There will be no school for students on January 17th. This day will be a staff day now.

Students and their siblings NEED to stay home pending covid tests if they are having symptoms.

If your child is ill, PLEASE keep them home and monitor their symptoms. We have been seeing an uptick in COVID cases, symptoms have ranged from a runny nose, headache, cold-like symptoms to absolutely nothing.

If your child tests positive, please let us know. It is very important to quarantine and stop the spread. I highly encourage all High School parents to order a vault test and test your student. If no symptoms, students do not need to stay home pending test results.

MPS now has rapid covid testing for students.

• BinaxNow at home testing
• available to send home with all students district wide, parents will need to request a kit, we will not be sending them home without parental request. Kits are available at both schools.
• CURRENTLY IT IS ONLY for STUDENTS
• There are directions within the box, below is a great video showing step by step directions!
• How to use the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test (step by step)
• Call or stop by the health office if you are interested in getting one.

Did you know you can order free saliva tests at home? Click on the link below to order a PCR saliva test, it will be sent directly to your home, and you will complete it over a zoom call. Make sure you haven't eaten or drank 30 minutes prior to completing the test. We have two UPS drop-off sites in Mora. One is located in the Oak Gallery & Frame Shop on Union Street, and the other is a UPS drop box on Forrest Ave across the street (north) of the vacant lot kitty-corner from the Federated Co-ops gas station. These are available for students and adults.

Great job to all of our 1st-4th graders on their winter programs! They put in a lot of hard work learning the songs, memorizing their lines, and practicing their solos and it really showed.

Parents/Guardians: If you missed your student's program, you can find the links to all of this year's winter programs below.

On December 15, Mr. Goebel's science classes connected virtually with park rangers from the Grand Canyon. The students learned about the ecosystems of the Grand Canyon! The Grand Canyon National Park offers a variety of programs to help classes meet their curriculum science standards.

"Connecting with the Grand Canyon is a unique opportunity for our students. It is a free program and gives students insight into one of the most beautiful places on Earth and the animals and plants that live there."

Day/Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 and March 3, 2022

Time: 3:10-4:30 PM

Age/Grade: Grades 1-5

Cost: $55.00

Location: Room 602

Minimum: 10
Maximum: 16
Description: How did toys work before batteries? They relied on physics. Put science to work as you explore the hows and whys of motion, gravity, energy, and more. Discover the action-packed world of physics by building, experimenting, and questioning science contraptions and toys that really work.

Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Program:

Friday March 25, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube "vlogger" style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete the achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.

Instructor: Ariane Bromberg (www.mimconsult.net)

Student class fee: $48
Ages: 11 years and up
Class length: 3 hours

Minimum: 8 students

Home Alone

Friday March 25, 2022 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being "Home Alone," including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child.

Instructor: Ariane Bromberg ( www.mimconsult.net)

Student class fee: $27
Ages: 2nd Grade and up
Class length: 2 hours

Please consider filling out an Application for Educational Benefits. While meals are free for all families this school year, the information from these forms has a DIRECT impact on school funding. What this means is that with fewer people completing the form, the school will actually receive less funding in the coming years. This could result in programs offered to students, teachers unable to qualify for grants, staffing reductions, or the district having to make other difficult budget decisions. Please complete the form as soon as possible.
Application Form
WITH AN APPROVED APPLICATION...
1. Your family may qualify to receive benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program. This program gives hundreds of dollars to qualifying families (on an ebt card) to spend at the grocery store!
2. Your family may qualify for reduced/waived school fees, such as Tech Fee, Field Trip Fees, and others.
3. Your student(s) may qualify for free or reduced tuition at some post-secondary schools
4. Approved applications help the school qualify for education funds and discounts.
5. Families with approved applications receive reduced admissions to the Science Museum, MN Children's Museum and numerous MN Historical Society Exhibits across the entire state of Minnesota.
6. Teachers can qualify for special funds/grants to use in their classrooms
7. Title I and special event nights like Family Reading Night can continue.

Whether you can work an hour, a half-day

or a full day- WE NEED YOU!

Pick your days and pick the position you are subbing for!

Come work at Mora Schools!

Correction for the December lunch menu: We will not be serving hamburgers on December 6th. Instead, we will be serving mac and cheese.

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