April 12, 2013
A Word from the Principal
Dear Cowern Families & Friends,
Welcome to our Paw Prints
guest writer: Amy Coborn,
Cowern Carnival Chair.
Can we dunk her?
Yes, we can!
Calling all Cowern staff and students! Once
again Mrs. Czerepak has agreed to be dunked in
a dunk tank if, as a school, we can sell 10,000
raffle tickets. As of press time, we have sold
1,153 tickets. All proceeds from the ticket sales
go to help support Cowern’s staff and programs.
Carnival for FREE! Yes, absolutely free. Not to
mention a front row parking spot for the VIP’s
family.
The person who sells the second most raffle
tickets will receive 40 free game tickets!
The third place seller will receive 20 free tickets!
The classroom that sells the most will receive
3 game tickets per person, for free!
So, get out there and sell your tickets! If you
wish not to participate in selling raffle tickets,
simply send them back to school in the envelope
provided. Cash donations are also gladly accepted.
SELL, SELL, SELL! Please return money and/
or tickets to school by Wednesday, May 1st.
Here are some of the other cool incentives:
Can we dunk her?
Yes, we can!
The person who sells the most raffle tickets will
be Cowern Carnival’s VIP and enjoy the Cowern
Upcoming Events
April/May
April 15 BRAVO Ballroom Dance
K-2 at 1:30; 3-5 at 2:15
April 18 Getting Ready for Kindergarten 6:15
April 25 Getting Ready for Kindergarten 6:15
April 26 Cub Club
May 1
5th grade Young Scholars fair 9:45-12:00
May 2
Young Scholars game night
John Glenn 5:30—7:30
May 2
1st/2nd grade to Stage Theater 9:00
May 2
Getting Ready for Kindergarten 6:15
May 3
COWERN CARNIVAL!
Let’s Dunk
Mrs. Czerepak!
Future events can be found on the Cowern
website listed below.
Contact Information
Adventure Connection
Attendance
651-748-6898
651-748-6824
Office
School Nurse
651-748-6800
651-748-6815
Cowern Elementary  2131 Margaret Street  North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109
http://www.isd622.org/cowern
Cowern Carnival
Friday, May 3rd 5-8 p.m.
A great evening of family fun that supports our school!
Pencils for Pop
Pastries for Pencils!
Bring in any size plastic
bottle of pop or juice and
receive a Special Pencil.
Bring in any store bought
pastries and receive a
Special Pencil.
Pop/Juice will be used for
the Pop Toss.
Pop/Juice will be collected
thru May 2nd.
Media Marketplace Collection
Time to do a little spring cleaning!
Silent Auction
Donations
Bring in your gently used books
(picture books, chapter books,
cookbooks, how-to books, etc.) CDs,
DVDs, videos, and computer software.
Do you have a skill? Home
business? How about your
neighbor, parent, or
friend?
We have a box outside of the
school office to collect donations
for the Media Marketplace.
We need donations for the
silent auction. You donate
the items, time, or skill,
and we will put together a
basket around it.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Parents/guardians are needed to
run games and activities for the
carnival!
A big THANK YOU to
Three ways to sign up:
families who have already 1. Signup sheets in the front
donated some great items!
entryway at school
Questions?
Contact Deanna Loida:
[email protected]
2. Contact
Kea:[email protected], or
Kate: [email protected]
3. Fill out the short form located on
the next page.
Pastries will be used for
the Cake Walk.
Pastries will be collected
thru May 2nd.
1,153 Raffle Tickets
Sold as of Today!
If the school can sell
10,000 tickets WE WILL
DUNK MRS. CZEREPAK!
Can we dunk her?
YES WE CAN!
The top seller will be
Cowern Carnival’s VIP and
enjoy the Cowern Carnival
for FREE!
If the entire school sells
7,000 tickets (ONLY 15
per student), the students
will earn a school wide spirit day.
Please return money and/or
tickets to school by
Wednesday, May 1st.
Summer Sparks Brochure—click here.
Find your spark in one of our fun summer day camps.
www.isd622.org/summercamps
Is Your Child Struggling with Social,
Academic or Behavioral Issues?
There is hope...there is help!
Click here for
more information.
Free parent lecture by Dr. Melillo
Leading expert in ADHD, Learning Disorders & Autism
MUSIC
All 4th & 5th graders and Choir: You will have your spring concert on Thursday, May 9th at
1:30 in the afternoon and also at 6:00 in the evening. Students should arrive by 5:45 for the
evening performance. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! There was a previous date
listed that was incorrect, I apologize for any confusion.
All 3rd Grade Students: Recorder order forms were due today (4/12). If
you already have your own recorder please wait until you are notified to
start bringing your recorder to school. We will be starting VERY SOON!
Thank you,
Mrs. Bernstrom
[email protected]
748-6860
Carnival Game Volunteers Needed
Volunteers
needed!
Parents/guardians are needed to run games and activities for the carnival!
Three ways to help:
1) Signup sheets in the front entryway at school or at pick-up time in the gym
2) Contact Kea: [email protected] or Kate: [email protected]
3) OR fill out & return the form below
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Return this
form to
school!
Game Shift #1 – 4:45-6:00 p.m.
Game Shift #2 – 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Game Shift #3 – 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Clean Up – begins at 8:00 p.m
Name: _______________________________________ Child’s Teacher: ______________________
Email (for confirmation):________________________________Or best phone: __________________
Thank you for
your generosity!
Cowern Adventure Connection
was able to assemble over 70
birthday gift bags! They were donated to the
North Saint Paul Emergency Food Shelf.
Cub Scouts—Pack 188 Info
Pack 188 is selling camp cards to
raise money for summer camp.
The cards are $5 and have discounts at Holiday Gas, Papa Murphy's Pizza, a free hour at Sky
Zone and much more! These
cards will be for sale at the
Cowern Carnival at the Boy Scout
table or if you need them sooner
contact Troy Woods at
[email protected]
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Tartan Theatre presents Peter Pan
Sir James Barrie's timeless tale of the boy who never grew up is reborn as a musical spectacular. As the lights
over Wendy, John and Michael Darling's beds go out and the nursery of their London townhouse is thrown into
darkness, a small light bounces across their nursery. Wendy's dollhouse is mysteriously illuminated and dresser
drawers slide open and shut. And then, most mysterious of all, an unseen hand pushes the bedroom windows
open and, wonder of wonders, Peter Pan comes soaring through -- and into our hearts. Peter Pan, a boy who
didn't want to grow up and so spent his life in Neverland battling the pirates and Indians, but when he brings the
Darling children to Neverland with him, he is finally able to defeat his foe, Captain Hook, and befriend the Indian
chief.
Dates:
April 12 – 7 pm
April 13 – 2 & 7 pm
April 14 – 2 pm
April 18 – 7 pm
April 19 – 7 pm (Dinner Theatre begins at 5 pm)
April 20 – 2 & 7 pm
April 21 – 2 pm
Tickets:
$10 – Adults
$8 – Seniors
$6 – Students
Dinner Theatre Tickets:
$25 – Adults
$23 – Seniors
$16 - Students
You can purchase your tickets online (tickets.tartantheatre.org) or beginning one hour before each performance. All tickets are assigned seating.
Come enjoy a fabulous evening laughing and smiling while enjoying this classic.
Many families in our school district are struggling and all Young
Scholar Students from Cowern Elementary want to help! Our school
is participating in a community wide toiletries and food drive beginning next week. We are asking for your students to participate.
The week of April 1st-5th you can help by contributing nonperishable breakfast items, peanut butter, snacks, baking food, juices or other beverages.
The week of April 8th-12th we will be collecting toiletry items. Please join
your classmates in contributing Paper Consumables (Kleenex, TP, paper towels) Body Care (deodorant, shampoo, soap, body wash, lotion) Dental
(toothpaste, floss, mouthwash).
The week of April 15th – 19th we will be collecting lunch and dinner food
items. Don’t stop now. Help your grade level collect the most number of items
by bringing in boxed meals, soup, sauces, fruits/vegetables, box potatoes, and
pasta/rice .
All toiletry & food donations will be handed out to families in need at our 622’s
Project Family Connect community event on Saturday, April 20th. This event is
designed to connect families who are struggling with services they need to improve their situation. All families are welcome to attend on that Saturday.
Toiletry Items Accepted
Suggested Food Items
Bath Soap/Gel/Body Wash
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental Floss
Hand Soap
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Deodorant
Vegetables
Fruit
Soups
Rice
Box Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Boxed Meals/Food
Pasta
Sauces
Canned Tuna/Chicken
Peanut Butter
Cereal
All canned and dry goods