Covington Howler

April 18, 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

• April 21 - PTA Meeting 8:45am
• April 22 & 23 - PTA School Play, Peter Pan Jr.
• April 29 - LASD Junior Olympics
• May 5 - Multicultural Fair 4pm-6pm
• May 12 - 6th Grade Girls Basketball Tourney
• May 15 - Spring Concert Grades 4-6, 1pm

• May 19 - 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tourney
• May 20 - Los Altos Pet Parade
• May 29 - Memorial Day, No School
• June 2- Field Day & Minimum Day
• June 8 - 6th Grade Promotion, 8:45am - 10:00am
• June 8 - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 11:15am, Grades K-5.

Message from the Principal

Dear Covington Community,

Celebrate our strengths, our diversity!

One of the things that makes me most proud about Covington is our diversity.  I love seeing the children playing together, both different age groups and different ethnicities.   We are truly blessed to have such a diverse community.  It is one of our many strengths as a school community.

All of us have a golden opportunity to celebrate our diversity by attending Covington’s Multicultural Fair on Friday, May 5th.  This event, which will include performances and  booths from our many cultures, will run from 4pm to 6pm.  

If you would like to share your culture, or just help out, there is an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 19th (tomorrow) at 8:45am.   

Please note the last day to sign up to:

Run a country booth -  Thursday 20th April

Perform at the Fair -  Monday 24th April

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Long @ catherinealong@gmail.com and/or Tammi Palfreyman @ Tp@w-1.org.

I look forward to seeing you at this important event!

Regards,

Wade Spenader- Principal

Message from the PTA

PTA Meeting this Friday, April 21st at 8.45 am.  

Agenda includes:

• Update from Principal on Early Release
• Report from Nominations Committee and Vote on 2017-18 PTA Executive Board
• Financial Report
• Check Approval

LAEF

LAEF’s in the final S-T-R-E-T-C-H

As we gear up to celebrate 50+ years of physical education and community spirit with Junior Olympics on April 29th, LAEF is also in the final stretch to meet our $3.7M fundraising goal. Therefore, we are requesting your partnership by making a donation or requesting a corporate match before Friday, the 28th to help us cross the finish line. Please give online today at www.LAEFonline.org or bring a check to the school office this week.

An Exciting LASD STEM Update

Launched four years ago with seed funding from LAEF, the STEM program is now recognized nationally for its well-integrated student-centered projects.  New in 2016-17, LASD expanded the elementary robotics program to now include 2nd-5th graders.  Some of the robots students are creating include a Bristlebot using a small motor, a Jitterbug run by solar energy, an Innovativebot and an Ambot with four motors and a breadboard. Exciting! Your donations to LAEF fund our outstanding team of STEM teachers and district STEM Coordinator this school year.

PTA School Play

Peter Pan Jr. is this weekend! Do you have your tickets yet??

Doors open 1/2 hour before each show. Be sure to bring your tickets for admission. 

Last call for tickets!!

Ticket Sales  M/W/F  this week before and after school by the multi. Tickets will be sold at the door if any left. 

Tickets are $10 each for general admission. 

Be sure to come see your friends in both casts!

London Cast: Sat April 22  3pm , Sun April 23  6pm

Neverland Cast: Saturday April 22  6pm, Sunday April 23  3pm

Multicultural Fair

Covington is very excited to announce that after an absence of a few years the Multicultural Fair will be happening on Friday May 5th 2017 from 4-6pm.

You will go on a whirlwind tour of the world in only 2 hours without leaving the Covington blacktop.   We have 40+ families signed up who are keen to share their culture, food and traditions.   There will be performances from Filipino dancers, the Covington Choir and other Covington students as well as sports demos and a K-pop flash mob!

Regions of the World to be represented so far: Burma, Canada, Colombia, England, South Korea, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Moldova, Romania, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey.

Please join us for this fun family afternoon. 

Do you have a talented Covington student who like to showcase your culture?

Would you like to represent the geographic region of your heritage and share your traditions with the school?

If so we are still looking for help running country booths and looking for performers.  The deadline for signups is 20th April for countries and 24th April for performers.

Interested parents are invited to a meeting on Wednesday 19th April at 8.45am in the staff room -  please RSVP to Catherine (catherinealong@gmail.com) or Tammi (Tp@w-1.org.uk).

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