IB Project by 3rd Graders

Our 3rd grade students have been working on an IB unit of inquiry connected to the trans-disciplinary theme of HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES. The central idea for the unit is: Volunteer organizations perform a variety of functiions around …

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Kindergarten IB Unit of Inquiry Scavenger Hunt

Our kindergarten classes went on a scavenger hunt today. The activity is connected to their current IB unit of inquiry. The central idea for this unit is: Schools help us live and learn together to build a community. The …

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Beaverdale Fall Fest Parade

Join us as we walk in the Beaverdale Fall Fest Parade on Saturday, September 15th. Each year the students, parents and staff of Walnut Street School walk in the Beaverdale Fall Fest Parade as a way to share …

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WSS Family Picnic and Movie Night

You are invited to the Walnut Street School Family Picnic and Movie Night on Friday, September 14 at McHenry Park located at 1012 Oak Park Avenue in Des Moines. The picnic will begin at 6:30 PM. Families will …

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School Picture Day – September 14

School Picture Day is Friday, September 14. Students will go with their classes in the morning to have pictures taken. Order forms were sent home last week, but additional forms are available in the office if you have …

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Children’s Book Authors visit Walnut Street School!

Students in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade got to an enjoying hearing from Joe Kelley and Nick Rokicki, the authors of bestselling Children’s Book, Pete the Popcorn. The story features a popcorn kernel that’s not popped up …

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3rd Graders take ACTION via Meals from the Heartland

Kudos to our 3rd graders for their efforts at Meals from the Heartland! The students have been learning about volunteer organizations and what it means to be a volunteer through their current IB unit of inquiry. Participating in …

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Parent Teacher Organization – Sept. 4

Please join us for our September PTO session. Our 3rd grade teachers will be providing a presentation on Action in IB. The session will be from 4:30-5:30 in Room 337 on Tuesday, September 4th.

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World Languages…English and Mandarin Chinese

All students in our IB classrooms receive instruction in two world languages…English and Mandarin Chinese. Our students participate in three Mandarin Chinese lessons each week. Students learn through storytelling, body movements, character writing and other methods. Sufan Huang …

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School is off to a great start!

Students and staff at Walnut Street School are off to a great start! The first few days of school are used to establish routines, essential agreements, gather academic data through pre-assessments and to engage in new learning. All …

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