Cowles Montessori Crier

"Goodbye? Oh, no! Can't we just go back to page one and start all over again?" - Winne The Pooh

Preschool- Last Day of School - Tuesday, May 29th

Moving Up Ceremony - Thursday, May 31st starting at 10:00 a.m.

Kindergarten-8th Grade: Last Day of School - Thursday, May 31st at 12:25 (3 hour early dismissal)

*Popsicles in the Park! - Sunday, August 19th 3:00-6:00p.m. at Colby Park- CMPG will host this event for everyone to meet the new and returning faculty and staff and other Cowles families

*First Day of 2018-19 School Year - Thursday, August 23rd

*First Day for Preschool - Thursday, September 6th

• 8:30-3:25 Full Day Students
• 8:30-11:30 Half Day Students

*Open House: Come to see the new addition and renovations! - Date and Time TBA

• We will locate a date and time, when construction and renovations are complete, to invite everyone to see the new Gymnasium, Multipurpose Music Room, renovated Library and updated Cafeteria!
  

Here are the news links about Millie:

Channel 5 Coverage Video:

http://www.weareiowa.com/news/local-news/millie-the-service-retires-after-this-school-year/1195335323

The Des Moines Register Article:

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2018/05/22/therapy-dog-retires-cowles-montessori-des-moines-students-loved-school-pet/632600002/

Des Moines Public Schools Artice:

https://www.dmschools.org/2018/05/therapy-dog-digs-big-hole-cowles/

Our fondest farewell to you, Millie and Tracy! You meant so much to us all and we will miss you.

On Monday, May 14th the PrePrimary students from Cowle’s Montessori went to the Blank Park Zoo. This field trip was to culminate a year of learning and discovering about the characteristics of animals in different “animal kingdoms”. It was through discovery, collaboration, observation and research that the students learned about the similarities and differences of the following animals: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates.

Concrete work such as puzzles, 3-part cards, life-size models and art work helped the students understand the characteristics of the variety of animals. The students sorted animals that had similar characteristics plus wrote about them during “Writer’s Workshop”. Many non-fiction books were read and discussed during group time. Students discussed that we know about these animals because scientists have been observing, recording, collaborating and discovering for hundred of years and are still learning. Student involvement in their learning is imperative, they too can be part of the excitement of discovery, collaborating, recording, and observing. Science is all around us, when we take the time to make connections we create a better understanding of the gift of life. We are making a conscientious effort to do more of this in our PrePrimary classrooms.

Thank you from the PrePrimary Team!

Families that are interested in participating in Cross Country this coming Fall can download the app "Insta Team". It is available on iTunes and Google Play. Families can download the app and see all the practices (including optional ones before the season starts). There is an optional summer running program loaded in the documents on the app. The code is SEV82M. Optional practice starts August 16 and formal practice begins August 23. Formal practices will be at Merrill and go from 3:35-4:45.

Thank you,

Adam Severson

7th Grade Language and Literature

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: 515-242-8448

Fax: 515-323-8656

Adam.Severson@dmschools.org

"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."

Email: todd.johnson@dmschools.org
Website: cowles.dmschools.org
Location: 6401 College Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-7818
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Twitter: @CowlesDMPS