Conferences & Book Fair

Spring conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 23rd from 3:30 to 7:15 p.m.. Be looking for a note from your child’s teacher regarding the day and time of your conference. Specials …

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Pillow Blanket Reading Challenge

Park Avenue promotes literacy by holding four Reading Challenges each year, led by Mrs. Allen (academic Interventionist) and Mrs. Hurt (Librarian). Prize tickets are earned by reading! The current contest is the Pillow Blanket Reading Challenge. Kids can earn …

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MAP Results and What They Mean to Your Student

Des Moines Public Schools students take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (or MAP) test to measure their academic progress three times a year (fall, winter, and spring). MAP is an adaptive online assessment that is aligned to …

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PTA Spring Fundraiser

Today, January 20th, Park Avenue is kicking off our Spring Fundraiser!  Packets will be sent home with students today and will be due Friday, February 3rd.  This fundraiser helps the PTA give our Park Avenue students a wonderful …

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PTA Meeting January 9th

The PTA will meet Tuesday, January 9th at 5:45 p.m. in the library. Please join us. We need your input and assistance with Fun Night, skating parties, Zoo Night and more. Check out the Park Avenue PTA Facebook …

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