CMPG
Cowles Montessori Parent Group
Be informed – Be involved
CMPG is a non profit parent organization that supports Cowles Montessori by raising funds, planning events, and providing volunteers. Every parent of a Cowles Montessori student is already a member. No dues are required, and it’s a great way to learn about issues important for high quality Montessori education in the Des Moines Public Schools.
CMPG meetings give parents a chance to hear what’s going on at Cowles and a forum to have their ideas heard. At CMPG meetings we will typically discuss fund-raising and purchases for classrooms and the school, community-building and social events, special school activities (such as Peace Day and Field Day), curriculum, and facilities. It is a great way for you to be more involved and really make a difference in your child’s education.
CMPG meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month (the second Monday in September). We begin at 6:00pm and try to finish by 7:00pm – but certain agendas may take a bit more time. Free childcare is provided.
Meeting Schedule for 2013-2014: (Download it here)
- September 9th – 2nd Monday
- October 7th
- November 4th
- December 2nd
- January 6th
- February 3rd
- March 3rd
- April 7th
- May 5th
Going on right now – Des Moines Arts Festival signups!
Keep in touch with other Cowles parents on our Facebook group – Click ‘Like’.
Interested in volunteering? We have a wonderfully supportive group of parents that help Cowles out, volunteering time and enriching the quality of education in the school. What can you do to help? Contact our volunteer coordinator, Erin Reagen, at eereagen@gmail.com or 515-988-7815. Or fill out the Volunteer Form and turn it in to the office.
2013-2014 CMPG Executive Committee:
| CMPG Executive Committee: | |||
| Co-President | Carla Ruble | 515-770-5163 | cmruble1@gmail.com |
| Co-President | Dave Dykstra | 641-780-2309 | davelouisa@msn.com |
| Vice President | Dena Fife | 515-710-2255 | fifedm04@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Maeve Callan | 515-778-8670 | maeve47@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Mac Stanfield | 515-868-1478 | macpauls@hotmail.com |
