Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for you and your child and we want the sign-up process to go as smoothly as possible for your family. Kindergarten sign-up has begun.

Children who are five years old on or before September 15, 2024, are eligible for Kindergarten starting with the 2024-25 school year. Find the information you need to start enrollment below.

WHAT DO I NEED?

Everyone is required to provide the following documents:*

• Birth certificate;
• Immunization records;
• Photo ID;
• Resident verification (may include, but not limited to: recent utility bill, current vehicle registration, recent DHS paperwork, signed lease agreement or notarized letter from your landlord.)

*All documentation must be received before sign-up can be completed.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Kindergarten Sign-Up

Below is a list of students who can complete sign-up at Hanawalt:

1.Younger siblings of students who currently attend Hanawalt and reside in our attendance area.

2.Younger siblings of students who currently attend Hanawalt who do not live in our attendance area but have a 24/25 Within District Transfer or Open Enrollment approval letter.

After July 1, 2024, regardless of the situation, ALL new students including incoming siblings, will need to go to the Welcome Center. If you have any questions, the Welcome Center can be contacted at 242-7371.

What is Synergize?

People who synergize understand that everyone has unique talents and that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. They also work together to arrive at new and better alternatives.

Kid Language

Together Is Better: I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.

Ways to practice Synergize:

• Write down three things that you’re really good at. Then write down three things that someone else you know is good at.
• Watch your favorite sports team play a game. Pay extra attention to how all of the players work together as a team.
• This summer put up a lemonade stand with your friends. One person can create a poster, one can make the lemonade, and one can set up the table and bring the cups and ice. Have fun!

Hawks' Night Out (formerly known as Parents' Night Out) is set for Friday, April 19th! Here are three ways to take part in the Hanawalt Community's biggest fundraiser of the year.

Sponsorship! We have a range of levels and benefits for individuals or businesses to consider. Check out the options and make your commitment here.

Contribute to our silent auction! We've made it easy for you with our grade-level baskets! Click the Amazon wish list links below to help build the baskets for your students' class. Purchase as much or as little as you'd like, and you're done! Those items will be shipped to the committee for the auction.

Kindergarten – Ice Cream Basket

First Grade – Movie Night

Second Grade – S’More Basket

Third Grade – Game Night

Fourth Grade – Grill Out Basket

Fifth Grade – Spa Basket

Beach Basket – All Grades

If you have a business, experience or contribution that would be a great auction items, let us know. hanawaltpno@gmail.com

Join us on April 19th! Buy your tickets here.

We're excited to share the 4th session of Soaring Hawks After School Enrichment Clubs! Fourth session clubs take place April 1 through May 24.

Registration opens Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. and closes Monday, March 25, at noon.

• Clubs meet immediately following school dismissal and run until 3:50 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 Sunday, March 24, at noon., students may enroll in a third club

• Please carefully select clubs; changes are not able to be made to registrations

• Options for transportation are available

• To register, create an account and register through dmps.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Classes

If you would like help with registration, contact Ryan Westerkamp at ryan.westerkamp@dmschools.org or 515-242-8147

March

11-15: Spring Break

18-19: Professional Development - No School

April

10: No School

26: Professional Development - No School

May

16: Party in the Park 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

27: No School

Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411