- October 8: Minimum Day
- October 9: Staff Development Day- No School
- October 13: Neurodiversity Assembly (3rd-6th grades)
- October 14: Dine & Howl @ Redwood Grill (5-9 pm)
- October 17: Walkathon
- October 19: Picture Retake Day
- October 21: Unity Day and Growth Mindset Assemblies
- October 23: T1 STEM Challenge at Lunch
- October 28: Walkathon Magician Assembly (TK-6th)
- October 30: End of T1, Halloween Parade @ 2 pm
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Dear Covington Families,
Happy Thursday! As a quick reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow. I hope you enjoy the three-day weekend and get some good time together, whether that's a trip, a lazy morning, or just a break from the usual rush!
The school won't be empty, though. Our staff will be here for a full day of learning. Our TK team will be digging into systematic phonics instruction with IMSE, K-5 teachers will keep exploring Bridges (our newly adopted math program), and our 6th grade teachers will work alongside colleagues from the middle schools, since 6th grade is expected to move over for the 2028-29 school year.
It is important work that has a direct impact on your students' school experience!
We can't wait to welcome students back on Monday. As a quick reminder ahead of the new week, we ask students and families who use campus before and after school to please be mindful of picking up their own trash (same as within the school day). We have noticed an uptick in trash left during these times, and we want all students to be able to start the day on a clean campus! Our office and custodial staff appreciate your help!
As you receive your classroom newsletters in the upcoming weeks, please keep an eye out for conference sign-ups! Your child's teacher will be reaching out soon about student conferences, which will take place between October and November. Keep an eye on your inbox!
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This month, our Character Strong trait is Responsibility. We define it as taking action and understanding the impact of our choices. Sometimes that means doing the right thing or finishing a task we've been given. It also means recognizing that our actions matter: responsible choices can help the people around us, and irresponsible ones can hurt them.
Responsibility is one of three traits we will focus on this year to help students Be Strong. In every grade, students will be building skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.
You can support this learning at home with a few simple ideas:
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Lend a hand. Look for a way your family can make a neighbor's or friend's day a little easier, such as taking out their garbage bins, carrying in groceries, or inviting them over for a meal.
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Share the work. Pick a household chore with several steps, like washing dishes or tidying the living room, and have each family member take one step. See who can be the quickest or most effective!
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Start a conversation. Ask your child, "What does it mean to be responsible?" and "How can we help each other practice being more responsible?"
Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students grow into strong, caring members of our community.
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The Los Altos School District is holding a book drive, and we’d love your help putting more books into the hands of children, families, and readers in our community!
We’re collecting new or gently used books for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please drop off your donations at the Covington Main Office, open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, any time between October 5th and 16th.
Clear out a shelf, share a favorite story, and help a young reader discover theirs. Thank you for your generosity!
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Seeking Lunchtime Volunteers: We are looking forward to opening our STEM Lab for students at lunchtime on Mondays! We are looking for a few volunteers to help with lunchtime STEM. We are also hoping to add an additional lunch duty or two to help monitor students at the tables and playgrounds! Please complete this interest form if you are interested in learning more! |
Calling all young artists! The Los Altos School District, together with LAEF and the PTA, invites students to share their creativity at the LASD Student Art Showcase.
Families can register their child by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Each student may submit one piece in any type of media, up to 12" x 18" in size. The deadline to register and submit is November 11.
Join us for the showcase on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Covington Elementary, 205 Covington Road. Come celebrate a vibrant community where creativity, learning, and friendship flourish!
Share your journey, and help us fill the walls with student talent.
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Have a great weekend,
Kate
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School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
- Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
- Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
- Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
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Volunteer Authorization Process:
- An overview of the three volunteer levels
- Information about whether you are considered a visitor or a volunteer
- Step-by-step instructions for each volunteer level
- Links to all required forms and resources
To provide families with plenty of time to complete the new requirements, volunteers will have until December 30, 2026, to complete the authorization process.
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Did you know? 88 companies generously matched employee donations to LAEF last year. Increase the impact of your donation to the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) . Find out if your company offers corporate matching here and
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LAEF’s Fall Fundraising Night is on October 27
Can you help make some calls or send some texts to encourage other LASD parents to donate to LAEF this school year? Find out more, sign up, and ask your friends to join you for this good cause! Please make your own donation beforehand.
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Please join us at Redwood Grill next Tuesday night! |
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LASD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum: Four candidates are running for three seats on the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees. Join us to hear directly from all four candidates, learn about their priorities, and better understand the important role Trustees play in setting district policy, overseeing the budget, and making decisions that affect our schools.
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Become an Art Docent!
The Art Docent training program gives new volunteers everything they need to feel confident bringing art into the classroom. Trainees explore all the art mediums we teach while learning classroom management skills, how to lead engaging discussions, and how to give effective demonstrations.
New Docent Training takes place on Thursday mornings from 8:45–11:30 a.m. starting September 3rd and includes technique, art content, and general program topics. Once training begins, new docents gradually gain classroom experience—assisting in September, co-leading in November and December, and moving into assisting, co-leading, and leading lessons from January through May.
Join us! It’s a wonderful way to learn something new, share your creativity, and make a lasting impact on our students!
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Living Classroom Docent Training
9:30am-12:30pm Mondays 8/31-10/19*
Los Altos School District iLearn Studio
201 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024
Do you like to connect kids with nature? Living Classroom is seeking volunteers to teach our fun nature-based lessons and help care for our school gardens. No experience necessary as we teach you everything you need to know. Please join us from 9:30am-12:30pm on Mondays 8/31-10/19* at the LASD iLearn Studio to train to become a volunteer docent (*no training on 9/7 - Labor Day). If Mondays don't work for you, please ask about our apprentice-style training option. If you are interested in helping to care for your school garden, please contact Living Classroom Garden Manager, Sandi Elefant. For questions or to RSVP for docent training, please email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. Check us out at LivingClassroomLASD.org!
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