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WDMCS Family/Staff Newsletter: Nov. 6, 2020
Face Masks Required Starting Nov. 9
This change, which originally was planned for second semester, was moved up in response to the increasing COVID-19 percentages in Polk County. The Board of Education approved the recommendation at a Nov. 4 special meeting.
Disposable masks will be available for students or staff who forget to bring one.
Second Semester Choice
- Families must choose for their student to learn at school or online for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.
- Families were sent a survey Monday, Nov. 2, to complete for EACH student.
- Families must decide by Friday, Nov. 13.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Learn about elementary options >
2020-21 Calendar Update
The additional 2020-21 professional development days allow teachers to focus on district initiatives during the teacher contract without requiring substitutes. Administrators will work to protect at least half of each day on Feb. 8 and April 2 and all day on March 11 for teacher work time. Winter break, spring break, the last day of school, and semester and trimester dates will not change.
Enroll in WDMCS Kindergarten for 2021-22!
Community Resources for Parents and Students
Microsoft Skills Initiative During Pandemic
According to a recent Microsoft blog post, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub are collaborating to learn about the most in-demand jobs, offer learning and certifications, and equip job seekers with tools to help them get hired.
This initiative can help our own WDMCS families and high school students seeking support with finding or changing jobs during the pandemic.
Student Planning Pointers for Parents (SP3)
By participating in the program, parents are signed up to win college savings plan deposits.
Local Food Pantry Services
- Stay in your car and a volunteer will come to you.
- The pantry is open to all in need.
- There are no residency or income requirements.
2190 NW 82nd St, Ste A | Clive, IA 50325
They are located on NW 82nd Street in Clive, between Crestview School of Inquiry and Hickman Road.
Valley’s Craig Walter Named Best of the West Teacher
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Katherine Harrington, as well as Valley Principal David Maxwell and associate principals Jeff Grassmeyer, Ph.D., and Josh Griffith, revealed the news to Walter on Monday in a surprise visit to his classroom.
“We are so proud of Mr. Walter and this honorable accomplishment,” Maxwell said. “Mr. Walter represents Valley High School’s talented and intelligent teachers extremely well, and we cannot think of another teacher more deserving.”
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