February Newsletter
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Missed the Preschool Parent Information Meeting?
If you couldn’t attend last week’s Preschool Parent Information Meeting, you can review the slide deck here. We had a fantastic turnout and appreciate everyone who joined us. Thank you for your time and interest in our preschool program!
Virtual Parent Information Night – Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, & Kindergarten
Discover Early Learning Opportunities in Ankeny Schools
Are you exploring options for your child’s first school experience? Join us for a virtual Parent Information Meeting to learn more about Ankeny Schools’ preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten programs!
Date: Thursday, January 30
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Online – Google Meet
This engaging session will provide an overview of our early learning programs, explain the enrollment process, and answer your questions about how Ankeny Schools can support your child’s academic and social-emotional development. Whether planning ahead or preparing for the upcoming school year, this is an excellent opportunity to discover why families choose Ankeny Schools for a strong start to their child’s education.
Bookmark this link to join the conversation on January 30th!
We will also offer an in-person event featuring specific information about transitional kindergarten on February 5th at the Ankeny district office building.
January Newsletter
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December 2024 Newsletter
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November Newsletter
The November Newsletter is now live. Please review it for helpful information and important dates.
“Keeping it Kind” Week 2024: A Focus on Bullying Prevention
“Keeping it Kind” Week 2024: A Focus on Bullying Prevention
Join us in celebrating National Bullying Prevention month (October) with some fun school-wide activities:
Tuesday, October 22th – Empathy/Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes – Wear fun socks around school/stinky feet (no shoes) day! (Students will need shoes still for lunch and recess.)
Wednesday, October 23th – Show your spirit of Kindness at Westwood! – Wear a Westwood shirt/school spirit wear
Thursday, October 24th – Kindness makes others feel Comfortable! – Wear comfy clothes
Friday, October 25th – Model Kindness! Dress up as your favorite kind book or movie character
Submit Your Child’s Holiday Card Design (by Oct 20) for a Great Cause!
The Local 5 We Are Iowa team is excited to invite parents and guardians to have their children participate in our holiday card design contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to showcase their creativity while supporting a great cause.
Children up to 13 years of age can submit their holiday card designs using the Card Design Template. The best part? The top five winning designs will be printed and sold at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique, with all proceeds going to DMARC in support of their food pantries.
Entry is free and the process is simple! For more details about the contest and to see how it supports DMARC, check out our interview [here].
To submit your child’s design or for more information, please click [here].
Remember, submissions are due by October 20th. Don’t miss this chance to get involved in a heartwarming holiday project that benefits the community.
Thank you, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s spread some holiday cheer together!
October Newsletter
Click the link below to read the latest information from Westwood in the October Newsletter.