From Erin Green, Principal

Dear Covington Parents and Community Members,

Thank you Mrs. Grayson-Welcome Back Mrs. Mase!

Our Covington Community would like to thank Mrs. Becky Grayson for her work with Mrs. Cortney Mase's class during her maternity leave this spring.  Mrs. Grayson went above and beyond to provide both continuity and engaging instruction for our 2nd grade students.  She embraced our students and parents.  Students have shared with me they "love Mrs. Grayson and are going to miss her so much!"

We are delighted to welcome back Mrs. Mase after the birth of her son in March.  Mrs. Mase is so thrilled to be back with her students and she looks forward to a great end of the year.

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Each spring brings staffing news and changes, and it is bittersweet that I share with you a letter from Miss Harte:

Dear Covington Families,         

I am feeling very sentimental as I’m writing this message to you…however, after teaching 40 years in the Los Altos School District I’ve decided to retire at the end of this school year.  I have loved teaching kindergarten and have so many wonderful memories of all my students and their parents.  It was such a joy and so much fun to watch the children discover new things, make new friends, and gain confidence in their abilities. 

Also, I want to sincerely thank all the children and parents for their tremendous support and help in the classroom and for the many kindnesses that they have shown to me throughout the years. I will always cherish being a part of your child’s life and for having the opportunity of being their first teacher. I had the privilege of working with an outstanding staff and making friendships that will last a lifetime.  I will miss all of you.

Love,  Tara Harte

Miss Harte has been an illustrious member of the LASD staff for almost 40 years.  She has even taught many of our students’ parents!  We will miss her dearly but we wish her well in her next phase of life.

Lastly, congratulations to our Covington 6^th grade boys basketball team, coached by Dan Nero.   They played with great effort last Friday and earned a 3^rd place finish.  Go Coyotes!

Sincerely,

Erin S. Green

Principal

From the School Librarian

IMPORTANT END-OF-YEAR INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY

Students are requested to return all of their library books during their library classes this week.  Those who have overdue books need to return them to the library by this Friday, May 24^th.

Bill Notices will be sent beginning Thursday, May 30.

Maureen Drobot, mdrobot@lasdschools.org

From the Student Council

Student Council News

We will have Country Western Day this Friday, May 24. Wear your boots, jeans, cowboy hats and bandanas and join in the fun! Yee-Haw!

From the Covington PTA

PTA SERVICE AWARDS: It is that time of year again where we nominate and award our hardworking Covington volunteers for their exceptional service to the Covington community (school, classrooms, PTA). We need your suggestions for nominations; recipients will be announced at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on May 31st. Here is where you can make those nominations!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gtpwMJgoAWK_YJ9nN3Xjxjn_wFQ45RQNuU1r32ftegI/viewform

Volunteer Green Thumb Needed

If you like gardening, Covington needs a volunteer to maintain the potted plants in front of the school.  The job requires minimum plant knowledge and only about 10 minutes of your time twice each week to water.  If you'd like to help spruce up the front of our school, please contact Suzanne Kasso atcrazee_kasso@yahoo.com.  

Field Day 2013 is fast approaching. On June 7th from 10:00 - 12:00 the children will be participating in Field Day. If you haven't had much of a chance to volunteer this year, this is the event for you! Field Day is a fun filled two-hour event where the children participate in games, face painting and a blow-up obstacle course. We need your help to supervise the games, face paint, hand out treats, etc. to make Field Day a success. Please RSVP to Louanne Gonzalez (louannegonzalez@gmail.com) if you have time to spare.  Thank you!

Auction Parties

Dodge Ball for Grades 1 - 3

There are 10 spots left for the Dodge Ball Derby with Mr. Heeb.  The event is for students in grades 1 - 3 and is being held on Tuesday, June 4 from 2:20 - 3:20 PM on the green field.  This is a fundraiser and the price is $20 per child.  If you are interested, please email sonia_brunner@yahoo.com.

Item #260 Disco Bingo & Dinner Party for the Whole Family

Date: Saturday, June 8th 5-8 pm; 

Location: Los Altos Youth Center (LAYC)

Price: $60 per family

The grooves are back with this smash hit party! Dress up in your shiniest disco outfits and bring the whole family out to dance, dine, play bingo and win prizes. Kids LOVE this party! You will enjoy an Italian dinner, wine, dessert and the company of other fabulous Covington families.

If you missed out on Friday, there are MIN DAY PARTIES coming up on 6/7; Sign up before they are SOLD OUT.  The 5/17 Min Day parties went really well.  We had about 120 kids in 5 parties and raised close to $4K for Covington!  If you missed out, we have parties coming up on 6/7 as well.  But there are only 3 parties this time.  Cooking is already Sold Out.  Game Truck and Sports Camp will likely sell out quickly as well.  If you want to sign up, please go to the following link ASAP!!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZmYS03TnMxZGttdVFGUWhndE8zR3c6MQ

Classroom Supply Donation - School Tool Box

To enhance the educational experience of all of our students, we are requesting sufficient donations of supplies and materials to provide for each child at Covington.  We do this through your online orders to School Toolbox.  Our online School Tool Box store is now open for the 2013-2014 school year! The store will remain open until June 1, 2013. Orders are online only. School toolboxes are $70 this year and include all the supplies your teachers have requested.   Toolboxes are offered as a convenience to families wishing to donate school supplies to their child's classroom and supplies are purchased in bulk, which saves costs.   So please go online to www.schooltoolbox.com and order today!!  Just register at the website and follow the easy instructions.  Thank you from Covington PTA.

From the Covington Community

Lost & Found

We are approaching the end of the year.  Please claim by abandoned clothing and other items.  Anything left here after June 12^th will be donated to charity.

From Los Altos School District

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS:  http://www.lasdk8.org/PDF_Files/Current_School_News.pdf

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