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Week of December 10th

Cowles Montessori Mission

"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

Important Dates to Remember

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

Principal's Message:

The Culture Code - It's Your School (input from parents)
Essential Elements of Montessori in the Public Sector
Funding Requests

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)

Middle School News

It’s a busy time here in Cowles Middle School land! Students have been busy getting out in the community raking leaves and, when the snow flies, shoveling sidewalks. In the building, they have been delivering coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies to teachers and staff around the building. Soon, they will be hosting pancake breakfasts and competing in gingerbread house contests judged by our pre-K/Kindergarten students! They are a wonderful bunch who can crank out their work, learn computer aided drafting, learn to RobotC, and still find time for extra-curricular activities.

From the Cowles Montessori Middle School to you, Happy Winter Break!

Bridges 2 Harmony

My name is Devon Steve and I am the director of Bridges 2 Harmony at Roosevelt High School. In January 2019, we will be hosting the 7th annual Jr. Bridges 2 Harmony Workshop! This month long workshop (commonly known as Jr. Bridges) began in 2012, as a musical outreach program for fifth through eighth grade students, exposing them to the rich gospel and spiritual tradition. During the workshop, students will work alongside members of Bridges 2 Harmony, learning several songs, developing healthy vocal technique, and experiencing a unique musical experience. The workshop begins on January 9th and meets weekly on Wednesdays until January 30th. It concludes with a performance alongside Bridges 2 Harmony in concert on January 31, 2019. The participation cost is $35/student, with registration deadline January 4, 2019. (There is a discount for families who register more than one student.)

If you want to see what Bridges is like, check out this video from our fall concert: https://www.facebook.com/B2HTRHS/videos/1781539291964081/. Please contact me with any questions you may have about this workshop. I'm looking forward to sharing and making music with your students!

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Be well,

Devon Steve

Assistant Director of Vocal Music

Theodore Roosevelt High School