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December 8, 2015
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Covington Howler
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Message from the Principals |
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Dear Parents: The time between Thanksgiving and Winter Break seems to fly. It’s usually three weeks, and they are the speediest three weeks during the entire school year. Learning takes on a different tone during these three weeks. Teachers embrace the holiday feel and rooms are full of crafty projects, hot chocolate, and paper snowflakes, all embedded into learning. It would be great if we could bottle up some of this energy and save it to sprinkle in the slow months. The holidays offer us many opportunities so take a minute to slow down and notice the feel in the air around you. Stepping out of our own busyness can sometimes help us see and appreciate those little things that get lost in the bustle. With that, we’d like to stop and give a shout out to our music teachers. We are appreciative of the work they do in preparing our students for their Winter Concert that you hopefully will enjoy today! A big thank you to the parents who contributed to LAEF this year for making today’s Winter Concert possible. Warmest regards, Erin S. Green and Kami Thordarson |
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6th Grade Fundraiser |
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Cookies & Cocoa 6th grade class fundraiser: 6th graders will be selling cookies & hot cocoa “TO GO” after school this Friday 12/11. This is not a stay and play. Please buy a yummy snack and a warm drink after school and then head off campus to enjoy the afternoon. |
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PTA NEWS |
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Dine out for Covington at Maltby's this Wednesday, December 9 from 5-9 PM. 15% of proceeds will be donated to the Covington PTA. Please mention Covington when dining or with take out orders. Maltby's is located at 101 Plaza North, Los Altos. (650) 917-8777. Maltby's Public House, Los Altos, CA › Maltby's Public House Website *LOST & FOUND* The Lost & Found bin was emptied and the contents donated during the Thanksgiving holiday. This is typical and will take place at every school break. Please stop by regularly and encourage your children to do so as well - and see if a forgotten jacket, cap, lunch bag, water bottle or book has made its way to the bin! Next round of donations: December break! HOLIDAY AMAZON SHOPPERS – Make Your Holiday Shopping Count for Covington! Earn referral fees for Covington on purchases of books, electronics, toys, and more. It’s EASY and DOESN’T COST YOU ANYTHING! Please use this link or go to www.covingtonschool.org, click the Amazon logo on the lower right side to go to the Amazon website, then select and purchase your items as you normally would. Covington will automatically receive a referral fee from Amazon. No sign-up required. Questions? Contact Jennie Ebbitt at jtebbitt@gmail.com. Aladdin Jr. Registration Deadline for the Covington PTA 2016 musical, Aladdin Jr. has been extended to December 10th. Sign up early to ensure a spot. All 4th-6th graders encouraged to participate. Registration forms are in the office. Auditions: December 15th and 18th 2:45-4:30pm (must attend both) Everyone gets a part! Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Fridays 2:45-4:30pm starting January 5th. Performances: Sat and Sun April 23rd and 24th. Registration: $250 includes a Tshirt. Scholarships available. Students must attend ALL rehearsals and performances. Please contact Arezou Bahman (arezoua@yahoo.com) with any questions. *NEW AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: Pilates: All students who try out the program this Winter Session ONLY: For any and all new registrations to Pilates After School at Covington for the winter session - the snack option INCLUDED at no charge. Classes are taught by Certified Pilates Instructors. PS: Just sign up here and ignore the snack option - we will provide it free of charge to every child THIS winter session only! - http://www.pilatesafterschool.com/register.html |
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LAEF |
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LASD Winter Music Concerts & Computer Science Ed Week We hope you enjoy the sounds of the season coming from our 4th, 5th and 6th grade LASD Winter Music Concerts in addition to hearing inspiring stories of our K-8 students participating in “Hour of Code” during Computer Science Education Week. Parent donations to LAEF have made these enriching educational experiences possible. That’s why we are requesting your support by donating at LAEFOnline.org by 12/31. |
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LASD & Community Announcements |
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Collaborative Preschool Pilot
LASD has started a Collaborative Preschool Pilot this school year on the Covington Campus by Champions, Stepping Stones, and LAPP. A collaborative preschool is a class that fosters learning for all students regardless of ability. The preschool uses best practices for early education guided by the 1st Five and Preschool Learning Foundations. The staff creatively adapts activities so that each child can participate.
The Collaborative Preschool meets 5 days a week from 8:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday participation in social group 11:00-12:30 pm. And follows the district calendar. Best of all, the program is free!
Currently we are accepting typical peers for a January 2016 start date. Children must meet the following requirements: · Children who are at least 3 years of age. · Children do not need to be potty trained. Assistance available. · Must be a current Covington Family.
If you are interested and want to learn more please contact: · Eva Stephens, Collaborative Preschool Teacher o Phone: (650) 947-1171 o Email: estephens@lasdschools.org School & Community News now found via Peachjar: https://www.peachjar.com/index.php?a=28&b=138®ion=54001 |
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