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Articles from December 2012

Snow Days are Work Days for Many DMPS Employees

December 21st, 2012

Today marks the first official day of winter. But, as you no doubt noticed, the season made an early entrance on Wednesday night. And while the winter solstice is supposed to mark the shortest day of the year, …

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A Moment of Silence in Memory of Sandy Hook Elementary

December 21st, 2012

Even though today is a “snow day,” we hope students and staff will observe a moment of silence this morning to mourn the loss of the victims of last week’s Newtown, CT shooting tragedy. At the request of …

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Findley Ends Big Week with Royal Breakfast

December 17th, 2012

Just another week at Findley Elementary… On Tuesday the 5th graders went to the Civic Center for a behind-the scenes look at how Joey, the title character in the touring production of War Horse, plays his part under …

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A Message about the Tragic School Shooting in Connecticut

December 14th, 2012

The following is an email sent by interim Superintendent Tom Ahart to all DMPS families following today’s school shooting in Connecticut: The news today of the tragic and awful shooting at an elementary school is a stark reminder …

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Walnut Street Students Hold Health Fair at Wellmark

December 7th, 2012

Yes, Tyra Miller is a 5th grader and yes she did once contract fifth disease, but she was a precocious patient, enduring the viral ailment marked by a rash when she was a mere 2nd grader. How did …

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