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March 16, 2017
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Covington Howler
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Principal’s Message- Mindfulness |
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Dear Covington Families and Community Members, Last Wednesday, Covington teachers participated on a Mindfulness training with Roni Habib, founder of EQ Schools. The mission of EQ Schools is to bring mindfulness and positive psychology to classrooms. The research has been clear that all of us benefit from mindful techniques, especially in our world of stress. For teachers, mindfulness training, the act of being present and in the moment, is especially helpful- both as a technique for teachers to use on themselves and to teach mindfulness to our students. The 90 minute workshop was...well, mind blowing! As a staff, we played cooperative energizer games to develop a positive feeling. We analyzed how we felt along the way (and discovered we had increased feelings of happiness and fun). We also talked about the importance of creating classrooms where students feel safe to take chances. I think, as a group, we became closer as well. Many of our teachers employed some of those techniques with their students the very next day. I have been on my own mindfulness journey for the last two years now. I believe in it fully as a means of bringing more joy, awareness and balance to my professional and personal life.
Perhaps mindfulness for you as a parent is something you’d like to explore? How would you use mindful techniques when working with your children at home? A huge thank you to the Covington PTA who is sponsoring both the staff and parent training. It’s a blessing to have such a supportive PTA that understands that a positive well-being is critical to all of us as we work with our students. Thanks for your support of Covington. Wade Spenader- Principal |
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Auction Information |
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Seas the Day!
TIMING IS RUNNING OUT TO BUY AUCTION TICKETS - BUY BEFORE FRIDAY MARCH 17th OR YOU'LL MISS THE BOAT! You really don't want to miss this fun night out which celebrates our community whilst raising valuable funds for our school.
All hands on deck! We need lots of help before the auction for set-up and decorating; during the auction to help the evening run smoothly; and for clean-up afterwards. Please sign up here on the volunteer sheet if you can be part of our crew on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th. Auction Catalogs will be sent home in the next few days with the youngest child in your family. Be on the lookout. Look forward to seeing you all there! Thanks Fionnuala, Shauna & The 2017 Auction Committee |
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After School Programs |
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New after school programs starting in March: Looking for something for your kids to do after school? Check out Activity Hero on the Covington Website and browse new offerings for Spring http://covingtonschool.org/ New Class Sessions include Pilates, Lift Stem RC Airplane, LEGO Engineering, Soccer and more! |
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FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in grade 6: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2017. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! Please refer any questions regarding this requirement to our District Health Assistants: Suzy Gough 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449. Thank you for your cooperation! Health Services Staff |
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2017-18 LASD District Calendar |
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Many of you are already making travel plans for the summer. For your planning purposes, please note that school starts on Wed. August 16, 2017. The LASD District Calendar for 2017-18 can be found here: http://www.losaltos.k12.ca.us/ |
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LAEF |
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TWO BIG DEADLINES FOR LAEF ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH $10,000 in matching still available! In the past three weeks, LAEF has received $10,000 in NEW donations and increases OVER last year’s donation amounts. It’s countdown time, and we still have $10,000 from two LASD families to match YOUR donation this year. LAEF’s goal is 100% participation from every family, so every dollar counts. Please donate today at LAEFonline.org. LAEF Needs Your Input! Survey Deadline Approaching! We launched our survey last week to give the parent community an opportunity to share your feedback about LAEF-funded programs this year including enrichment programs, smaller classes, teacher support, and more at your child’s school. Your input will help our board of 20 parent volunteers, and LASD Leadership determine the Foundation's funding priorities for the 2017-18 school year. Thank you for your participation. |
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LASD & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Los Altos Now Hiring School Crossing Guards. Would you like to work part-time? Would you like to work only the days’ school is in session and not have to work nights, weekends or holidays? Would you like a job protecting children while working a before and after school shift? NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY – TRAINING IS PROVIDED Seniors and Students (over 18) Welcomed!(800) 540-9290
CALL NOW! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMPANY IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB. www.thecrossingguardcompany.
School & Community News now found via Peachjar: https://www.peachjar.com/ |
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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. |