🚨🎃 Moonlight Howl Tickets On-Sale! 🚨🎃

10/14/2025 12:00 am

Saturday, October 25 • 4pm–8pm

 

 

While the event is free, tickets are used to buy food, face paint, treats, sweets, and admittance to several of the booths. 1 ticket = $1. Read below for more info about buying tickets online and in-person.

 

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Tickets purchased online can be picked up at Will Call during these times:
  • Week of Oct 20–24, before school @ Moonlight Howl table
  • Oct 25, from 4–7:30 @ event 

What can i do with tickets? How many should i buy?

1 ticket = $1 (all of which supports our school). Buy them now!

 

🎟️ Here's a preview of what things cost at our booths this year:

  • 6 tickets = One HomeState Taco
  • 5 tickets = Entry to the haunted house
  • 2 tickets = Face painting, fortune telling
  • 1 ticket = drinks, chips, popcorn
  • 1–6 tickets = baked goods

We'd recommend buying 20-40 tickets/person. While tickets will be sold at The Moonlight Howl if you run out, we strongly encourage you to buy tickets in advance. Otherwise you'll spend more time in line at The Howl, possibly with children saying "unnnnnngghhh why do we have to keep waiting here?! The ticket lines are the scariest thing at the Howl!

 

why should i buy tickets online?

While tickets will be available at The Moonlight Howl, we strongly encourage you to pre-purchase them ahead of time. Otherwise you'll spend more time in line at The Howl, possibly with children saying "unnnnnngghhh why do we have to keep waiting here?! As an added incentive: if you buy online tickets before 11:59 PM on 10/20, we'll throw in 5 extra ticketsRemember to ADD the Early Bird Bundle to redeem your five free tickets. 

 

Wait I can get free tickets if I buy online?

Yep, an added incentive to planning ahead: if you buy online tickets before 11:59 PM on 10/20, we'll throw in 5 extra tickets! Remember to ADD the Early Bird Bundle to redeem your five free tickets. 

 

 

OK, I bought my tickets online. Where and when do I get them?

Your tickets will be waiting for you at the Moonlight Howl Will Call table at the event on Sat, Oct 25. 😱 To avoid the most-feared attraction at Moonlight Howl (aka, the spine-tingling Will Call Pick-Up line), we highly recommend grabbing them during the week of Oct 21–24.

What if I run out of tickets at the Howl? Can I buy some there?

Yes!!! But, thanks to our school's terrifyingly weak wi-fi signal and ghastly cell reception, CASH is encouraged when buying tickets at the Moonlight Howl.

I want to volunteer. How can I do it?

The Ghoul Squad could always use volunteer help! Sign-up here! It doesn't have to be a huge commitment: if you have an available hour or two either at The Howl, the day before or the day after, we would really appreciate extra hands.

 

HOW else can i help support the event?

Yes! We're looking for parents with generators, extension cords, work lights, extra Halloween decor, etc. Please reach out to thisisdavepaige@gmail.com if you have something to lend.

 

 

 
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Help Our Kids Climb!

10/13/2025 7:23 pm

🐺The Direct Appeal is ON!

 

If you're new to MWE or always had questions about why we do a Direct Appeal every year, join us at Cleland Park on Sunday, October 19 @ 10 AM.   

 

 

We'll have coffee, an impromptu play date, and answers. No questions? Then donate today!

 

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Mindful Tech @ MWE

9/25/2025 12:00 am

After last week's PTA GA meeting ended, MWE parent Alicia Van Couvering spoke about the rise of  classroom technology and its effects on the learning, safety, and privacy of students in education broadly, and at LAUSD across all grades.

 

In response, MWE teachers Mr. Talty (4th grade) prepared an overview of EdTech as it is currently used at MWE, which includes the platforms used by each grade level. Many thanks to Mrs. Fowler, Ms. Zelina Munoz, and Ms Graham for contributing.  
 

To ensure that the dialogue around tech at MWE is thoughtful, informed and focused on the reality of screens at our school, Mr. Talty will also host a school-wide meeting in late October. More details to come!

 

We thank Alicia for starting the conversation, and are so grateful to Mr Talty, his fellow teachers, and MWE admin for their responsiveness, transparency, and willingness to inform our parents.

 

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"I Belong" - Reflections Art Competition

8/13/2025 7:00 am

It's that time of the year. Are you ready to kickstart the Reflections program?

 

 

 

This year, the theme is "I Belong" which encourages students to express what belonging means to them through art. The theme aims to inspire conversations and creative expression about the value of feeling connected and creating welcoming environments. 

 

Check out:

There are 6 art categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. The category guidelines can be found in the Reflections guidelines

 

The Reflections grade divisions are primary grades pre-k to 2nd, intermediate grades 3rd to 5th, middle school grades 6th to 8th and accessible artist pre-k to 6th. 

 

The deadline dates are as follows - 

 

Nov 7th  - All student entries must be received. 

Dec 2nd - Submit top 12-15 physical/digital entries to the 10th District by Dec 2nd

March 8th - District Reflections celebration 

 

We'll also share all MWE student submissions in the MPR - stay tuned for the exhibition date! 

 

Questions? Email Jeremy at artseducation [at] mwpta.org

 
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CHOICES applications now open!

8/13/2025 7:00 am

Hi Middle School, It's Me, a MWE parent.

Now that you're kinda back in the groove of this school year, let's talk middle school...

LAUSD’s “Choices” application for specialized academic programs—including magnet schools, dual-language programs, and some charter schools—opens on October 1, 2025.

 

Learn about the LAUSD magnet programs and the points system with this presentation from Dr. Keith Abrahams III 🧲

 

Important Deadlines:

 

  • November 14, 2025 — Deadline to submit the application online or by mail.

  • February 2, 2026 — The late application window opens for any remaining spots.

  • March 2026 — Families will receive results for on-time applications.

  • Early April 2026 — Deadline to accept or decline offers from on-time applicants.

  • April 2026 — The late selection process begins.

Check out LAist's handy dandy article for more information

 

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Volunteer Orientations - Fall 2025

New volunteer? Returning volunteer? 

(Been meaning to submit a formal volunteer application through LAUSD but haven't gotten to it yet?)

 

Then the volunteer orientation is for you! All interested individuals are encouraged to attend one of the in-person volunteer orientations happening this fall.

 

This orientation is an LAUSD requirement for all volunteers, and is a great option for folks who want to support campus activities, or can't commit to longer-term event chair responsibilities.

 

It takes all kinds of volunteers to keep our Wolfpack strong, and parents on campus are in high demand—and greatly appreciated. 

Wed, Sept 10 @ 8:30 AM in MPR
Wed, Sep 24 @ 8:30 AM in MPR
Wed, Oct 15 @ 8:30 AM in MPR

 

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