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about 19 hours ago, Mora Elementary
🎃💙💛 Halloween Costume Day at Mora Elementary! 💛💙

A little Halloween fun is coming to school! 👻 On Friday, October 30, students are invited to wear their favorite school-appropriate Halloween costumes and add a little extra excitement to their school day.

A few friendly reminders for families:
🎃 No blood, gore, or overly scary costumes.
👻 No inappropriate or risqué costumes.
🚫 No weapons or weapon props.
🐴 Inflatable costumes cannot be worn all day, may be worn in the morning.

Let’s make it a fun day filled with smiles, creativity, and plenty of Mustang spirit! We can’t wait to see the students’ creative costumes! 🧡🖤💙

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #HalloweenFun
2 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A colorful, cheerful elementary school announcement flyer framed in royal blue, white, and yellow. The top section features bold decorative lettering and the Mora Mustangs white-and-blue horse head mascot. The lower half displays five cartoon children in costumes holding pumpkin treat bags, set alongside costume guideline rules and playful stars. Top Banner & Mascot:Title (Top Left): "HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY!" rendered in energetic, layered white and golden-yellow bubble letters surrounded by yellow radiating spark accents. Mascot (Top Right): The Mora Mustangs athletic logo—a stylized blue-and-white mustang horse head facing right with a flowing mane. Date Banner: A yellow ribbon banner reading "Friday, October 30" in bold dark blue text. Main Invitation (Center Left):"Students are invited to wear their favorite school-appropriate Halloween costumes for a little extra Halloween fun at school!" written in a dark blue hand-lettered style. Costume Guidelines (Right Side Card):Header: "COSTUMES MUST BE SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE:" over a yellow brushstroke banner. Bullet Points with Icons:Paw print icon: "No blood, no gore." Ghost icon: "No overly scary costumes." Sword with slash (prohibition) icon: "No weapons." Dinosaur silhouette with red prohibition circle: "Inflatable costumes cannot be worn all day long." Illustration (Bottom Center):Five cartoon children walking together while carrying jack-o'-lantern trick-or-treat buckets: A smiling witch with a pointed purple-banded hat and black dress A superhero wearing an eye mask, cape, and a blue suit with a yellow "M" on the chest A ladybug with red wings and antennae A green dinosaur/dragon in a hooded onesie A princess with a gold tiara and purple gown Footer Banner:Set on a dark blue curved bottom bar with white and yellow stars: "Let's keep it fun, kind, and school appropriate!"

🚶‍♀️🚲💙 Walk & Roll to School Day Rescheduled! 💙🚲🚶‍♂️

A little extra time is needed for our trail to be ready, and with the uncooperative weather, we’re moving our Walk & Roll to School Day to Tuesday, November 10!

We’re looking forward to coming together as a community for a fun and active start to the school day! 🌟

📍 Meet: Library Park Pavilion by 7:30 a.m.
👟 Depart: We’ll leave for school no later than 7:40 a.m.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! We can’t wait to walk and roll with our Mustang families! 💙🤍

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #WalkAndRollToSchool

5 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A colorful event announcement poster set against an outdoor park background featuring a wooden picket fence, green grass, and cartoon school children walking and riding scooters on a path along a roadway. Header & Event Details:Main Banner: A green horizontal ribbon reading "WALK & ROLL" in bold white lettering, where the "L" in "WALK" features a walking figure icon and the "O" in "ROLL" is styled as a bicycle wheel. Sub-banner: A dark blue ribbon directly underneath reading "TO SCHOOL DAY". Location & Date:"MORA" centered in white outlined letters with decorative accent marks. "Tuesday, November 10," displayed in large blue text outlined in white. Schedule Instructions (White text with dark blue outlines):Meet at Library Park Pavilion by 7:30am Leave for the school no later than 7:40am Illustration (Bottom):Six diverse elementary-aged cartoon children heading left-to-right along a walkway: Two boys riding push kick scooters wearing safety helmets (one blue, one red). Two boys walking together carrying backpacks and school books. Two girls walking side-by-side, one with a bow in her hair and a patterned skirt, and one wearing a yellow hijab. Partner & Sponsor Logos (Bottom Bar):Lined up across the bottom green grass strip: "Better Together" community logo "Mora Mustangs" blue-and-white mascot logo "City of Mora" Minnesota silhouette logo Kanabec County Community Health / Public Health emblem "Welia Health" logo with green leaf icon.
📸💙 Elementary Picture Retakes! 🤍

Picture retakes are coming up on Wednesday, October 28! If your little Mustang needs a retake, be sure to mark your calendar. We look forward to capturing those wonderful smiles! 😊🐴

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools
5 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A school flyer with a white patterned background showing faint line drawings of books, apples, and rulers. At the top is the blue and white Mora Mustangs mascot logo. Graphic elements of cameras, a calendar, and a tape measure frame the text sections. Text Content:School Logo & Motto: Mora Mustangs — Exploring. Engaging. Empowering. Main Heading: Mora Elementary Picture Retake Day Date: Wednesday, October 28th Eligibility Section:Who is eligible? Students who were absent, or students wanting a new photo. Important Notice (in a blue box):IMPORTANT: Please return your complete original photo package to the photographer on retake day.

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8 days ago, Mora Elementary
🌟💚 GLOW RUN IS TOMORROW! 💗💛

We’re excited for a fun-filled day of glowing, moving, and making memories! ✨🏃‍♀️

A few reminders for our Mustangs:
👟 Bring a pair of gym shoes!
💧 Don’t forget your water bottle!
✉️ Remember to bring your envelope back tomorrow!

Families planning to watch can find the schedule and parking information in the graphic below.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this event a success! We can’t wait to see our Mustangs glow! 💚💗💛

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #GlowRun #MustangPride
9 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description: A dark digital announcement graphic featuring vibrant neon-style text in green, yellow, pink, and white highlighting the schedule and details for an upcoming Glow Run event. Text Content: Header: Glow run TOMORROW 10-23-26! Schedule (listed under "Schedule" script heading): 3rd Grade: 8:30–9:05 Preschool: 9:10 – 9:35 Kindergarten: 9:35 – 10:05 1st Grade: 10:10 – 10:45 4th Grade: 10:50 – 11:30 2nd Grade: 12:35 – 1:10 5th Grade: 1:15 – 1:55 6th Grade: 2:00 – 2:40 Reminder: Remember to bring your envelope back tomorrow! Event Location & Parking Details: The fun run will take place in the Welia Center. Parents/guardians wishing to watch may park in the bus parking lot and enter door D3 but cars must be moved before 2:45. Footer: We are so grateful for your support!
Join us for Library Time today!!
9 days ago, Nicole Stamper
Visual Description:A colorful event poster set against a light blue sky with an open storybook illustration at the bottom that forms a grassy landscape. Graphic Features:Children's Characters: Numerous classic children's book characters populate the landscape, including Peter Pan in a large tree, Curious George floating with balloons, The Cat in the Hat, Waldo, Mouse with a cookie, Little Critter, Elephant and Piggie, The Beast, The Lorax, Pigeon, Ms. Frizzle, Corduroy, Paddington Bear, Pete the Cat, Strega Nona, Arthur, Babar, and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Logo: East Central Regional Library fox logo in the upper-right corner. Text Content:Main Title: Library Time At East Central Library In Mora Event Announcement: Join us for Library Time! Dates:Thursday - Oct 8th & 22nd November 5th & 19th December 3rd & 17th Details:New this year Library Time is now longer!! 10:30-11:30 Any age is welcome! No need to register just show up!

🧡🧡 Orange for Kindness! 🧡🧡

Our first graders showed their support for saying NO to bullying by wearing orange yesterday! We love seeing our little Mustangs stand together to spread kindness, show respect, and remind everyone that we all belong. 💙🤍

Let’s keep choosing kindness and making our Mora community a place where everyone feels welcome! 🐴🧡

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #UnityDay #ChooseKindness #NoToBullying

10 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description: A bright indoor photograph of elementary-aged students standing side-by-side in a classroom, smiling with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders in a friendly embrace.
Visual Description: A bright indoor photograph of elementary-aged students standing side-by-side in a classroom, smiling with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders in a friendly embrace.
Visual Description: A bright indoor photograph of elementary-aged students standing side-by-side in a classroom, smiling with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders in a friendly embrace.
Visual Description: A bright indoor photograph of elementary-aged students standing side-by-side in a classroom, smiling shoulder to shoulder..

There is still time to register for our Family Fall Fest! Call 320-679-6225

12 days ago, Nicole Stamper
Visual Description:A kid-friendly Halloween event flyer framed with spiderweb borders in the top corners and cartoon Halloween characters including a ghost holding a broom, children in costumes (jack-o'-lantern, witch, and black cat), a trick-or-treat signpost, and stars along a green bottom border. Text Content:Header: Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Mora Elementary School for our Early Childhood Family Fall Fest Date: Thursday, October 22nd RSVP: RSVP call 320-679-6225 Event Details:Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Mora Elementary School on Thursday, October 22nd! This spooktacular bash is on the house, but be sure to RSVP by giving us a call at 320-679-6225. Don't ghost us—Monday, October 19th is the last day to snag a meal! We've brewed up a cauldron full of Halloween and fall-themed shenanigans, designed especially for little pumpkins aged 1-5, and their older siblings up to age 8 can jump in the fun too! Don your best Halloween costumes and join us for a ghoulishly good time! Schedule Signpost:5:30-6 – Dinner 6-7:15 – Activities Galore Footer: Join us for a ghoulishly good time!

🇺🇸 Mora Public Schools Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸

Mora Public Schools warmly invites our veterans, their families, and community members to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:00 AM in the North Gym at Mora Elementary School.

We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country through music from our 5th and 6th grade choirs, student poetry readings, a special presentation of the colors by the Mora American Legion, and more. Veterans attending the program are invited to sign in before the service so we can recognize them during the program. ❤️🤍💙

Following the program, guests are welcome to enjoy coffee and cookies and visit our Wall of Honor outside Court 6, featuring information and photos of veterans collected by our students.

We are grateful for the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families and look forward to coming together as a Mustang community to show our appreciation.

Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #VeteransDay

12 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A patriotic invitation graphic set against an off-white textured background with three red stars at the top, silhouette eagles flying in the top-left and right corners, and an American flag waving along the bottom border. Text Content:Header: You're invited to MORA ELEMENTARY'S Event Title (in a dark blue banner): VETERANS DAY Date & Time: 11 NOV / STARTS AT 9 AM Location & Details:Please join us in the North Gym. DESSERT AND BEVERAGES FOLLOWING THE SERVICE Footer Message: The students and staff of Mora Elementary THANK YOU for your service!
Visual Description:A patriotic flyer overlaying a waving American flag background. A central red-and-blue framed card contains the main text, with two sample photos at the bottom showing students holding pictures of veterans and a family posing with a service member. Text Content:Header Banner: Happy Veterans Day! — HONORING ALL WHO SERVED Message: To honor your service in time for Veterans Day, Mora Elementary will be collecting photos of local veterans. Please consider sending a picture of your student holding a photo of their family member, friend, neighbor, or a special community member (or they are welcome to be in the photo). Sample images are below. We would like to share these images in a special project with our students, staff, and community. Images and the name of the service member being honored can be emailed to kleach@moraschools.org. Program Date & Time: PROGRAM 11/11 9:00 AM Submission Deadline: DUE NOVEMBER 2, 2026
🛠️🌲 Skills That Make a Difference!

Our shop students did a fantastic job replacing the bench tops in our outdoor classroom! It’s great to see our students putting their skills to work on projects that make a lasting impact at Mora Public Schools.

A big thank-you to the Snake River Chapter Deer Hunters Association for donating the funds for this project and supporting future additions to our school forest!

Our students and teachers can enjoy the upgraded outdoor classroom and take advantage of everything the school forest has to offer. Great work, Mustangs! 💙🤍

#MoraMustangs #MoraPublicSchools #HandsOnLearning
17 days ago, Holly Johnson
The outdoor classroom.
Shop students crafting new bench tops for the outdoor classroom.
Shop students crafting new bench tops for the outdoor classroom.
Shop students crafting new bench tops for the outdoor classroom.
Shop students crafting new bench tops for the outdoor classroom.
Shop students crafting new bench tops for the outdoor classroom.
💙🤍 Our Kids Are Counting on You! 🤍💙

Whether you're heading to school, sports, or a school event, please take your time getting there and getting home safely. 🚗

Slow down, stay alert, and be attentive behind the wheel. A few extra minutes on the road are worth it when it comes to protecting our most precious passengers and pedestrians.

Let’s look out for one another and help every Mustang get where they need to go safely. 🐎💙

Be careful. Be attentive. Our kids are counting on you!

#MoraMustangs #StudentSafety #DriveSafe
19 days ago, Holly Johnson
Visual Description:A traffic safety educational poster with a yellow background header block above a lower image section featuring a football lying on grass. Graphic Features:Upper Right Logo: Safe Roads Coalition Kanabec County Lower Left Logo: East Central Regional Development Commission Background Graphic: A close-up of a brown leather football resting on vibrant green grass in the bottom-right corner. Text Content:Slogan: Driving our county Toward Zero Deaths Main Headline: PASS ON DRIVING FAST Body Text: Now that school is in session, take time to get to and from school, sports and events. Be careful. Be attentive to your driving. Kids are counting on you.

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22 days ago, Mora Elementary

The 8th Annual Mora Elementary Fun Run has begun!

Your generous contributions support various needs and enrichments for our elementary school students.

This includes funding for field trips, providing teachers with essential classroom resources, and supporting programs like our "Caught Ya" incentive prizes to encourage positive behavior.

Donate Here: https://myfunrun.com/moraelementary

The Fun Run is set for October 23rd!

24 days ago, Briana Lukenbill
Visual Description:A dark blue promotional poster with marquee light accents at the top and step-by-step visual instructions for making online or offline donations for the school's Glow Run Fundraiser. Text Content:Marquee Header: GLOW RUN FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 23 Announcement: Fun run envelopes went home yesterday for our 8th annual fundraiser. Your generous contributions support our student incentive fund. Thank you for considering helping reach our goal! Donation Link: DONATE HERE! [https://myfunrun.com/moraelementary](https://myfunrun.com/moraelementary) Step-by-Step Instructions:Step 1: Scroll down to "Donate to a Participant" Step 2: To add "offline" cash and check donations click the yellow. That way you'll be entered into drawings too! Website Interface Callout:To donate online with a card, click the BLUE Donate button. To enter an offline donation (cash or check), please click the yellow folder button and select "Enter an Offline Donation." Your fundraiser will collect your cash/check payment.

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29 days ago, Mora Elementary

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about 1 month ago, Mora Elementary
Join us for our Love & Logic parenting class! Learn to set limits with empathy, reduce power struggles, encourage responsibility, and build stronger relationships.
Register online here or using the QR code below.
https://gobound.com/mn/schools/mora/communityed/h20260714054931079031d283d3cab46
about 1 month ago, Nicole Stamper
Overall Image Description A multi-panel promotional flyer titled "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" presented on a dark red background with fine white grid lines. The top-left corner features the official "Love and Logic" logo. The top-right shows a tilted rectangular photograph of a smiling woman hugging a young toddler, next to a large white starburst graphic. The bottom section consists of distinct colored panels containing schedule details, curriculum bullet points, and registration information. Segmented Panel Transcriptions 1. Header & Main Description • Visual Elements: Left-aligned at the top is the Love and Logic logo (an interconnected red "C" and "L"). Below the logo, bold white text establishes the course intent. • Text Content: • "Love and Logic" • "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" • "Discover practical, research-based strategies to raise responsible, confident and respectful children while reducing stress at home." 2. Schedule and Cost Blocks (Middle Left) • Visual Elements: Two separate white rectangles outlined with a blue-teal border. • Text Content (Class Days & Times): • "Class Days & Times" • "October 20th & 27th" • "November 10th at Mora Elmentary" • "Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM" • Text Content (Cost): • "Cost: $15 Parent/Parents" • "2$ Per Child Per Time" 3. Additional Info (Middle Right) • Visual Elements: A tilted white text box positioned directly below the photograph of the mother and child. • Text Content: • "Additional Info" • "Child Care available for kids 6 Months to 8 Years old" • "Snacks provided for Parents & Children" 4. Curriculum Details (Lower Middle Grid) • Visual Elements: Two side-by-side rectangular panels. The left box has a light blue background and a black border; the right box has a white background with an orange border. • Text Content (Left Box - Tools): • "Tools:" • "Respond to challenging behaviors with empathy" • "Set healthy limits without arguing or yelling" • "Reduce battles over homework chores & bedtime" • "Help children learn from logical consequences" • Text Content (Right Box): • "Set limits with empathy" • "Reduce power struggles" • "Encourage responsibility" • "Build stronger relationships" 5. Registration & About Section (Bottom) • Visual Elements: A long yellow rectangular banner on the right, balanced by a white "Register Today" box on the left that contains a QR code featuring a small dinosaur icon in its center. • Text Content (Yellow Box): • "About: For toddlers, school-age children & teens" • "Simple techniques you can use immediately" • "Calmer, more positive family environment" • "Practical & research-based strategies" • "Love and Logic Workbook Included!" • Text Content (Register Today Box): • "Register Today" 6. Footer Contact Info • Visual Elements: A solid black horizontal line running along the very bottom of the flyer with centered white text. • Text Content: "Reserve Your Spot || 320-679-6225 | nicolestamper@moraschools.org | Bound/Mora"

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about 1 month ago, Mora Elementary
Join us for our ECFE Fall Field Trip to the 100 Acre Homestead in Princeton, MN! Call 320-679-6225 to register!
about 2 months ago, Nicole Stamper
Overall Image Description An autumn-themed informational flyer titled "ECFE Fall Field Trip" designed with a light cream background, an orange dashed border, and various fall illustrations. The visuals include a red barn, a silo, a red tractor, fences, pumpkins, and scattered autumn leaves in shades of orange, red, and yellow. Segmented Panel Transcriptions 1. Header Section • Visual Elements: Large, bold orange letters centered at the top read "ECFE Fall Field Trip" with two small orange starburst graphics to the right. • Text Content: • "ECFE FALL FIELD TRIP TO 100 ACRE HOMESTEAD" • "PRINCETON, MN – OCTOBER 7TH" 2. Left Narrative Block • Visual Elements: Text contained within an organic, semi-transparent light orange shape decorated with red and orange autumn leaves on its borders. • Text Content: "You will be able to see first hand, the joys of hobby farming: from feeding animals, picking eggs, enjoying hay rides and picking out the perfect pumpkin, as well as an opportunity to sample locally-crafted food and wares. Our passion is exposure and education to/in organic hobby-farming: including how to get started, what to know before beginning, the space required and a glimpse into everyday operations. Each kid will get a bag of feed and there will be a cornpit and obstacle course availble" 3. Right Logistics Block • Visual Elements: Text positioned on a large yellow semi-transparent backdrop shape, featuring a small illustration of a farmhouse and a field landscape in the lower corner. • Text Content: • "Princeton: MN Oct. 7th :" • "10:00 - 12:00 PM" • "Cost: $10 per kid, $5 per adult" 4. Bottom Right Schedule Block • Visual Elements: A darker orange rectangular text block with rounded corners located in the lower right, featuring a bulleted itinerary next to a small red tractor graphic on the left. • Text Content: • "9:15 AM - BUS LEAVES" • "9:15 AM - 12:00 PM FEED AND PET THE ANIMALS" • "12-12:30 - LUNCH" • "12:30-1:15 BUS HOME" 5. Footer Registration Info • Visual Elements: A solid white horizontal banner extending across the entire bottom margin with bold black text. • Text Content: "Register by calling 320-679-6225 || Email: Nicolestamper@moraschools.org || Csell@moraschools.org ||"

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about 2 months ago, Mora Elementary