Hawk News
August 29, 2024
Start of the New School Year
We are off to a great start! Just a reminder school starts at 7:40 am -- and yes, that is five minutes earlier. Please drop your student off closer to 7:30 am, so he/she is not late. Attendance is very important and every minute counts.
Blue Take-Home Folders
Our blue take-home folders are one way we communicate to families. Please check the folder and return it to school.
Picture Day
Picture Day
Picture Day - bring your smile!
Tuesday 3 Sept 2024, 08:00 am
Hanawalt Elementary School, 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Dismissal Changes
If a change needs to made to a dismissal plan for your child(ren), call the office before 2:00 pm. Please do not email teachers or administration with these changes. We cannot guarantee that email will be read before dismissal time.
Parents are asked to assist with dismissal procedures by making certain that children are clear about dismissal plans before they enter school each morning.
One Run 2024 - Date Change - SEPTEMBER 28th
Join us for the 5th Annual District-wide OneRun fundraiser, supporting the elementary and middle schools of Des Moines Public Schools. The past OneRun events have cumulatively raised over $100,000! Registration fees will be covered by generous corporate and individual sponsors, ensuring that all funds raised go directly to the schools. Each participant may designate one school to receive funds. The more participants and donations we have, the more money will go to our schools.
Registration is required to participate. Every participant must complete this registration form, and then participate on September 21st in order to be counted toward their selected school. Invite your family and neighbors to be part of this fun event!
Check in by the stage at the Water Works Park amphitheater on event day, September 28, 2024 between 8:00 - 8:45 AM. The run/walk will begin at 9:00 AM. You will receive an email with event details the week before the event!
Please sign-up here: One Run 2024
Hanawalt Community
Hanawalt Block Party
Save the Date! Our annual back to school event, The Hanawalt Block Party, is set for Friday, September 13th from 5:30-7:30pm! This entirely free event welcomes our entire community to enjoy live music, a light pizza dinner, balloon twisting, games, an inflatable slide, and much more!
This event is not possible without your help! Please consider signing up to volunteer or donate items! Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ADAC2C7-50437069-hanawalt
After School Clubs Start Soon!
We’re excited to share the 1st session of the 2024-25 Soaring Hawks After School Enrichment Clubs! Clubs are free and take place September 16 to November 15.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 4, at noon and closes Friday, September 6, at noon. Please note that many clubs fill up within minutes of registration opening.
- Clubs meet immediately following school dismissal and run until 3:45 p.m. (clubs do not meet if there is no school).
- Students can enroll in up to two clubs each session. If there is still availability after Thursday, September 5, at 6 p.m., students may enroll in a 3rd club.
- Please carefully select clubs and double-check grade requirements; changes cannot be made to registrations.
- Options for transportation are available.
To sign up, create an account and register through dmps.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Classes
If you’d like help getting registered, an in-person registration session will be held Tuesday, September 3, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at Deer Ridge Support Services Office, 6009 Creston Ave. Des Moines.
Help Make Clubs Accessible to All
A goal of our Hanawalt Community (PTA) program is to make after school clubs accessible to all students, regardless of barriers like cost and transportation. To achieve that goal, we need your help! If you can provide a ride home for students on a consistent basis, please indicate your interest when you register. This important volunteer role keeps our clubs open to all students in our community; it can truly be the difference in a child’s ability to participate. Thank you for helping in this way!
Upcoming Dates
September
2: No School
3: Picture Day
13: Block Party 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
20: No School
28: One Run
October
8: Parent Teachers Conferences 3:00 - 6:30 pm
9: No School Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00 - 6:30 pm
10: No School
11: No School
16: Picture Retakes
Hanawalt Elementary
Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411