Cowlishaw News
10.15.2021
On Sunday October 17th, we have 8 people participating in the Edwards Healthy Driven Race in Naperville, on behalf of Cowlishaw and the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation IPEF. Thank you, runners!
Runners:
Becky Allen-2nd Grade Teacher*Garrett Allen-staff family*Carlos Azcoitia-Principal*Lisa Haubert-School Psychologist*Katy Librizzi-parent*Scott Nickel-Project Arrow Teacher*Alison Tomczak-parent.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Dieball-Ponce, Mrs. Wagoner, created a beautiful display in our specials hallway celebrating Hispanic Heritage. See the picture below!
Looking Ahead
10/19/2021-PTA fundraiser-Dinner Night Out at Panera 4:00-8:00
10/20/2021-PTA Meeting 6:30
10/22/2021-End of Quarter 1
10/22/2021-Bus Driver Appreciation Day
10/29/2021-Trunk N Treat-PTA after school event time is TBD
11/8-11/12 in-school and online Scholastic Book Fair
11/18 &11/22 -Parent Teacher Conferences
School Picture Retake Day
School Portrait Retake Day is Thursday October 21st, at Cowlishaw Elementary!
HR Imaging will be taking retakes for any students who were absent on picture day and for all new students, Please call the office @ 630-428-6100 if you would like a retake form sent home or you may order your portrait package @ shop.hrimagin.com. For students who purchased pictures on original picture day and would like a retake, Please return the entire portrait package to your child’s teacher on retake day. Original packages must be returned to the photographer on retake day in order to receive a replacement package.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call HR imaging customer service at 815-433-1766 or email at shop.hrimaging.com.
Veterans Day
Every November our Cowlishaw Community joins together to honor our Veterans. Similar to last year, we will honor our Veterans in a virtual format this November. We will be creating a virtual assembly for teachers to share with their students for Veterans Day.
We need your help. If you or a relative (aunt, uncle, grandparent, close family friend) served in the military, we would like to recognize them. To be recognized in our virtual assembly, please send the following information to Sarah Maldonado sarah_maldonado@ipsd.org by Ocotober 29th for inclusion. Thank you!
The name and picture of the Veteran
Branch of Service
Years of service
Student(s) at Cowlishaw and their connection to the Veteran
Cowlishaw Chorus
4th-5th Grade Parents~
Chorus is back! Please use the link below for information regarding Chorus opportunities for 4th-5th graders.
Please sign up by end of day on October 15
Tik Tok Challenges
Please speak with your child about the serious nature of these challenges and help educate them that these are not appropriate for school. Any student who chooses to carry out any of these challenges at school will be subject to school and police consequences. If your child has any information on these occurrences at school, please encourage them to speak to their principal or another trusted adult at school.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter!
Cowlishaw Birthday Book Club Is Back!!!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO HONOR YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY?
Cowlishaw’s LMC has the answer! Donating a book to Cowlishaw’s LMC helps to build our library collection and make your child feel special at the same time.
At some time during the month of your child’s birthday, we will invite your child to come down to the LMC and choose a book from the birthday cart. If your child’s birthday is in June, July or August, we will invite him or her to come down to the LMC during the month of his or her half birthday. There will be a flat $10.00 price for each book.
When your child chooses a book, we take his/her picture to put in the front of the book with a bookplate commemorating the donation. Your child’s name will go up on the Birthday Book Club bulletin board in the LMC, and your child will be the first to check out the book he/she chose! What an opportunity!
The registration for Cowlishaw’s Birthday Book club can be found in the PushCoin Webstore.
Please see the document below if you need help with accessing the Webstore:
How to access the IPSD Webstore
Thank you for considering this program!
It’s a great way for your child to feel special and to support the Cowlishaw LMC at the same time.
Boundary Committee
The community is invited to observe all boundary committee meetings. There will also be an opportunity for community members to view concepts and provide feedback before the final proposals are created and presented to the board of education. The community’s feedback will be incorporated into the final proposals that will be presented to the board of education for approval.
Community forums will be held at our three high schools on the following dates.
Monday, November 8 at 7 pm - Waubonsie Valley High School
Tuesday, November 9 at 7 pm - Neuqua Valley High School
Wednesday, November 10 at 7 pm - Metea Valley High School
For more information on the boundary process, to view meeting materials, or watch meeting videos, visit 2021 Boundary Committee.
IPSD 204 District COVID Dashboard
Positive cases of COVID-19 each school in Indian Prairie 204 can be found on the District's COVID Dashboard. The dashboard includes all positive cases of COVID-19 reported to District 204 for individuals who were on campus. The information is updated each Monday by 4 pm. If your child is in close contact with someone who tested positive, a member of the COVID-19 Response Team will notify you directly regarding the need to quarantine as a precaution. Additional information found on this page includes the current transmission level and a link to the corresponding mitigation strategies.
PTA Updates
Happy Friday Koala Families, We are having a new outdoor event this year - “Trunk-N-Treats” and we are looking for 19 families to decorate their vehicles! This is a great opportunity to brainstorm with your families and be creative to display your favorite Halloween, Sports or Cultural Theme. So far, we have 1 car signed up for this event, and we are only two weeks away from this party from happening. Let’s work together to make this party a fun and memorable event for our students! Please sign up here!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4eaca72ea2f58-halloween
Save the date for important dates to come: ● Panera’s Dinner Night Out on Tuesday, October 19th, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. ● PTA’s General Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 pm. ○ https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/81431795713 ● Candy Donations Drop Off: Monday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 27th; more details to come! ● New this year: Trunk-N-Treats at the Halloween Party on Friday, October 29th, Time TBA. Volunteers Needed to also decorate their vehicles and help hand out treats. If interested, please contact Yolanda Morris directly at (630) 687-3991 via text or call. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4eaca72ea2f58-halloween It’s never too late to sign up as a member of the PTA. Your membership donation supports the school’s fun and educational events throughout the school year and helps build a sense of community among the Koala families because every parent’s and teacher’s contribution matters. PTA Membership Sign Up Link: https://cowlishaw.memberhub.com/store/items/16456 Membership Form 2021-2022 Koala Spirit Wear is available to order online at: https://napervillespiritwear.com/COWLISHAW-KOALAS_c774.htm STAY CONNECTED Find us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/CowlishawPTA Follow us on Twitter! @cowlishawkoalas Email us at: cowlishawpta.president@gmail.com
Lunch and Breakfast Service
This year, we will continue to provide a grab and go style lunch at no charge to all Cowlishaw students. Please visit the IPSD website for more information on the free meal program and for menu options.
Elementary School Hours
Regular Hours:
Arrival: Doors open at 8:50. Bell rings at 9:05. Students should be in class and ready to learn at 9:05.
Dismissal: 3:35 Every Day
WEDNESDAY Hours
Arrival on Wednesdays ONLY-Doors open at 9:00 and bell rings at 9:15.
Dismissal: 3:35
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