John Deere Financial Books with Breakfast

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 …

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K-1 Fine Arts Night

On April 22nd, K-1 Fine Arts night was a huge success! Friends and family of Kindergarten and 1st grade classes enjoyed an evening of dinner served by Fazzoli’s musical performances practiced in Ms. Olsen’s music curriculum, artwork created …

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Earth Day with the KOOL Kids

Members of the Findley 5th grade leadership group, the KOOL KIDS, lent a hand cleaning up Union Park on Earth Day. They are learning what it takes to become good citizens! Click to view more pictures!

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Artful Additions to Findley

Next time you visit Findley Elementary, be sure to look up! Fourth graders at Findley Elementary have spent the year focusing on collaboration and communication and prove their understanding of it with the creation of three Chihuly-inspired sculptures …

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PBIS Celebration is a Slam Dunk!

Findley students celebrated with slam dunks and one-on-one with the North High basketball players April 3rd, 2014, set up by Assistant Coach Taylor Phipps, our very own PE teacher. To start the show, the Findley Dance and Cheer …

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Northside: Big Concert Reflects Focus on Arts

More than 400 voices from Cattell, Findley, Harding, Madison, North and Oak Park schools took part in last night’s 2nd annual Northside Night Vocal Music Concert. The big concert was matched by big news that all schools feeding into North will now take part in the federal Turnaround Arts program. Click the photo to read more about Northside night.

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DMPS Considers New Attendance Areas

It’s been more than 25 years since DMPS made comprehensive changes to elementary school attendance areas. A lot changes in a quarter of a century, and to better serve students and meet the needs of schools the district is considering new attendance areas for many elementary schools. Click the headline to learn about the plan and share your opinion.

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Students Represent Findley at the District Art Show

Eight Findley students represented Findley Elementary at the District’s Annual Art Exhibit by having their work they’ve made in Miss Jorgensen’s art class on display.   We are very proud of all the artwork every student creates at …

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Findley Loves Science!

Findley 4th grade students went to the Science Center of Iowa. Students explored all the areas of SCI and even got to do chemistry experiments. The experience was sponsored by John Deere Financial. Second grade students have a …

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Tutoring Available for Findley Students

As a Title I school, our students may qualify for tutoring services at no cost to their family. To be eligible, students must also be approved for free/reduced-price lunch, and not have received tutoring services during the first semester of this school year. To learn more, simply click the headline above.

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