Covington School Howler

 June 2,  2015

Principal’s Message

Dear Covington Families,

I don’t know if you have had time to stroll down to the library lately but if and when you do, take some time to enjoy Covington’s latest mural. Our outgoing 6th grade class has donated a gorgeous piece of art painted by muralist and Los Altan, Morgan Bricca. A HUGE thank you to her for bringing even more beauty to the grounds here at school. And a resounding THANK YOU to the 6th grade class for their gift.

(p.s. How many hidden coyotes can you spot?)

Yesterday during the Covington primary music concert, our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders performed the songs they have been working on over the past months under the direction of Diana Koss  from Starting Arts. The students were engaging, enthusiastic and clearly enjoyed sharing their musical pieces. Thank you to the PTA for supporting the starting arts program!

Congratulations to our 6th grade boys who placed in the top third in the basketball tournament last week! Great job Covington coyotes and thank you to Mr. Heeb who always does an amazing job of coordinating and running the 6th grade basketball tournaments.

Enjoy the week!

Raquel Matteroli, Interim Principal

Important Dates

Important Upcoming Events:

June 4 - Music Teacher Roadshow for 4th Grade

June 5 - Field Day, Minimum Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:15pm

June 8 - 1st Grade Patriotic Performance 9:00am

June 9 - 6th Grade Picnic at Saratoga Springs

June 9 - Kindergarten Performance 9:00am

June 10 - 6th Grade Promotion, 8:30am-10:00am

June 10 - Last Day of School, Start time 8:15am, Dismissal at 11:15am.

LAEF

Final Week: With just a week left of school, we are happy to share that LAEF is very close to meeting our $3.3M goal! With $12,239 still needed to reach our goal, every donation counts! We would then be able to celebrate with you and this amazing community of dedicated parents and outstanding educators before school’s out. Please donate at laefonline.org or drop a check in our school’s office this week.  Thank you.

Yearbooks!

PURCHASE A YEARBOOK: Yearbooks are being sent home in this week’s homework folders.

If you didn’t get a chance to purchase a yearbook online we will be selling a limited quantity on Thursday, June 4th. The purchase is $20 per yearbook. We will be selling them after school by the 6th grade tables near the multi purpose room. Should you have any questions, please contact, Christine Wedner, cwedner@mac.com

School Toolbox

Covington School Toolbox Donation:In an effort to save money and ensure all classrooms get the supplies they need, the Covington PTA has purchased a school toolbox for every student.

We are requesting your support in contributing $65 per student to reimburse the PTA for your child(ren)’s toolbox.  

The donation form is available here.

If you prefer to order online and pay by echeck.

Please do not order directly online from School Toolbox, even if you received an email from the company.                                                       

Student Council Thanks You

Nepal Earthquake Fundraiser: Thank you so much for your generous donations. Covington School raised $973 for Nepal Earthquake Relief efforts.  If you still want to donate you can do it directly: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/take-action/save-lives/

Thank you!

PTA NEWS

Field Day 2015 is quickly approaching. On Friday, June 5th from 10:00 - 12:00 all students will be participating in Field Day. If you haven't had much of a chance to volunteer this year, this is the event for you! Field Day is a fun filled two-hour event where the children participate in tons of games, face painting and a blow-up obstacle course. We need your help to make Field Day a success. Please sign up on the Google doc found here.

We need at least two parents from each class to help!!  Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!  

Louanne Gonzalez (louannegonzalez@gmail.com)

Field Day Food: Food Allergy Information - We have tried to be mindful of food allergies for this year’s Field Day.  The food served will be Original Skinny Pop Popcorn and OtterPops.  The drinks will be Water and Country Time Lemonade - there is an allergen in the lemonade: Soy.  We will have a sign at the food table letting the kids know about the allergen along with ingredient labels in case anyone wants to check them.  The popcorn and otter pops are Major Food Allergen free.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Georgia Markarian, glmarkarian@gmail.com .

Play Dodgeball with Mr. Heeb!  Get ready for summer with a fun game of dodgeball with friends on Thursday, June 4.  Game time is 2:25 PM – 3:25 PM for the lower grades (1-3).  Upper classes (4-6) play from 2:45 – 3:45.  Both games are on the green field, but are separated by age.  Popsicles are served at the end. There are still a few spots remaining for this annual fundraiser game.  Donation is $30/child.  Please email sonia_brunner@yahoo.com if your child is interested in attending.

LIBRARY NEWS

Bill Notices: All unreturned library books are now overdue, assumed to be lost and a bill notice will be issued. Please check your emails that are coming from - Mrs.  Drobot, mdrobot@lasdschools.org   Thank you!

Art Docent Thank You

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The Los Altos Art Docents are 80 dedicated volunteers who have taught more than 840 art lessons to the elementary school children in the Los Altos School District.

This year at Covington, the docents taught 132 art lessons.

Thank you to Covington parents Sunayna Almal, Yasmin Braun, Cynthia Lee, and Sowmya Thvar who contributed to the success of our program this year.  Congratulations to our newest docents, Sharon Au and Patrina Lee for completing our training, look for them in the class next year!

New docents are taught the LAAD lessons by experienced docents on Wednesday mornings from September through March. The Los Altos Art Docents welcome new members to join the next docent-in-training class in September. To learn more, you are welcome to come to our informational coffee on August 26th at 10:00 in the board room of the district office.

For more information, check us out at www.losaltosartdocents.org!

From the LASD School Nurse

Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2015. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your current school office as soon as possible.

School & Community News

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