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Fairmeadows Elementary School provides educational programs for
students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The organizational
structure in kindergarten through fourth grade consists of self-contained
classrooms. This means that the responsibility for the academic
program rests with one or two teachers. Fifth and sixth grade teachers
work together in a departmentalized program. Students may have up
to three or four educators working together to provide the areas
of our academic curriculum. Specialists provide instruction in art,
foreign language, music and physical education.
In 2007-08, the range of programs at Fairmeadows will include:
half-day and full-day kindergarten classes, an English as a Second
Language program, paid before and after school child care, Extended
Learning program, Student Council, Special Needs educators who have
small class sizes in order to meet individualized learning needs,
computer-assisted instruction, a computer lab, and Reading Resource
teachers who provide excellent literacy instruction and information.
Every student will visit the school library and have the opportunity
to check out books to be returned at least weekly. Fifth and sixth
graders have the opportunity to try out for 23rd Street Singers
at Fairmeadows. Band and orchestra lessons are available. Other
services include: speech and language services, nursing, vision
and hearing screening, dental screening, counseling, psychological
and sociological services.
There are several clubs and activities for Fairmeadows students
throughout the school year sponsored by Fairmeadows teachers. We
will also have opportunities for you to volunteer your expertise
and time for Fairmeadows. Information will be sent home during the
year as these opportunities arise.
Fairmeadows has a business alliance with The City of West Des Moines
and with Hy-Vee. A number of activities and opportunities are possible
through this alliance and we appreciate the support of these businesses,
as well as other West Des Moines businesses and organizations.
We thank you for the honor of being allowed to participate in your
child’s education.
Construction on the addition and remodel of Fairmeadows Elementary
School, 807-23rd Street in West Des Moines, began in June 2005.
Monthly reports on the construction have been posted on the district website
(link on left column) along with photos.
We believe all children should have the opportunity to develop the
skills necessary to become productive, respectful citizens and lifelong
learners in an ever-changing and diverse world.
Our mission is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning
by nurturing, challenging, and guiding all students toward their
maximum academic, creative, physical, social, and emotional potential.
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