May 6, 2010

The Covington Howler - May 6, 2010

 
Friendly reminder! Minimum day next WEDNESDAY May 12th.
12:15 pm dismissal for grades 1-6. All kindergarteners 8:15 - 11:35. No hot lunch!
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From Erin Green, Principal

 

Dear Parents and Community,

 

STAR testing was a success this week at Covington! We had an almost perfect attendance rate this week, so thank you for your assistance in that! Make-ups will be going on next week, so if you are on campus in the mornings next week, those will be going on in a few of our classrooms. Thank you to all of you who helped to pass out snacks at the morning recess each day; students appreciated the snacks greatly.

 

On another positive note, Covington will be honored at the Annual Project Cornerstone Volunteer Appreciation Event on May 27th! We received the "Principal's Lunch Box Award," which basically says, "Thanks for packing your lunch and taking Cornerstone with you!" Almond School will also be honored for this award that day.

 

Don't forget, the Multicultural Festival/ Fair will be going on tomorrow night here beginning at 5 pm. I hope to see you all there!

 

Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,

 

Erin S. Green
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Upcoming events - mark your calendars!

 

May 7 Fri, 5:00 - 7:00pm - Multicultural Festival, School Toolbox & Yearbook Orders due
May 12, Weds - *Minimum Day
May 13, Thurs, 8:30am - PTA Meeting
May 15, Sat, 10am - Los Altos Pet Parade
May 19, Weds - Teacher Appreciation Day
May 20, Thurs - Minimum Day, Open House & Summer Reading Kickoff
May 25, Tues, 2:00pm - Junior Olympics Awards Assembly
May 27, Thurs, 8:35am - 9:15am, Kinders - 3rd Grade Spring Sing
May 28, Fri, 8:00 - 8:30am - Volunteer Breakfast
May 31, Mon - Memorial Day, No School
June 4, Fri - Field Day: Kinders - 8:30 - 10:00am, 1st - 6th Grade - 10:30am-12:00pm, *Minimum Day
*Minimum Day: Kinders - 8:15am to 11:35am , Grades 1-6 - 8:30am to 12:15pm
Click the item for more details or see Covington website calendar
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Multicultural Festival Update - TOMORROW Friday, May 7th, 5-7pm

 

5:00 - 5:10 Welcome & Passport Pickup, 5:10 - 5:40 Performances:
- Chinese Lion Dance
- Indian Bollywood Dance
- Mexican Ballet Folklorico
- Palestinian dabkeh
5:40 - 6:00 Fashion Show,
6:00 - 6:45 Continue Booth Visits,
6:45 - 7:00 Zumba! Join the fun!
 Please bring your own dinner. Come early to enjoy the performances and the fashion show, visit the 15 different booths and make sure you have your gym shoes on to join us for Zumba at the end. See you all this Friday!
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From the PTA

 

SCHOOL TOOLBOX ORDERS DUE TOMORROW MAY 7th!
 The School Tool Box™ is a customized prepackaged school supplies kit for students. Order now and save yourself a shopping trip plus take advantage of lower costs due to bulk purchasing. The boxes will be delivered to your child's classroom the first week of school. Download/print order form and place orders/checks in the front office.

 

2009-2010 YEARBOOKS ORDERS DUE TOMORROW MAY 7th! Place orders online at Covington Website 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.

 

AMAZON REBATE PROGRAM - Remember to Make Your Shopping Count for Covington!
Earn referral fees for Covington on purchases of books, CDs, electronics, toys, and more. It's EASY and DOESN'T COST YOU ANYTHING! Go to covingtonschool.org, click the Amazon link on the right side of the home page to go to the Amazon website, then select and purchase your items as you normally would. Covington will automatically receive a 5% (or higher!) referral fee. No sign-up required. Questions? Contact Dale Tritschler at cdks@pacbell.net.

 

Update your Spring wardrobe and Support Covington too!
Check out kids short-sleeved tees in orange and blue, navy golf polo for Dad and short-sleeve navy v-neck for Mom. Shop Covington Wear online or download form and drop off payment to school office. All items will be delivered to your child's classroom.
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Volunteer Opportunities

 

PTA HELP WANTED FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR. As some of the Hot Lunch Committee Chairs are moving on to other schools next year, we are looking for people to help take over. Many hands make light work and more fun in these rewarding PTA committee positions. Please consider any of the following positions:

 

Vendor Chair - Plan lunch item choices working with local restaurants to coordinate orders and deliveries.

 

Order/Database Chair - Using Excel spreadsheets and the district's Filemaker database program work on planning the meal pricing and maintain order data.

 

Volunteer Chair - Recruit and coordinate volunteers for serving daily lunches.

 

These positions can be shared and most of the hours are flexible.
Hot Lunch serves multiple needs for the Covington community. While making delicious daily lunches available to the students, we are able to raise much needed funds for the PTA. If you are interested in helping out, please contact any of us. We are happy to answer any questions.
Kenna Fenton at 650 948-2986 kenna@employees.org; Rachel Botsford at 650 947-0718 rachel.botsford@sbcglobal.net or Valerie Nichols at 650 941-5023 valerie_nichols@mac.com
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LAEF

 

LAEF: StickyMan on top yet again! - For the 28th consecutive year, LAEF reached its fundraising goal, allowing Stickyman to ascend the final step in his journey. LAEF President Glenn Goldberg presented LASD Board President Margot Harrigan a check for $1.81 million at the Junior Olympics opening ceremonies on April 24. Thanks to your generous donations, we've managed once again to subsidize district revenues to save teachers, staff and programs that would otherwise be cut. Let's celebrate our unbroken record of local funding and local control over our children's education. LAEF's support for teachers and programs next year and beyond is limited only by our generosity. LAEF, the District, your teachers and your children say Thank You! laefonline.org
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Community Information

 

6th GRADE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
ATTENTION all 6th grade students, parents and teachers!
The GIRLS' Basketball Tournament will be Friday, May 14 - 3:15-8:00PM @ Blach School
The BOYS' Basketball Tournament will be Friday, May 21 - 3:15-8:00PM @ Blach School
GO COYOTES!
 
GIRLS ON THE RUN Collecting Donations for Humane Society
Click here to see Wish List. Please place donations in the collection box located outside the Multi by Friday, May 14th.

 

LOS ALTOS PET PARADE -Saturday, May 15th at 9:45am!
Gather up your pets and the whole family and join other Covington families for the 63rd annual pet parade. More details to come next week.

 

TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES (TGA), is the only national at-school, after school golf enrichment program. Students are taught fundamentals including five required swings, rules and golf course etiquette. Classes for Covington School will be held on May 18, 25, June 1, and 8 at 2:50pm - 3:50pm after-school. The cost is $79 for 4 weeks and students will be grouped by age and ability levels. For more information and to register please visit our website at penvalley.golftga.com or call us today at (650) 898-8064.

 

CUB SCOUT PICNIC - JOIN CUB SCOUTS
Meet Pack 76 (Los Altos / Los Altos Hills) Cub Scouts and their families to learn more about scouting at the annual Recruitment Picnic.
When: Thursday, June 3, 5-7pm
Where: Shoup Park (400 University Ave, just south of Burke Rd), Los Altos
What: Food and Beverages provided
Cub Scouts is for 1st - 5th grade boys. Pack 76 serves the neighborhoods for the Covington school district, as well as a number of local private elementary schools. In addition to food and fun, model rockets and Pinewood Derby cars will be on display.
For more information: Andrew Gray - Cubmaster - 650-843-7575 - AndrewGray@gray.net
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From Los Altos School District

 

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