February 4, 2010

The Covington Howler - February 4th, 2010

The Covington Howler
Covington School's Weekly Newsletter - February 4th, 2010
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From Erin Green, Principal

 

Dear Covington Parents and Community:

 

Schools in the Los Altos School District have recently experienced an increase in vandalism on our campuses. Specifically, Covington had our "lost and found" items set on fire on top of a table this past weekend. Similar vandalism and destruction of property has also been experienced in the neighborhoods surrounding our schools. Recent incidents on school campuses have included fires being set, school gardens being destroyed, alcoholic beverage bottles being broken and graffiti sprayed on buildings. Neighborhoods have experienced similar destruction of property along with car break-ins and stolen property. We view our schools as a valuable community resource needing to be protected for the benefit of our students and our community.

 

In an effort to protect our schools and neighborhoods, we ask that any suspicious activity on any school campus be reported immediately to the local law enforcement agency (Los Altos Police (650) 947-2770, Mountain View Police (650) 903-6344, or Santa Clara County Sheriff (408) 868-6600). We also suggest you talk to your neighbors about any suspicious behavior in your neighborhood.

 

By working together as a community, we can minimize these incidents - thereby protecting our sense of neighborhood and providing a safe environment for our children.

 

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.

 

Sincerely,

 

Erin S. Green
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Upcoming events - mark your calendars!

 

Feb 3 - Mar 1 - Science Boards For Sale on Mondays & Wednesdays
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
Mar 5, Fri - Science Fair Registration due
Click the item for more details or see the Covington website
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From the PTA

 

KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE... PICK UP YOUR KIDS AND FAMILY'S DINNER!
Taste Deelish food samples after school on Monday, February 8th! Then place your order online by 11pm and entrees will be delivered to school on Wednesday, February 10th. Deelish will contribute $1 for every entrée ordered to Covington. Click here for more information.

 

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
Here's your chance to get involved! On February 26th, the Nominating Committee will announce it's slate for the PTA Executive Board. Let the Committee know you're interested in a position. Click here for a nomination form. Position descriptions are also located in the Covington Office in the PTA Nominations mailbox. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes. Questions? Contact Nominating Committee Chair: Alene Baronian alenebaronian@gmail.com

 

Covington's Annual Science Fair - Mon. - Weds. March 15 -17 in the Multi
Download Science Packet to register or Click here for more information. Questions? Contact Ingrid Choong at ichoong2@gmail.com

 

AUCTION - Request for Techie Talents, Toys & Culinary Delights!
Do you work for a tech company? Donating one of your products is a great way to market your product and benefit Covington at the same time. Do you have tech talents? Donate a workshop -- how to create a website, make a video, edit digital photos, maximize your iPhone. Are you a foodie? Donate a dinner party, teach a cooking class, or deliver dinners or desserts to other families. Click here for auction information, including the online donation form and links to donation ideas. Questions? Contact Auction Chairs: Diana Ekstrand or Jenny Williams.

 

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From the Student Council

 

Student Council needs your help in raising funds for medical relief in Haiti!
In response to the recent tragedies in Haiti, the Student Council is raising 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. http://act.pih.org/page/outreach/view/haitiearthquake/Covington.

 

2. 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.

 

3. 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. 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.

 

And, thank you for everyone who supported this cause during last week's bake sale. Through sales and our donation bucket, we were able to raise $293!
That is awesome--let's keep it going!
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Junior Olympics Is Coming!

 

50th ANNIVERSARY LASD JUNIOR OLYMPICS, SAT APRIL 24TH AT MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL.
Junior Olympics is a 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 competitive track and field events. Click here for more information. Questions? Contact Junior Olympic Chairs: Terese Blockhus, Rachel Botsford Kathleen Vitakis

 

Training for the Junior Olympics starts on March 8 during PE classes. The PE specialists have put together a blog with all the relevant information about relays. Teams this year will be posted on the blog not at individual schools. Please visit http://lasdjo.blogspot.com/ for more info and bookmark for updates.

 

We want to send a huge thank you to our new Junior Olympic grade level representatives:
4th Grade - Vahe Baronian & Ty Levine
5th Grade - Linda Baxley & Peggy McGrath
6th Grade - Darcy Ratner & Sherri Glein
More parents are needed to help train the kids for Junior Olympics during PE sessions on Thursday afternoons. If you are interested and able to volunteer, please contact your grade level representative.
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Community Information

 

WHAT'S IN YOUR KID'S BACKPACK? DO YOU KNOW?
On February 11th there will be an LAEF car window cling coming home with your child, for all LAEF donors. Put your cling on your car that very day! Why? To promote LAEF in the larger community! And there's another reason. LAEF's Secret Sticker Spies will be roaming the school parking areas the next day, February 12, and some lucky cars will receive gift cards for goodies from local merchants - but ONLY in cars displaying their LAEF window clings.
Don't miss out! Search that backpack for your LAEF window cling on February 11.

 

Get Ready for February 29th Family Talent Night! - Sponsored by Los Altos Special Education PTA
Come join the fun with LASD families, staff and friends on Sunday, February 28th from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the Loyola School Multi-Purpose Room. Share talents individually, together or just watch. Click here for more information or to participate, contact Lisa Zuegel at lisa@zuegel.us by February 19th.

 

BOOK DRIVE
We are collecting gently used children's books for donation to students at Castro Elementary School in Mountain View. PLEASE, help us by bringing books that you don't want anymore. We have a big box for collecting books in front of the office during school hours. Thank you!

 

GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR) - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
To register, go to http://www.girlsontherun-sv.org/p4.htm and click on Covington School. Registration is first come first serve and closes February 8th. Contact: Coach Corinne hooszer@earthlink.net
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PTA Volunteer Update

 

Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed on Wednesdays & Fridays!
Looking for a way to become involved at school, but have limited time? Come join the Hot Lunch team and volunteer once every 3 weeks from 11:40am - 12:15pm. Contact Valerie Nichols at Valerie_Nichols@mac.com
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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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