There were no stopwatches or finish lines, but Lolo Jones may have set a new personal best today here at Findley Elementary School. The Olympian (and DMPS alum) partnered with Samaritan’s Feet to present each student with a brand new pair of shoes. Click Lolo’s photo to read and see more about her visit to Findley.

The 4th/5th Grade Findley Choir performed their concert at John Deere Financial today! Click the link in this post to watch a video of their performance! Join us tonight at 6:00 at Findley to watch the concert!

In a report by the U.S. Department of Education on the School Improvement Grant, Findley Elementary is one of three schools in the nation highlighted for our success. Findley was featured for our leadership focus, emphasis on Iowa Core standards, and attention to data resulting in increases in both math and reading proficiency.

On Tuesday, November 19, Findley Elementary School held a “Thankful Breakfast” for Findley students and families. While eating breakfast that included hot cocoa and muffins, students and families wrote what they were thankful for on cutouts of handprints …

Students throughout Findley enjoyed a visit from Randy Barron!  Randy, in partnership with Des Moines Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center of Washing DC, is working with a variety of teachers throughout the Des Moines School District, to …

Thank you to John Deere Financial volunteers for coming to school this morning to help Findley students make tie blankets! The tie blankets will be donated to the Amanda the Panda Family Grief Center. Pictures from this morning are included here!

Last Wednesday after work, Findley staff members participated in a 1K walk for the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative! The great weather made it a beautiful day for a walk! For more information on the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, …

Enjoy pictures from Thursday night’s “Behind the Scenes at Drama Club!” The students were excited to share the warm-ups and games that teach theatre skills!  

Findley students were treated to a performance by the Grandview University Theatre Arts Department on Friday, October 4. The Viking Theatre at Grandview is closed for renovation, but that has not stopped the theatre department from rehearsing and …

Read about Imagine Learning and the October 2013 newsletter!