The 7/8 year old students in Mr. Bruce Miller’s and Mrs. Jessica Watson’s learning groups are studying the cold and flu and visited Walgreens to learn more about medicines and the difference between the cold and flu. Mrs. …
President Barack Obama has named Josie Burg, a math teacher here at the Downtown School, a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She is the 10th DMPS teacher to earn this prestigious honor since it was created in 1983. Click the headline to read more about this great honor for Ms. Burg.
We have been busy at the Downtown School. Barbara Leise’s and Jeffrey Kerns’ learning groups have been studying restaurants. They will culminate their study by sharing with parents during the week of December 16th. Jennifer Jones’ and Michelle …
The 7/8 year old students in Mrs. Jessica Watson’s, Mr. Bruce Miller’s and Mrs. Rachelle Gerstel’s learning groups are studying libraries. Mrs. Jessica Watson’s and Mrs. Rachelle Gerstel’s learning groups were able to visit the Central Campus Library …
The students at the Downtown School are learning to be philanthropic! We recently participated in two wonderful programs: Combat Hunger and Toiletries for the Troops. For Combat Hunger, a few students “took charge” and organized a school wide …
The 7/8 year old students in Mrs. Jessica Watson’s, Mr. Bruce Miller’s and Mrs. Rachelle Gerstel’s learning groups are studying libraries. Mrs. Jessica Watson’s and Mrs. Rachelle Gerstel’s learning groups were able to visit the Central Campus Library …
The students in Anne Booth’s and Chris Mathews’ learning groups are studying about our school lunch and where it comes from. They visited our lunch line and spoke with our lunch teachers, Ms. Ellen and Ms. Wanda about …
The students in Anne Booth’s and Chris Mathews’ learning groups are studying about our school lunch and where it comes from. They visited our lunch line and spoke with our lunch teachers, Ms. Ellen and Ms. Wanda about …
Nothing beats having a buddy! Buddies are younger and older students who work together every once in a while. The 9, 10, and 11 year olds of the Downtown School have 5, 6, and 7 year old buddies. …
Destination Graduation Des Moines Public Schools administrators, educators, school board members, and community partners continue to work together to keep students in school and on track to graduate. In October 2010, the district was awarded $6 million in …
