Mora Elementary Newsletter

• May 27th, Memorial Day-No School
• May 30th, Last day of school!

The annual 6th grade track and field meet versus Milaca was a spectacular event, blessed with beautiful weather that saw clear blue skies and a gentle, refreshing breeze. The atmosphere was electric, filled with the excited chatter of students, the encouraging cheers of parents, and the vibrant energy of competition. Each event, from hurdles to long jumps, was met with enthusiasm and determination, creating an unforgettable day that celebrated athleticism, camaraderie, and the joy of outdoor activities in perfect conditions.

4th grade students created their own math board games to review math concepts they had learned throughout the year. They typed up and printed the game rules, made the board, and created the math questions with an answer key to be answered while playing.

Mrs. Hasselfeldt's class enjoyed their field trip to the public library this week. They played at the park, learned about the library and their summer program, and got to check out books with their new library cards!

1st graders had a wonderful time at Fawn Doe Rosa for their field trip on Monday, May 20th. The weather was perfect and the animals were amazing.

We had our beach day today! We kicked the day off lounging on our towels with a good book. We worked on teamwork through a few different beach ball challenges. Then, we ate a beach snack before creating our summer bucket lists. We had such a fun morning!

2nd grade had a fantastic time going to the Library!

Mrs. Mantel's class enjoyed their field trip to the Mora Public Library! Each student learned about the Summer Reading Program, received a tour of the library, and checked out a book to bring home. We ended our time playing at the park!

Students in 1st, 3rd and 5th grade got to explore and listen to professionals about their jobs. They were able to interact, ask questions and go in the vehicles.

Kindergarten had a splendid time at Ginny Anderson's Farm in Mora on Wednesday. They got to see, touch and hear many different animals.

Second graders enjoyed learning about the history of Kanabec County while visiting the Kanabec County History Center. We enjoyed seeing two one room school houses, learning about potato farming, seeing old machinery, and learning about the Native Americans.

Mrs. Mantel's class enjoyed their field trip to the Kanabec History Center! They toured the museum, a caboose, Whittier School, and a log cabin. They learned all about potato farming, schooling, machinery, and what life was like in the 1900s.

3rd graders had fun on their field trip around Mora!

Ms. Hambly's 1st grade class had fun making s'mores during camping day.

Mr. Greg received our Mustang Spirit Award for meeting the maintenance and custodial needs at Mora Elementary. He always gives service with a smile! Mr. Greg is always willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you for all that you do for us, Mr. Greg.

We have lots of items in the lost and found. Please take a look as soon as possible as we will be boxing items up to donate before summer.

Yearbooks are available in the Mora Elementary Main Office. They are on a first come, first serve basis until they are gone.

Hello valued colleagues and community members!

I am excited to announce an opportunity for parents, grandparents, foster providers, child care professionals, educators, and more;

Raising Healthy Kids is a series of three caregiver courses - attendees will learn about brain and nervous system structure, child development milestones, caregiver-child interactions, and how to support children and ourselves through emotional challenges.

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Mora Schools will be participating in the new Summer EBT (S-EBT) program, which will help reduce child hunger by providing benefits to families with eligible school-age children for groceries throughout the summer.

Beginning this summer, the state of MN will provide grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Learn more about this new program: http://www.fns.usda.gov/sebt/household.

Families who have received an approval letter or notice this past fall for income-eligible students (direct certified or categorically eligible) in school year 2023-2024 for free or reduced price (FRP) school meals are automatically eligible for S-EBT and no further action is needed.

Families who have not received an approval letter or notice in school year 2023-2024 may complete an Application for Educational Benefits if they suspect they qualify. The school will verify eligibility and contact households with an approval or denial letter.

Applications for Educational Benefits my be found on our webpage at: https://www.moraschools.org/page/nutritiondepartment.

Contact MN DHS with questions or concerns.

Please see the attached for more information.

Summer Food Program

Ogilvie Schools will be a Summer Food Program site this summer. All children ages 1-18 are eligible for the program. Living in Ogilvie or attending Ogilvie Schools is not a requirement. Families who enroll will be able to pick up food for one week each Wednesday throughout the summer.

- First pickup day: May 29th and continues through summer on each Wednesday.
- Please fill out the questionnaire using the link below to enroll.
- It will include 7 days of breakfast and 7 days of lunch.
- 1 gallon of milk per child per weekly pickup.
- The online form will request special diet information, if required.

Use link to register.

https://forms.gle/k4PyN6uALnQEe7Rz7

Summer is right around the corner...

We wanted to share a share an important resource that could benefit many families during the summer break—the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

The SFSP is dedicated to ensuring that children in our community and surrounding areas have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in session. This program is a fantastic opportunity for children to continue receiving healthy meals throughout the summer at no cost.

You can find locations where meals are served by visiting the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder. Just click on the following link: USDA Summer Meals Site Finder.

This tool is easy to use and can help you locate the nearest meal service sites based on your address. The sites are set up in local and surrounding communities, ensuring that help is never too far away.

Please feel free to share this information with others who might benefit from knowing about the availability of free meals during the summer. It’s essential that we spread the word to ensure that no child goes hungry during the school break.

Tatum Reitter Jackelyn Bekius

Grades K-2 Grades 3-6

320-679-6200 X4307 320-679-6200 X4313

tatumreitter@moraschools.org jackelynbekius@moraschools.org

It’s that time of year still! Here at the Mora Public Schools, we are still seeing tons of common school-age illnesses. So parents, please be mindful when sending your student to school. Always try to make sure they are feeling their best, so they can be present and ready to learn for the day. Most of the school-age illnesses are harmless, but they can still spread like rapid fire. Some of those common illnesses seen include: common cold, stomach flu, strep throat, pink eye and influenza, just to name a few. We do have covid tests in the health office if needed. We do ask that you keep your student home for at least 24 hours for any illnesses that include fever over 100.0, vomiting and diarrhea. If you ever have any questions, or are wanting any more information please feel free to reach out to the health office staff. The best way to prevent illnesses from spreading is by washing your hands!!

Thank you so much for all you do and helping to keep our students happy and healthy!

Shauna Cronk, School Nurse

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wf8uNCvI1FNtnY8aZDsITRPDLRuAbKSsHtDKj7tAVQM/edit?usp=sharing

Email: kleach@moraschools.org
Website: Moraschools.org
Location: 200 9th Street, Mora, MN, USA
Phone: (320)679-6200
Facebook: facebook.com/MoraElem