Preschoolers Begin a New Year

September 5th  marked the beginning of a long, exciting adventure for more than 1,500 DMPS preschoolers at four primary centers and several satellite school sites. A mix of excitement, and a few tears, kicked off the morning as parents …

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PACT time!

Calling all parents! Remember, you are invited to Parent and Child Together Time (PACT time) once a week in your child’s classroom. Check with your child’s teacher to find out the day and time of PACT time for his or her classroom. Parent …

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Coffee and Connections

Coffee and Connections– drop in for a cup of coffee and a treat! Once a month, each of our four Early Childhood buildings is hosting a get-together for parents. Parents of preschoolers are invited to stop by for a …

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Head Start Policy Committee

Des Moines Public Schools has 18 Head Start classrooms; during the first few days of school the parents in each of these classrooms elect representatives to serve on Head Start Policy Committee. Since its start in 1965, Head …

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