MCN is Looking for Helping Hands for

Committees + Special Events

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Fundraising Events

This is your way to give funds that directly benefits the events and programs that make MATES wonderful! Your donation is tax-deductible, and 100% of the proceeds stay at MATES. Direct donations qualify for most corporate matching programs (contact your employer). For questions, reach out to Fundraising@matesmcn.net.

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Visit the MATES Marketplace, and purchase gently used MATES clothing at a discount.

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A restaurant sponsors our school each month, and when you purchase lunch or dinner, a percentage of your bill is donated to MATES.

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Great opportunity to get your professional photos made for holiday cards by photographers in our community.

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MATES offers a Scholastic Book Fair in the fall and spring. This is how we raise funds for our library!

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Ready, set, go! Apex is coming to campus again this year to get the kids excited and meet with the Apex leaders for team building and core values lessons. It’s a 2-week program, and on the final day, the kids enjoy the run! Through pledges, a portion of the proceeds goes back to MATES!

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Have a fabulous evening of MATES friendship! The sponsor establishment donates a percentage of your bill to MATES.

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Take some time for yourself while the kids have a blast with their MATES friends! A large % of the proceeds go back to MATES.

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Attend the MATES Benefit Dinner & Auction, and bid on your favorite items including gift cards, tickets to local shows, artwork, vacations, and more! There is a silent and live auction – a fun way to raise funds and have a stellar night out!

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Participating in “FREE Ways to Fundraise” can earn dollars for our school. Before you shop anywhere, ask yourself, can our school be earning funds through this purchase?

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Find the right fit for you, and make a difference at MATES! There are various events/programs to choose from. We appreciate your help in funding MCN’s commitment to excellence in providing for our school!

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Programs

Come and find out what’s in store for the new school year!

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Spoiling our beloved teachers and staff to a special lunch to welcome the school year

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Welcoming parents and connecting through coffee, light refreshments, and great conversation

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Social to kick off the school year by connecting parents and bringing our MATES community together

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Let’s hear all about it! Listen to musicians cultivate a love for music in our children.

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Favorite outdoor event; students vote on the feature film and enjoy a night under the stars with family and friends

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MATES GOT TALENT, and it’s showtime! We can’t wait to tune in this program featuring our stellar students!

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Another family favorite! There’s a LIVE DJ! Dance your heart away. It’s a glowing evening with your kids and your MATES community.

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A remarkably fun event that features both students and the community in exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics

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5^th graders work in teams, do research, and make presentations to the rest of the school with posters and skits – each sharing about a different woman in history

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Our annual gallery night showcasing student and local professional artwork for the viewing pleasure of parents and family

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MATES coming together to celebrate Earth Day – looking for volunteers to help support the planning and day of the event

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This is when we shower our MATES TEAM with LOVE!!! All these magical experiences are made possible through the continued dedication and support of all our MATES families.

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Get your passports ready! Learn all about different countries from around the world. Enjoy the food, fun, and global performances!

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Recurring Programs

🤩 Come in and join this fun, energetic, NEW program! More info coming soon!

Every Tuesday during lunch, students may join (at the MPR or on the blacktop) to make whimsical fun art. Volunteer to help support the planning and day of the event.

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Language@Lunch is a lunchtime (optional) program that offers your child the fun of learning languages worldwide. Volunteer to help support the planning and day of the event.

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Run Club meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:45 until 8:05 am in time to get back to class. All ages are welcome. Please fill out the Run Club Permission Slip or Google Form to participate.

We have state-of-the-art chip timers on our running track on the lower field. It’s a great way to start the day! Volunteer to help support the planning and the day of the event!

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Celebrating individuals of diverse backgrounds who have positively impacted the world for our MATES students and community

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Assemblies

Recognizing students who embody the MATES H.E.A.R.T. of an Eagle Core Values as they inspire our community to soar higher

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The children enjoy meeting and greeting their favorite authors as they present the release of their new book(s), and the kids also get the chance to purchase an autographed copy of these new releases!

We also have performance based assemblies that educate students to be resilient through the power of hard work, perseverance, and staying active.

Kids learn to be happier by focusing on managing their emotions and figuring out a way to make hard things fun.

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Other Programs

Feeding our community one can at a time! MATES gives back and helps our community during Thanksgiving in partnership with the Manna Food Bank.

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Making the holiday season brighter for those in need! The Run Club teams up with the Fire Departments of Ventura County and Food Share Ventura County to bring joy to local children through the Spark of Love Toy Drive.

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Volunteering Committee

Pairs a current MATES family with a newly enrolled family to help them acclimate to our wonderful school

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Welcoming new families to our MATES Community before school starts; Meet new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

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A great way to support your child’s class for those who enjoy showering their teachers with love; Be the link that makes our classrooms shine!

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Nominating Committee

Help us find qualified candidates for the 2027/28 MCN Executive Board. It might be you or someone you know!

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Yearbook Committee

This committee is dedicated in capturing a year of your child’s formative years into a book. Help create the memories, and preserve those precious moments.

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🙌 Get Involved! 🫶