Covington School Howler

September 14, 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.

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• Sept 15 - PTA Meeting 8:30am

• Sept 22 - Staff Development, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.

• Sept 29 - Coffee with the Principal 8:45am

• Oct 6 - PTA Meeting

• Oct 8 - Dec 7 -Parking Lot Closed

• Oct 14 - Rock the Walkathon

• Oct 19 - Picture Make-Up Day

• Oct 19 - Minimum Day

Message from the Principal

Dear Covington Families,         

      Thank you to those parents that have already made all their back to school purchases & donations.  However, we are only 43% of the way to the target that we had hoped to raise.  In particular, teachers are currently booking field trips and need to know what trips they will be able to go on, based on the donations received. If we don’t receive enough donations, trips will need to be cancelled.   If you haven't yet completed your back to payments/donations please do so using this link:  http://tinyurl.com/covington-bts

Reminders:

• Students should not arrive on campus until 8:10am because that is the time we start supervision on the blacktop.

• A 3:10pm bell rings each day to indicate that it’s time to go home- unless a student is involved in an after-school program or being directly supervised.

• Primary students (K-2) need to be picked up at their dismissal time. They are not permitted to wait unsupervised for older siblings to be dismissed. Please contact me if this is an issue for your family.  

• We love our Covington families, even our furry family members.  But, we cannot have dogs (of any size) on campus during school hours.  This includes drop off and pick up times.

Have a great weekend!

Regards,

Wade Spenader- Principal

Religious Holidays

Observed religious holidays are considered excused absences as long as the absence has been requested in advance in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or designee (E.C. 48205, B.P. 5113).  To advise the school office of absences in writing you must email:covingtonattendance@lasdschools.org.

ROCK THE WALK!

Save The Date! 

Get ready to ROCK THE WALK  at Covington's Walkathon on October 14th 9-2pm.

This is our largest (and most fun!) community event for the whole school -- 90% of our students participate in this fundraiser.  

Become a t-shirt sponsor and have your family name on the back of the t-shirt by using this link to pay online:

http://covingtonpta.3dcartstores.com/Walkathon-Family-Sponsorship-_p_21.html or by leaving a $40.00 check in the walkathon box in the office. Please write your family name on the memo line.          

Become a corporate sponsor.  The logos of corporate sponsors are prominently featured on the back of the walkathon t-shirt worn by every Covington student. If your company would like to sponsor this event, please contact Jessica Speiser (jessica@speiser.net) ASAP.

More information coming soon!

Walkathon Chairs

Trish Carballar & Jessica Speiser

PTA NEWS

PTA Meeting Tomorrow

The first PTA meeting of the year is tomorrow morning after drop-off in the staff lounge.  The agenda is as follows

• Principal Update:  Mr Wade Spenader 

• Update on Literacy Program and PTA-funded Leveled Reading:  Mrs Cassie Becking (Instructional Support Teacher for Literacy) 

• Update on School District issues including 10th site progress and Solar Panel project:  Mrs Jessica Speiser (School Board Trustee) 

• PTA Budget for 2017/18 

• Approval of Checks

• Change to PTA Executive Board Membership

We hope to see many of you there.  If you haven't yet joined the PTA you can do so here.  

Join the Walk or Wheel Project Team 

With the solar project fast approaching, and the parking lot closing from early October for 10 weeks, we are in need of team members to help with initiatives to encourage walking, biking and carpooling to school.  If you'd like to be part of this team, please contact fionnualal@gmail.com

Brick Sale - Deadline Extended!

We are excited to announce that the sale of engraved bricks for the area around the informational kiosk in 'Kasso Corner' (near the flagpole) has been extended. 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.  To purchase bricks, please visit this website: www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/covington

Special Education Support

SELPA 1 CAC - Parent education and local events on Special Education topics. To access detailed information and resources, visithttp://www.selpa1cac.org

Upcoming parent education events:

Challenges of Dyslexia - Wed. September 20, 7:00 PM, Santa Rita Elementary School

Executive Functioning - Wed. November 15, 7:00 PM, Santa Rita Elementary School

Join Covington’s Morning Choir!

Have a musical start to your morning with Covington's Before School Choir.  Students will meet one morning per week with Starting Arts music artist Diana Torres Koss to learn songs and vocal techniques that will lead to a memorable choral performance. Enroll today atstartingarts.com.  3rd-6th grade choir begins Sept. 15.  1st-2nd grade choir begins Sept. 27! Classes start at 7:30am and end at 8:25am.  For the flyer: http://covingtonschool.org/files/user/238/file/Covington_FallChoir_Enrollment.pdf

BACK TO SCHOOL AMAZON SHOPPERS – Make Your Back to School Shopping Count for Covington! Earn referral fees for Covington on purchases of school supplies, electronics, sports gear and more.  It’s EASY and DOESN’T COST YOU ANYTHING! Please use this link(bookmark it!) or go to www.covingtonschool.org, click the Amazon logo on the lower right side, then select and purchase your items as you normally would.

Covington will automatically receive a referral fee from Amazon.  No sign-up required. Questions? Contact Jennie Ebbit

t at jtebbitt@gmail.com

LAEF

LAEF: For EVERY child in EVERY grade in ALL LASD Schools!

Did you know that your donation to LAEF supports STEM, arts, literacy, wellness and personalized learning NOW through June 2018?  Here are some ways elementary students benefit from LAEF this school year.

• Literacy aides in 1st and 2nd grade

• STEM and computer science teachers

• Librarians and certified PE instructors

• Plus music and art!

Every TK-8th grade student in LASD will benefit from LAEF-funded programs, and that’s why our goal is 100% parent participation. The suggested donation per student is $1,200 (or $120 per month for 10 months). Every gift in any amount is appreciated.Learn more & make a donation today at www.laefonline.org.

LASD & Community Announcements

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