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Week of February 11th

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 Monthly Meeting - Monday, February 11th - 4:00 p.m. - Music Room

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Week of February 11th

Jazz Band Concert - Tuesday, February 19th - 6:00 p.m. - Callanan Middle School

Fine Arts Day - Thursday, February 21st

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Sweetheart Dance Success!

A HUGE thanks goes out to our CMPG and to all of the parent volunteers for hosting a successful Sweetheart Dance! Last Friday night, we were able to host two Sweetheart Dances at the same time in the renovated cafeteria for PrePrimary and Lower students and in the new Gymnasium for our Upper and Middle School students. Thanks again to everyone who supported the event!

All City Jazz Fest

The All City Jazz Fest is just around the corner. The students have been doing a really nice job of learning their music. The event is hosted by Band Director, Darin Bartachek, at Callanan Middle School on Tuesday, February 19th. Cowles is the second band to perform starting at 6:15 p.m. Darin is asking the students to meet at Callanan between 5:30-5:45 p.m. He is also expecting them to stay for the first half of the band performances and they can leave after the director's bands have all played.

The order of bands:

6:00 Meredith

6:15 Cowles

6:30 Goodrell

6:45 Hoyt

7:00 McCombs

7:15 Directors

7:30 Callanan

7:45 Harding

8:00 Brody

8:15 Merrill

If you have any questions, please email Darin at darin.bartacheck@dmschools.org.

Windsor Heights Earth Day Stream Clean Up

Volunteers Needed

EARTH DAY STREAM CLEAN-UP

One billion people take part in EARTH DAY activities around the world. Please join the community of Windsor Heights in support of EARTH DAY and raising awareness for the care and protection of our planet. Windsor Heights invites all volunteers to participate in Windsor Heights STREAM CLEAN-UP

WHEN: April 20th, 2019

WHERE: Meet at the Windsor Heights Community Center for a short presentation. Volunteers will be divided into designated clean-up groups.

Designated Areas of Focus:

· I-235 to Walmart

· CityWide Heating and Cooling to College Drive Bridge

· College Drive Bridge to Hickman Bridge

TIME: 8:00am -12:00pm

NOTE: Please wear appropriate old clothing, closed toe shoes and long pants. Bring gloves if available.

RSVP: To assist in the preparation for a successful clean-up, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to Mdenkinger@windsorheights.org or call 515-645-6821.

Weather Considerations: determination to cancel the event due to weather will be made by 7:00 am on the 20th. Notice will be posted to the City’s social media accounts. The event will be held on April 27th at the same time and place if rained out on the 20th.

Stay Informed with Legistative Actions that Affect Our Schools

Community Legislative Action Team (CLAT)

The DMPS Community Legislative Action Team (DMPS-CLAT) is made up of parents and other community members who recognize the need for more awareness of how specific legislative actions affect our schools, and actively advocate for policies that increase student success.To be successful, this group needs one thing: YOU. It’s important that the voices of parents, grandparents, community members and others are heard by our legislators and the Governor so they know how important education and schools are to our children and all of Des Moines. Join us as we focus on the need to extend support for our English Language Learners, expand preschool funding for students in poverty, and continue the penny sales tax to improve and maintain our school buildings.

CLAT Priorities: https://www.dmschools.org/board/community-legislative-action-team/

Iowa Department of Education Legislative Updates

The Education Bill Tracking webpage provides regular updates during the Iowa legislative session on bills related to education in Iowa. Information about new bills, including names, numbers, and sponsors are provided.

Bill Tracking: https://educateiowa.gov/resources/legislative-information/education-bill-tracking

CMPG News

Upcoming CMPG Events:

February 11th: CMPG Monthly Meeting - 4:00 p.m. - Cowles Music Room
April 13th: Cowles After Dark Fundraiser at the Windsor Heights Community Center
June 28th-30th: Des Moines Arts Festival

Don't forget:

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