Dreamer News October 9th
Findley Elementary School - 2020-2021
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A Message from Mrs. Adams
Friday, Oct 16 is an at-home learning day for all students K-8 in DMPS. This allows for teachers to prepare their classrooms for students' first day the following week.
Fall Conferences
Findley Re-Opening October 19th
Mr. Miller's Message
Health Update with Nurse Lori
COVID-19 Pandemic Guidelines
Parent COVID-19 Pandemic Guidelines Des Moines Public Schools
DMPS follows the Iowa Department of Public Health, Polk County Public Health, and the CDC to provide guidelines to determine when a student is well enough to attend school during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance will be modified to meet appropriate public health and safety needs, as necessary. These guidelines are for anyone entering a DMPS building or attending a DMPS event.
-Plan ahead to arrange how your child will be cared for if they stay home, or need to go home from school due to illness.
-Notify the School Nurse if your child is ill and will not be at school. Please report all symptoms.
-Notify the School Nurse if your child is positive for COVID-19 OR has been in close contact with someone with COVID-19.
-Always notify the school office if your child’s emergency contact information changes.
ATTENTION: If your student has a chronic health condition, please touch base with your family physician, and prepare a plan in advance that sets clear parameters in case they develop COVID 19 symptoms. We want you and your student to be as prepared as possible to return to school.
Lori Griffith BSN, RN
Findley Elementary
515-242-8407
Counselor's Corner: Relieving Stress
Counseling class word of the week was: stress. Students shared different triggers that cause them to feel stress. Then different body signals that show we are stressed such as: upset stomach, increased heart rate, urge to yell or do nothing. Last, students shared different calming strategies.
Feel free to try one or more yourself.
- Take breaks- do an activity/ hobby you enjoy/ take slow deep breaths.
- Get plenty of sleep, sometimes a nap is helpful.
- Exercise- go outside for fresh air by walking, running, or playing basketball.
- Eat well, have a balanced diet. And drink plenty of water.
- Stay socially connected in safe ways.
October Art Challenge
If you would like Mrs.Fisher to see your zentangles, send submissions to Emily.fisher@dmschools.org
PTO Asks to Show your Staff Appreciation
Dear Findley Parents,
As we make the transition to Hybrid learning, please know that your Findley teachers have been working above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your child has the best learning experience possible. They want nothing more than to be back in the classroom with all of their students, able to work with them and connect with them as we know Findley teachers are best at - loving your kids with all their hearts. Staff Appreciation Day is usually in the spring, and with COVID, we were unable to celebrate that as a PTO. Please send an email or Teams chat to your child's teacher (and any other Findley staff) who has made an impact on your child's life. The encouragement will be priceless. PTO supports and appreciates our Findley staff!
Family Resources
Bidwell Riverside Center
Food & Clothing Pantry/Various family services
1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
(515) 244-6251
https://www.bidwellriverside.org/
POLK COUNTY NORTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY
3010 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 286-2220
Open M,W,F 8:00am-10:00am
Open T, Th, 11:00am-1:00pm
POLK COUNTY RIVER PLACE FOOD PANTRY
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-286-3695
Open M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
See you Online!
Findley Elementary
Website: findley.dmschools.org/
Location: 3025 Oxford Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 242-8407
Facebook: facebook.com/findleydmps