Cowles Montessori Crier

"Together we celebrate diversity, respect, and the love for learning through the Montessori Method. Our environment nurtures and prepares the child for a global community."

Montessori Student Outcomes

• Intrinsic Motivation
• Creativity and Originality of Thought
• Social Responsibility
• Autonomy
• Confidence and Competence
• Spiritual Awareness
• Academic Preparation

Book Fair - December 3rd through December 7th at Cowles

• More info from Ms. Erin posted below
  

Holiday Bonanza - Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th at Cowles

• More information is posted below
• Student vendors welcome!

CMPG Meeting - Monday, December 10th at 4:00p in the Cowles Music Room

Piano Recitals - Tuesday, December 11th, Friday, December 14th, Tuesday, December 18th at 6:00p in the Cowles Music Room

Orchestra Concert- Thursday, December 13th at 6:30p in the Cowles Music Room

Band Concert - Tuesday, December 18th at 6:30p at Roosevelt High School

• 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band
• Jazz Band
  

Winter Break - December 22nd-January 6th (No School for Students)

We are trying something new this year! Instead of Scholastic we have decided to try a new Book Fair company. Follett is the company that we order most of our books from and they have recently expanded into the Book Fair business! It will work pretty much the same as Scholastic did but hopefully a little smoother. Follett offers gift cards! If you are not comfortable sending cash with your child you can go to www.follettgift.com and get a gift card. These are redeemable at the Book Fair and they never expire!

* Gift cards are printable! Simply purchase the card, print it and send it with your student!

* Gift cards are available in a variety of denominations beginning at $10.

* No expiration date. You can donate any remainder or save it for the next Book Fair.

* Great teacher gifts. Easy way to help teachers build their classroom libraries.

* Safe alternative to sending your young child to school with cash.

* Great way for out of town friends or family to support your children and book fair. TIP: When purchasing a gift card, type your students name in the notes section so it can be easily identified in the event your student misplaces it.

Book Fair Dates and Hours:

DECEMBER 3-7

BEFORE SCHOOL 8:15-9:00AM

AFTER SCHOOL 3:25-4:00PM

WEDNESDAY 2:10-3:30PM

**NEW THIS YEAR** WE WILL ALSO BE OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAY BONANZA!

FRIDAY 6:00-9:00PM

SATURDAY 9:00AM-1:00PM

Feel free to direct questions my way! I hope to see you there!

Ms. Erin

ERIN.FIDLER@dmschools.org

We have new PE and music spaces at Cowles! The new addition broke ground in March of this year and was completed in early September. The spaces have been a great addition to the building. The gymnasium has a larger space with sound baffles and built in sound system. The music room was designed with musicians in mind. The music room was also designed as a tornado shelter. The music and PE teachers have enjoyed the new opportunities the new spaces have given.

Cowles will hold its annual Fine Arts on Feburary, 21st. If you are interested in holding fine arts workshops for kindergarten through eighth grade students, please email kara.dare@dmschools.org. Past workshops have included making paper beads, salsa dancing, Magic Comedy, storytelling, folk music, Mariachi music, drawing and sketching, photography. This year, we will host the Brazilian Twins for the day and they will conclude our day with a whole school concert!

Thank you from the Related Arts Team!

Holiday Bonanza

Please join us on this Friday, Dec 7th and Saturday Dec 8th for the Cowles Holiday Bonanza!

We have over 30 unique local vendors and 15 Cowles student vendors with items available for purchase! We will also be selling baked goods, hot dogs and drinks in the cafeteria with profits going directly to CMPG to support our teachers and their classrooms. Come support our Cowles community!

You can check out our vendors and share our event with your friends and family here: https://www.facebook.com/events/990422441143860/

See you there!

Our DMPS District Communications Department did a tremendous job updating our website! Click on the link below to check it out!

https://cowles.dmschools.org/

To ensure student safety and the efficiency of our traffic flow system, please note the following:

• Be mindful of the handicap parking spots. Only vehicles authorized to park in the handicap parking spots may do so.
• Drop-off and pick-up locations are marked on the map
• Right-hand turn only when exiting the parking lot
• "NO PARKING" zones are designated by city signs that are posted (also indicated on the map)
• When picking up your child, post their name sign in your window and our teachers will support students crossing and loading into your vehicle
• Watch for signals from teachers supporting students at designated crossings
• Follow the traffic laws that pertain to cell phone use and seat belts while driving

#WeAreCowles

Email: todd.johnson@dmschools.org
Website: cowles.dmschools.org
Location: 6401 College Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-7818
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CowlesMontessori/
Twitter: @CowlesDMPS