Cowles Montessori School Crier

"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."

- Popsicles in the Park - Sunday, August 19th from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Colby Park

- First day of school for Kindergarten through 8th Grade - Thursday, August 23rd

- First day of school for Preschool - Thursday, September 6th

*School Hours:

• 8:30-3:25 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)

• 8:30-2:10 (Early-out Wednesdays)

• Morning Preschool 8:30-11:30 (Monday-Friday)

____ Register your child(ren) for school online

> https://www.dmschools.org/enrollment-registration/online-registration/

____ Pay supply fees to the Cowles Montessori Parent Group (CMPG)
> https://myschoolbucks.com

____ Sign up for extra-curricular activities (These activities are optional and as openings remain available). (e.g. Piano, Spanish, Dance, Drama, etc.)
> http://commed.dmschools.org/

____ Register for before and/or after-school care (This is optional and as openings remain available.)
> https://www.dmschools.org/academics/programs/before-after-school-care/metro-kids-care/

____ Follow the Cowles Montessori School on Twitter

> @CowlesDMPS

____ Follow the Cowles Montessori Parent Group (CMPG) on Facebook
> https://www.facebook.com/CowlesMontessori/

____ Submit a volunteer form (This is required for all prospective classroom volunteers.)

> https://www.dmschools.org/volunteer/online-volunteer-application/

____ Volunteer as a supervisor for the Walking School Bus

> www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080B48A8A72FABF49-cowles

We will see you soon!

We are very close to finalizing our classroom placements for the 2018-19 school year! If your child is new to Cowles, or will be going into 3 year-old preschool, 1st Grade, 4th Grade, or Middle School, please call or stop by beginning Friday, August 3rd and we will update you on who your child's teacher will be. We will have our class lists available at our Popsicles in the Park event on Sunday, August 19th.

Phone number: 515-242-7818

Office hours: 8:00-3:30

Our DMPS Operations Department has done an exceptional job supporting Cowles with the construction of our new addition, renovations, and HVAC work. We are seeing tremendous progress inside and outside of the building! We will continue to communicate updates to the community and we look forward to inviting you to our Open House when we have officially moved into our new addition!

Intrinsic Motivation- Intrinsic motivation is the innate desire that drives the child to engage in an activity for enjoyment and satisfaction.

Creativity and Originality of Thought- Students are confident using the knowledge and skills they acquired to express their own ideas and creativity. They recognize the value of their own ideas, respect the creative process of others and are willing to share regardless of risk. Students find joy and satisfaction in self-expression.

Social Responsibility- Social responsibility requires the awareness that one’s actions impact the welfare of the group and that one cannot attain complete independence and autonomy until one contributes constructively in a group process. Individuals are able to make a positive contribution to their community and groups within that community.

Autonomy- The autonomous child is self-directed, composed and morally independent.

Confidence and Competence- The confident and competent child perceives himself as being successful, has a realistic understanding of accomplishment and has the ability to learn from his/her mistakes. Competence is the capability for success through taking risks, reflection, and self-correction.

Spiritual Awareness- Montessori students are often exceptionally compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the natural world and human condition.

Academic Preparation- On an academic level, Montessori provides students with skills that allow them to become independently functioning adults and lifelong learners. As students master one level of academic skills they are able to go further and apply themselves to increasingly challenging materials across various academic disciplines. Students recognize that there is always room to grow in their abilities to read, write, speak, and think clearly and thoughtfully. Children learn how to learn by doing. Students are encouraged to explore materials, integrate new concepts, analyze data, and think critically. Academic skills are essential to learning and knowing, not the aim of learning and knowing.

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