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"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."

Math Journey Parent Education Night - Cowles Gym - Thursday, November 30th - 5:45pm

• Pizza will be provided to parents and their child(ren)
• Childcare will begin at 6:00
  
• Explore the Montessori Math Journey for Primary through Upper Elementary ages

Holiday Bonanza - Cowles Cafeteria Friday, December 1st - 6:00-8:00pm

Metro Kids Family Game Night - Monday, December 4th - 5:00-7:00p.m. at Cowles

• Board Games, Book Bingo, & Pizza for students and families in Metro Kids/PAX Place
  

Cowles Montessori Band Concert at Roosevelt - Monday, December 4th - 6:30p.m.

Concert is for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders

The Fine Arts Department at Cowles has a list of dates for you to put on your calendar!
The 6th grade band and the 7th through 8th grade band will perform at the Roosevelt Auditorium on December 4th at 6:30. Our annual Fine Arts Day will be on February 27th. If you are interested in presenting a session for Fine Arts Day, please email kara.dare@dmschools.org for more information. The 2017-2018 Lower and Upper Elementary Music Programs will be on May 1st at the Roosevelt Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Thanks from the Fine Arts Department!

It's no secret that the Montessori Education prepares students for the global community. Check out this eclectic list of Montessori educated figures that have impacted history and the world we live in today.

• Larry Page and Sergey Brin – founders of Google
• Stephen Curry - NBA Basketball Player
• Jeff Bezos – founder of Amazon.com
• Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis – former first lady (John F. Kennedy)
• Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs – singer
• Prince William and Prince Harry
• T. Berry Brazelton – pediatrician and author
• Julia Child – author, chef, TV cooking shows
• Elizabeth Berridge – actress
• Kami Cotler – actress
• Melissa and Sarah Gilbert – actors
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez – Nobel Prize winner for Literature
• Katherine Graham – former owner of the Washington Post
• Anne Frank – author, diarist from World War II

Sincerely,

Principal Johnson

• Intrinsic Motivation
• Creativity and Originality of Thought
• Social Responsibility
• Autonomy
• Confidence and Competence
• Spiritual Awareness
• Academic Preparation

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