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July 7, 2023

Kindergarten Jumpstart in Early August

If you have a child preparing to start kindergarten in the fall remember to sign up for Kindergarten Jumpstart, an early August program designed to prepare new kindergartners for the upcoming school year. The program offers incoming students the chance to explore their school, tour their new classroom, and get excited to start learning. If you haven’t already signed up your child for Kindergarten Jumpstart, now is the time to do so!

June 30, 2023

Free Summer Meal Locations

Take a break from prepping lunch and bring your kids to our free summer meal sites! No cost or enrollment required. Open to all children 18 and younger. Enjoy a tasty meal at two locations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give your kids a nutritious lunch this summer. Visit us today!

No service Monday, July 3rd through Tuesday, July 4th.

Autumn Ridge Estates
11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Crestbruck Park
11:30 am – 12:30 pm

View more information and menus here

June 5, 2023

Teacher Assignments 2023-2024

Classroom Teacher Assignments will be posted via infinite campus on Friday August 11th.

April 24, 2023

Register Now for Summer Enrichment Camps and Activities

Explore a wide range of summer enrichment camps and activities by visiting any of the Summer Enrichment links below. Whether it’s a cooking class, learning about horses, arts, reading, or sports, there are a variety of options for children of different ages and interests.

Activity Description Contact
Career Exploration Opportunities We have a wide range of career exploration opportunities to help you find your passion and prepare for your dream job. Our career exploration programs include internships, job shadowing, mentorship programs, informational interviews with professionals in various fields, career fairs, and networking events. Whether you’re a high school student or in middle school, we have programs and resources to help you explore different careers, gain valuable experience, and connect with industry professionals. Let us help you take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career. Career Exploration website
Reading Activities to help prevent Summer Slide Suggestions to encourage children to open books even after school doors close. Have some fun and avoid the summer reading slide. 10 Weeks of Summer Reading Adventures

2023 Summer Library Program for all ages – Find Your Voice

Kirkendall Library

Scholastic Article: KIDS & FAMILY READING REPORT THE SUMMER READING IMPERATIVE

Three Ways to Prevent Summer Slide

ACSD Summer Classes Ankeny Community Engagement is proud to offer quality continuing education courses for students and adults in the Ankeny community and surrounding areas. Whether it’s an adult fitness class, evening or weekend enrichment for kids, or a class to keep your finances in check, you’ll find a wide variety of courses. View our Summer Course Catalog.

 

 

Kristopher Koehler

 

DMACC Kids College Youth Camps Youth Tech Inc. in cooperation with Des Moines Area Community College West Campus’s Celebrate! Innovation program is an interactive computer camp that focuses on providing enrichment opportunities to students in the world of computers. Classes offered at DMACC’s West Des Moines Campus or virtually. Various courses offered. Age range: 6-17. Registration fee. DMACC Kids College website
Blank Park Zoo Summer Safari Camps Explore the world of animals and nature. Week-long half-day or full day camp options that consist of hands-on lessons, games, art, zoo explorations and live animal encounters. Age range: 3 years through 7th grade. Registration discount for zoo members. Registration fee. Blank Park Zoo Safari Camps website
Climb Iowa Summer Youth Camps Climb Iowa camps introduce young adventurers to climbing. Children will learn about trust, teamwork and problem solving while developing their rock climbing skills through interactive games and activities. Ages 8-12. Registration fee. Climb Iowa Youth Camps website
Jester Park Equestrian Camps Four fun-filled mornings of summer camp at Jester Park Equestrian Center. Enjoy learning all about horses and spending plenty of time riding, along with participating in other fun camp activities like games and crafts. Ages 5-12. Registration fee. Jester Park Equestrian website
Living History Farms Day Camps Half-day and full day camps offered for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration fee. Living History Farms Camps website
Polk County Conservation Day Camps Variety of day camps offered for ages 6+. These day camps are designed to encourage hands-on learning through outdoor explorations, activities, games, crafts, and more. Camps will be led by naturalists. Campers are asked to bring a water bottle and sack lunch for day long camps. Prepackaged snacks will be provided. Registration fee. Polk Country Conservation Camps website
Love Lunches Love Lunches is served every weekday all summer long to kids and families in Ankeny that have need. Hot and cold lunches served daily at Ankeny Presbyterian Church, 317 SE Trilein Drive in Ankeny from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Monday-Friday and at Sunset Park, 1320 SW 3rd Street in Ankeny, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. Love Lunches facebook page

Mary Kohlsdorf, 515-965-1737, ext. 224. 

holly.szcodronski@gmail.com (Sunset Park location – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church)

Ankeny Park & Recreation Department The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of leagues and activities for children ages toddler to 18. Click link for full listing of leagues, camps and courses. Ankeny Parks and Recreation Activity website
Des Moines Performing Arts Summer Camps Young people sharpen their skills, stretch their imaginations, and create unique memories through a variety of Des Moines Performing Arts education opportunities. With theater professionals as the instructors, students gain a deeper understanding of the process, build confidence, and benefit from a fresh jolt of creative energy. Grades 3-12. Des Moines Performing Arts Summer Camps website
Des Moines Community Playhouse Summer Camps Variety of Camps held for grades K-12. Des Moines Community Playhouse Summer Camps website
Real Food 4 Kids Hands on cooking camp for kids and teens, ages 6+. Three options offered for 4 –day sessions. Cooking Class website
Elementary Math Activities and Games Have fun this summer incorporating math into each day.  You and your child can play dice and card games, engage in conversations about a picture, or solve a problem together.  You will find FREE resources to help you and your child develop a love of mathematics. Math Summer Resources
Des Moines Y Camps Overnight and day camp options for ages 6-13 (daycamp) and ages 9-12 (overnight camp). What better place for your child to spend their summer days than at the Des Moines Y Camp located in Boone?

Under the supervision of trained staff your child will spend their summer enjoying the outdoors through various program activities all while building new friendships and growing in the four Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Daily traditional activities may include: climbing, hiking, archery, fishing, canoeing, field games, Imagineering, crafts, swimming, gaga ball, horseback riding (additional fee), and so much more!

VIP Program for ages 14 – 17
As a VIP, campers take the first step in becoming a Y Camp Leader. This two-week program teaches campers about service to others. Their primary function is working in Cownie Dining Hall, where they will do dishes after each meal, clean the dining hall and help provide a great environment for the other campers on camp. When they aren’t serving others, they will take opportunities to enjoy camp and will go through several team-building exercises with their peers throughout the week. This program is a great first step into the Leadership Development Program and lays the foundation for good leadership: service.

Des Moines Y Camps website
April 11, 2023

4th Grade Music Concert& 5th Grade Music/Band Concert

Tuesday, April 25th

4th Grade Music Concert  In the gym at 6:30pm

5th Grade Music/Band Concert  In the gym at 7:30pm

January 12, 2023

No School: Friday, January 13 & Monday, January 16

Friday, January 13 is a professional learning day for our staff, and Monday, January, 16 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We hope everyone enjoys the extra long weekend and we will see students back in the building on January 17!

January 5, 2023

Kindergarten Parents: Save the Date!

Onsite Kindergarten Parent Meeting • Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m.

what is kindergarten in ankeny

Purpose: Visit your child’s home building before registration opens. Learn about the kindergarten experience within Ankeny Community School District, turn in the Kindergarten Information Form, learn more about Jumpstart, utilize the Address Look-Up Tool and ask questions.

View more information here!

December 1, 2022

Prescribed Burns

A prescribed (controlled) burn of the District’s prairie grasses have a start window of Dec. 1, 2022 through June 1, 2023. The burns will be conducted when the weather is within our parameters. The burns will be at:

Ankeny High School
Centennial High School
Crocker Elementary
Rock Creek Elementary

The DNR recommends a burn every three years to maintain prairie grasses. District staff conducting burns have been trained and certified in prescribed burns.

October 7, 2022

Picture Re-Take Day

Fall Picture Re-Take Day will be on Tuesday, November 15th.

October 6, 2022

Fall Book Fair

Fall Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming!!!
October 17th 3pm-7pm
October 18th 3pm-7pm
October 19th 3:10-5:00
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS in order to have the book fair open at the times listed above.
Please sign up on the BetterImpact site.
Thank you!