We Are WDMCS
District Staff Monthly E-Newsletter
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018
Golf in the Halls
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation for a fun family event and help raise money for the Teacher Grant program.
In addition, approximately 20 volunteers are still needed. Please encourage students to volunteer for Silver Cord hours.
Order Valley Gear for Fall Weather!
The Valley Tiger Booster Club has opened a pop-up online clothing store for the fall. This store has some of the merchandise from the school store, but also includes several new offerings.
WDMCS Telephone Tutorial
The new Mitel telephones WDMCS now uses across the district are slightly more complex than the rotary phone. We want to provide you with some helpful tips to ensure you do not ever get frustrated by all the options.
Feeling Better Should Be Easy
WDMCS employees with district insurance can take advantage of Doctor On Demand. Visit a doctor on your smartphone, tablet, or computer virtually anywhere, anytime.
With Doctor On Demand, you and your family members can connect face-to-face with a board-certified doctor 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Get treatment for:
- cold and flu
- bronchitis and sinus infections
- urinary tract infections
- sore throats
- allergies
- fever
- headache
- pink eye
- skin conditions...and more!
Three Simple Steps to Take
- Download the Doctor On Demand app (Apple or Android) or visit doctorondemand.com
- Have your Wellmark member ID card ready.
- Create an account or sign in.
Questions? Call 1-800-997-6196
Staff Video Profile: Lynda Niffenegger
Nutrition Services Nordic Ware® Promotion
Nutrition Services is offering a pan promotion through one of the WDMCS vendors.
ALL district staff can buy professional quality Nordic Ware® Pans at a discounted price. The deadline to order is Nov. 27.
WDMCS Reads Features Laurie Halse Anderson Books
WDMC is delighted to announce this year's WDMCS Read program will feature several books from a notable children's and young adult novel author. Laurie Halse Anderson will visit WDMCS in April 2019. The featured books include:
- Elementary Schools: "Independent Dames," "Fight for Life," "Fever 1793"
- Junior High: "Chains"
- High School: "Speak"
Watch for more information soon on this year's WDMCS Reads program.
Western Hills Play
Friday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 | 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 | 6 p.m.
Western Hills Elementary
Western Hills Elementary presents “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” by Mary Lynn Dobson. Experience Robin Hood as never before in this silly, swashbuckling retelling of the Robin Hood legend!
Share Your Expertise as a Community Education Instructor
Community Education is always looking for great instructors and new ideas for classes in our programs.
- Adventures provides fun classes, teachers, and enriching experiences for K-8 students after school, in the evenings and on the weekends.
- LEARNwest offers a wide range of classes for adults who want to expand their skills, make everyday life better, and try something new.
- ParentQuest provides a wide variety of opportunities for parents and other caring adults as they navigate each child’s unique path to success in school and life.
If you would like to teach a class, please contact Sue Otte; 515-633-5007 or ottes@wdmcs.org.
Click here to propose a course.
School/Community Relations
buckl@wdmcs.org
515-633-5023
Alexandra Wade
515-633-5022
Aaron Young
younga@wdmcs.org
515-633-5016
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: www.wdmcs.org
Location: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
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