Mora Elementary Newsletter
February 9, 2024
- February 13th, Preschool Screening
- February 14th, Valentine's Day!
- February 19th, no school, Presidents' Day
98% Attendance!
Lots of smiling faces regarding their attendance. Students that have been here 98% of the time since the beginning of the year were rewarded with a certificate and a coupon for a free dilly bar at Dairy Queen! Way to go!
BMX Lyceum
All grades, K-6, got to enjoy the BMX Lyceum on Monday, February 5th.
Global Play Day!
Mrs. Rens’ kindergarteners are exploring the world of free play today. Students around the world are celebrating Global Play Day while at school to encourage creativity and social development!
Global Play Day!
Ms. Hambly's 1st graders had fun on global play day. Look at all those smiles!
ReadBowl
Ms. Erickson's 3rd grade class has been participating in Malcom Mitchell's "ReadBowl" for the past 4 weeks. Students have been tracking the reading that they do during the school day and at home each night and adding all of the minutes together! Students increased the minutes read each week and ended with a total of 42,593 minutes, which is over 700 hours of reading! Way to go 3rd graders!
Beach Day!
First graders in Ms. Koep's class celebrated with a beach day after reaching their January reading goal!
Plaster Masks
Fourth through sixth grade finished their plaster masks this week in art class.
Our February Certified Mustang Spirit Award Winner goes to Fred Vagts!
Congratulations to Grandpa Fred as he is our February Mustang Award Recipient! Grandpa Fred volunteers at Mora Elementary School with so much pride daily. His dedication helps students and staff smile and to give their best efforts.
I love to read!
I love to read month is off to a great start. Here are our fifth and third grade teams looking great as Red Carpet Readers!
Attendance Matters!
Please read the article regarding attendance. This was also sent out in our digital Mustang Express earlier this month and in an email.
February 9
First Grade - No letter this week
Second Grade - No letter this week
Third Grade - No letter this week
Fourth Grade - Lesson 14 Letter
Fifth Grade - Lesson 13 Letter
Tatum Reitter Jackelyn Bekius
Grades K-2 Grades 3-6
320-679-6200 X4307 320-679-6200 X4313
1) We still have COVID tests in the health office available for students (and their families). They are the BinaxNow tests, and the results are pretty quick (they say they take 15 minutes).
2) If your student tests positive for COVID, it is recommended they quarantine for the 5 days from symptom onset. However, the more important things are to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, and symptom improvement. So as long as your students are fever free, their symptoms have improved and they feel well enough to be here, then they may return to school.
3) If your student tests negative for COVID, but has symptoms (cold/flu/GI, etc.), please follow the above guidelines. Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, and feeling well enough to be here.
4) If your student has been exposed to COVID, they may still come to school unless they are exhibiting symptoms and are not feeling well enough to be here/with fever.
5) If your student is ill (and you do not test for COVID), please still follow the sick day guidelines. Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours and feeling well enough to be here.
The health office is really in need of pants for boys and girls. Sizes 6-8. You can drop donations off at the Elementary Office. Sweatpants are preferred over jeans. Thanks for considering!
Menstrual Products in the School Restrooms
Starting at the new year, both the Mora Elementary and High School will be providing students menstrual products that will be available to them in the bathrooms. This change is due to the Minnesota Legislature that goes into effect January 2024; the change is specifically directed towards grades 4-12. The passage of this bill makes Minnesota the 16th state to mandate free menstrual products in schools. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Elementary or High School Health Office.
Contact Us
Email: kleach@moraschools.org
Website: Moraschools.org
Location: 200 9th Street, Mora, MN, USA
Phone: (320)679-6200
Facebook: facebook.com/MoraElem
Twitter: @MoraElem