Covington 2009/10: The Covington Howler

February 25, 2010

The Covington Howler - February 25th, 2010

Covington School's Weekly Newsletter

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From Erin Green, Principal

Dear Covington Parents and Community:

March madness is here! (and this doesn't even include college basketball!)

March will be a busy month at Covington School. To give you a taste of what's to come, we have the following events to look forward to:

-Junior Olympics kick-off

-Music Performances for grades 1-3

-Science Fair

-The PTA " A Night of Good Fortune" auction!!

Of course there are also field trips and fun learning experiences to be had in every grade, but March is a month of major community events. I look forward to seeing you all at one of several of these celebrations. For specifics around these and many more events, please visit our school website calendar.

Cornerstone Update

-We still have three more sessions of of our parent workshops on Wednesday mornings.

-The Expect Respect Workshop for students will be help on March 19th in the afternoon. Parents of students who are invited to participate will be notified very soon.

-In the Spring, we will be piloting the ABC (Asset Building Champions) Program with our 4th grade classes

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Sincerely,

Erin S. Green

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Upcoming events - mark your calendars!

Feb 25 - Mar 5 Science Boards for Sale on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Mar 3, Weds, 8:30-10am - Project Cornerstone Parent Training

Mar 5, Fri - Hot Lunch orders due, Science Fair Registration due, 2-2:40pm - Junior Olympics Kick-off

Mar 10, Weds, 8:30-10am - Project Cornerstone Parent Training, 11:30am - Grade 2 Music Program, 1:45pm - Grade 1 Music Program

Mar 11, Thurs, 8:30am - PTA Meeting

Mar 15 - 17, Mon-Weds - Science Fair, Tues 6-8pm Family Night on 16^th

Mar 17, Weds - Project Cornerstone Parent Training

Mar 18, Thurs - Minimum Day

Mar 19, Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm - Project Cornerstone: Expect Respect Student Workshop

Mar 20, Sat, 6:00-11:00pm - Covington's "A Night of Good Fortune" Auction

Mar 26 - 28, Fri-Sun - LASD Art Show

Click the item for more details or see the Covington website

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From the PTA

Hot Lunch Session 3 Orders due Fri. March 5

Click here for new menu options and to place orders.

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

Order 2009-2010 Yearbooks!

Place orders on online at Covington Website (click here for Yearbook) or make check payable to Covington PTA and indicate your child's name and room# on the memo line and drop off to Yearbook box in front office.

AUCTION - RSVP TODAY & Purchase Teacher-for-a-day tickets!

Don't miss Covington's auction, "A Night of Good Fortune". Click here for details and to purchase tickets. Questions? Contact Auction Chairs Diana Ekstrand or Jenny Williams.

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From the Student Council

Student Council is still collecting donations for medical relief in Haiti! Please consider making a donation in the following ways.

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. Science Boards for the Science Fair: 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. 25^th,26th, and March 3^rd, 4^th and 5th. Boards cost $3.00 for a white board and $5.00 for a colored board. This money is also being added to our account with Partners in Health.

Thank you to everyone who has already made a donation! Together, we have already donated over $500 through our website and the bake sale! Plus, we raised just over $300 from our donation drive! We are so proud of the commitment the Covington community has to making a difference!

-Your Student Council

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Junior Olympics

Junior Olympics, Sat. April 24^th at Mountain View High School

4^th - 6th 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. Contact Junior Olympic Chairs: Terese Blockhus, Rachel Botsford, Kathleen Vitakis

Junior Olympics Student Kick-off - Fri. March 5 in the Multi

4^th - 6^th grade students attend this fun event to participate in games and learn about training.

Parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders... get your sport shoes out.... Junior Olympics is just 2 months away and its time to start preparing our Covington Coyotes!

Each Thursday beginning on March 11 during PE, your students will learn and practice Junior Olympics events - (chin-ups, standing long jump, clearing hurdles, shooting baskets, jumping rope, throwing softballs and running the 75 yard dash). All this practice requires a lot of parent help.

Please consider helping with this special event training by attending the: Train the Trainers meeting: Wednesday March 3rd at 1pm, Springer Elementary School.

Thursday 3/11-4/22 Practice Sessions:

12:40-1:20pm

1:25-2:05pm

2:10-2:50pm

Please contact your grade level reps if you can assist with any or all of the sessions:

4th Grade - Vahe Baronian & Ty Levine

5th Grade - Linda Baxley & Peggy McGrath

6th Grade - Darcy Ratner & Sherri Glein

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Community Information

Get Ready for February 29^th Family Talent Night! - Sponsored by Los Altos Special Education PTA

Come join the fun with LASD families, staff and friends on Sunday, February 28^th 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 19^th.

The Covington Pack 76 Pinewood Derby is coming soon!

Non-scouts are very welcome to attend the events (held in the Multi-Purpose Room). If you need a race car to build (instructions and materials included), please email event chair Mariette Wharton or call 650-353-1125.

-Friday, March 12 (6:30 pm - 8 pm) - entertaining family "Down & Derby" movie to get you in the mood

-Saturday, March 13 (10 am to 1 pm) - test your car on the track (and adjust if needed)

-Sunday, March 14 (bring your car by 3:15 pm - Open race roughly 3:30-3:45 pm ) - race day - get your graphite on!

Castro Book Drive a Success!

Thank you so much to the Covington Community for donating such great books for Castro School. We collected over 750 books for their reading program.

Sincerely, Ryan Ratner and Rachel Wolff

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LAEF

Are you SLOW to STICKER?

Don't forget to display your LAEF Static Sticker on your car window!

Our 'Secret Sticker Spies' will be in the school parking lot one last time, and you don't want to miss your chance to get a goodie. Lots of local merchants have donated treats to help thank YOU for donating to LAEF!

Thanks to these local merchants: Yoga of Los Altos, Pinkie's Nail Salon, Miyo Yogurt, Starbucks on Homestead Rd., The Crepe Maker, Five Paws Bakery, The Cravery, Light for Life, Just for You Flowers, Adventure Toys, Vintage Bath, European Cobblery, Starbucks at Rancho, Brian's Restaurant, Light for Life.

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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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