Take time this week to thank our hard working faculty and staff! Additional support you can provide all our school educators:
Raygun is selling Cowles Montessori T-shirts! A portion of the T-shirt sales will be donated to Cowles Montessori for supporting classrooms:
Parent Support:
In an unprecedented year, we asked an unbelievable amount from our teachers and they undoubtedly rose to the occasion! Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity for us to collectively show our appreciation and gratitude as a community. Please take a moment to review the information below on how your family can participate and contribute whether your student/s are in person or virtual.
Monday Munchies (5/3): Please use the Sign Up Genius link below to contribute snacks and goodies that the teachers can enjoy all week. Snacks can be dropped off in the front lobby Monday morning of you can make arrangements with Betsy Mitchell (515.401.8414) for a weekend drop off.
Tuesday Thank You’s (5/4) : We encourage students and parents to write a handwritten note, card, email, chat message to their teacher/s expressing their appreciation and thanks. Share some success, growth or milestones your student has experienced this year. Students will also be encouraged to decorate and return “Thank you” coloring pages or draw a picture of their own that will be posted in the office and vestibule that week. *(Example coloring pages are attached below.) Please have your student return their coloring page to the drop box in the front office by Tuesday morning.
Watch Us Bloom Wednesday (5/5): Each student is encouraged to bring at least one fresh or crafted flower into their teacher. Together, the class contributions will create a unique bouquet the teacher can enjoy for days. Virtual students can drop flowers off or send a photo/GIF through Teams chat.
Thursday - Dinner’s on us! (5/6): Andrea Love, Cowles parent and owner/personal chef of Dinner Delights, has agreed to provide prepared dinner entrees for the teachers.
Friday Farmer’s Market (5/7): Friday afternoon we will set up an outdoor farmer’s market on the east patio from 2:00-4:00. We are asking parents and families to make contributions. (Think...hosta, strawberry (or other plant) splits, fresh flowers or herbs, seed starts, extra direct sale inventory, baked goods (individually packaged), self-care crafts/items, fresh fruits/veggies, etc. The possibilities are endless!) Staff will be invited to come and take home things that they can use, they like and brings them joy.
After the past year, most of us knowingly appreciate teachers more than ever. Let’s make sure they feel it!
Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity!
Betsy Mitchell
betsyc.mitchell@gmail.com
515.401.8414
