Save The Date – 5th Grade Recognition

Park Avenue will old their 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 31st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar, make plans to attend and pass the information on to grandparents and others …

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Jump Rope for Heart

In February the Physical education classes are beginning a jumping rope unit. Incorporated in this unit is a fundraiser called Jump Rope for Heart where 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students perform jump rope stunts and compete for …

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Spring Break: March 11-18

Spring Break is scheduled for Friday, March 11th through Friday, March 18th. The Park Avenue office will be closed during Spring Break.

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Advance Ticket Sales for the Valentine Dance

Join the PTA at the annual Family Valentine Dance! There will be music and dancing in the gym, pizza dinner in the cafeteria, a “selfie” booth, and arts & crafts. Tickets are $7 per person at the door, …

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Save The Date!

Park Avenue Elementary School will host the 5th Grade Exhibition & Family IB Night on Thursday, May 12th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please join students and staff as we celebrate our International Baccalaureate themes with classroom presentations. …

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Winter Break Dates

Des Moines Public Schools’ Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 23rd. Students return to class on Monday, January 4th. The Park Avenue office will be closed during Winter Break. We hope you have a safe and warm break.

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A Full House

Thank you to all the families who came to Park Avenue Elementary School’s first A Night for the Arts! We were pleased to have over 75% participation from our kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms. Many hours of …

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Music to Our Ears

Younger elementary students joining in song at A Night for the Arts on December 10th. Thank you to Park Avenue Students, Friends, and Family for participating in our first Night for the Arts.  Kindergarten, First, and Second graders’ …

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Art on Display

Artwork lines the hallways in preparation for A Night for the Arts, which was held the evening of December 10th. Thank you to Park Avenue Students, Friends, and Family for participating in our first Night for the Arts.  …

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