- October 17: Walkathon
- October 19: Picture Retake Day
- October 21: Unity Day and Growth Mindset Assemblies
- October 19-21: Step Into Kindness Shoe Drive
- October 23: T1 STEM Challenge at Lunch
- October 27: LAEF Fall Fundraising Campaign
- October 28: Walkathon Magician Assembly (TK-6th)
- October 30: End of T1, Halloween Parade @ 2 pm
- November 4: Family Math Night
- November 6: Walk or Wheel and General PTA Meeting/Principal's Coffee
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Dear Covington Families,
Yesterday, our school participated in the Great California ShakeOut! Classes practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” before quietly evacuating to the blacktop. Students and staff did a wonderful job following procedures as we accounted for everyone on campus and practiced our emergency response roles. Emergency preparedness is an important part of keeping our community safe, and I encourage you to visit the Great ShakeOut website to learn more and talk with your children about what to do during an earthquake at home and in other settings.
This is also a great time to remind families to check their PowerSchool emergency contacts and update them if needed! In the event of a real earthquake or emergency requiring families to pick up students, we will have a reunification process. Parents will need to:
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Have your picture ID with you - even if the front office knows you, they are required to see an ID to release your child
- Parents will check in near the main office for ID verification and a student dismissal slip before going to the reunification station by the servery. Families may not access their children without checking in and will be redirected if they use other entrances to campus.
- Students will be walked to the reunification station by staff. Please do not approach the student assembly area.
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Unity Day: Join us in going orange for Unity Day! Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011. It brings students, families, and communities across the country together to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
The call to action is simple: wear and share orange! Orange is a warm, vibrant color associated with safety and visibility, and wearing it shows every child that they are not alone. Students can wear an orange shirt, socks, shoelaces, a wristband, or any orange accessory.
At Covington, our Leadership students have been promoting Unity Day across campus and delivering flyers to classrooms. Teachers will also lead activities like a class kindness pledge, compliment circles, and a kindness chain, so students can practice what unity looks like.
Stepping into Kindness Shoe Drive
Help us put kindness into action! In honor of Unity Day, our Leadership students are hosting the Stepping into Kindness shoe drive next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning. We’re collecting gently used shoes of all sizes to help those in need. Every student who donates a pair will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a small prize. Clean out those closets and help us step up for our community!
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Upcoming Math Competitions: For over 25 years, Math Kangaroo has organized an annual international mathematical competition for thousands of students in grades 1-12. Math Kangaroo's focus is on improving students' math interest and teaching them new strategies for solving word and logic problems, helping them with critical thinking and gaining confidence in the classroom.
This year, the test will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2027 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT at Covington Elementary school.
Our school center is private- open for LASD Elementary students only, if you are interested in registering please reach out to janki360@gmail.com to get the private center registration code.
Please register to Math Kangaroo Competition at the following site:
In addition to hosting Math Kangaroo, Covington will also host the AMC8 in January! Registration information for the AMC8 will appear in the Howler in the first week of November. In the meantime, you can learn more about the AMC8 HERE!
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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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Picture Retakes: Picture retakes are on Monday! If your student needs a retake, please have them bring their current photo in the envelope for LifeTouch. Retakes will be between 8:30 and 10:30 am. |
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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Upcoming Events:
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When: Wednesday, November 11 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST (1-hr workshop + 30-min optional Q&A)
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Presenter: Rachel Sklar, MSW (Founder, The Boy Mom Academy), facilitated by Mindful Child & Family Therapy
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Registration Link: Click here to register on Eventbrite
Overview & Takeaways:
How parents set limits today shapes how children set limits in the future. In this interactive seminar, Rachel shares 3 mindset shifts and 3 loving keys to establish clear boundaries without punishment. Parents will learn how to:
- Improve morning routines when kids are slow or distracted
- Set firm, clear boundaries while staying emotionally connected
- Teach problem-solving skills without rule-breaking and avoid "heat of the moment" consequences
- Collaborate on problems as a family and build lasting parent-child trust
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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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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 Estrellita in November! |
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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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Los Altos High School's Performing Arts department invites the community to its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM
Los Altos High School's Performing Arts department invites the community to its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM in the LAHS Quad.
The festival showcases LAHS orchestra, choir, band, dance, and theatre, alongside food, fun, candy, and face painting. Admission is free.
The afternoon concludes with the LAHS marching band performing its 2026 show, Metamorphosis, on the LAHS field around 3:15 PM.
Event details at a glance:
What: LAHS Performing Arts Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:30–4:00 PM (marching band finale ~3:15 PM)
Where: Los Altos High School Quad, Los Altos
Admission: Free
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