
Cowles Montessori Crier
December 15th
In Remeberance
We received the sad news that our loyal associate substitute, Ms. Betty Gause, passed away on December 10th. We have many great memories of Ms. Betty and the love she shared for educating our children at Cowles.
A visitation will be held at Henderson's Chapel from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15th, 2022. A visitation will also be held on Friday, December 16th, 2022, at Corinthian Baptist Church from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Additional services are being planned in Tallahassee, FL.
Important Dates and Events
Concerts at Cowles
- Orchestra Concert: Rescheduled for January.
- Band Concert: Rescheduled for January.
Winter Break
- Thursday, December 22nd through Tuesday, January 3rd
- Students return on Wednesday, January 4th
No School Days in January
- Monday, January 16th through Wednesday, January 18th
- No school for students (professional development days)
- Students return on Thursday, January 19th
American Heart Association: Kid's Heart Challenge
Dear Families,
Our students and community are doing an amazing job supporting the mission of the American Heart Association – Thank you SO MUCH! We are building a nation of lifesavers, making an impact on healthy futures and helping those who suffer from heart disease and stroke. YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD!
Our Kids Heart Challenge Program is in the final push to the finish line…and there is plenty of time to still join the team and get those last donation asks out!
We are so pround of the momentium our students have created this year and to see the students registered and pledging to either Be Kind or Be Active.
A special thank you to all who have completed Finn’s Mission where families learn the importance of Hands Only CPR and the FAST signs of a Stroke!
If you haven’t registered and pledged for the challenge yet – theres still time!
Click here to go directly to your school’s KHC page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/cowleselementaryschool
Donations are due: Friday, December 16th.
Thank you for helping us save lives and learn how to take care of our own hearts! Be sure to turn in your strudents collection envelope with their name on them on December 16th.
Milestone incentives as we reach our donation goals:
$500 Hat Day
$1,000 PJ Day
$1,500 Pick the Playlist at Lunch with DJ PJ
$2,000 Popcorn and Movie Day before Winter Break
Sign Up Today!
1. Download the KHC App or go to your school page here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/cowleselementaryschool
2. Help your student choose a daily health challenge:
Be Kind or Move More.
3. Set a fundraising goal with your student and send emails to invite friends and families to support!
Hearts all over the world (big and small) THANK YOU for supporting us and the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association!
SHOP FOR COWLES MONTESSORI GEAR
Our partner, Raygun, created the Cowles Montessori Store for children, adolescents, and adults to buy T-Shirts. A portion of your payment is donated directly to Cowles!
You can purchase mugs, hats, and other T-Shirts through our Cowles Shop.
Contact Cowles Montessori
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