Cowles Montessori Crier
Week of August 14th
Cowles Montessori Mission
Cowels Montessori Parent Group (CMPG) - Events and Meetings
Join CMPG in welcoming Principal Johnson to our wonderful Cowles community.
If you're new to Cowles, it's a great opportunity to meet other families before the school year starts. Feel free to ask us all your questions!
If you're returning to Cowles, it's a great time to reconnect with your friends before the school year begins. Wear your Cowles gear to make you easy to spot.
CMPG Meetings - 6:00-7:00pm in the Cowles Montessori Library
September 11, 2017
October 9, 2017
November 13, 2017
December 11, 2017
January 8, 2018
February 12, 2018
March 19, 2018
April 9, 2018
May 14, 2018
New-to-Cowles Preschool Parent Meeting - Date and Time TBA
BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
Back To School Night for all students PreK-8th Grade - Tuesday, August 22nd 5:00-6:00pm
First Day of School for K-8th Grade – Wednesday, August 23rd
- Student School Hours on Wednesdays: 8:30-1:55pm
Peace Walk—Friday, August 25, 2017
*New-to-Cowles Preschool Parent Meeting - Time and Location TBA
First Day of School for Preschool – Thursday, September 7th
- 8:30-3:25 Full Day Students
- 8:30-11:30 Half Day Students
*Parent-Teacher Conferences - Week of October 2nd
Picture Day – Currently scheduled for Thursday, October 19th
Montessori Outcomes
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.
From the Desk of Mr. Johnson
- Establishing relationships as a new team
- Developing collective commitments that lead to Montessori Outcomes
- Enhancing instructional leadership capacity with the Montessori Method
- Creating action plans that support the established instructional and learning goals
It will be an exciting week of collaboration and learning!
Sincerely,
Mr. Johnson
Contact Cowles Montessori
Email: todd.johnson@dmschools.org
Website: https://cowles.dmschools.org/
Location: 6401 College Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA, United States
Phone: 515-242-7818
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CowlesMontessori/
Twitter: @CowlesDMPS