September 8th,  2015

Dear Covington Families & Community Members,
 

It was so wonderful to see so many of you at Back-to-School Night.  On behalf of our staff, we would like to thank PTA for an amazing dinner that evening and for all of the support you provide to our school, staff and students.  We appreciate you!

LAEF: For EVERY child in EVERY grade in ALL LASD Schools!

Did you know that your donation to LAEF supports enrichment program staff and smaller class sizes NOW through June 2016? Here’s what your elementary kids will get THIS school year thanks to LAEF:

- Smaller class sizes in K-3

- Literacy Aides in 1st and 2nd grade

- Our STEM teacher and librarians

- Plus music, PE and art!

Every K-8 student benefits from LAEF's grant, and that’s why our goal is 100% parent participation. The suggested donation per student is $1,000 (or $100 per month for 10 months). Every gift in any amount is appreciated. Learn More & Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation Today!  www.laefonline.org

School Site Council

It is that time of year again when our leadership team is looking for a few interested parents (two-three additional parents).  School Site Council will commence in the beginning of October. We meet 5-7 times per year on the first Thursday afternoon of each month from 3-4pm.

2015-2016 Dates:
Oct 8
Nov 5
Feb 4
Mar 3
Apr 21
May 5

If you are interested in joining our team, take a look at the document below. to express interest in the Covington School Site Council, please email Covingtonprincipal@lasdschools.org.

Covington School Site Council

Finally, Ms. Green will be out for the next two weeks attending to a minor medical issue (hand/ wrist surgery).  During that time, please direct all communication to Covingtonprincipal@lasdschools.org. Mrs. Thordarson will be on campus for the time Ms. Green is away.  

1st PTA Meeting/ Principal Coffee this THURSDAY (Date change!)

Our first PTA meeting is scheduled for this coming, Thursday, at 8:30am in our staff room!  We hope to see you there!

Kind Regards,

Erin S. Green and Kami Thordarson

Important Dates

Sept. 10 - PTA Meeting/Principal Coffee

Sept. 11 - ED Talk in Covington Multi with Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

Sept. 25 - Staff Development Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

PTA News

NOTES FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT: Welcome back to school!!! I hope your children are settling in well in their new classrooms and have reconnected with old friends and made new ones.  I know I am happy to have my children back in school and was ready to put them in the hands of the wonderful teaching staff!  

Now that you are settled in, please don't forget about your Back to School Purchases.  You can complete your back to school purchases in two ways:

1. You can fill out the Combined Payment Form attached to this Howler and attach a check for the grand total or
2. online here (please follow the directions closely).

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Jessica Speiser jessica@speiser.net

Ordering for Hot Lunch at Covington is Now Open! Click here for information and instructions on ordering Pasta Market Hot Lunch for your student: http://www.covingtonschool.org/covingtones/7030-Untitled.html

AMAZON SHOPPERS – Make Your Back-to-School Shopping Count for Covington! Earn referral fees for Covington on purchases of books, electronics, toys, and more. It’s EASY and DOESN’T COST YOU ANYTHING! Go to www.covingtonschool.org, click the Amazon logo on the lower right side to go to the Amazon website, then select and purchase your items as you normally would. Covington will automatically receive a referral fee of at least 6.5%!  No sign-up required. Questions? Contact Jennie Ebbitt at jtebbitt@gmail.com.

Few spots left for Covington's first prom, come and enjoy party!

Email crysta.krames@gmail.com to be added to the Evite and you can  pay at the door! Throw Back to the 80's Prom Party. Garden House - Shoup Park

Saturday, September 12th. 7:30-midnight

$75pp. If you've ever had a perm, acne or worn ruffles, then this party that will bring closure to your night terrors!  If you didn't go to Prom, then you must attend so that you can say you've participated in an American High School tradition...

PTA After School Enrichment Programs

After-school programs/classes start in August and September.

Class schedule:

Mon: Soccer (K-4), Drawing (1-6), Mathletes-in-Training/Mathletes (3-6), Flag Football (4-6)

Tues: Chess (1-6), Mad Science (K-2), Bald Eagle Go Games (3-6)

Wed: Lego Engineering (K-2), CSMA Art (K-3)

Thurs: Run for Fun (1-6), Public Speaking/Debate (3-6), Technology/Programming (2-6)

Fri: Basketball (K-6), Spanish (K-6), Flag Football (4-6)

Register early to ensure you get a spot. More details and registration (not all classes listed yet): http://covingtonschool.org/covingtones/4757-After-School-Programs.html

LAEF

LAEF welcomes you to the 2015-16 School Year!

LAEF is a non-profit organization led by parent volunteers that raises funds to provide enrichment programs and smaller class sizes for LASD students. This year's staff for STEM; PE; libraries; art; music; computer science; Junior High electives and smaller class sizes in grades K-3 and 7-8 are all supported by your tax-deductible LAEF donation.  

LAEF strives for 100% participation and every gift in any amount is appreciated. Learn More & Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation Today at www.laefonline.org

School & Community News

School & Community News now found via Peachjar: https://www.peachjar.com/index.php?a=28&b=138&region=54001

How to Submit an Article to the Covington Howler

Post an Announcement in the Howler? If you have an announcement to include in Howler, please send it to sevard@lasdschools.org.  Announcements must be received by 12:00pm on Friday in order to be considered for the Howler scheduled for the following Tuesday.