Cowell Elementary School

Family Newsletter 04.20.2026

Teacher Appreciation Week:

CMAS ELA Testing(3rd - 5th Grades:)

Our 3rd - 5th grade students will be participating in our yearly state testing (CMAS). It is incredibly important that your child:

Is at school daily

On time each day

Gets proper sleep

Eats breakfast (at home or school)

Limits technology

CMAS Testing evaluates your child for their current level of knowledge.

It also helps determine school funding for Cowell the following school year.

This is an incredibly important test for both your child and Cowell but we have lots of fun incentives to help keep your child motivated!

Spring Picture Day:

Thursday, April 23rd - Say Cheese!

Individual and Class Pictures

Save the Date: Field Days 2026

5th Grade: Balarat

Mr. Cuoco’s class: April 28th - 29th

Mrs. Lamson’s class: April 29th - 30th

Please reach out to classroom teachers with any questions.

The Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Library

Reading Dragons and Friends is drawing to a close for the season! You can continue earning cards though the end of April, and pick them up through May. If you missed out, don't worry–we will start up again with new cards in September!

K-5th grade March lunch menu

*last minute menu changes may occur. You can always find the lunch menus in the DPS website.

https://foodservices.dpsk12.org/menus/#menus

Important Cowell dates

Tuesday, April 21st 3rd - 5th Math CMAS Unit 1

Wednesday, April 22nd - 3rd - 5th Math CMAS Unit 2

Thursday, April 23rd - 3rd - 5th Math CMAS Unit 3

Thursday, April 23rd Spring Picture Days

Friday, April 24th 3rd-5th CMAS Movie Experience

Thursday, May 28th: ECE End of year Celebration

Wednesday, May 27th: Kindergarten End Of Year Celebration

Thursday, May 28th: 5th Grade Continuation

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