Important Dates

• 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.

• Aug 14 - PTA Welcome Back Social 5pm-7pm

• Aug 16 - First Day of School Year 2017-18!

Message from the Principal

Dear Covington Community,

It’s an exciting time of year for our community as we are a little over a week away from summer.  At this time, I am able to share with you staffing for next fall.  

It gives me great pleasure to announce the teaching staff for the 2017-18 school year.

Kindergarten- Mrs. Melissa Chan, Ms. Natalie Tkalcevic, Ms. Sue Harness, Ms. Maddie Buchanan

First Grade- Ms. Michelle Gibo, Mrs. Danielle Cashen, Ms. Samantha Randall

Second Grade- Mrs. Genie Sitler, Mrs. Nana Kanzaveli, Ms. Emily Simon, Ms. Stephanie Souza

Third Grade- Mrs. Michele Kibble, Mrs. Laura Santos, Ms. Laura Hawkins

Fourth Grade- Ms. Amy Wyosnick, Ms. Rebekah Yust (formerly Anderson), Mrs. Kate Goines, Mrs. Terry Pomposo

Fifth Grade- Mrs. Courtney Mase, Ms. Katy Best, Mrs. Kim Nero

Sixth Grade- Ms. Kate Kingman, Mr. Chris Hazelton, Mr. Matt Villarreal

STEM- Ms. Katie Farley

PE- Mrs. Candice Marquis

Resource Specialist- Mrs. Amber Cota

Instructional Support Teacher for Literacy-Ms. Cassie Becking

Upper Grade SDC- Ms. Jayme Mitchell

Primary Grade SDC- TBD

TK/K SDC- Debbie Schwartzman

EL Specialist- TBD

School Psychologist- TBD

Departures for next year:

While you may not recognize some of the names, you might have noticed some teachers not on the list above.  

Megan Scatena will be moving to San Carlos school district, to teach 4th grade and be closer to home.  It was a difficult decision to leave Covington but one made in the best interest of her family.

Heather Hlodan will be teaching in Sunnyvale School District, 1st grade.  This move fulfills her career goal to teach in a Title I school.

Jill Croft has been selected as one of 7 teachers in LASD to become a Instructional Support Teacher for Literacy.  Her expertise in this field will be a huge benefit to the teachers of Almond.  Jill will still be active in the Covington community as a parent. 

Jolene Welch has taken a year’s leave to spend more time with family, travel, and become immersed in STEM and science curriculum.  She looks forward to returning to Covington after her leave.  

Lindsey Olmstead recently purchased a house in San Martin and has accepted a 2nd grade teaching position in Gilroy.  With a new baby, the proximity to home was an important factor. 

Liz Castner (upper grade SDC) will be matriculating with her 3 sixth grade students to Blach, where she will teach the SDC class.  

Mackenzie Breining (primary SDC), who is expecting her first child very soon, has purchased a home in Gilroy and will seek a position closer to home.  

Dr. Louise Ross (school psychologist) will be pursuing opportunities outside of LASD.  

I want to thank all of the above teachers for their service and dedication to our students.  Please join me in wishing them the best on their new endeavors. 

I look forward to sharing biographical information about incoming new staff in our next edition.

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)

Collaborative Preschool from LASD Pupil Services

Collaborative Preschool

We are excited to have our LASD Collaborative Preschool open for the 2017-18 school year!  A collaborative preschool is a class that fosters the learning of all students regardless of ability or disability.  The preschool uses best practices for early education guided by the 1st Give and Preschool Learning Foundations.  The staff creatively adapts activities so that each child can participate.  The Collaborative Preschool meets 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.(3 year olds) or 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (4 and 5 year olds) and follows the district calendar. Best of all, the program is free! 

We are currently accepting typical peers for the 2017-18 school year that meet the following requirements:

• 3 years of age

• Current Covington Family

• Children do not need to be potty trained.  Assistance available.

Click this link for more information.  Contact us before June 7th if interested.

• Kylie Bridge, Special Education Secretary

• Phone:  (650) 947-1182

• Email:  kbridge@lasdschools.org

PTA NEWS

Calling all 6th graders!  The 6th grade graduation party is quickly approaching. If you didn’t sign up at the auction, now is your chance. We don't want any 6th grader to miss this celebration! All 6th graders are welcome. The suggested donation is $20 which includes pizza, treats and dance party as well as a front row seat to cheer on your classmates during the Minute to Win It competition. 

Please follow the link below to register.

Date - June 2, 2017.  Time - 5pm - 8pm.  Location - Covington Multi

http://covingtonpta.3dcartstores.com/6th-Grade-Graduation-Party-6217_p_80.htm

Hosts: Ula Ghosheh, Jenny Bennett, Jennifer Townhill and Yasmin Braun.

Covington Brick Sale: The final fundraiser for the school year will leave a lasting impression - literally!  Engraved bricks will be installed in the grass area surrounding the new Informational Kiosk and planter beds.  Bricks can be purchased to commemorate your family, a special teacher, or each child.  Money raised from the brick sale will help fund important PTA programs next year.  To purchase bricks, please visit this website: www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/covington

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.

Art Docent Thank You

The Los Altos Art Docents are 87 dedicated volunteers who have taught 812 art lessons to the elementary school children in the Los Altos School District. 

This year at Covington, the docents taught 129 art lessons. 

Thank you to Covington parents Sharon Au, Yasmin Braun and Sowmya Thvar who contributed to the success of the Art Docent program this year and to Katherine Lyon for firing all the clay projects the students made.  Congratulations to our newest docents Kathleen Chang and Hiral Shah for completing our training, look for them in the class next year!