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March 21, 2017

Covington Howler

March 21, 2017

Covington Elementary commits to a high level of learning for every student and adult. Together we foster a safe culture, where we learn actively and collaboratively, think creatively and critically, develop perseverance, live respectfully and responsibly, and contribute positively to our diverse community and beyond.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 
  • Mar 24 - Primary Music Concert. K & 1- 9am, 2 & 3 10:30am

  • April 4- Parent Ed Night: Mindful Parenting with Roni Habib of EQ Schools- 6:30pm

  • April 6 - Covington Open House 6pm-7pm

  • April 6 - Art Docent Exhibit 5:30pm-7:30pm, Cov. Multi.

  • April 7 - Minimum Day 12:15pm Dismissal

 
  • April 10-14 - Spring Break

  • April 22 & 23 - PTA School Play, Peter Pan Jr.

  • April 29 - LASD Junior Olympics

 

 

Principal's Message- Some Great Things Coming Up!

Dear Covington Community,

I wanted to call your attention to some great things just on the horizon.  I hope you can make one or more of these special events!

Starting Arts Vocal Music Concert(K-3rd) This Friday in our multi! - Come see the culminating work of our students as they perform their vocal music concert on Friday.  The students are eager to show off what they have learned from our fabulous Starting Arts teacher, Diana Torres Koss!  The Kinder/1st grade concert begins at 9am followed by our 2nd and 3rd graders at 10:30am.

A huge thank you to Covington’s PTA who funds this important program for our students!

 

Covington Seas the Day Auction, Saturday, March 25th at the Elks Lodge in Palo Alto.  Doors open at 5:30pm and the fun begins.  Come out and socialize, bid on great items, and help build a stronger Coyote community.  I’m really looking forward to this fun night.

Tremendous thanks to the PTA Auction committee for putting this event on!

Parent Ed Night- Mindful Parenting with Roni HabibTuesday, April 4th at 6:30pm

 in the multi. Roni Habib, founder of EQ Schools will present ways in which parents can work on their own mindfulness as well as techniques for working with your children at home.  Roni is a dynamic speaker and this presentation promises to be impactful.   Thank you to Covington PTA for sponsoring this event.

 

Open House- Thursday, April 6th!  The Art Docent show in the multi opens at 5:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.  All classrooms open to the public from 6pm to 7pm.  This wonderful event allows all of our students to show off their work. 

 

Minimum Day- Friday, April 7th!  A 12:15pm dismissal takes everyone out to Spring Break!

 

Regards,

Wade Spenader- Principal

 

Auction Information

Dear parents,

 

We are on the final countdown to our 'Seas the Day' auction 2017.  On Saturdayevening, the doors to the Elks will open at 5.30pm and, during the cocktail reception you will have the opportunity to sign up for an vast array of silent auction items. If you are not able to come to the auction, you will still be able to bid on some of our items through the proxy bidding web-site which will be shared with you later this week.  

 

The live auction will take place after dinner, which includes such items as: Warriors Tickets; a Fishing Trip with Mr Spenader; Principal for a Day; Vacations to Mexico, Tahoe and Ireland; plus some fabulous culinary prizes.  

 

We do hope you have enjoyed perusing the catalog and are looking forward to a great night at the Elks this weekend. If you would prefer to view the catalog on-line, please use the following link: Online Catalog

 

Please note, you may still buy Teacher For a Day Tickets here: TFAD

 

The auction Need to Know Document with some frequently asked questions about the evening is here: Need to Know

 

We look forward to seeing you on the night!

 

Best Wishes

The Covington 2017 Auction Committee

 

Primary Music Concert

Just a friendly reminder that our primary music concert is this Friday March 24th.  Parents are invited as our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders will be performing the songs they have been working on over the past months under the direction of Diana Koss from Starting Arts. The students are excited and enthusiastic to share their musical pieces. Thank you to the PTA for supporting the starting arts program!

 

The Kinders and First Grade will perform at 9am in the Multi.

The Second Grade and Third Grade will perform at 10:30am in the Multi.

 

Lost & Found

Lost & Found - Donation time!!  We will be donating all lost & found items Friday, April 7. Please check the bin for your children's clothing, lunch boxes and water bottles.

 

PTA School Play

Come see a sneak peek of what the cast of this years School Musical, Peter Pan Jr., has been working on at this Friday's flag assembly.  

Tickets will be on sale next week T/W/Th after school by the multi.  Tickets are $10 each for general admission.  It is sure to be a spectacular show with 2 casts and 4 Performances. Be sure to come see your friends at both casts!

London Cast: Sat April 22  3pmSun April 23  6pm

Neverland Cast : Saturday April 22  6pmSunday April 23  3pm

 

LAEF

Who Are You Going to Pick? #MarchMatching

Did you know that LAEF received over $590,000 in corporate matching funds last year? Wow! We’re paying homage to March Madness (the famous NCAA Basketball Tournament) by celebrating matching! This year's #MarchMatching contenders include Google, Apple, Intel, Walmart, Genentech, Microsoft and many more. Please go to https://doublethedonation.com/laef to check if your employer will match your donation. And stay tuned for more #MarchMatching updates!

 

LAEF’s 2017 Survey Complete

Thank you to the 1,472 parents who participated in our annual parent survey! We were happy to see an increase in responses from Spanish and Mandarin speaking families. Your input is helping LAEF’s Grantmaking Committee guide our strategic discussions with LASD Leadership and finalize funding priorities for the 2017/18 school year.  

 

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

From LASD Health Services Department: When to Keep Your Child Home From School

Sometimes it is difficult, especially early in the morning, to know whether or not to send your child to school.  The following guidelines are indications that you should keep him/her home.  In this way, you are helping to control the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses. Keep your child at home when he/she has any of the following symptoms.  You must keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours.

 

Fever of 99.6 or higher

Chills

Vomiting or Diarrhea

Nausea

Sore throat or trouble swallowing

Coughing, sneezing, and/or runny nose

Rash or unusual sores or spots

Headache

Generalized muscle aches and pains

Wheezing or trouble breathing

Unusually red, crusted or burning eyes

Head Lice


You need to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free (see above) without medication for 24 hours.

Also, NOTIFY THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY if your child is exposed to or contracts chicken pox, mumps or measles or whooping cough (pertussis).  These conditions can be life threatening to students who are undergoing therapies that suppress their immune systems.

The following information is only a guide to common childhood health concerns. Call our District Nurses (650-444-9702 or 650-537-8119) or personal health care provider for more information. Always bring a copy of a physician’s note to school and/or notify the school if your child will have an extended absence due to a health condition for 10 days or longer.

If your child will be absent, please contact the office by emailing covingtonattendance@lasdschools.org

 

LASD & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Excellent Sheep: Reframing College as a Time for Self-Discovery

William Deresiewicz will give his perspective on how college should be a time for self-discovery, when young people can establish their own values and measures of success in order to forge their own path.  See attached flyer for more information about this award-winning essayist and critic. Tuesday April 4th, 7:00 pm , Los Altos High School Eagle Theater. Registration: https://wderesiewicz.eventbrite.com

 

School & Community News now found via Peachjar: https://www.peachjar.com/index.php?a=28&b=138&region=54001


 

How to Submit an Article to the Covington Howler

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.

 

 






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