Cowles Montessori

After living through the devastation of World War II, Dr. Montessori looked to the children as a hope and a promise for a peaceful future. She applied her research and observations of children to the idea that we can achieve world peace if we all do our part in the areas within our influence. At Cowles Montessori, we honored her vision on her birthday with a Day of Peace.

Labor Day

• Monday, September 6th - No school for students and staff

First Day of School for Preschool Students

• Thursday, September 9th
• Half-Day 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Full-Day 8:30-3:25 p.m.

One Run

• Saturday, September 11th
• Click here to sign up

CMPG Monthly Meeting (Virtual Zoom Meeting)

• Monday, September 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual Zoom Meeting
• Agenda: Reports from President/Treasuer/Principal, Funding Requests, Parent Education, and New Business

64th Street and University in Windsor Heights will be closed to north and south bound traffic beginning on Friday, September 10th through Friday, September 24th. For updates and more information, go to: https://www.windsorheights.org/

The Des Moines Public Schools is looking to hire Metro Kids Enrichment Coaches.

**We are offering a Special Sign-On Bonus of $2,000 to newly hired Metro Kids Enrichment Coaches

** Details are listed below-Apply today!

APPLY TODAY!

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $500.00 paid after 30 actual workdays.

• $1000.00 paid after the successful completion of the probationary period (90 actual workdays).

• $500.00 paid after 180 actual workdays
  

*Disclaimer:

Previous DMPS Metro Kids Enrichment Coaches who have worked for the District within the past six months from resignation date will not be eligible for the sign on bonus.

Salary: $11.68 per hour

Shift: Monday through Friday. Multiple locations available throughout the district. Daily hours vary depending on the building.

Basic Function:

Assist the Enrichment Leader and/or Before & After School Specialist with providing a safe, secure and structured after school environment, while demonstrating positive behavior management techniques. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Metro Kids department

****Must be 16 years old or older.

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

• If you are new to Cowles or new to parent pick-up, notify the office if you need a sign with your child’s name for your car for parent pick-up.
• Drop-off and pick-up locations are marked on the map
• Follow the "right-hand turn only" sign 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.

Washington Avenue Car Line

• This is an ideal drop off option for anyone, especially Preschool and Kindergarten before school.
  

• Due to traffic flow, Washington Avenue Car Line is reserved for the following classes of older students and their siblings for pick up after school:
• Ms. Romeo's students and their siblings
• Ms. Allie's students and their siblings
• Middle School students and their siblings
• Students walk in from Washington Street on the designated sidewalk with teaching monitoring.
• "NO PARKING" zones are designated by city signs that are posted.
• Avoid turning around in residential driveways.
• Follow the traffic laws that pertain to cell phone use and seat belts while driving.

Please pay your child(ren)'s classroom supply fee and textbook fee. These fees directly support your child's classroom with important classroom supplies and texts that align with our Montessori and Middle School curriculum. For directions on how to pay your child's fees, see the information posted below:

Classroom Supply Fees

Skip school supply shopping! Your child’s teacher knows best the materials needed for the classroom. Instead of searching for crayons and kleenex, parents contribute to their child's classroom fund. Teachers then purchase the classroom supplies with the funds provided.

• PreK-6th Grade Classroom Supply Fees are $40.00
• 7th and 8th Grade Classroom Supply Fees are $30.00
• Consider donating to "Field Trip Expenses" and "Special Donations to Music, Art, P.E."

There are four convenient ways to pay classroom supply fees:

• www.myschoolbucks.com (see directions below)
• Venmo (@CMPG6401) Please leave students names in the comments section when paying with Venmo or Paypal
• Paypal (CMPGDM@gmail.com) Please leave students names in the comments section when paying with Venmo or Paypal

• If you prefer to pay via cash, check, debit, or credit in person, complete the attached form posted below this message to determine the total cost for your child(ren).

Directions for paying classroom supply fees on MySchoolBucks:

1. Go to https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
2. Click on "Log In"
3. Log in or register for the Des Moines Public Schools Parent Portal
4. Click on "School Store" or “Browse All Items”
5. Click on "School Fees"
6. Click on the corresponding grade level (e.g., "Classroom Supply Fees PreK-6th Grade" or "Classroom Supply Fees 7th & 8th Grade").
7. Click on "Student" and select your child's name
8. Click on "Add to Basket"
9. Go to the "Basket" in the upper right-hand corner of the page
10. Enter your payment information and click on "continue"
11. Submit payment
12. *Consider donating to "Field Trip Expenses" and "Special Donations to Music, Art, P.E."

Textbook Fees

• Pay district textbook fees here
• Only K-8th Grade students have textbook fees

1. Click on "Log In"
2. Locate 21-22 CWTXTE/CW TEXTBOOK FEE (2021-22 School Year)
3. Click on "ADD TO CART"
4. Go to the cart and click on "Checkout"
5. Enter your payment information and click on "Submit"

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.

SchoolCNXT

• Register at: https://register.schoolcnxt.com/

#WeAreCowles

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Email: shannon.hines@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