Hawk News
March 24, 2022
April 1st Book Character Dress-up Day
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)
Des Moines Public School students in grades 3-11 will take the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in April. This assessment is required by the Iowa Department of Education for federal accountability purposes. Below are the plans to administer the assessment at Hanawalt. ***No smart watches can be worn during testing.***
Please read carefully to ensure you know the plan for your student.
5th Grade:
- Wednesday, April 13th: Reading
- Thursday, April 14th: Language and Writing
- Friday, April 15th: Science
- Monday, April 18th: Math
3rd Grade and 4th Grade:
- Tuesday, April 19th: Reading
- Wednesday, April 20th: Language and Writing
- Thursday, April 21st: Math
Results: We anticipate sending test results out to all DMPS families via Infinite Campus mid-summer.
For more information regarding the ISASP and a FAQ, please visit the https://iowa.pearsonaccess.com/.
Thank you for your help in preparing your child(ren) for their upcoming ISASP assessments!
Notes from Nurse Sandy
Our current COVID community level remains LOW. In fact, we have some of the lowest numbers we've seen since the start of the pandemic. We will continue to monitor for changes.
A few reminders and announcements:
- If you are sick, please stay home.
- If you traveled over spring break, please consider testing 3-5 days after return from travel or if you develop symptoms of illness.
- NOMI will transition to one testing site (Kurtz) in April.
DMPS moved to a "masks optional" approach in early March.
- We continue to support masking by those who prefer to do so.
- A tip from Dr. Jha: think of your mask like a raincoat - put it on when it's raining, take it off when it stops.
Kindergarten Registration 2022 -2023
Below is a list of students who can complete sign-up at the Hanawalt. Anyone who does not fall into one of the categories listed below should be sent to the Welcome Center.
1. Younger siblings of students who currently attend Hanawalt and reside in our attendance area.
2.Younger siblings of students who currently attend Hanawalt who do not live in our attendance area but have a 22/23 WIDT or OE approval letter.
To sign-up at the Hanawalt, please provide the student’s Birth Certificate, Immunizations, Parent ID and Proof of Residency.
After July 11, 2022, regardless of the situation, ALL new students including incoming siblings, will need to go to the Welcome Center.
Hanawalt Community Notes
A Week in the Arts Update
A Week in The Arts is coming up April 18-20 and parent volunteers are needed to help set up, assist the teacher and artist(s) in their work with students as the classrooms rotate through, and then help transition the classroom for the next grade group. Please read the full description and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ADAC2C7-aweekin
Note that volunteers coming into the school must fill out a DMPS volunteer application.
End of March Used Book Drive
We are hosting a free book fair where each student will be able to select a book to bring home! As a way to increase the variety of books we have to offer, please consider donating gently used elementary age books to our fair. Every student that donates book(s) will receive a coupon for a free 7” kids pizza from Gusto! Donations will be accepted on Monday, March 28th and Tuesday, March 29th from 7:15 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. A volunteer will be available to accept your books in the drop off line.
And don’t forget that the Tower of Books Reading Challenge is on! Check our website or Facebook for more details.
Parents Night Out Registration Now Open
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is back! Registration is now open for Parents Night Out on April 21st, at the White Willow event center on Grand Ave. Cost is $25/pp. Sign up today!
This event is a great opportunity to get together with other Hanawalt parents and leave with some really great stuff. There will be a silent auction featuring some of our awesome area businesses like Gilroy’s, Lua Brewery, and Boesen the Florist.
Today is the last day to order your yearbook!
Today is the last day to order your yearbook. They will arrive in May, just in time to look back on the memories from the 2021-2022 school year. Don’t miss getting yours!
Order and pay online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
You will need to enter the following information:
Hanawalt Elementary School
Yearbook ID: 14585622
Sign Up for and Support Camp Invention This Summer
Give your young innovator an unforgettable adventure! All-new, hands-on activities will launch their imagination and get their confidence soaring as they explore STEM fun from the oceans to outer space. Camp Invention will be held June 27 to July 1 at Franklin Jr. High. Learn more and register. You can also volunteer and earn a discount!
Camp Parent
The Camp Parent is responsible for assisting Directors in promoting their program at a local level. Camp Parents help further the mission of Camp Invention and the National Inventors Hall of Fame by making their local camp a success through increased enrollment. Camp Parents receive one (1) complimentary base price registration for their immediate child.
Parent Volunteer
Camp Invention Parent Volunteers are an integral part of a successful implementation of Camp Invention and can be instrumental in spreading the word about the program on a local level. The Parent Volunteer position provides a rewarding experience for those who want to assist the Camp Invention Director at a specific Camp Invention location in their community. Parent Volunteers will help assist throughout the week of camp but will receive a discount of $130.00 off their own children and can use it up to 3 children.
Contact Associate Principal Kimberly Carter to sign up or get more information kimberly.carter@dmschools.org.
Order Next Year’s School Supplies Now!
We are once again offering families the opportunity to order school supply kits from SchoolKidz. Information is on the flier being sent home next week. We updated the list according to each grade's requests. Kits will be delivered to the school in August and available in each classroom for students who order them during Back to School Night. Visit shipttkits.com and look up Hanawalt account number 74029. With questions, please contact hanawaltelementarypta@gmail.com.
Upcoming Dates
April
22nd: No school
25th: No school; Professional Development day
May
30th: Memorial Day; No school
June
3rd: Last Day; Early dismissal
Hanawalt Elementary
Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411