WELCOME!
Michael Dowling School, Urban Environmental Magnet, is a unique E-STEAM (Environmental, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) K-5 school with a GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) philosophy. Scroll down and click on headings for the latest news, or view upcoming events on our calendar at the right. Use the search field at the top, and bookmark the site to check regularly for updates.
Do you have a student(s) returning to in-person learning? Please use this screening tool as a guide to determine if your student(s) should attend school or stay home.
Our School Nurse, Roxanne Truen, has critical information for our families that will have students returning to in-person learning.
As you know, MPS will now be offering in-person learning or distance learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year for PreK-5th grade.
Starts January 29th!
Join Dowling families and staff for socially distanced outdoor skating and winter activities!
If you were unable to attend our virtual Open House you can now watch a recorded session, it also includes a virtual tour of our school.
Virtual Open House Recording 1-13-21
Have questions? Please contact Nicole Coffman Nicole.Coffman@mpls.k12.mn.us
Contact Nicole Coffman, Family Liaison: nicole.coffman@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4410 to set up a date/time for pick up or to make other arrangements. An appointment is necessary for pickup.
Please read Dr. Winfield's letter (English and Somali translated).
Important information about COVID- When to test, quarantine, or isolate.
Students can now request library books!
As we get into the swing of our new school year in distance learning, we want to ensure that families are aware of our attendance practices going forward. School attendance is very important!
The district has updated the system to allow all parents/guardians to receive notifications from SchoolMessenger.
PACs create and support a space for vibrant family groups to come together around shared interests and experiences focused on ways to support and sustain student academic and social-emotional sucess.
Marker Pass video
We have bees hive at Dowling School!
Daily Learning: To find your classrooms, connect directly with Seesaw through Clever or Google Classroom.
Check out the Distance Learning site for the Daily Learning links, technology support, student supports and other important information.
Connect with your teachers.
Login to Student Portal or Parent Portal.
*Learn about the MPS 5 Phases to Safe Learning.
Info on FREE school meal boxes and locations.
3900 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Grades: K-5 School Day: 8:40-3:10
Dr. Lloyd Winfield, Principal
e-mail: lloyd.winfield@mpls.k12.mn.us
*Concerns or problems with transportation should be reported to both the school office and the Transportation Department