Windsor Newsletter
April
Pay It Forward Scholarship
Six Windsor students were chosen to receive the Levi Knock Foundation “Pay It Forward” Scholarship. Students could apply for outside of school enrichment that focused on the arts and sciences to honor the memory of Levi Knock.
The following is a list of students who received the scholarship (in totally random order).
Mauang Lah (5N) – Digital Cartooning and Illustration @ Des Moines Art Center
Tony Song (5B/Z)– Applied piano lessons with the Des Moines Symphony Academy
Savannah Song (3K) – Applied violin lessons with the Des Moines Symphony Academy
Jasmine Lowery (2S) – ArTECH (Science Center of Iowa) and Dance Camp at Dance-a-Cross
Lucy Powell (4B) – Science Camp at SCI
Isabella Smith (4I) – Historical Day Camp at Living History Farms
Congratulations to the students and families alike. Also a big thank you to Joyce Knock for offering these opportunities for our students that honor her grandson’s memory.
Kindergarten Sign Up
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for you and your child and we want the sign-up process to go as smoothly as possible for your family.
Your child must be five years old on or before September 15 to be eligible. Find the information you need to start enrollment below
WHAT DO I NEED?
Everyone is required to provide the following documents:*
- Birth certificate;
- Immunization records;
- Photo ID;
- Resident verification (may include, but not limited to: recent utility bill, current vehicle registration, recent DHS paperwork, signed lease agreement or notarized letter from your landlord.)
*All documentation must be received before sign-up can be completed.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Current Des Moines Public Schools preschool students (including partner sites, but excluding Catholic diocese schools) will receive a letter from your student’s teacher instructing you on how to complete the kindergarten registration process. Please wait for your registration letter before beginning this process. You do NOT need to visit the Welcome Center to begin this process.
Families who already have a child attending a DMPS school or preschool may sign-up at their address-assigned school beginning Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 2:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Families who are new to Des Moines Public Schools can sign-up by visiting the Welcome Center at 2100 Fleur Drive.
QUESTIONS?
Families may call 515-242-7371 with any questions about the kindergarten sign-up process.
Old Creamery
Your PAWS fundraising dollars brought in this local school tour from Amana, IA. New for 2018 - Sailing the 3 C's: Compromise, Cooperation and Critical Thinking.
You Can Pay Your Student Fees Online!
School Fee Payment Instructions for Infinite Campus
1. Visit our district website at www.dmschools.org and find the Parents Link at the top of the site.
2. Click the Online Payments link under Links for School Info to get to the Des Moines Public Schools Web Store.
3. Select School Fees.
4. Enter your Infinite Campus Parent Portal User Name and Currently enrolled child’s birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) to access a list of your student’s fees.
5. Select the fees you would like to make a payment for and click Next Page.
6. Confirm your payment choices and click Go to Checkout.
7. If a new customer, select “I am a new customer”.
a. Enter your email address
b. Click “Sign in”
8. If a returning customer, select “I am a returning customer”.
a. Enter your email address and password
b. Click Sign in
9. Enter your billing information and create a password (if required).
10. Enter your payment information.
11. Verify information for accuracy and select Complete Order.Payment will be processed and Receipt can be viewed and printed.
Need Help?
Forgotten Web Store Password? Click Password Reminder under Services, enter your email address and click the arrow. Your password will be emailed to you shortly.
Forgotten your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Password or no Parent Portal Access? Contact your student’s school building secretary Casey Brown at casey.brown@dmschools.org.
Windsor Elementary
Email: windsor@dmschools.org
Website: https://windsor.dmschools.org/
Location: 5912 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8440
Twitter: @WindsorCatsDMPS