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Covington Howler: 11/13/26

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (01:37 PM)

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The Covington Howler

November 13, 2026

LAEF
 

Important Dates


  • November 18: LASD Art Show
  • November 19: Dine and Howl @Estrellita
  • November 23-27: No School- Thanksgiving Break
  • December 1-4: Book Fair
  • December 7: Winter Concert (4th-6th)
  • December 19- January 3: No School- December Break
 
RFEP
Coyote Acheivement

Message from the Principal

Dear Covington Families,

This morning at our Friday assembly, we recognized our students who have been redesignated as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP). This milestone reflects countless hours of hard work, perseverance, and dedication, and we could not be prouder of each and every one of them. Congratulations! We also want to thank the families who have supported them along the way.

Because of the wet blacktop and the chance of rain, we held this morning’s assembly indoors. I want to thank our teachers and classes for their flexibility and quick adjustments to make it work. Your teamwork helped make the celebration a success.

Covington Students Take the Stage at the Board Meeting: Several of our 6th graders will be speaking at the school board meeting this Monday evening, 11/16, to share the work they have been doing with inquiry in social studies. We invite our community to cheer them on in person at 7:00 PM in the LASD Board Room, or to tune in online at https://www.lasdschools.org/board-of-trustees. We hope to see you there!

Reminder: E-Bikes and Campus Safety: We have noticed an uptick in e-bikes on the blacktop, and we respectfully ask that all e-bikes stay off campus during posted school hours (until 4:00 PM) each day. Many students remain on campus until 4:00 PM for after-school programs, and we want to support their safety in our shared spaces. If you see dangerous or disruptive behavior, please notify the office immediately.
We recognize that our campus is open to the public after hours and on weekends. We respectfully ask our community to help keep our shared spaces safe by being mindful of activities and the students around them.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Have a wonderful weekend!
Wacky Wednesday Is Coming! Get ready for some fun! Leadership invites all students to join in a Wacky Wednesday spirit day on Wednesday, November 18. Students can show their school spirit by dressing up wacky: crazy hair, mismatched clothes, silly socks, wacky hats, clashing colors, or wearing their clothes backwards or inside out. The wackier, the better!
Illuminate! Save the date: Feb 26, 4-7pm at Egan. 

INTENT TO PARTICIPATE forms due 11/18/26, open to all students TK-6

Whether you have an hour or a day, we need volunteers to make Illuminate happen!

Illuminate LASD: What happens when students lead their own learning and dive deeply into a question that matters to them, and share their voices in powerful ways? Illuminate LASD invites students to become experts, innovators, and change-makers. Whether it’s researching a topic they’re passionate about, solving a problem that inspires them, or creating something to make an impact, students will share the artifacts that highlight the learning process. From TK to 8th grade, Illuminate LASD invites students to share what they now know and can do by sharing the process and products of their learning. 
Illuminate
Help Your Aspiring Writer: We have a great workshop for families with children in third grade and above. Growing Readers: Help Your Aspiring Writer will give you the tools needed to help your child gain confidence as a writer. Learn how to help your child improve sentences and how to expand their idea development when writing. No registration is necessary; just drop in the program that best fits your schedule.
  • Los Altos Library: December 7 at 4 p.m.
  • This program is presented by the Santa Clara County Office of Education and The Reading Program of Santa Clara County Library District. 
  • Here's to celebrating community, sparking curiosity, learning together, and honoring the cultural traditions of our community!
Have a great weekend!
Kate
 

A Note From LAEF

LAEF
A Year to Be Proud Of: Read our 2025-26 Annual Report
Art Showcase
Get ready to see the multi transformed into a gallery! Join us on November 18 at Covington Elementary from 5:00-7:00 pm for the annual LASD Art Showcase. Let’s celebrate our students’ creativity together. From colorful paintings and bold prints to textured collages and clay creations, there’s something from every grade, TK through 8th. It’s a great chance to wander and admire your student’s artwork alongside others. 

And this year, there’s a little mystery in the mix! LAEF is bringing a fun scavenger hunt to the showcase, with a chance to win exciting prizes.

From the Art Docents program in our elementary schools to art electives in junior high, our students learn about art appreciation as well as art elements, techniques, and so much more. And your donations to LAEF help fund it all. Thank you for supporting art education for all LASD students. 

See you at the showcase!
LAEF
 

Office Reminders

 

Lifetouch Discounts

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
  • 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
  • 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
  • 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
Valid through 11/30/26
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the SmileSafe program here.
Volunteers
Reminder: ALL volunteers must complete the Volunteer Authorization Form. This is also where additional requirements, such as TB, will be uploaded!
 

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Parent Education Series

Please join us and other LASD families for the upcoming Parent and Caregiver Education Evenings!
 

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