DMPS Early Childhood @DMPrek
Twitter page of Des Moines Public School's Early Childhood Programs (515) 242-7588 preschool.dmschools.org Des Moines, IA Joined January 2017-
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Our youngest students got the spotlight today to cut the ribbon on a new playground at McKee Early Childhood Center. All four early childhood centers improved their playgrounds thanks to $500K in Headstart funds thru the American Rescue Plan. See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjA7FPg
Welcomed back our entire DMPS Early Childhood team today with the help of Dr. Daniel Spikes. Took time to reflect on where we’ve been and excited to use our past learning and experience to guide us into the 22-23 school year! @sambu_magic @meleyen @DMPrek @DMschools
First EC department SEL meeting of the school year. Shout out to @DauDutJok for all the knowledge he shared during his time at DMPS. His leadership and example helped to shape our learning today. @DMschools @DMPrek @MitchellDMPS
The 2022-2023 Universal Preschool application link is now available on the preschool website 📝📚 the child must be 4 years old by 9/15/22 @DMschools dmschools.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3y…
Happy Black History Month! At Mitchell preschool we know that Black History is American History. We continue to provide learning opportunities in our classrooms to celebrate and value the beauty and strength of our diverse community.
Students have started written play plans in Ms. Dani and Ms. Sarah’s room. Through the play planning process students strengthen fine motor, self regulation and foundational literacy skills. @DMschools @DMPrek
Pictures of picture day: we stopped by the McKee Education Center yesterday as preschoolers were having their first ever school photos taken. Adorable. See more at flic.kr/s/aHsmXaEhgC
Ms. Rachel introduced students to stationary bikes in the gym during large motor time today. Our students loved the new bikes 🚲 ❤️ @DMPrek
Students strengthening their understanding of math and literacy concepts in Ms. Shelly’s room. @sportsmom34911 @DMPrek #preschool #mitchellstrong
Mitchell preschoolers learning daily routines and becoming more comfortable and confident with various learning activities throughout our preschool day. @DMPrek
All staff, students and visitors will be required to wear a mask beginning Wednesday, Sept. 15. Please follow the link to learn about a federal court decision to block the state's ban on mask mandates in schools, and read a message from the superintendent. dmschools.org/news_release/d…
Today was the first day of school for 1,750 of our youngest students as preschool began a new year. Clear skies welcomed students to the Woodlawn Education Center this morning. See more at flic.kr/s/aHsmWB5un8
DMPS Preschool sign-up for 21-22! Sign-up now to ensure the opportunity for your child to attend Pre-K. You can make alternate decisions depending upon community health in August. Click for more info or call 515-242-7588 @DMschools preschool.dmschools.org/about/how-to-a…
So much to celebrate this week! Grateful to be part of such an amazing team of educators 🙌🏽❤️ @MitchellDMPS #MitchellStrong #Prek #EducatorAppreciationWeek #NursesDay @DMschools
We have a Frequently Asked Questions page on our preschool website about preschool sign up! Take a look to get answers to common questions 😁@DMschools preschool.dmschools.org/about/frequent…
Des Moines is home to thousands of Asian American and Pacific Islander people including our students, families and staff. We are sharing our statement of support and the message “Stop Asian Hate” on our school signs throughout the city beginning tomorrow. dmschools.org/news_release/d…
The 2021-2022 Universal Preschool online application link is now available on the preschool website (must be 4yrs by 9/15/21). To make a 2021-2022 Head Start application appointment, please call (515) 242-7588 📝🖍📓
At Mitchell we believe that there is strength and beauty in our differences. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we begin this holiday weekend please check out the link below for a read aloud of “Antiracist Baby” by: Ibram X. Kendi @DMPrek youtu.be/Qw3DjP7HSts

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