Thank you for sharing your child with us at Gan Shalom Preschool. Our teachers enjoy the opportunity to help them learn and thrive each week. To help you stay connected with the school, use the following resources for parents.
Wondering when school is closed or when there are special events? To learn more about our flexible scheduling, including before and after school care, visit our Schedule page or check our calendar.
Follow along with our posts on Facebook and find lunch ideas and tips on our Pinterest page that adhere to our school guidelines.
We ask that students come with a kosher dairy/vegetarian lunch each day. Check out our nutrition page for lunch ideas. Healthy and Kosher snacks are provided each morning and afternoon. See a sample menu and review our food guidelines.
Parent involvement strengthens our school and sense of community, and we look forward to partnering with you in the growth and development of your child. Parents are encouraged to serve or volunteer with our Parent Advisory Committee in order to:
This group organizes itself each year and functions in much the same way as a school PTA, as a forum for planning and brainstorming ideas, as well as a volunteer organization for classroom projects and participating in holidays and special events. Meetings are scheduled according to members’ schedules. In the past, our PAC has helped with field trips, book fairs, fundraisers, and other special events.
A Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) was established for the current school year. We are currently looking for members as well as a new Jewish Federation Board Representative for Gan Shalom. Please email ganshalom@jewishdesmoines.org if you are interested in serving.
For questions about the school or our programs, please reach out to us anytime at 515-987-0899 ext. 221 or at ganshalom@jewishdesmoines.org.