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Calling all 2013-14 Kindergartners

Have a kindergartener? Know someone who does? Now is the time to place your child's name on the kindergarten list for 2013-14.

I remember the first day of kindergarten for my son.

As it is for many parents, leaving him at his kindergarten classroom that first day was a bittersweet moment. I was excited for him to begin this new journey of learning, but I also knew it meant he was growing up.

There are so many wonderful stories of a kindergartner's first day. Here is one about WDMCS student Melayna.

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If you have a kindergartner or you know a family who does, now is the time to register for the 2013-14 school year. The West Des Moines Community Schools can fill up, so it is important that you get your child's name on the list now. To learn more or to start the process, please visit www.wdmcs.org.

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