Expect to hear from us regularly all summer long as we provide more and more details about the Return to Learn plan for the 2020-21 school year. Today we share a link to our updated FAQ that addresses several questions about the start of next school year and a list of the remaining virtual meetings we are holding this week about the Return to Learn plan. In addition, our director of health services shares an article on how to explain the importance of face masks to children. Read on for this and more.
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LEARN MORE AT OUR RETURN TO LEARN FAQ
As DMPS continues to develop and refine details of our Return to Learn plan for the 2020-21 school year, we are committed to sharing information important to students and families as soon as possible. One way is a list of frequently asked questions on our web site.
Click here to see our responses to questions that apply to many of our students and families. Since first posting the FAQ late last week we have updated and added more questions and answers; be sure to check back from time to time as we respond to new questions and provide additional information.
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JOIN THIS WEEK'S VIRTUAL RETURN TO LEARN MEETINGS
DMPS is holding a series of virtual meetings for families to learn more about the Return to Learn plan and help decide the option that makes the most sense to begin the new school year. There are still seven more sessions this week (five in English and two in Spanish).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
7:00 to 8:00 AM
2:30 to 3:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 9
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
7:00 to 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 10
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Each of the meetings will be held online through Microsoft Teams. To participate,
click here to visit our web site and then click the meeting you wish to join at that time.
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TIPS ABOUT FACE MASKS AND STUDENTS
DMPS will be requiring the use of face masks in school buildings when classes resume next month. We understand that, for some children, this might seem a little strange or even scary. Our director of health services, Diane Gladson, has an article to share that provides some tips for parents on how to help your children understand the importance of masks during this time.
Be sure to click here to read the article and see a brief video.
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FREE MEAL SITES CONTINUE ALL SUMMER LONG
Des Moines Public Schools has distributed a million meals since the district food and nutrition team began serving hungry children when school buildings closed in mid-March. A reminder that DMPS will continue to serve high-quality, nutritious meals throughout the summer to children ages 1 - 18. The 22 meal sites are open weekdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Click here for a list of locations.
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DMPS HR BUS TOUR ROLLS OUT THIS WEEK
Keep your eyes open for one of our big yellow school buses starting this week! Our HR team will be at several locations this week and next handing out information about open jobs at DMPS and answering your questions. If you've ever been curious about what it's like to work for Des Moines Public Schools, don't miss out on this opportunity!
Click here to see when the Rolling Bus Tour will be in your area.
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KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL AT DMPS
A reminder that Kindergarten and Preschool sign up are now underway at Des Moines Public Schools! If you have a child who will be eligible for preschool or kindergarten beginning in the 2020-21 school year, follow one of the links below.
To learn more about preschool options,
click here
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For information about signing up for kindergarten, click here.
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July 13
Online Registration Begins - click here for more information
August 16
Summer Personal Commencement Event - North High School
August 26
First Day of School
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CORONAVIRUS: RELY ON THE EXPERTS FOR INFORMATION
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Accurate health information about COVID-19 is important as people around the world respond to help put an end to this global pandemic. Stay informed and look for information on Coronavirus from reliable and trusted expert sources:
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It is the policy of the Des Moines Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you believe you (or your child) have been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact Susan Tallman, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected].
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