The story of Willie Wonka, performed by our Findley Drama Club, centers on five golden tickets. Turnaround Arts is about five golden tickets, too, as five DMPS schools are now part of the national educational program. Click the photo to read more about the visit by Forest Whitaker and what the program is doing to support our students.
Students at Findley Elementary had an Oscar-winning guest teacher this week. Forest Whitaker is back continuing his work with our students through the Turnaround Arts program. Click the photo to see more of our activities at school and our performance of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Delicious and educational, Scratch Cupcakery brought a culinary lesson to Findley Elementary this week. The bakers donated their time and cakes to teach students about art in the world of food. Click on the image to see more yummy photos.
Fourth graders participated in a special presentation today both as the presenters and the recipients! The “I Have a Dream Foundation – Dreamer Academy” has teamed up with Findley to provide resources and support for our students’ and …
Yesterday at noon, four students; Sammi Jo Meade (5th), Asha Le (5th), Brianna Shelton (5th), and Aayailah Huff (3rd) returned to Des Moines after a four day trip to our nation’s capitol with teacher Lisa Jorgensen and Principal …
The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities today announced the expansion of the Turnaround Arts initiative. Findley Elementary School will be joined Cattell, Findley, Harding and Madison schools in this program to use the arts as a tool to improve education. Click the headline to read about this major development for five Northside schools.
Clear skies and cool temperatures graced us for our annual Field Day on Friday, May 16th. Mr. Phipps, our PE teacher, planned and prepared 15 stations for students to rotate through including Basketball, Jump the Chicken, Bean Bag …
Findley Elementary was one of nearly a dozen DMPS elementary schools that participated in the Girls on the Run 5k at Raccoon River Park on Friday, May 9! Click here to view more pictures!
On May 6th, six fourth graders attended the DMPS School Board meeting to present artwork to Superintendent Tom Ahart and the School Board as a formal thank you for all their support of the arts in education as …
John Deere Financial hosted a family breakfast last Friday, the 2nd of May. Students came with their family and enjoyed a bonus to their breakfast, fresh donuts! Beyond that, John Deere volunteers worked with our students talking about …
