Samuelson Walk-A-Thon

Samuelson students, staff, and parents took to our walking track Friday, October 13th for our annual Walk-A-Thon. For the last few weeks Samuelson students have been collecting pledge donations to raise funds for new library books. We had …

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Samuelson Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

This week Samuelson students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon Week each day in a special way. Today’s theme is “Follow your dreams and say no to drugs”. Students and staff wore their pajamas to show their support.

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Red Ribbon Week

Next week Samuelson will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. See our dress up schedule below:

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Samuelson at the Beaverdale Parade

The Beaverdale parade is this Saturday, September 16th, and Samuelson Elementary is marching in the parade!   We would love to have a great turnout of students, parents, teachers and staff come out to support our school. The parade …

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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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