Cowles Montessori School Crier
Week of July 23rd
Cowles Montessori Mission
"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!
The Cowles Montessori Parent Group (CMPG) will be hosting our teachers, staff, students, and families for Popsicles in the Park! This event will take place on Sunday, August 19th from 3:00-5:00 pm at Colby Park. Popsicles in the Park is our chance to connect with one another and to meet with new and returning Cowles teachers and parents! Due to construction and renovations, this event will replace our Back-to-School Night. We will have a separate Open House for parents and the community to see the new addition and renovations after the school year has started.
Check out the CMPG Facebook page for updates throughout the summer!
Sunday, Aug 19, 2018, 03:00 PM
6900 School Street, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, USA
Important dates to remember
- 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)
- Class lists - We will communicate class lists by the end of July
Important construction update
Inside the new multi-purpose music room
Inside the new gym
Inside the library
Parent back-to-school checklist
We hope you and your family are enjoying the remaining days of summer break! As we inch closer to the start of the 2018-19 school year, we thought to send out a quick parent checklist with resources to ensure a smooth transition to school for you and your child(ren).
Have you . . . :
____ Registered your child(ren) for school online?
> https://www.dmschools.org/enrollment-registration/online-registration/
____ Paid supply fees to the Cowles Montessori Parent Group?
> https://myschoolbucks.com
____ Signed 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/
____ Registered 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/
____ Considered following the Cowles Montessori Parent Group on Facebook?
> https://www.facebook.com/CowlesMontessori/
____ Marked your calendars for the 2018-19 school start date and times?
- 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)
____ Reviewed the Montessori Learning Outcomes with your child(ren)?
> See the outcomes under the "Montessori Outcomes" section
____ Submitted a volunteer form? (This is required for all prospective classroom volunteers.)
> https://www.dmschools.org/volunteer/online-volunteer-application/
We will see you soon!
Cowles gardens support homeless youth
Congratulations to Hoover Huskies Softball Team!
The Hoover Huskies won the Iowa Class 4A State Girls Softball title, defeating Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) 8-3, on Friday, July 20th. Read more about their historic run at:
https://www.dmschools.org/2018/07/hoovers-golden-anniversary-year-huskies-now-play-gold/
Join the Walking School Bus!
Welcome to the Walking School Bus!
- The Walking School Bus promotes healthy lifestyles and active transportation for students, families, and the community
- The Walking School Bus will begin on Monday, August 27th starting at the Windsor Heights Presbyterian Church and ending at Cowles Montessori School
- The Walking School Bus will take place on the mornings of Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning Monday, August 27th through Friday, November 2nd (it will return in the Spring)
- Student drop-off is at 7:45 a.m. at the Windsor Heights Presbyterian Church
- Students begin walking to Cowles with parent/community volunteers at 8:00 a.m.
- Participants will be notified of cancellations due to weather forecasts
- Participants complete the Consent and Registration form and return to Cowles by Friday, August 24th (this form is posted below)
- Parent/Community Volunteers supervising students during the Walking School Bus must complete the following Online Volunteer Applicaiton: https://www.dmschools.org/volunteer/online-volunteer-application/
- Parent/Community Volunteers can sign up to supervise and walk students to Cowles at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080B48A8A72FABF49-cowles
- The Walking School Bus is a collaborative effort between Principal Johnson of Cowles Montessori, Jenny Weber of Wellmark Healthy Hometown, Matt Wier of CMPG, and Michael Loffredo of the City of Windsor Heights
Walking School Bus Route
Rider Select tryouts for 5th-8th grade boys
Rider Families-
The mission of the Rider Select Basketball Club is to organize, develop, promote, and support competitive youth basketball programs designed for 3rd through 8th grade student-athletes for Roosevelt feeder schools.
2018-19 Fall/Winter season Rider Select tryouts for 5th-8th grade boys are fast approaching. We are excited to enter our 4th year of Rider Select and hope your son will take the opportunity to tryout and be a part of our program!
Please visit www.riderselectbasketball.org to get your son registered. Simply click on the online form at the bottom of the page and fill out. Very quick and easy!
Please feel free to forward onto to any families you may know that might have sons interested in this as well. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you at the tryouts. Go Riders!!
Thank you from the Rider Select Basketball Coaches
Cowles Montessori Student 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.
Contact Cowles Montessori
"You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging." - Brene Brown
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