This Friday we will have our 1st Annual Cowden House Derby Race! All of Cowden will wear their HOUSE colors! We will have an outdoor pool noodle horse "race" involving all grade levels! Ready, Set, RACE!

KHS Boys Basketball Camp

Cowden is having a FUNDRAISER! It is a tasty one! We are selling Little Caesar’s Coupon Books in the office for $5.
They are great little gifts – they also include 2 coupons for a free large classic pizza. Also the coupons do not expire until August 2022!

It’s that time of year for us to start scheduling for middle school classes! Today  we watched middle school orientation videos, reviewed options for 6th-grade classes, and practiced filling out a selection of studies using Google slides.

I have attached a link for you and your child so you can fill out the selection of studies together over the weekend.  Please have it complete for NEXT week.  Let me know if you have any questions!

https://sites.google.com/sps.org/middle-school-scheduling-sps/home

Our school is thrilled to partner with STEAM Engine! presented by Power of Purpose (Pop!)

STEAM Engine! is all about equality, positive vibes, and helping students believe in themselves and their ability to help others. We also reward them with some incredible prizes and a bunch of amazing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math supplies for our kids!   🙌 😃 #pop #powerofpurpose #steamengine #STEAM #STEM #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolsrule #makeadifference

Our school is thrilled to partner with STEAM Engine! presented by Power of Purpose (Pop!)

STEAM Engine! is all about equality, positive vibes, and helping students believe in themselves and their ability to help others. We also reward them with some incredible prizes and a bunch of amazing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math supplies for our kids!   🙌 😃 #pop #powerofpurpose #steamengine #STEAM #STEM #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolsrule #makeadifference

Our 100% VIRTUAL STEAM Engine! fundraiser is just around the corner! We may be socially distanced, but we are stronger than ever in our commitment to our students’ bright future.  Join us virtually and let’s get this party started! Stay tuned for more details.  #pop #powerofpurpose #steamengine #STEAM #STEM #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolsrule #makeadifference

     There has been a misunderstanding this school year concerning the free/reduced lunch meal status.  Although all students at this time are being supplied with free meals, the state of Missouri is still needing the applications filled out and submitted to fulfill Cowden's fund for next year.  This will result in reduced - if any - field trips or any other programs such as STEAM, Math and Reading events, and all Parent events offered at Cowden.  Even if you think you will not qualify, please complete the application to give Cowden credit in this area.  The deadline for these to be completed is January 24, 2021.

    For every student that turns in the free and reduced lunch application and qualifies, the school receives federal funds that benefit the student and teachers at the school.  

1. These funds provide additional teachers and staff for the school which means more services for students, especially students that are struggling in reading and/or math. 
2. These funds also are used for materials and supplies for students and teachers.  These are valuable resources that teachers can us to help improve instruction and improve student achievement. 
3. Funding is also used by schools to provide additional professional learning for staff which will also help improve instruction and increase student achievement. 

     If free and reduced forms are not turned in, it would result in a reduction of the schools federal funding, which would mean less staff, materials and supplies, and professional learning. 

Here is the online link to apply:  https://www.sps.org/Page/2400.

An awards party will be held for those students whose parents complete the application.

Cowden Family, please come out and join us Friday, December 18 from 8:20-8:50 am for one of our last Farmer's Markets before the break.  We will have all kinds of home made ornaments and decor that would be the perfect gift.  We hope to see you there!!!

ATTENTION all 6th Graders, we have a 5th Grade Cowden Yearbook for you - ALL compliments of PTA!!!  Stop by the Cowden office 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday and pick one up!!!

Cowden and Springfield Public Schools in cooperation with Jordan Valley Community Health Center, Springfield Greene County Health Department, Cox Health, and Mercy are offering Seasonal Flu Vaccines.  Click here for more information and here for the form to print and fill out for your student.