The Samuelson Half Pint Poets presented their original poetry during an assembly this morning. Words Taylor has been working the students for the past three weeks. Here are examples of some of the poetry written by Samuelson students: …
We are getting ready to take a significant step toward improving safety at our school and it will require all of us to work together. Beginning with school year 2016-2017, all elementary schools, including ours, will be equipped …
At DMPS, we work to ensure that students are receiving a great education in schools that are not only first-rate learning environments, but are also safe and secure. Over the years DMPS has taken many steps to better ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, parents and visitors. This spring and summer, DMPS will begin implementing an Electronic Visitor Check-In system for parents and visitors. Click on the headline to read more.
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, some Samuelson classrooms are making this one wacky week! Above: Students from Mrs. Groth’s class are celebrating “Wacky Wednesday” with crazy hair!
KINDERGARTEN SIGN-UP Des Moines Public Schools 2016–2017 School Year If you have a student who will be five on or before September 15, 2016, now is the time to start thinking about kindergarten. Reserve your child’s …
In anticipation of tomorrow’s winter weather warning, we are going to cancel the before school program on Tuesday, February 2nd. We are watching the weather closely to see if the after school program will also be cancelled. For …
Please join on us on Friday, February 12th for “Pink In The Rink Night”. Flyers with more information about this event are coming home in your child’s backpack tonight, January 28th. This will be an exciting fundraiser for …
As Winter draws near – and with winter weather already in the forecast – the following is a note from Superintendent Tom Ahart on the decision-making process at Des Moines Public Schools about “snow days.” Be sure to …
Samuelson students delivered hundreds of letters and cards to veterans at the Veteran’s Hospital today, November 11th.
Samuelson Elementary third grade students are sponsoring a food drive titled “Filling The Mayflower”. It runs from November 2nd – 20th. So far at the beginning of the second week of the drive, these students have sent bags …
