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January 28, 2010
The Covington Howler - January 28th, 2010
From Erin Green, Principal
Dear Covington Parents and Community:
We
have had a very busy week at Covington, from our Students Council
Officers presenting at Monday night's School Board Meeting, to Science
Night, our Cornerstone Parent Class and next up tonight, Kindergarten
Information Night at 6:30pm.
Thank you to our PTA and Ingrid Choong,
for creating an outstanding learning opportunity for our students.
Science Night was a great success; students and parents were
enthusiastically engaged in the many activities last night.
Project Cornerstone Update
As
part of our implementation of the Cornerstone Program at Covington, we
held our first Parent workshop yesterday morning. Spaces are still
available, so if you are interested in joining, feel free to attend
next Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:30 am.
Many of you have asked about the staff component of Project Cornerstone. On Wednesday, February 10th,
Linda Silvius will provide training for staff members around building/
fostering the developmental assets on campus. In March, 4th and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in an "Expect Respect'
workshop, also around the developmental assets. More information will
follow on future Cornerstone plans at Covington. In the meantime, if
you would like more information, please visit:
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Sincerely,
Erin S. Green
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Upcoming events - mark your calendars!
Jan 28, Thurs, 6:30pm - Kindergarten Information Night
Jan 29, Fri, 2:45pm - Stay and Play Bake Sale
Feb 1, Mon - Mar 1, Mon Science Board Sale begins
Feb 2, Tues, 2:45pm - Site Council Meeting
Feb 11, Thurs, 7:00pm - PTA Meeting
Feb 12, Fri, 11am - Kindergarten Valentine Program. PTA Exec Board nominations due
Feb 15 - 19, Mon - Fri - No School/Winter Break
Feb 19, Fri - Auction donations due
Feb 22, Mon - Hot Lunch Session 3 Orders begin
Click the item for more details or see the Covington website
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From the PTA
PTA MEETING - Thursday, February 11th at 7pm in the Library.
Agenda will cover the PTA budget, technology funding and the library acquisition plan.
2010/2011 PTA Executive Board Nominations due Friday, February 12th
PTA
Nominations: Parent involvement has been proven by three decades of
research to be the greatest predictor of student success. By getting
involved with the Executive Board you'll be part of the solution,
helping to make positive changes at Covington. Please consider a
position on the PTA Executive Board. Click here for board position descriptions and online nomination form.
Questions? Contact Nominating Committee Chair: Alene Baronian alenebaronian@gmail.com
Covington's Annual Science Fair - Mon. - Weds. March 15th -17th in the Multi.
All
students are encouraged to participate in this school-wide event
(projects are mandatory for 5th and 6th graders). More details and
registration will be on the website next week. Questions? Contact
Ingrid Choong at ichoong2@gmail.com
INVITATIONS
will be emailed to you today and also available on the auction web page
to purchase online tickets, select dinner entrées, indicate seating and
order TEACHER FOR A DAY tickets for drawing held on March 22nd.
One child from each classroom is selected to be their Teacher for a
Day. Child works closely with the teacher to take on special roles and
attends a special lunch in the teacher staff room. Click here for auction information, including the online donation form and links to donation ideas. Questions? Contact Auction Chairs: Diana Ekstrand at or Jenny Williams
50th Anniversary LASD Junior Olympics - Sat. April 24th at Mountain View High School
Junior
Olympics is a wonderful, spirited tradition in the Los Altos School
District. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders from all seven Los Altos
schools gather for a day of fun, food and good spirited competition in
track and field events. Click here for more information. Questions? Contact Junior Olympic Chairs: Terese Blockhus teresecal@aol.com, Kathleen Vitakis vitakis@pacbell.net, Rachel Botsford bryonbots@sbcglobal.net
SAVE THE DATE!! "Walk Around the World" Multicultural Night - Fri. May 7th on Covington Blacktop
Enjoy
learning about all the cultures here at our very own Covington school
while you sample foods from the homeland and enjoy traditional
entertainment. We are looking for a great team to help plan this
fantastic event! Please contact Ula Ghosheh at ughosheh@gmail.com
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From the Student Council
In
response to the recent tragedies in Haiti, the Student Council has
decided to raise funds to provide medical relief and aid for the people
impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. We have joined forces with
Partners in Health and will be donating all money to their efforts.
Please consider making a donation to this cause through our upcoming
fundraising events.
1.
On-going: For your convenience, you can make a donation through our
Covington School page on the Partners in Health website. Please follow
the link to make your donation and help us reach our goal.
2.
Bake Sale (rain or shine): Student Council is hosting another bake sale
tomorrow, Friday, January 29th at 2:45. If it is raining, the bake sale
will be set up in the Multi. Otherwise, look for us on the playground.
This money will be added to our account with Partners in Health.
3.
Change Drive: We will be collecting change and dollar bills in
classroom collection boxes during the week of Feb. 8-12th. This money
will also be added to our account with Partners in Health.
4.
Science Boards for the Science Fair: You will be able to purchase a
science board to display your science experiment information on for the
Covington Science Fair. Boards will be on sale after school by the
Multi on the following days: Feb. 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 24th, 26th, and
March 3rd and 5th. Boards will cost $3.00 for a white board and $5.00
for a colored board. This money will also be added to our account with
Partners in Health.
Additionally, we look forward to seeing everyone out for the Stay and Play tomorrow (1/29) from 2:45-3:30. Important: Parents must accompany their children to the Stay and Play.
The ballroom will be open, music will be playing, and it will be a
great time for everyone! (Sorry, in the case of rain the Stay and Play
will be canceled.)
Thank you for all of your continued support!
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From the Geography
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS!
First Place: Peter B.
Second Place: Varun B.
Third Place: Shashwath K.
Peter has completed a written test to compete for a place at the State Championship in Sacramento!
Thank
you to all students who were a part of the Geobee club! Lastly, thank
you to the PTA for funding the Geobee Club and the Bee! What a great
experience for all involved!
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Community Information
FREE GOODIES FROM LAEF
LAEF car window clings will be coming home in your child's Thursday folder on 2/11 as a 'thank you!' and as a way to promote LAEF awareness in the larger community in advance of our spring community campaign.
Spread the word about LAEF in the community by displaying your car window cling! Goodies will be given randomly to cars displaying their clings in the school parking lot. Don't miss out!
It's never too late to show your support for LAEF and our schools. We strive for one hundred percent participation. Have you donated yet? Go online to contribute at www.laefonline.org laefonline.org
LAEF SURVEY
Los
Altos Educational Foundation is conducting a parent survey Wednesday,
January 20th through Wednesday, February 4th! The parent survey is very
important because it is the only formal feedback mechanism through
which parents from across all District schools can let LAEF know which
educational enrichment programs they want LAEF to support. Using the
results from this year's survey, the LAEF Grant-making Committee will
determine LAEF's 2010-11 grant, and then work with District leadership
to ensure that the programs parents value most are offered next year. Click here to access the survey.
Please participate in the survey and make sure your voice is heard!
BOOK DRIVE
Have
you ever wanted to help another child in need? Well, here's your
chance! Ryan Ratner and Rachel Wolff, two sixth graders at Covington,
are holding a book drive from now until the February break. All you
need to do is take old children's books you don't want anymore, bring
them to us, and we will take them to students at Castro Elementary
School in Mountain View. Many of these students are not as advantaged
as our students at Covington, so it's up to US to help them out! So
PLEASE, help us by bringing books that you don't want anymore. We will
have a big box for collecting books in front of the office during
school hours.
Thank you!
GIRLS ON THE RUN - AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY
GOTR for 3rd-5th grade Covington girls starts March 1st. Please visit http://www.girlsontherun-sv.org/p4.htm
and click on Covington School for your registration forms, schedule,
and detailed information. Registration closes February 8th. Space is
limited and registration is first come first serve. Questions? Or 6th
grade GOTR alumni interested in mentoring. Contact: Coach Corinne at hooszer@earthlink.net
LOS ALTOS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - FAMILY GIVING PROJECT PHILANTHROPY COURSE
Course
series provides children grades 1 - 6 and their parents with tools for
life-long community philanthropic engagement. Five classes take place
on Sundays - Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 28, and Mar. 14 & 28 from 4:00 -
5:45pm at the Neutra House. See website or for more information and contact Nancy Lippe at LACF and to register at 650-949-5908 X7 or familygiving@gmail.com
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PTA Volunteer Update
Thanks
to all the parent volunteers at Science Night last night! Your help
made the evening a success!! Science Night is a kick-off event for
Covington's Annual Science Fair (March 15-17) see details above.
Junior
Olympics - We're looking for two grade level (4th-6th) parent
representatives to help organize event training at Covington. Please
contact Kathleen Vitakis: vitakis@pacbell.net 650 948-2417 to join this growing committee!
Thanks from your co-chairs: Terese Blockhus tereseCal@aol.com, Rachel Botsford bryonbots@sbcglobal.net, Kathleen Vitakis vitakis@pacbell.net
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From Los Altos School District
INTRADISTRICT (OPEN ENROLLMENT) TRANSFERS
The
Los Altos School District has a policy of Open Enrollment that permits
students living within district boundaries to attend a school other
than their neighborhood school, subject to space availability. Requests
for an intradistrict transfer must be submitted to the District Office
by February 15. An intradistrict transfer approval in grades K-6 is in
effect for one school year. Intradistrict requests must be submitted
annually and approval will be based on space available at the requested
school. An intradistrict transfer approval in grade 7 will be in effect
for two years (appropriate forms will need to be completed each year).
The complete board policy can be found on the district's home page
under Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, policy number
5116.1. Intradistrict transfer request forms are available at the
District Office. Contact the Superintendent's Office at 947-1152 for
more information.
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