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Mar 8, 2016
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Covington Howler|
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Message from the Principals |
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Dear Parents & Community Members, Time seems to be zipping by at a phenomenal pace. We often get so caught up in a rapid learning mode as we adjust to constant change in our world, that we neglect to refine our process. We get focused on the “what” of what we’re doing and we forget to stop and reflect on the why and evaluate the how. At these times, we sometimes miss an important piece or “drop the ball” because we’re in a hurry to check the done box and achieve an outcome. This happens with students all the time. In their hurry to “turn it in,” they miss out on bigger learning opportunities. Our goal for students is deeper learning. Common core standards and mastery of skills and concepts ask that we take our students down those rabbit holes so they gain experience and practice. We need to encourage exploration, rapid failure, and increase relevance. I enjoyed reading Monica Martinez’s article for Edutopia, “6 Rules to Break, for Better, Deeper, Learning Outcomes.” It’s not just about rule breaking with intention, but empowering our students as Super Learners, with skills that allow them to learn rapidly, adjust their process, and move forward. It directly relates to our LASD Learning Principle of Process + Outcome. Our teachers have also embarked on a journey of discovery as they work to learn a new evaluating process around Standards Based teaching and learning. It requires deep understanding of “mastery,” and learning how to best give feedback to both students and parents. At next week’s staff development (Minimum Day -March 17th, 12:15 dismissal!), teachers will continue to collaborate and create new strategies and practices as we work towards this goal. While we know the outcome will be beneficial for all, the process may require some time, deeper thought, and an acknowledgment that although we may choose different learning roads, we will all eventually arrive at a similar destination. Take time to think through the process, and you’ll be happier with the outcome. Warmest regards, Erin S. Green and Kami Thordarson |
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Hearing Screening |
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The District Nurses will be doing Hearing Screening at Covington School for all Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th grades on 3/24/16. If your child has a known hearing loss, please notify the Health Services Staff before the day of the screening. The nurse will mail a referral form and call the parents of students who do not pass the Hearing Screening. |
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LASD Junior Olympics |
The 56th LASD Junior Olympics is coming! Saturday, April 30, 2016 / 8am-4pm / Mountain View High School General Information All LASD 4th - 6th graders are invited to participate in the 56th Annual Junior Olympics! This friendly track & field competition encourages everyone to strive for their personal best and cheer on their classmates. More information is available at lasdjo.com. We Need Your Help! Come help train our young athletes. Click here to sign up. T-Shirts All 4th graders and new students receive a free Adult Small JO shirt. If your student would like a different size, please fill out this FORM. 5th and 6th grade students should wear the shirt they received last year. To purchase a replacement shirt for $10, please fill out this form. Deadline for size changes and replacement t-shirt orders is March 11. |
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PTA Minimum Day Activities |
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PTA Minimum Day Activities: Don’t miss the fun! There is a minimum day on March 17th and we have two parties available for after-school dismissal. 1. Athena Girls Mini Camp, 12:30-2:30pm, Blacktop & Room 32, open to all grades. Cost is $30 2. Basketball Clinic, 12:30-2:30pm, Blacktop, open to all grades. Cost $30 If you are interested in signing your child up, please add your child’s name and your contact information to the following google doc: Make checks payable to Covington PTA. Drop them off in the school office, in the PTA Box. Kids going to minimum day parties typically bring lunch from home on the day of the party, eat their lunch immediately after school dismissal and then they are walked over to their respective parties after checking them in. Contact Kristi Snapp at ksnapp2@gmail.com with any additional questions. Thanks! |
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PTA NEWS |
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Covington's "Roaring 20's" Auction. Tickets Still Available. http://www.covingtonschool.org/covingtones/8313-Auction-2016.html
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6th Grade Parents |
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The Egan Parent Panel for incoming 6th grade parents has been rescheduled to April 28th at 7pm (from the original date of March 24th) due to a conflict with the Frank Bruni presentation. For more information call the Egan Office, 917-2200. |
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LASD & Community Announcements |
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School & Community News now found via Peachjar: https://www.peachjar.com/index.php?a=28&b=138®ion=54001 |
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How to Submit an Article to the Covington Howler |
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Post an Announcement in the Howler? If you have an announcement to include in Howler, please send it to sevard@lasdschools.org. Announcements must be received by 12:00pm on Friday in order to be considered for the Howler scheduled for the following Tuesday. |