night Items”

Add MATES to your last name when checking out

Place your order by 5 pm on Oct. 22 (THU)

Items will be available at MATES Movie Night on Oct. 23 (FRI) โœจ


๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Fall Book Fair Week ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

๐Ÿ“… October 19 – 23 (MON – FRI)

๐Ÿ•’ Opens AFTER recess on Monday; set up was delayed due to power outage โšก

๐Ÿ“ MATES Library

โœ“ Set up your child’s e-Wallet ๐Ÿ˜Ž

๐Ÿซถ We need volunteers**!


๐Ÿ˜‹ Restaurant Days/Nights ๐Ÿ”โœจ

๐Ÿ“… October 20, 2026 (TUE)

๐Ÿ•’ 10:30 am- 9 pm

๐Ÿ“ The Stand, WLV ๐Ÿ”

โœ“ 20% of your food & beverage purchase goes back to MATES ๐Ÿ˜Ž

โœ“ Dine-in, take-out, online, or The Stand App

โœ“ Enter coupon code MATES at checkout or show the flyer at the register


๐ŸŒŽ Language@Lunch ๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ“… October 16, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lesson #3: GERMAN (ALL GRADES)

๐Ÿซถ We need volunteers**!


โœจ๐Ÿฅฐ Come Chat with Veronica & Lori โ˜•๐Ÿซถ

๐Ÿ“… October 16, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿ•’ 8:30 – 9:30 am

๐Ÿ“ Five07 Coffee (Arboles)

โœ“ Join us to chat, listen, or just hang out! ๐Ÿคฉ


โœจ Kind Campaign Assembly ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… October 14, 2026 (WED)

โœ“ 4th & 5th Grade students

โœ“ Bring awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of bullying ๐Ÿซถโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน


๐Ÿ‘• MATES Marketplace ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿท๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… October 13, 2026 (TUE)

๐Ÿ•’ 1 – 2 pm

๐Ÿ“ Near the flagpole

๐ŸŽˆ Purchase gently used MATES clothing at a fraction of the price! ๐Ÿท๏ธ


โœจ Family Photo Days ๐Ÿ“ธ

#1 ๐Ÿ“… October 4, 2026 (SUN) | ๐Ÿ•’ 9 am – 1 pm

๐Ÿ“ The Arlen Studio Collective, 31364 Via Colinas Bldg. 16 Suite 105, WLV

#2 ๐Ÿ“… October 10, 2026 (SAT) | ๐Ÿ•’ 1 – 6 pm

๐Ÿ“ Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Dr., T.O.

โœ”๏ธ 15-minute session; choose in-studio or outdoors

โœ”๏ธ $160 per session

๐Ÿ’ต 50% goes to MATES!

โœจ Limited spots available — reserve yours today!

Step 1: Sign up for a time slot!

Step 2:  Pay to hold your reservation after you sign up



โค๏ธ Direct Donation Drive ๐Ÿซถ

๐Ÿ“… August 23 (SUN) – October 2, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿซถ Our GOAL is 100% PARTICIPATION!!! ๐Ÿซถ

โœ“ Your donation directly improves the student experience at MATES! โค๏ธ ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ’œ

โœ“ Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online or by dropping off a check in the MATES office.

โœ“ Tax ID # 45-5538529

โœ“ Read FAQs


โœจ Director’s Dialogue ๐Ÿ‘ฅ

๐Ÿ“… October 2, 2026 (FRI)

๐Ÿ•’ Right after drop off

๐Ÿ“ MATES MPR

โœ“ More info coming! ๐Ÿ˜Ž


๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ Mindfulness @ MATES ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“… October 1, 2026 (THU)

๐Ÿ•’ 8 am

๐Ÿ“ MATES upper blacktop

โœ“ NEW PROGRAM! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

โœ“ We will meet for deep breaths, and a trio of poses, reflecting on a MATES CORE VALUE. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

โœ“ This month, we are focusing on being RESPONSIBLE with our words and actions. ๐Ÿ™

โœ“ ALL ARE WELCOME! โค๏ธ


* MATES Event
** Volunteers must have a volunteer packet approved and on file with the MATES front office

I am. You are. WE ARE MCN!

Many hands make light work.

Join us for the success of all our MCN Events!

Questions? Contact us: hello@matesmcn.net

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