Iowa vs Iowa State Boxtop Challenge

Remember to bring your boxtops all this week to vote for the team you think will win the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game. The projected winning team will be announced Friday afternoon before school is dismissed. This …

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Free Breakfast in the Classroom

We’re pleased to tell you every Des Moines Public Schools elementary student will now have access to breakfast at no cost to the students or their families. This expansion means almost every school in the district offers at least one no-cost meal option during the day. Click on the headline to find out more about why DMPS now offers free breakfast to K-5 students!

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Virtual Backpack Replaces Paper Flyers

No more pulling crumpled paper flyers from your student’s backpack! Opportunities in the community will now be available online, instead of jumbled up with homework and artwork. Read about child-friendly community events and opportunities, or post a flyer of your own. Click on the headline to read more about Virtual Backpack.

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First Day of School!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 23rd. Doors will open at 8:20. There will be a 2:10 early dismissal.

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Metro Kids Care Online Application Open Now!

Metro Kids is a fee-based before and after school childcare program available in elementary schools on school days.  All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.  On non-school days, all-day child-care …

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Like us on Facebook!

Samuelson Elementary has a new Facebook. Check us out HERE to keep up to date on what is going on around our school.

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Meet The Teacher Night

Meet the Teacher Night is on Monday, August 21st from 5:00 – 6:30. During this time you will be able to meet your child’s teacher and have your child bring their school supplies. This makes the first day …

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Back To School Physicals

Every kid deserves a healthy start to the school year! Des Moines University students will conduct free back-to-school physicals under the supervision of licensed clinicians for students in need. Uninsured and underinsured families are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is …

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Kindergarten Jumpstart

Kindergarten Jumpstart is fastly approaching. It will be held from 9:00 – 11:30 on July 24th – 26th. If you have not registered your child for this exciting opportunity please do so now. You can find the form …

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21st Century Summer School Spots Still Available!

Samuelson 21st Century Summer Programming starts on June 5th and goes through July 14th.This is an incredible opportunity for your child(ren). There are 15 spots available for K-2nd grade and 15 spots available for 3rd – 5th Grade. …

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