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Covington Howler - 27 Sep 2016
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Sept. 27, 2016
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Covington Howler|
Important Dates:
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Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day: No School Nov 21-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences: No School for Students Nov 23-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday: No School Nov 28 - Dec 2 - Book Fair Dec 8 - Winter Concert 1pm, Grades 4-6 Dec 19 - Jan 2 December Recess Jan 3 - School Resumes |
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Covington Community, You have chosen to live in this community because of the great education that Los Altos School District students receive. I would like to remind you that the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), along with PTA, is a critical partner in giving our students an exemplary education. LAEF’s impact on your child’s education cannot be understated. LAEF provides many of the components that make every student’s experience a well-rounded one. Without LAEF, our students would not have the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument, explore hands-on science in our STEM lab, or get the individual attention they need in a smaller class size. If LAEF didn’t exist, our children wouldn’t receive physical education instruction from a PE specialist or express their creativity in an art project through the Art Docent program. From cSTEM for 6th graders to a library for all students, LAEF is a vital organization that provides meaningful connections throughout our students’ education. What LAEF provides is only made possible because of the generous donations from parents and companies. If you have already donated to LAEF this year, I want to personally thank you! If you haven’t, please donate at LAEFonline.org by October 3rd to save your principal, our teachers and parent volunteers a call. LAEF’s Annual Phonathon is coming up October 4-5. And if you’re looking for a fun night out with our community, join us! Regards, Wade Spenader Principal |
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Religious Holidays |
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Observed religious holidays are considered excused absences as long as the absence has been requested in advance in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or designee (E.C. 48205, B.P. 5113). To advise the school office of absences in writing you can email:covingtonattendance@lasdschools.org or fill out this form on the Covington website: http://covingtonschool.org/covingtones/8208-Untitled.html |
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School Picture Make Up Day |
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School photo make up day is Oct. 3rd. If you need to schedule a make up photo for your child, do so here: https://iclicksmilesvincetarrystudios.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?calendarID=761596 Please also let your student’s teacher know, prior to Oct. 3rd. |
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Project Cornerstone Parent Education |
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Project Cornerstone- for parents and caregivers! We know that your strong family is the best predictor of your children's success. Parents and caregivers need fresh ideas that work to keep families close, as children grow. Come learn new tools for strengthening your relationships with children and youth in this 6-week workshop facilitated by Project Cornerstone. Each week we will share, discuss, and practice ways to show caring, give support, set boundaries, and build strong relationships that help youth succeed in school, friendships, and life! Learn tools you can use now- to strengthen your family connections and help young people thrive.
Class Title: Take It Personally Dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Time: 6:30 to 8 pm Place/Host: : Blach Intermediate School’s Library (Parents/adults from all schools welcomed)
Sign Up today: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0945aba72d6-take Questions? Contact Mary Crum at mary@projectcornerstone.org |
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Yard Duty Aides Needed |
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Are you looking for a way to get involved on campus, interact with students in a fun way, and become part of a team? Have you considered becoming a yard duty aide? Covington has availability on our yard duty team. And, these are PAID positions. If you are available during the week, from noon to 12:40pm, and being a yard duty aide sounds like something you’d be interested in, please contact Principal Wade Spenader, wspenader@lasdschools.org |
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Field Trip Donations |
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Back to School Combined Payment for Donations: Classroom field trips are funded by parent donations. PTA collects those donations online through the Back to School Purchases (except for 4th-Sacramento & 6th- Walden West); however, no child will be denied participation on field trips for failure to contribute. All donations will go to support the total costs of the field trip. If you cannot donate the requested amount, we would greatly appreciate any donation. Donations are necessary to make these trips possible. If sufficient funds are not donated, the field trips will be cancelled for all classes. We also appreciate if you are able to donate for a child unable to contribute. You can find the form online and pay by echeck: http://covingtonschool.org/covingtones/4770-Back-to-School-Purchases.html Paper forms are also available in the school office. Thank you from the Covington PTA. |
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PTA NEWS |
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BACK TO SCHOOL AMAZON SHOPPERS – Make Your Back to School Shopping Count for Covington! Earn referral fees for Covington on purchases of books, electronics, school supplies, and more. It’s EASY and DOESN’T COST YOU ANYTHING! Please use this link (bookmark it!) or go to www.covingtonschool.org, click the Amazon logo on the lower right side, 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.
PTA After School Play: This year's school play will be Peter Pan Jr.; rehearsals starting January 3rd. Registration will begin in November. Stay tuned for details. |
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Walkathon is Coming to Covington! |
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18 Days To The Walkathon! We are making good progress on donations, but we need your help! If you haven’t already done so, please consider sponsoring your child using the Walkathon pledge card or pledging online at https://99pledges.com/fund/covingtonwalkathon. Feel free to share your child’s fundraising link with distant family! Ms. Anderson’s class has taken the lead, so jump in and help your class catch up. If you are using online donations, please still sign and return the sponsor form so that your child has permission to do the Walkathon. Sponsor forms need to be returned to the office no later than Friday, October 7th. |
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Vision Screening |
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The District Nurses will be doing vision screening, both near and far, at Covington School for all Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th grades and all SDC classes on Wed. Oct. 12, 2016. If your child has glasses or contacts, please make sure they wear them to school on the day of the screening. The nurse will mail a referral form to the parents of students who do not pass the vision screening. |
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Information Sessions Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology Championship Sponsored by Synopsys, the Championship is a regional science and engineering fair competition for students in Santa Clara County held on March 23, 2017. LASD 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to enter!! Our students compete in the middle school (grades 6-8) division for awards and prizes in multiple areas of study. LASD students have won prizes in prior years, and gained valuable experience with science, engineering and project management. Winners of the Synopsys Championship compete in the California State Science Fair and may advance to the prestigious Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, which presents nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships each year.
Students and parents are invited to attend the Synopsys Championship Information Session to learn more about this opportunity and how to enter:
Sunday, October 16 3:30 - 4:00 pm Covington Elementary Multipurpose Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos
For more information, see the 2017 Synopsys Championship website at Questions? Contact LASD STEM Coordinator Karen Wilson at kwilson@lasdschools.org Tech Challenge Come to the informational meeting for all LASD 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and their parents interested in participating in The Tech Challenge, hosted by the Tech Museum. You'll form a team to compete to solve a real-world problem in this annual design challenge. This year's challenge is “Rock the Ravine:” Your team will design and build a device to help explorers cross an ice field with multiple ravines. Tech Challenge projects build skills in problem solving, time management, creativity, and teamwork, while working through the engineering design cycle as you build and test your design. Most importantly--it's great fun!!!
Students and parents are invited to attend the Tech Challenge Information Session to learn more about this opportunity and how to enter:
Sunday, October 16 4:30 - 5:00 pm Covington Elementary Multipurpose Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos
The event day will be April 29, 2016 for grades 4 to 6, and April 30 for grades 7 and 8.
For more information on the Tech Challenge, visit the website at http://thetechchallenge.thetech.org/
Questions? Contact LASD STEM Coordinator Karen Wilson at kwilson@lasdschools.org |
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LAEF |
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Elementary and Junior High Save Us A Call! LAEF’s Phonathon is next week Have you made your annual contribution to LAEF? We would love to take you off our call list, so please go to LAEFonline.org today and make your tax-deductible donation or pledge by September 30th. If you’re a first-time donor or if you increase your gift to LAEF this year, it will be doubled by the LAEF’s Board of Directors and the Honor Roll of Realtors Leadership Circle, up to $100,000. Thank you! Are you already an LAEF supporter? We need you! Join the fun and help us meet our $3.7M goal by signing up for our phonathon on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4th & 5th. You’ll enjoy a cheap (free!) date night with a gourmet spread, flowing wine and enjoyable banter with parents and teachers. There are many ways to help, both on the phone and behind the scenes. Sign up now at LAEFonline.org. |
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LASD & Community Announcements |
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