Message from the Principal

Dear Covington Community,

Congratulations to our 6th grade girls for participating in the LASD basketball tournament last Friday.  Our girls showed true Coyote spirit by playing hard and unselfishly and supporting one another.  Way to go, girls!  The 6th grade boys’ basketball tournament will be this Friday after school at Blach.

We have a lot of events coming up at the end of the year so please read below!!

• May 19 - 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tourney

• May 19 - 6th Grade Otter Pop Sale at Dismissal

• May 20 - Los Altos Pet Parade (information below)

• May 23 - JO Awards Assembly @ Multi 8:45am

• May 23 - CSTEM Showcase @ Blach 3:30p-5p

• May 24 - 5th grade talent show @ Multi 12:45pm

• May 25 - Teacher/Principal for the Day

• May 25 - Last Day of Homework Club

• May 26 - Volunteer Appreciation Tea & PTA Awards, @ Multi 8:00am

• May 29 - Memorial Day, No School

• May 31 - Music Teacher Roadshow for 4th graders, @  Multi 5:30pm-6:30pm

• June 2- Field Day & Minimum Day, Dismissal 12:15pm

• June 7 - 1st grade Patriotic Symbols Show @ Multi 9am

• June 7 - Sixth Grade picnic at Saratoga Springs

• June 8 - 6th Grade Promotion, @ Multi, 8:45am - 10:00am

• June 8 - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 11:15am, Grades K-5.

I find that May is an incredibly busy month.  The busier we are, the more stress we feel (both positive and negative stress).  Remember to take some time to work on your mindfulness.  Take time to breathe!   Part of the Coyote Way is KIND MIND- be sure to practice kindness to yourself so you are more effective in taking care of others.

Regards,

Wade Spenader- Principal

Field Day is Approaching!

FIELD DAY 2017 is FRIDAY, JUNE 2nd! Now that the Junior Olympics are over, it's almost time for Field Day 2017!  On Friday, June 2nd from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, all Covington students will be participating in Field Day.  Field Day is a fun filled event where all students participate in games (for example: bowling, "pin the nose on the coyote", seed spitting, etc.), face painting and a blow-up obstacle course.  We have food, music, lots of water, and a "6th grade vs teachers" volleyball game. If you haven't had much of a chance to volunteer this year, this is the event for you!  We need parent volunteers at each game, for face painting, and for serving snacks.  We need your help to make it a success.  Volunteer hours are from 9:30 to noon. Please sign up on this Google doc.

We need at least two parents from each class to help!!  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Thank you!  

Louanne Gonzalez (louannegonzalez@gmail.com)

Otter Pop Sale This Friday

Sixth Grade Otter Pop Sale (5/19): The sixth graders will be selling otter pops and juice, to go, after school on Friday, May 19th. This is the final fundraiser of the year, and all profits will go towards the sixth grade gift. Come support the cause and begin the weekend with a smile and a sweet! Otter pops and juice will be sold for 50 cents each. Thank you for your support! *This is not a stay and play.

PTA NEWS

PET PARADE:Break out the Blue and Orange Covington wear and come walk as a school in the Los Altos Pet Parade this Saturday. The Covington School contingent should gather at the South Parking Plaza between First & Second Streets behind the now closed First & Main Sports Bar. Covington is in area B-2.  Look for orange balloons.  You should be there no later than 9:15 AM. Please know that it will be hot, so make sure to bring water for the animals, and plastic bags for clean up. Thanks, and enjoy the 70th Annual Kiwanis Pet Parade. Hope to have a big crowd of the Covington Community out walking with us. Thank you, Trish Carballar

Come satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to "The Sweet Shop" (http://www.sweetshoplosaltos.com/) in Los Altos!  On Weds, May 24th, 2:45-4:00pm an excited second grader, Allison Dellamaggiore will be serving your favorite treats at the candy store.  Stop by for a treat and to say hi!  Allison and her family were the lucky winners of this experience at the Seas the Day Auction! Thank you to the auction item donors and The Sweet Shop for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

From the School Nurse: Student Medications

Medications will be available for pick up from June 8th 2017 (last day of school) until June 14th 2017.

We cannot store medications over the summer. If you are leaving before school ends, please pick up medications early. An adult must pick up the medication.

CSTEM Showcase

LASD sixth graders have begun work on their final coding projects in CSTEM. It is wonderful to see their excitement as they code games, animations and more. These will be on display at the district wide CSTEM showcase, where they have an opportunity to learn and share with each other. 

DATE: Tues May 23, 2017

TIME: 3.30- 5.00pm

LOCATION : Blach School Multi

Flyer at http://tinyurl.com/LASDCSTEMShowcase2017

LAEF

LAEF 2017 Annual Parent Survey Are Online!

This year, 1,472 parents took our annual survey, providing valuable input on LAEF’s programs and LASD student needs.  Your responses are informing our planning discussions with LASD Leadership and helping determine LAEF’s funding priorities for the 2017/18 school year.  Please take a moment to review the survey results at LAEFonline.org, which are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

CSTEM Showcase is this week – May 23rd

LAEF is proud to sponsor the Los Altos School District CSTEM Showcase on Tuesday, May 23rd from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Blach School Multi. Bring your family to play games and explore projects created from all seven elementary schools. As a result of their exposure to computer science, 6th-grade students are ready to integrate coding in other academic areas and to take the new CS Elective in Jr. High, as a key component to expanding the CSTEM program to TK-8. To learn more, go to LAEFonline.org.

LASD & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Help Wanted: All City Management Services Inc. is a family-owned company providing School Crossing Guard services for over 30 years. We currently have several positions open, right here in Los Altos. These are paid, part-time and seasonal positions. To qualify you must be 18 years old or older. No experience is necessary. Paid training is provided. Please call us at (800) 540-9290 for more information.

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