Cowlishaw News

8/23/2024

And we are off!

We kicked off the school year with an assembly celebrating our Cowlishaw community! Mr. Azcoitia read the book "Our School is a Family" and the students learned about how they help create a positive school community by following our Rules of Thumb: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Be Ready.

Save the Date-Curriculum Night

Save the date for our Curriculum Night on September 4th!

Curriculum Night is an opportunity to hear from your child's teacher about topics they will study, school & classroom expectations and routines, and learn how you can best support your child at home. This is an event for parents/guardians only. Both sessions will cover the same content.

Session 1 Last Name A-M: 5:30-6:00

Session 2 Last Name N-Z: 6:15-6:45

No Kindergarten sessions.

Cowlishaw LMC Updates!

Are you looking for a fun way to honor your child’s birthday? Donate a book to the Cowlishaw library! Submit the information at any time during the school year and we will invite your child to choose a book from the Birthday Book Club cart during the month of their birthday (or half-birthday)!

Birthday Book Club Information

Register at the PushCoin Webstore

Summer was a great time to enjoy lots of books! If your child completed the Cowlishaw Summer Reading Challenge, please return the BINGO board to the LMC ASAP. Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, September 4th!

Chromebook Reminders

Chromebooks are used as a tool to enhance student learning experiences. Thank you for your continued support and reinforcement of safe and responsible use of devices (e.g., charge every evening, handle with care, report any damage or concerns as soon as possible)!

Elementary School 1:1 Student/Parent Agreement (English)

Elementary School 1:1 Student/Parent Agreement (Spanish)

Elementary School 1:1 Handbook (English)

Elementary School 1:1 Handbook (Spanish)

Elementary School Chromebook Repair & Replacement Costs

Transportation

Indian Prairie District 204 is introducing new technology to its school transportation fleet to increase the safety of your students and improve communication about their location with a solution called MyStop. My Stop is available to D204 families at no cost and allows parents to see an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the bus arriving at their child's specific bus stop.

Overview

It allows parents and students to view the bus stop time, location, and projected arrival time. This is available during scheduled route times only.
Updates approximately every 5 seconds and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus is traveling along its route.
It will show if the bus has already passed the assigned stop.

We have posted a user guide and FAQ on how to access and use the MyStop Mobile App:

Using the MyStop Mobile App
MyStop Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions

MyStop Feedback Form: Please use this form to submit feedback on the MyStop App or to request to have multiple student accounts joined into one login.

MyStop Informational Handout

Become a volunteer today!

Become a School Volunteer
You can make a significant impact by volunteering in our schools. Your unique skills and experiences will help our students succeed. Whether you prefer a set schedule or occasional opportunities, there’s a role for you.
Ways You Can Help:
There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities district-wide, with various options available at each school. Opportunities include roles with Boosters, Fine Arts, LMC, PTA, and IPPC, ensuring a perfect fit for every volunteer. No matter where your interests lie, there's a way for you to get involved and make a difference in our schools.
How to Get Started:

Complete the Application: Please click the link and fill out two forms: a consent form (English and Spanish version) and an online application (English and Spanish). Complete the consent form, then upload it into the online application.
Approval: After submitting your application for review, you will receive an email informing you of your approval status or if additional information is needed.
Placement: Once your application is approved, you will work with the building or school organization on any volunteer opportunities that are available.

PTA Updates

WELCOME BACK KOALAS

We hope you all had an amazing summer! It was great getting to see so many familiar faces at the teacher meet & greet. For those new to Cowlishaw, WELCOME! We can’t wait to get to know you all. Please reach out to the PTA at CowlishawPTA.President@gmail.com if you have any questions about the PTA.

Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter what grade your child(ren) is/are in. Everyone reaps the benefits of the PTA!!!

Our 2024-2025 school year goal is 250 memberships. If you own a business, or know someone with a local business you/they can purchase a business membership. All businesses that purchase a membership will have their name & website included in every PTA schoolwide update, and other perks throughout the school year.

The PTA is also currently accepting monetary donations & volunteer support. The PTA is a non for profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible.

Please visit our website to sign-up: https://cowlishaw.givebacks.com/