Kindergarten Sign Up Begins April 11th

Do you have a child who will turn 5 years old by September 15, 2018? If so, it is time to start thinking about kindergarten! Des Moines Public Schools will begin Kindergarten Sign Up on April 11, 2018 …

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Spring Break! March 9 – 18

There will be no school on Friday, March 9, the first day of Spring Break! Students will have the following week off, and return to school on Monday, March 19. Have a safe and enjoyable break from school. …

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Dr. Seuss is On The Loose at Park Avenue!

Park Avenue Elementary will celebrate the 114th birthday of Dr. Seuss during the week of February 26th. Dr. Seuss authored more than 60 children’s books that foster a love of reading and silliness in kids around the world. He gave …

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No School Monday, January 22, 2018

Students will not have school on Monday, January 22nd due to Staff Professional Development. Kids, we hope you have a wonderful time reading, relaxing and resting while your teacher becomes a student for the day.

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Park Avenue Skating Party!

The Park Avenue PTA has organized a Pajama Skating Party for our students and families. Join us at Skate South on Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a social outing. Dress in your pjs, and plan to …

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Facilities, We Have A Problem

The Park Avenue entryway and office are drying out after an exciting morning. The sprinkler head in the main entry burst Wednesday due to the cold weather, spraying gallons of water that leaked into the office. Because the …

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New School Hours start August of 2018

REMINDER: NEW SCHOOL HOURS TO GO INTO EFFECT NEXT AUGUST As we announced last month, new school hours better suited to secondary students’ sleep cycles and elementary students’ peak times for academic and social engagement will go into effect …

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Skating Success!

The Skating Party at Skate South was a huge success, with around 127 skaters attending. Kids, parents and teachers shared smiles, tumbles, limbo and disco lighting as they rounded the curves. A great time was had by all. Look …

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Park Avenue Sweatshirt Orders

The Park Avenue PTA is selling hooded sweatshirts in sizes Youth Small to Adult 5X. The shirts are maroon with white, black and yellow graphics (see above). Each shirt is $25.00, and gift wrapping is available for an …

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