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ExpressMora Public Schools August 2024Open House5:00 - 8:00 P.M.3:30 - 6:30 P.M. AUGUST 28TH, 2024*3:30 P.M.- A-G 4:30 P.M.- H-O. 5:30 P.M.- P-Z*TIMES ARE BY LAST NAME & SUGGESTED
DistrictSuperintendent: Dan Voce320-679-6200danvoce@moraschools.org Executive Assistant & Finance Assistant:Kelly Fischer320-679-6200 Ext. 7205kellyfischer@moraschools.orgHuman Resources Coordinator:Victoria Holman320-679-6200 ext. 7508victoriaholman@moraschools.org Business Manager:Eric Bartusch320-679-6200 ext. 5520 ericbartusch@moraschools.org Payroll & A/R Coordinator:Paula Janousek320-679-6200 ext. 7509paulajanousek@moraschools.org A/P Coordinator & District Office Assistant:Julie Olen320-679-6200 ext. 7502jolen@moraschools.orgActivities & Community Education Director:Charles Whitbred320-679-6200 ext. 7503cwhitbred@moraschools.orgAD/CE/AR Coordinator:Aimee Moske320-679-6200 ext. 7501amoske@moraschools.orgBuilding & Grounds/Health & Safety Coordinator/Transportation Director: Chip Brandt320-679-6200 ext. 7504cbrandt@moraschools.orgDistrict School Nurse:Shauna Cronk, R.N320-679-6200 ext. 7018shaunacronk@moraschools.org Nutrition Director:Heather Stutz320-679-6200 ext. 5015nutritionmora@moraschools.orgDirector of Technology:Shane Knutson320-679-6200 ext. 5107sknutson@moraschools.orgMARSS Coordinator/Synergy Administrator/Social Media:Briana Lukenbill320-679-6200 ext. 5331brilukenbill@moraschools.org Director of Teaching & Learning:Darcy Qual320-679-6200 ext. 5306dqual@moraschools.orgDistrict Office118 9th StreetMora, MN 55051320-679-6200Mora High SchoolGrades 7-12118 9th StreetMora, MN 55051320-679-6200Mora ALCGrades 9-12118 9th StreetMora, MN 55051320-679-6200Mora ElementaryGrades PreK-6200 9th StreetMora, MN 55051320-679-6200FAX: 320-679-6258Mora Public Schools Contact InformationFrontline Administrator:Victoria Holman320-679-6200 ext. 7508victoriaholman@moraschools.orgParaEducator Testing Proctor:Briana Lukenbill320-679-6200 ext. 5331brilukenbill@moraschools.org Transportation/Bus GarageTransportation Assistant:Gayle Stassen320-679-6200 ext. 4255 gstassen@moraschools.orgHigh SchoolPrincipal:Brent Nelson320-679-6200 ext. 7006bnelson@moraschools.orgAssistant Principal:Nick Bakke320-679-6200 ext. 7004nbakke@moraschools.orgAdministrative Assistants:Grace Kubesh320-679-6200 ext. 7003gkubesh@moraschools.org Mary Schwendeman320-679-6200 ext. 7002maryschwendeman@moraschools.org High School Receptionist:Noelle Niskanen320-679-6200 ext. 7001nniskanen@moraschools.org Guidance Office:Sarah Ellstrom320-679-6200 ext. 7008sellstrom@moraschools.org Emmy Kringen320-679-6200 ext. 7007emilykringen@moraschools.org Student Services:Jodi Bakke320-679-6200 ext. 7012jbakke@moraschools.org Health Office:Judy Wolf320-679-6200 ext. 7017judywolf@moraschools.orgElementaryPrincipal:Randy Qual320-679-6200 ext. 4001rqual@moraschools.org Assistant Principal:Jennifer Fussy320-679-6200 ext. 4005jfussy@moraschools.org Administrative Assistants:Lane Schafer320-679-6200 ext. 4004lschafer@moraschools.orgKaty Leach320-679-6200 ext. 4002kleach@moraschools.orgCounselors:Jackelyn Bekius320-679-6200 ext. 4313jackelynbekius@moraschools.orgTatum Reitter320-679-6200 ext. 4307tatumreitter@moraschools.orgHealth Office:Alicia Sandell320-679-6200 ext. 4007aliciasandell@moraschools.orgEarly Childhood Family Education Coordinator:Carrie Sell320-679-6200 ext. 4999csell@moraschools.orgDistrict Title IX Officer:Charles Whitbred320-679-6200 ext. 7503cwhitbred@moraschools.org District Human Rights Coordinator:Dan Voce, Superintendent320-679-6200 danvoce@moraschools.org Staff Development Coordinator:Jackie Stevens320-679-6200 ext. 6205jstevens@morashcools.orgTitle I Coordinator:Randy Qual320-679-6200 ext. 4001rqual@moraschools.org District 504/Title II Coordinators:Brent Nelson - High School320-679-6200 ext. 7006bnelson@moraschools.orgRandy Qual- Elementary320-679-6200 ext. 4001rqual@moraschools.orgALCDirector:Karen Felger320-679-6200 ext. 5399kfelger@moraschools.org Secretary:Natalie Jensen320-679-6200 ext. 5300nataliejensen@moraschools.org
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Gathering InsightsThroughout the strategic planning process, Mora Public Schools will conduct surveysand utilize focus groups, to gather valuable input. These efforts will seek tounderstand stakeholders' visions for the district’s future, focusing on the desireddaily experiences for students, staff, families, and the community.The process aims to:Identify Key Priorities: Determine the main areas where the district should focusits resources and efforts.Understand Stakeholder Aspirations: Capture the community’s vision for what aworld-class education looks like in Mora.Foster Transparent Communication: Ensure that updates on the planning processand opportunities for involvement are consistently communicated.Mora Public Schools Launches Strategic Planning Process for Future ExcellenceAs the new school year approaches, Mora Public Schools is embarking on anambitious and comprehensive strategic planning process designed to shape thefuture of the district. This initiative will occur during the 2024-2025 school year andaims to chart a visionary path for the district that will enhance educational outcomesfor all students.Superintendent’s MessageDan VoceSuperintendentdanvoce@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Engaging Stakeholders: A Collaborative EffortMora Public Schools recognizes that the strength of a strategic plan hinges on theinsights and aspirations of our community. To this end, the planning process willactively involve students, staff, families, and community members, ensuring a broadspectrum of perspectives. Stakeholder engagement will be a cornerstone of thisinitiative, with multiple avenues for input and feedback.Creating a plan that truly reflects the needs and dreams of our students andcommunity requires active collaboration. We are committed to listening to all voicesand ensuring that our strategic direction is inclusive and representative of ourstakeholders.Creating a Strategic RoadmapThe culmination of this collaborative effort will be a three-year operational plan,expected to be completed by June 2025. This plan will outline specific initiatives andactivities to realize the district's vision and enhance the daily educational experiencefor every student.This journey will officially commence in August 2024 with a series of kickoff meetingsand initial stakeholder engagement activities. The strategic planning process is asignificant undertaking, reflecting Mora Public Schools' commitment to continuousimprovement and excellence. Mora Public Schools encourages all community membersto stay informed and engage actively in this process. We are excited to embark on this journey together, and with your input and support,we can build a strategic plan that propels Mora Public Schools toward a successfulfuture for our school district and community. As the district prepares to forge this newpath, the involvement and support of the entire Mora community will be crucial inshaping the education of our students.For more information about the strategic planning process and how you can getinvolved, visit the 2024-2025 Strategic Planning page in mid-August on our website at moraschools.org. We look forward to your contributions and thank you for yourcontinued support of our students and Mora Public Schools.2024-20252024-20252024-2025DISTRICTDISTRICTDISTRICTCALENDARCALENDARCALENDAR
On June 25, Mora basketball player Allie Marshofficially signed with the University ofMinnesota women’s basketball team.Ski-U-Mah, Allie!Reporter, Darren LukenbillCreated in Boston in 2011, Team IMPACT has become a national nonprofit with regionaloffices across the country. Its process of connecting children facing serious illness anddisability with college teams is powered by the mission to “guide children and teams alikein a mutually beneficial relationship of belonging, empowerment, and resilience.”“We have had a wonderful experience workingwith Team Impact,” said mom Elizabeth Marsh,“and the entire Gopher staff, including coachesand athletes, all make the Team Impactexperience amazing for Allie and our family.”For Allie, who enters ninth grade at MHS thisfall, the journey toward becoming a Gopher hasbeen a long, but rewarding, experience. Herinitial connection with the women’s team beganin the summer of 2023 after her parentscompleted an application with Team IMPACT. experience amazing for Allie and our family.”Allie is now one of over 3,000 kids across all 50 states who have been connected to localcollege athletic teams. “Allie's signing day was great!” said Elizabeth. “We all met oncampus and Allie connected with the team mentors before the signing while hanging outin the team lounge and film room. She had her big signing and all of her teammates werethere to cheer her on. Then we got to visit a bit with Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Dawnhas been so welcoming and inviting to Allie and our family, and it has been fun watchingher coach and getting to know her a bit more.”
“Throughout Allie's life, we connectedto a few different organizations becauseof her medical diagnoses and herdisabilities. I believe we originally heardabout Team Impact from families whowere involved with them through anorganization called HopeKids,” recalledElizabeth. “(Minnesota-based) HopeKidsprovides ongoing events and activities,and a powerful, unique supportcommunity for families who have achild with cancer or some other life- threatening medical condition.”Prior to her signing day, Allie got to celebrate her birthday with the Gophers’ team andattended a few games last season. Now, as an official Gopher, Allie will attend some closedpractices, participate in shootarounds, tour facilities, and continue cheering at games.When she’s not busy with her Gopher activities, Allie is a member of the Mora SpecialAthletes teams, participating in fall bowling and spring basketball. Born with Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome, she has required many surgeries and hospital stays. In addition to theshort fingers and intellectual disabilities that are markers of OFD, Allie also has fluid thatbuilds up on the brain, known as hydrocephalus. The challenges led to opportunity.For Allie, her love of Gopher basketballranks right there with fishing, spendingtime with her cousins, and her dog,Bear. Now a member of the maroon andgold, she will help fulfill Team IMPACT’svision by feeling supported bysomething bigger, while transformingher new teammates with a greaterpurpose. Not bad for a young kid fromMora.
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While childhood imagination is a wonderful thing, it can sometimes lead toembellishment, especially when it comes to explaining what happened during theschool day.As your child's principal, I want to assure you that we prioritize opencommunication and a safe learning environment. However, it's important toremember that children, particularly younger ones, can struggle to separate realityfrom their creative minds. This is why asking clarifying questions is crucial togetting the full picture. Here are some tips:Start with open-ended questions. Instead of "Did anything exciting happentoday?" try, "Tell me about something interesting that happened at schooltoday." This allows your child to share freely and provides more details foryou to pick up on.Listen for inconsistencies. Does the story change with each telling? Are theredetails that seem out of place? Discrepancies can be a sign of embellishment.Focus on feelings. Ask your child how they felt during the event. Emotions, such asfear or frustration, can be reliable indicators of a situation's truth.Of course, if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to contact the source directly.If something happens in the classroom, it is best to discuss it with the classroomteacher first. If something happens on the bus, discussing it with the driver first isbest. The adults are always happy to collaborate and get to the bottom of the storywith you when made aware of a concern. If you need additional assistance, don’thesitate to reach out to the elementary office. Elementary UpdateRandy QualPrincipalrqual@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext. 4001Have you ever picked up your child after school, only to be met with a story thatseems a bit too much? Perhaps it was a tale of a talking hamster in the classroomor a lunchroom incident involving a rogue puddle of chocolate milk bigger than anyjanitor could handle. Or do they discuss a story about a more serious incident atschool that seems off? Example-Joe punched Jon at recess and the staff memberdidn’t do anything about it. Or…My teacher yelled at me for no reason. As aprincipal, I experience these firsthand. One was a call from an upset parentwondering why I said that students couldn’t have potato chips in their lunch! Irelayed to that parent that I did tell one student who showed up in the lunch roomwith only a family-sized bag of jalapeno Cheetos that it was not an acceptablelunch. They would either need to take a free school lunch or bring a more balancedlunch in the future. Full-size bags of chips would not be acceptable lunches in thefuture. It was not the story the child had previously shared and after talking withtheir child, the parent sheepishly apologized for using my time.Remember, we all makemistakes, adults andchildren. Our goal is to worktogether to create a safespace where children canlearn and grow. By fosteringopen communication andasking the right questions,we can ensure both learningand safety remain toppriorities. We look forwardto working closely with youand your children. Enjoy the 2024-25 school year.
I hope this message finds you well. As we grow closer to the beginning of theschool year I wanted to remind our families that Mora Elementary Schoolfosters an inclusive and supportive culture and take a moment to address animportant topic with you: racism awareness.Racism is a complex issue that unfortunately still exists in our society. Aseducators and parents/guardians, it's our responsibility to ensure that ourchildren are equipped with the knowledge and empathy to understand andcombat racism.Even at the elementary school level, we must have open and honestconversations about race, diversity, and inclusion. By starting theseconversations early, we can help our children develop a strong sense ofempathy, respect, and understanding for people from all backgrounds.We understand that discussing racism with children can be challenging. AtMora Elementary, we believe this is a crucial conversation for our students tohave. We need to teach them about the realities of racism, its impact, andhow they can be part of the solution. We can start by explaining that racism iswhen people are treated differently because of their race or ethnicity. Weshould emphasize that everyone deserves to be treated with respect,regardless of their skin color or background. It's important to highlight pastand current examples of racism but also to empower children to stand upagainst it. Encouraging empathy, teaching them about diversity, and fosteringopen conversations about race are all crucial steps in combating racism andbuilding a more inclusive school community.As partners in your child's education, we encourage you to continue theseconversations at home. Here are some tips for talking to your child aboutracism:Start early and keep the conversation age-appropriate.Listen actively and validate your child's feelings and questions.Use books, movies, and real-life examples to facilitate discussions. Hereare useful links/books: https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/black-history-movies-that-tackle-racism This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell, TheNew Kid by Jerry Craft, Blended by Sharon M. Draper, Home of the Braveby Katherine Applegate, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, HairLove by Mathew A. Cherry, All are Welcome Here by Alexandra Penfold.Ensure that the toys, books, and other media in your home representmultiple races and ethnicities; when children see diversity as a part oftheir normal life they are less likely to partake in racist actions.We can create a more equitable and inclusive world for our children. Thankyou for your continued support and collaborationElementary UpdateJennifer FussyAssistant Principaljfussy@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext. 4005Inclusive School Community
Mora ElementaryPK-6: September 16thPK: September 17thRetakes: October 30thMora High School7-12: September 25thRetakes: November 6thPicture Day is hectic! We could use a few extra sets ofhands to make everything run smoothly. If you'd like tovolunteer, please get in touch with MES/MHS. Your helpwould be greatly appreciated!Watch for ordering information in September!
High School UpdateBrent Nelson Principalbnelson@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext. 7006
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Download the T1Sports app to stream Hudl content on your phone or smart TV and watch all streamed home games. After you download the app, click :High School - Minnesota - Schools - Mora High School. You can save Mora as a channel for ease of use in the future.Charlie WhitbredMHS Director of Athletics,Activities, Community Education, and Medical Career Explorationcwhitbred@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext.7503Athletics and Community Education UpdateWelia Walking Track Membership Register and pay online, and then a background check will be sent Drivers Education - Fall ClassesClass dates will be announced soon55+ Driving classes scheduled for this summer and next yearOctober 7, 2024, 9:00 amNovember 4, 2024, 9:00 amJanuary 27, 2025, 9:00 amMarch 3, 2025, 9:00 amCo-ed Volleyball - Wednesdays from September through mid-NovemberMustang Care Registration - https://www.moraschools.org/page/mustang-careFee-based child care will be provided outside of school hours for students K-12,6:30 am- 8:00 am and 3:00 pm- 5:30 pm.Pickleball - Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 –8:00 pm; Sundays 1:00–3:00 pmElementary Court 5 - enter through the main elementary doorsECFE/PreschoolOn August 20, we will hold an all-day screening.T1SPORTS APPAll home Varsity & JVvolleyball games played in the main gym and alllevels of football Varsity,JV, C, 8, 7 played on theturf will be streamed atthis link this fall. Wintersports will include Varsity& JV boys/girls basketballand wrestling in the maingym. Hudl will alsoconnect our team to allother schools that useHudl for away games.FALL REGISTRATION INFORMATIONWATCH HUDL TV
ADULT PASS ~ $75SENIOR LIFETIME PASS ~ $50Passes will be posted on the Activities page in August.The Adult season pass must be purchased online through Vancostarting August 12th (the start of the fall sports season).The pass will be good at all home activities and athletic events during the 2024-25 school year.(The only exceptions are playoff and section events/games)The 65 and older Senior Citizens Lifetime Pass will require theindividual to show ID & pay a fee in the district office starting August 12th.This pass (laminated card w/name) will be good at all home activitiesand athletic events, with the exception of playoff and sectionevents/games.MORA STUDENT ADMISSION ~Mora 7-12th grade students are free - show student ID or StudentVueaccount on your phoneMora K-6th grade students are free with a paid adultFREE HOME ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIESONLINE:Adults $6.00 /Non-Mora Students $4.00 /Senior Citizens $4.00AT THE DOOR:Adults $8.00 /Non-Mora Students $6.00 /Senior Citizens $6.00
My District My MinnesotaReporter, Darren LukenbillArt is commonly believed to be anything that stirs emotion, regardless of its form. A Mora student’scapture of a moment is now stirring emotion at the Minnesota Senate Building, being honored as theMy District My Minnesota art contest winner for District 11.Reed, who took the photo in spring of 2023 as a sophomore, is an avid participant in Mr. ReidGunderson’s art program at MHS. “Sydney has earned awards in the conference and section art showsthe last two years with both photography and paint pieces,” said Gunderson. Most recently, Reedearned a Superior rating for her “Life After Death” acrylic painting at the Conference Art Show in April,around the same time she learned of the Senate selection.“I run a small business in photography, but I alsolove to draw, paint, and bring things back to life,”said Reed, who is looking ahead to a career as anEMT . She described her winning photo as acombination of timing and luck. “It just kindahappened!” she said. At home in her room andprepping for the next day, she chanced to see thebeginnings of opportunity dancing in her mirror.“The photo is of a sunset after a spring storm. Isaw the colors reflecting off my mirror in my roomso I rushed to take a picture of it.” In time, she sawthe photo as a potential fit for the Senate contest.My District My Minnesota is intended to showcasethe wealth of young artistic talent across thestate, while also acknowledging the level at whichMinnesotans respect the arts. According to theMinnesota State Arts Board, 95% of Minnesotansbelieve the arts are an important or essential partof the overall education of Minnesota children.And because the arts have over $1 billion ineconomic impact annually, state lawmakers, too,take note of art’s influence.Mora High School senior Sydney Reed’s colorful photography caught the eye of District 11Representative Jason Rarick, who chose Reed’s photo to represent his District in the Senate Buildingfor the entirety of the 2024 calendar year. Reed herself submitted the image to the My District MyMinnesota contest, which is open to all K-12 students in Minnesota.Contest rules allow one drawing or photo submission per entrant. Entries are expected to representthe area - the district - from which they originate, without including any identifiable people or partisanimagery such as campaign materials or themes that demonstrate a political preference. Aftersubmissions are vetted, finalists are handed to each District Representative, who in turn chooses theimage he or she finds most mindful of the people and places within a respective district.
Check out some of Sydney’s other works!Check out some of Sydney’s other works!Reed’s art isn’t political or created with awards or contests in mind. “I love clouds and colors or thedifferent contrasts of clouds before or after storms,” she said. “I don’t necessarily have a favoritescenery as I do all kinds of photo shoots and do action shots with horses.” With a broad scope of talentsand an eye for the next right shot, this soon-to-be-senior has established herself as one of Mora’s, andMinnesota’s, sharpest young artists.
Credit RecoveryReporter, Darren LukenbillOn a traditional school calendar, the summer is viewed as atime of rest and recovery. By the end of a school year, thenine-month grind of classes and activities, lessons andhomework, and testing and correcting wears down bothstudents and teachers.But summer recovery holds a different meaning for somestudents and staff at Mora High School. For a variety ofreasons, students occasionally end a school year withoutearning the number of class credits necessary foradvancement toward graduation. In response, MHS offerscredit recovery classes each summer to help kids get backon track.Open to students in grades nine through twelve, summer credit recovery classes met Mondaythrough Thursday mornings from 8:00 until 12:00 for three weeks in June. A light breakfast wasprovided for a positive start, and a sandwich bar was set up daily for a healthy farewell to themorning’s work. The meals also opened up a chance for students and staff to relax and buildrelationships, diffusing some of the stress involved with summer classes.Karen Felger has been involved with credit recovery work since 2005. “Summer credit recovery isreally a great opportunity to earn one credit to stay on pace with credits needed for graduation,”she noted. Felger, who coordinates - and teaches in - the Mora Alternative Learning Center, workseach summer with other highly qualified teachers to provide support in math, English, science,social studies, or special education, depending on a student’s needs.Students who attended credit recovery classes were required tocomplete 85 units and 20 hours of study to earn one-half credit; theschedule allowed for diligent students to double those numbers. Classfailure due to truancy or illness is a common cause of missing credits,but sometimes, the cause is beyond a student’s control, such astransferring from another district or experiencing homelessness.Regardless of the reason, credit recovery classes were set up forstudents’ success.
Staff also spent time evaluating assessments andmanaging curriculum to make sure attendees weremaking adequate progress towards standardrequirements. And, of course, there was therequisite reporting of attendance and creditsearned, requirements needed at both the districtand state level.Felger reported attendance of about 20 students this past June, which was down significantlyfrom previous years when numbers were generally 40-50 kids. Of those 20 who did attend, ahandful came from other districts. No matter how many or who, the goal was the same: help kidsgraduate by providing a rigorous, but enjoyable, environment.“There was a lot of fun, too,” said Felger of each class day.“We shared meals and snacks, we took study breaks, hadsome outdoor time, and in such a small environment, therewas a lot of help and connection.”Meeting kids’ needs - academically, emotionally, and socially - never takes a break, even whenthe calendar says otherwise. Thanks to Mora’s summer credit recovery program, a group ofkids can return to school this fall feeling supported and on schedule.Students earned recovered credits throughindependent study. Online curriculum, packet work,individual research, or project-based courses wereamong the ways students worked their way towardmastery of required standards. Teachers and supportstaff were on hand to provide guidance and supportor deliver individualized instruction to students whoneeded more than independent study.HELP IS HERE!
This summer has flown by. We are so excited to seeeveryone back in the fall.With the new school year fast approaching, I wantto remind parents/guardians that incomingKindergarteners, 7th graders, and seniors needupdated immunizations on file. We sent homeletters in the spring and again in the middle of thesummer to notify you if your child still requiresupdated immunizations for this school year. Theseimmunizations, or notarized exemption forms,must be on file before the first day of school onSeptember 3rd, 2024, to avoid any exclusions.Health UpdateShauna CronkDistrict School NurseBSN, RN, PHN, LSNshaunacronk@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext. 7018Please ensure that high school studentsparticipating in sports this fall have an updatedsports physical on file with the district office.Also, if your student needs to take any medication atschool this year, whether prescription or over-the-counter, you must sign the appropriate medicationadministration form. This form must be completedeach school year and cannot be rolled over from theprevious year. You can find these forms on our schoolwebsite. If you have any questions, please contact yourchild’s school health office; we will gladly assist you.Lastly, if your student requires a healthcare plan (forasthma, diabetes, seizures, etc.), please notify thehealth office as soon as possible and provide thenecessary information from your doctor’s office. Youcan bring any doctor’s orders (for medications orhealthcare plans) to the open house if you’d like. OpenHouse is scheduled for August 28th, 2024.We plan on having our hearing and vision screeningsat the end of September. We typically screen childrenin 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade. Please let us know if youwould like your child to be screened and if they areoutside these grades. We are hoping to partner withthe Mora Lions Club for some of our vision screeningsas well.I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summervacation! Please feel free to reach out to me if you haveany questions. The best way to reach me during thesummer is via email at shaunacronk@moraschools.org,the MES health office at 320-679-6200, ext. 4007,or the MHS health office at ext. 7017.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!I'd like to take a few minutes to bring you some important information.Applications for Educational Benefits are not just regarding lunch benefits.These simple to-fill-out forms help the district with funding for manyother programs; please fill them out. They can be filled out online or with apaper application. Some of you may be certified directly through stateprograms and will not need to fill out an application. If you need more timeto complete one, please contact us. Free lunches must be complete reimbursable meals. This includes three offive components: grains, fruits, vegetables, meats/meat alternates, andmilk. One fruit or vegetable must be taken as one of the components. Ifyour child refuses to take all three (or more) of these components, we areforced to charge you for the meal. This year, we had our administrative review conducted by the MinnesotaDepartment of Education. It was brought to my attention that we can notaccept notes from Chiropractors regarding gluten-free, other foodallergies, or other medical needs going forward. Therefore, if you needspecific accommodations regarding your student's meals, you must have amedical doctor fill out a form and send it to school. Please be advised thatwe are not required to accommodate all needs, but we will address them ona case-by-case basis. Here is the accommodation form: Special Diet Statement Form.Thank you for your help with this, and welcome back!Individual milks are also chargeable at $.50 each,meaning if your child brings lunch from home andwants to purchase milk, there must be money in theiraccount to pay for it. Please make sure you make adeposit when the school year begins through yourfamily account or by sending cash or a check withyour student on the first day of school. The link to log in to your family account ishttps://foodservice.edutrak.comHeather StutzNutrition Directorheatherstutz@moraschools.org(320) 679-6200Ext. 5015Nutrition Update
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The Mora German Club took flight on June 7, leavingland in Minneapolis and touching down again inFrankfurt, Germany, to begin a two-week exploration ofCentral Europe. Twenty-one students, guided by fouradult chaperones, found their way into and out of threedifferent countries over the course of the trip.German ReiseGerman ReiseMuch of the opening week was spent in Ludwigsburg,Germany; the American contingent was immersed inGerman culture via host families and participation inan exchange school, with some fun activities (mini-golf!) on the side.Immersion week was followed bytwo days in Switzerland, exploringthe Swiss Alps surroundingInterlaken. Zipline fun, a waterfallboat tour, a train ride through thecountryside, and a walking tour ofInterlaken kept the group on themove.Next it was back into Germany -Nesselwang, southeast of Munich -with a stop in Liechtenstein alongthe way. After two days of castleand palace exploration, theGerman Club headed for Salzburg,Austria, for another two days ofsightseeing and exploration. Bestknown as the birthplace of Mozartand the setting of The Sound ofMusic, Salzburg offered a long listof must-see destinations.As the trip wound down, the twodozen travelers headed north toMunich, for three final days back inGermany. History became thefocus, with a visit to the DachauConcentration Camp Memorial,followed the next day by a biketour of Munich that focused on theThird Reich’s history in the city.Returning to Minnesota on June 23,the weary club touched down with awealth of memories and lessonslearned, giving worth to the monthsof fund-raising, planning, andpreparation that goes into each trip.