Edmunds 2017 Culture Fair kicked off on Wednesday, May 10th with the help of several distinguished visitors to the school, volunteering to help educate the students about far off locals across the world. From exploring the art and …
Fifth graders at Edmunds have been studying the history of Westward Expansion and the impact that it had on Native Americans. Students learned about multiple points of view and how the speaker’s perspective influences how events are portrayed in …
Every Friday, students at Edmunds who have displayed positive behavior over the week get to participate in a Friday Fun Celebration in their classrooms. Students that participate in the celebrations consistently demonstrate Edmunds expectations of being Respectful, Responsible, …
Edmunds students have been learning chess, the “game of kings,” after school as a part of the OASIS program. OASIS, standing for Oakridge Achievers Successful in School, is an educationally based after-school program for students in grades K-5. …
The Harlem Globetrotters were in Des Moines for a game at the Wells Fargo Arena the first week of April, which provided a great opportunity for the students and staff at Edmunds Elementary to receive a special visitor. On Friday April 7th Edmunds held an …
On Tuesday, March 28, Edmunds 4th grade students attended a play at Des Moines’ Temple Theater for the Performing Arts, “The Man Who Planted Trees,” based on a book by Jean Giono. The fable takes place in the …
Edmunds Elementary students and teachers have been practicing Yoga in the classrooms for three years now. The program, called “Y4C” is an innovative platform for improving student’s physical, emotional and comprehension skills. Y4C is designed to help the …
Congratulation to the young Edmunds artists who have work displayed in the DMPS Art Show, a singular honor for only a handful of students each year. For 2017, Edmunds’ participation included students from most grade levels and included …
During Math, 4th Graders at Edmunds Elementary traveled to Mars! While on their imaginary visit they used their creativity along with their map and geometry skills to create a map of an imaginary Martian city. Students were …
Edmunds students and staff participated in PJ Day Iowa on Friday, January 27, 2017 in the effort to to help put the issue of homelessness to bed. The teachers and students wearing pajamas to school for the day served as …
