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Dreamer News May 2024
Findley Elementary 23-24
Findley Values
Adaptability | Collaboration | Integrity | Equity | Growth
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From the Principals...
In the 2024-2025 school year, Findley will transition to Montessori teaching and learning for K-5 students. We know that with this change will come many questions from our families and partners. Those of us at Findley are also learning what it means to teach in the Montessori philosophy and will do our best to answer questions.
Please use the form below to submit your questions and read responses about Montessori and what the 24-25 school year will hold for you and our Findley scholars. Updates to questions will be posted on our website under the Big Dream tab.
Findley is also serving as a pilot school for the addition of 6th grade in elementary buildings. Our current 5th graders are providing input to design an innovative 6th grade experience.
Thank you for being a partner in this important work and helping us ensure we meet the needs of our students, families, and community partners.
https://findley.dmschools.org/thebigdream/montessori-at-findley/
Ryan Pirtle, Associate Principal
Barb Adams, Principal
FIELD DAY OF DREAMS!
Our annual Field Day event combines fun with fitness. Thank you to Nick Harder, our P.E. teacher, and the John Deere employees who volunteer their time to lead the games. Field Day is one of the favorite celebrations at Findley.
23 Skidoo Schoolyard Concert
2, 4, 6, 8, When Does Kindergarten Graduate?!
Findley kindergartners visited DMPS Central Campus to learn about career coursework as a high schooler. Students toured marine biology, radio/television, automotive, and culinary classes.
The By Degrees Foundation coordinates community and college partnerships and provides support at Findley every day. By Degrees also funds FREE 529 savings accounts for all Findley students. 529 savings accounts can be used for post-secondary education and training programs. If you have not enrolled your child in this FREE program, click the link below to sign up today!
Questions? Contact By Degrees program manager, Billy Kirby: (515)-343-9631.
Important Dates
No School: Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Last Day of School with students: Wednesday, May 29
5th grade Recognition: May 29 at 10:45
Starfish Academy (summer school): June 10 - July 19
Online registration opens: July 8
Food & Clothing Resources
Hope Ministries
1310 6th Ave
Free meals, Monday-Saturday
- Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am
- Lunch: 12:00-12:45pm
- Dinner: 5:00-5:30pm
- Breakfast: 8:00-8:30am
- Lunch: 1:30-2:15pm
- Dinner: 5:00-5:30pm
Highland Park Christian Church:
4250 NW 6th St.
- Clothing Closet with gently used clothes is open Monday and Friday, 10 to Noon and the first Thursday of the month from 4-6 p.m.
- Every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. the church hosts a free meal for all (Drive through)
Northside Food Pantry (DMARC):
3010 6th Ave.
Des Moines IA 50313
- Open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Photo ID, filled out application
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
1815 Hubbell Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50316
- Monday -Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Bidwell Riverside Center--Clothes and Food
1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
- Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Findley Elementary
Website: findley.dmschools.org/
Location: 3025 Oxford Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 242-8407
Facebook: facebook.com/findleydmps
Findley Elementary School in Des Moines Public Community School District prides itself on being a place where students can dream big, aim high, and achieve academically and socially.