Mora Elementary Newsletter

• May 7th, 5th grade band concert @ 6:30 pm
• May 7th, 6th grade band concert @ 7:30 pm
• May 9th, Student Showcase @ 4:30-6:30 pm

• May 14th, 5th & 6th grade choir concert @ 6:30 pm
• May 16th, Kindergarten spring program @ 1:30 pm
• May 17th, 5th grade spring program @ 1:30 pm
• May 23rd, Preschool Graduation
• May 24th, Preschool Graduation
• May 27th, Memorial Day-No School
• May 30th, Last day of school!

The 6th grade students have been learning and working on their coping skills. They were able to sign up for several different activities that were healthy coping skills and they had fun at the same time.

Ms. Sherry made May Day baskets for our kindergarten class!

Mustang Care had fun with giant bubbles this week!

Thank you nutrition staff for all of your hard work serving multiple meals each day. You are appreciated!

Congratulations to this group of paraprofessionals for earning the Mustang Spirit Award! The paraprofessionals have exceeded expectations working hard with students in their program by filling in where needed throughout the school day. We want to thank all of them for their daily care of their students. We are proud they are part of our Mustang Elementary School family!

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 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