Hawk News

August 4, 2022

Welcome

Hello Hanawalt Hawks! The building has been cleaned, materials are being delivered and we are ready to start another amazing year at Hanawalt! Not only will you receive regular communication from staff, the Hawk News will go out every Thursday during the school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.


Sincerely,

Mrs. Liebl

Meet the Teacher

Monday, Aug. 22nd, 4:30-6pm

225 56th Street

Des Moines, IA

We will have Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 22nd from 4:030 - 6:00 pm. Families can come in and meet the teachers and drop off supplies.
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First Day of School

First Day of School

Morning drop off is in front of the building:

Drop off starts at 7:25 am. Please be mindful of others as you drop off in the morning. You may walk your child to their classroom on the first day of school. After the first day of school, please drop them off in the front of the school. Learning starts at 7:45 am.


Dismissal:

Students pack up to leave for the day at the 2:40 bell. Options for dismissal are bus, Metro, car rider, or walker/parent pick up.


Car riders will be dismissed to the gym. From there they will be called as parents come through the car rider line. The car rider line runs down 56th on to Robertson and through the school parking lot.


Walkers/Parent Pick Up - student are dismissed to the front walk way. There is supervision there until all students have been picked up.

First Day of School

Dismissal

If a change needs to made to a dismissal plan for your child(ren), call the office before 2:00 pm. Please do not email teachers or administration with these changes. We cannot guarantee that email will be read before dismissal time.


Parents are asked to assist with dismissal procedures by making certain that children are clear about dismissal plans before they enter school each morning.

Kindergarten Kickoff

Kindergarten Kickoff

This year kindergarten will start differently. Students will not be assigned to their classroom until Thursday, September 1st, 2022. Students will rotate to each kindergarten teacher. We engage students in learning activities, schoolwide routines, and connecting with classmates. We will be sending letter soon about which room to go in on the 1st day of school. Just a reminder, Kindergarten Parent Night is Thursday, September 1st @ 5:30pm. Kindergarteners do not have school Friday, September 2nd, so teachers can prepare for their students.


*All students will be assigned to Kelly Carpenter in Infinite Campus until 9/2.

Kindergarten Kickoff

New Staff

Meet our wonderful new staff!

OneRun

The 3rd annual District-wide OneRun fundraiser will be held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on Saturday, September 24th, with check-in between 8:00-8:45 a.m. The event is a 2-mile fun run/walk with an option to cheer on the sidelines as a supporter! Registration is free for everyone; participation is what will count.


Event fees will be paid by corporate and individual sponsors. Once participation totals are tallied, the money raised will be sent directly to the schools. Each participant may designate one school. The more participants and donations, the more money to the schools!


To register for the Run, click HERE

Hanawalt Community Notes

School is Starting Soon…Let’s Play!

Starting last year, we have worked with parent volunteers to provide an accessible, community-building event for each grade level to kick off the school year and help families get reacquainted. The grade level playdates are a casual way for parents to meet each other and let classmates play. We hope you can join us!


Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 9, 5:30-7 at Hanawalt

First: Sunday, August 14, 6-7 at Hanawalt

Second: Thursday, August 18, 6-7 at Hanawalt

Third: Sunday, August 14, 4- 5:30 at Hanawalt

Fourth: Thursday, August 18, 6-7 at Hanawalt

Fifth: Sunday, August 21, 4-5:30 at Frisbee Park


Save the date!

Friday, September 16th from 5:30-7:30pm; Annual Hanawalt Block Party!

Get excited for our 2022 Hanawalt Block Party, a FREE family friendly event that welcomes the entire Hanawalt community! Students, siblings, and family members will enjoy free food and snow cones, carnival games, balloon animals, break dancing, a giant obstacle course and more! This event cannot happen without the help of volunteers, please consider signing up to help during the event. Thank you and we can't wait to see you there!


Sign Up Now to Volunteer

We have so many fun plans for next year and we need your help! Sign up now for volunteer roles. In particular, we need parents to help keep our morning drop-off running smooth. It’s a great way to pitch in for half an hour before work one morning a week.


Sign up for the Hanawalt Hawks Invitational Golf Fundraiser August 26

Hanawalt Elementary Golf Tournament fundraiser is happening on August 26, 2022. Four person scramble includes fees, cart, lunch and tee prizes. Check in is at 8:00 am with a 9:00 am shotgun start. Register to play or sign up to volunteer.

For more information or to become a sponsor please contact Josh @ 402-515-1682 or espinosaservice@gmail.com.


Boohoo/Yahoo Parent Breakfast

Whether it’s a morning of tears or cheers, join other parents and the Hanawalt Community for coffee and pastries after saying goodbye that first day. Look for the Hanawalt Community signs to find us!

Upcoming Dates

August

22: Meet the Teacher 4:3pm – 6:00pm

24: First Day of School


September

1: Picture Day

1: Parent Night for Kindergarten Families Only @ 5:30pm

2: No School for Kindergarten Only

5: No School

16: Block Party 5:30pm - 7:30pm

24: One Run @ Botanical Gardens

29: No School

30: No School


October

11: Picture Re-takes

31: No School

Hanawalt Elementary

Hanawalt Elementary

Hanawalt Elementary

225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA jolene.liebl@dmschools.org 515-242-8411 hanawalt.dmschools.org