Covington Howler

December 15, 2015

In This Issue:

• Message from the Principals

• News and Announcements

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• Dec 21-  Jan.1 : Winter Recess: No School.

• Jan 18 - Jan 19: MLK Holiday & Staff Dev. Day: No School

• Feb. 2- Feb 4: STEM EXPO

• Feb 15 - Feb 19: Presidents Day & Mid Winter Break: No School

• March 19: Covington Auction: Save the Date!

Message from the Principals

Dear Parents,

December is coming to a close and we have had a busy fall here at Covington. There is so much more to look forward to in 2016.  To name just a few, in February our STEM EXPO takes place, and then at the end of March our fantastic annual Covington Auction.  Also please remember that kindergarten registration is also ongoing at this time:

2016 Kinder Registration: Open Enrollment until 2/5/16.  To qualify for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2016. Children who turn 5 between Sept 2 and Dec. 2, 2016 qualify for Transitional Kindergarten.

On behalf of our staff and teachers at Covington Elementary School, happy holidays to you!  We look forward to seeing you all back at Covington on January 4, 2016!

Warmest regards,

Erin S. Green and Kami Thordarson

Friendly Reminder: The State of California Education Code only allows 3 unexcused absences per year. The only excused absences are for illness, medical appointments or family emergencies. If you are planning to travel during scheduled school time, please ask your teacher about Independent Study.  Independent study is an optional educational alternative to classroom instruction available to all students in the district.  We offer short term independent study which has specific guidelines of a minimum of 5 days, maximum of 15 days.  Teachers need at least 3 days notice to prepare work for an independent study.

Student Council Spirit Day

This Friday 12/18 is Pajama Day!  No Excuses for Being Tardy...just roll out of bed and come to school.  

PTA NEWS

*LOST & FOUND* Everything in the Lost & Found Bin will be donated over the break. Last chance to claim your items: this Friday 12/18.

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.

LAEF

LASD Winter Music Concerts & Computer Science Newsflash

Music is thriving at our elementary schools and we hope you’ve been enjoying the sounds of the season coming from our 4th, 5th and 6th graders.

And in case you missed Mrs. V’s exciting update about LASD’s Computer Science Education Week, go to LAEFOnline.org to read more about your child’s “Hour of Code” and more!

Parent donations to LAEF have made these enriching educational experiences possible. That’s why we are requesting your support by donating by 12/31.

LASD & Community Announcements

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

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