Weekly Update
Cowlishaw News-10.23.2020
In Appreciation
We are so proud of the efforts our students have made with remote learning! Thank you for your continued partnership. We could not do this without you.
Books
This month students at Cowlishaw will receive a Scholastic book pack of 5 books mailed to home. These books will help support remote learning and family reading! Ongoing practice will enable students to continue to flourish in their reading. We encourage you to spend quality time enjoying these books with your child. These books are for your home libraries and do not need to be returned. We are able to provide students with these books through our Title I and CARES Act federal grant funds.
If you have any questions associated with this shipment, please contact Dawn Monkman at dawn_monkman@ipsd.org.
Estimados Padres y Guardianes,
¡Estamos muy orgullosos de los esfuerzos que nuestros estudiantes han hecho con el aprendizaje remoto! Gracias por su colaboración continuada. ¡No podríamos hacerlo sin su ayuda!
Este mes, los estudiantes de Cowlishaw, recibirán un paquete de 5 libros de Scholastic, enviados por correo a casa. ¡Estos libros ayudarán a apoyar el aprendizaje remoto y la lectura familiar! La práctica continual permitirá a los estudiantes seguir floreciendo en la lectura. Les animamos a pasar tiempo de calidad disfrutando de estos libros con su hijo/a. Estos libros son para sus bibliotecas personales y no necesitan ser devueltos. Podemos proveer a los estudiantes con estos libros a través de nuestros fondos de becas federales de Título I y CARES Act.
Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con este envío, pónganse en contacto con Dawn Monkman en dawn_monkman@ipsd.org.
Parent University: Google Classroom
Have you ever wondered how your child uses Google Classroom? Take a look inside the online classroom during “Parent University: Google Classroom,” at 7 pm on Monday, October 26. This event will be streamed live on the district's YouTube channel. Topics covered include an overview of Google Classroom from a student, parent, and teacher perspective, and a model of the student-teacher experience in Google Classroom. Parents can submit questions to be addressed during the webinar here.
Halloween Dance Party!
Fit 4 A Cure is hosting a free Halloween dance session via zoom on Friday, October 30th from 5-6pm CDT where kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes and join for an evening of dancing!
Curbside Book Checkout!
Students can put a book(s) on hold through the Destiny app on the SSO for pick up
on Mondays from 12:00pm-3:00pm or Thursdays from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Monday dates: 10/26
Thursday dates: 10/29
Mrs. Fernandez or Mrs. Chmielecki will email parents/guardians when the book(s) are available for pick up.
Click on the button below for more details
2020-2021 Reflections Program!
Reflect on the theme, create artwork, and be recognized!
PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity at home. Students of all grades (K-12) and abilities may participate, explore the arts and reflect their thoughts based on the 2020-2021 theme: “I Matter Because...”.
Given the impact of COVID-19, student participation in arts programs like Reflections is now more important than ever to help them process their thoughts and feelings. As many students will be learning remotely, we will be running our Reflections programs virtually. This year, you can submit your Reflections submission form and artwork online.
Following are the Art Categories:
· Dance Choreography
· Film Production
· Literature
· Musical Composition
· Photography
· Visual Arts
· Special Artists
Last date to submit your artwork: Thursday, October 29th, 2020
Submit your artwork online: https://sites.google.com/view/ippc-reflections
You will also find all the competition rules and guidelines on the google site mentioned above.
Questions? Contact our Reflections Chairperson, Anica Dubey at anicadubey@yahoo.com
Creativity Feature
We want to see what creative work your students are doing while learning remotely!
Send in a picture and brief description to the email below and your student can be featured on our morning announcements. We are so excited with the number of submissions we have received! Please know that we will display all of the creative work, but it may take a couple of weeks. We plan to continue the koala creativity feature when we transition to Hybrid Learning.
Attendance
During remote learning parents/guardians need to report student absences if they are unable to participate in virtual class. Please follow the instructions below to report any absences during remote learning.
Remote Learning Absence Instructions:
In ParentVUE please select the day(s) for which the student will be absent – full day, half day, or a schedule period of time.
Enter a reason for the absence,
Enter in any addition information in the note section - ie; time of arrival or dismissal, if your student is leaving for an appointment and returning, please indicate the time your student will be absent.
Click submit.
If you are unable to access your ParentVUE to report your student absences, call the attendance line @ 1-630-428-6114 and leave a message.
Chromebook Support
Please use the link below to report if your Chromebook is not working. A Cowlishaw staff member will contact you to assist with repairing and/or replacing the Chromebook.
Cowlishaw Koalas
Email: sarah_maldonado@ipsd.org
Website: http://cowlishaw.ipsd.org/
Location: 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630.428.6100
Twitter: @cowlishawkoalas
Looking ahead...
10/27/2020-Students participating in Hybrid will be able to view their schedule in ParentVue
11/2/2020-Independent Learning Day-Teachers will be preparing to welcome hybrid student back into the building. Students will be provided independent activities to engage in, but will not have any live instruction.
11/3/2020-No School-Election Day
11/5/2020-Hybrid Program Begins
11/17/2020-Hybrid Program Begins for 3-5