Samuelson News
January-February 2023
Welcome Back and School Hours!
Reminder of school hours:
Doors open at 7:30 am
Classes start at 7:45 am
Dismissal and Pick Up time is at 2:40 pm
Shirt Purchase Opportunity!
Please click the link below to order!
https://www.brokenarrowwearstore.com/collections/samuelson-elementary**We will NOT be ordering extras, if you would like a shirt, please make sure to purchase one using this link!***
News from our Community School Coordinator:
- Volunteering: Interested in volunteering at Samuelson? There are lots of options for volunteers and we need YOU! Fill out the DMPS Volunteer Application and once approved, Samuelson's Community School Coordinator will reach out to set up your future volunteer opportunities. Application link: https://www.applitrack.com/desmoinesindependent/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteers
- Donations: Are you doing some house cleaning and have clothing or other items you're interested in donating? Consider donating to Samuelson! Items we are always looking for are gently used shoes, winter coats, hats and gloves, and clothing. Other household items could be accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to donate something, you can be provided with a donation receipt. Please contact the Community School Coordinator, Savannah Stuckmayer, at 218-503-1056, on Snap! Connect or at savannah.stuckmayer@dmschools.org for more information and/or to set up a drop-off time.
- School Advisory Council: Samuelson is looking for more family members to join the School Advisory Council. This group meets monthly and serves to include parents and community members in decision-making at Samuelson. We need your voice! If you have questions, please contact Savannah Stuckmayer at 218-503-1056, on Snap! Connect or email at savannah.stuckmayer@dmschools.org.
PTO Meeting
A Note from Nurse Brooke:
Smile Squad Program through Dental Connections will perform 2nd and 3rd grade dental screenings on 1/12/23. The Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic will provide dental exams and x-rays for children who turn in signed permission slips between 2/6/23-2/9/23.
OneRun Results!
Thank you for your participation in the DMPS Foundation's 2022 OneRun! We are proud to announce that the total amount raised for the event was $30,866.00, and the total number of participants was 1158 (620 more participants than last year!).
Results for Samuelson Elementary School
Number of Participants: 18 (up from 3 last year!)
Amount raised for your school: $479.78
The next OneRun is coming in September 2023! Be on the lookout for more information to come!
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures and Traffic Issues
Please read below to make sure you are doing your part to keep every Samuelson student safe.
Please pay attention to the STOP sign located at the end of our driveway. You must come to a complete stop here and look for students using the crosswalk.
Please remind your children to cross at the designated crosswalks instead of in the middle of the street.
If you are dropping off your child in a car, please enter on Lindlavista Way. You can drop off along the sidewalk at the side of the school. PLEASE REAMIN IN YOUR VEHICLES. The area in front of Samuelson, along Bel-Aire Road, is reserved for buses and day care vans only. Stay on the right side of the road as you drive along Bel-Aire. For the safety of your children and other drivers, do not make u-turns in front of the school. This will help traffic move as quickly and smoothly as possible.
If you are picking up your child in a car, enter on Lindlavista Way or Crestmoor Place. The children will line up on the sidewalk at the side of the school. When it is your turn, a teacher will place your child (children) in your car. Stay in your car in the car line. If you need to assist with a car seat and get out of your vehicle, please move forward in the line so we can continue putting students in cars. You may then pull forward or around as directed. You must turn right on Bel-Aire Road at dismissal time. The area in front of Samuelson, along Bel-Aire Road is reserved for buses and day care vans only.
DO NOT BLOCK NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAYS AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE LEAVING A LANE FOR EMERGECNY VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES. Please do not park along Lindlavista Way. One lane must stay open on Lindlavista Way for the car line and emergency vehicles. If you need to park and leave your car, you may park on Bel Aire Road or Crestmoor Place.