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Please remember to fill out your family's learning model selection form for the second semester by Friday, Dec. 4. If you are a DMPS family and did not receive a link to the online form, please contact your child's school.
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Reminder: Elementary and middle school students will have schoolwork to do on their own tomorrow (Friday) and no Teams meetings. Teachers will spend the day preparing for the start of hybrid learning on Oct. 19 for elementary students, and Oct. 26 for middle school students.
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Students, be sure to turn on or restart your computer so software updates have completed before online classes begin Tuesday morning. Find more technology help on the district website: dmschools.org/virtual-return…
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A recap of tonight's School Board meeting:
* The first day of classes is Tuesday, September 8
* A waiver is being submitted to the State for an all-virtual start to the school year
* In-person activities and sports will continue.
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The School Board unanimously OKed submitting a wavier to the state to start classes in 100% virtual instruction and transition to the previously developed Return to Learn plan when COVID-19 conditions in Polk County allow for safe, physically distanced in-person instruction.
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The Des Moines School Board has unanimously approved a change to the 2020-21 school calendar. The first day of classes for students will be Tuesday, September 8.
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ONE DAY MORE: Parents, tomorrow is the deadline for online registration for 2020-21. So far more than 24,000 students have completed the process (with 32% selecting the 100% virtual option for the Fall semester). Visit our web site for more information: dmschools.org/enrollment-reg…
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The move comes after the Iowa Department of Education recommended districts not require wearing them. weareiowa.com/article/news/h…
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Today, Des Moines Public Schools joins with people across Iowa and around the country in the commemoration of Juneteenth. #JUNETEENTH2020
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UPDATE: Our first two virtual sessions next week are full, but we have added a couple of additional sessions. Please see the updated flyer for more details. Thanks!
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As we debate, rally, march and protest about issues of racial injustice, DMPS is creating a space for conversations around equity issues for students. Please join us for an action-oriented conversation about barriers to equitable student outcomes and opportunities.
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As anti-racism protests continue here at home and across the country, DMPS stands with the call for systemic change, for greater equity, and for all of us to be anti-racist in word and deed. Read the letter Dr. Ahart has sent all families and staff.
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Read how DMPS, @MediacomCable, @cfdesmoines and @DSMpartnership are working together to help every student have access to the technology necessary for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We've made a HUGE update to DMPS@HOME ... all seven weeks worth of grade PK-8 workbooks are now available online! These workbooks are also being mailed to our families this week. Visit our web site for more distance learning resources.
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16,075. That's how many computers we are distributing at elementary and middle schools today and tomorrow. Thanks to our amazing staff! And to all our students and parents: everyone was smiling behind their masks to see you again. See more at flic.kr/s/aHsmMKMWxS
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It's a weekday, so we're back at 22 locations around Des Moines with our free student meal sites. We're also handing out more PK-8 workbooks. If we run out - or if you can't make it today - they are all available online at DMPS@HOME.
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The temp was around 30 with rain and sleet in the air, but our staff and volunteers still distributed 18,000 meals to students today! Rain or shine, DMPS is at 22 locations with free student meals each weekday at 11:30 AM. More details at dmschools.org/coronavirus/dm…
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Even though libraries may be closed, you can virtually check out from our partners at @DMPL. Be sure to visit their web site to learn more about the digital library card and complete an online application.
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Keep those brains working: our online learning resources web page has lots of great subject and grade level materials for students as DMPS transitions to distance and online learning for the rest of the school year.
dmschools.org/onlinelearning…