

Covington Middle School Newsletter
January 28th, 2024 - Febuary 3rd, 2024
Important Upcoming dates!
- Jan. 31st - Boys 7th Grade Basketball B Team plays Burnet MS @ Burnet - 6pm
- Jan. 31st - Boys 8th Grade Basketball B Team plays Burnet MS @ Burnet - 7pm
- Feb. 1st - Boys 7th Grade Basketball A Team plays Burnet @ Covington - 6pm
- Feb. 1st - Boys 8th Grade Basketball A Team plays Burnet @ Covington - 7pm
- Feb. 4th - 10th - COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK! Show the counselors some love!
- Feb 7th - Principal Coffee Chat in the library @ 10 am
- Feb. 7th - CAC Meeting in the library @ 4:15 pm
- Feb. 7th - PTA General Meeting in the cafeteria @ 5:30 pm
- Feb. 7th - Boys 7th Grade Basketball B Team plays Small MS @ Small - 6pm
- Feb. 7th - Boys 8th Grade Basketball B Team plays Small MS @ Small - 7pm
- Feb. 16th - Valentines Day Dance! @ 6pm - 8:30 pm
💻 Student Device Feedback Survey 💻
AISD Technology remains committed to providing students the devices they need to fully participate in blended learning environments. Device distribution, however, can be costly. Our warranties do not cover loss or intentional damage, an increasing issue the district is experiencing.
It’s essential that we minimize costs associated with device loss and damage. This ensures the sustainability of the bond-funded program.
We have reviewed our internal student device loss and damage incident data and now need feedback from staff and families to inform our next steps. The Everyone:1 Student Device Feedback Survey begins January 11, 2024, and is open to faculty, staff, and AISD families.
Covington Boys 7th grade Basketball B Team vs. Burnet MS @ Burnet
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024, 06:00 PM
Burnet Middle School, Hathaway Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Covington Boys 8th Grade Basketball B Team Vs. Burnet MS @ Burnet
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024, 07:00 PM
Burnet Middle School, Hathaway Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Covington Boys Basketball 7th Grade A Team Vs. Burnet MS @ Covington
Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, 06:00 PM
Covington Middle School, Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX, USA
Covington Boys Basketball 8th Grade A Team Vs. Burnet MS @ Covington
Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, 07:00 PM
Covington Middle School, Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX, USA
Austin ISD's new Enrollment System is now open!
Get a head start on enrolling your student for next year! Check out the new Austin ISD's open enrollment / registration. Deadlines for Academies and Magnet Schools applications are Feb. 6th, 2024. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions.
Remember that you can call (512)414-7328 for help with online enrollment!
Covington Counselor's Corner
8th Grade into High School!
Check out more information about our 3 nearby high schools and what they have to offer!
Crockett High School Early College Website: https://crockett.austinschools.org/early-college-hs
Bowie High School Incoming 9th Grade Website: https://bowie.austinschools.org/counseling/incoming-9th-grade
Akins High School Incoming 9th Grade Website: https://akinsechs.austinschools.org/academics/in-coming-9th-grade
9th Grade Choice Sheet Visits
Our 8th graders will be working with HS counselors to complete their choice sheets this month. IF your student’s projected HS is not listed here, please email the counselors to ensure your student gets their choice sheet for their future high school.
Crockett HS Choice Sheet Visits- Jan 31/Feb 1st and Feb 5th/6th @ Covington
Covington Garden Committee Meeting
Our Garden Committee will meet on January 30th at 4pm in the Counselor’s Office, room 116. We will discuss plans for the spring garden. If you are interested in joining the committee, please join us on Jan 30th or email jessica.busceme@austinisd.org for more information.
GeoFORCE Summer Camp Program
8th grade students were invited to check out the University of Texas GeoFORCE presentation this week. They got info about how to apply and where they will visit. Check out the link for more info about this exciting and FREE opportunity. Applications are due February 1st! https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/geoforce/summer-academies/registration/
El Ranchito Nature Summer Camp
If your student is interested in exploring nature and making lifelong friends this summer, check out El Ranchito! It is a low-cost local summer camp that brings adventure and nature together. There is also a Girls Outdoor Spring Break Camp! Click on the link for more information about the camp and how to register: https://www.shieldranch.com/el-ranchito/
Explore Austin!
We are excited to bring Explore Austin to Covington this year! This is an exciting years-long program that invites current 6th graders to join a group and begin exploring. Talk to the counselor or PSS for more information, or click here: https://exploreaustin.org/our-explorers/
AISD Registration for 24-25 School Year!
Enroll Austin is now open! Check out this video on the new registration process for all AISD students.
English: https://vimeo.com/723868396
Spanish: https://vimeo.com/731817396/5fa2b52f1f?share=copy
Counselor.
Jessica Busceme
Now Requesting Donations for our Colt Store !
Covington Colt Store Donation Requests!
We open our Colt Store every Friday during lunch so that students can purchase items using Colt Cash they have earned from their teachers for great behavior and academic progress.
If you would like to purchase an item that has been requested, please click the button below!
Please see the tutoring schedule below!
💘 Valentines Dance 2024! 💘
We need your help! Please join us in making this dance a huge success. We cannot do it without you. Click the button below to volunteer! Any questions, please contact: Esther Williams 512-414-3276 ext. 54748
Crockett Choice Sheet Night for Incoming 9th Graders!
Next Wednesday - If your student is going to Crockett High School, make sure you don't miss this event! Check out all that Crockett has to offer.
Parent Support Corner - AISD Learning Opportunities & Community Resources
The education of our children depends on a successful partnership between you and Covington Middle School. That is why your involvement is important. There is no one like you! The more that you learn and grow, the more your children will too.
Find resources you may need:
Your Parent Support Specialist can help find assistance when needed. Learn new things about school and how to help your child succeed. Look for parent workshops throughout the year!
Esther Williams, Parent Support Specialist 512-414-3276 ext:54748
Submit your request here: https://forms.gle/H3WXDRyYz7rCckYw5
Become leaders in our school!
Your input and participation in the Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) and other school committees such as Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
Become a Parent Volunteer!
Volunteers are welcomed and needed! We could use parent volunteers in our West office, Mon-Tues-Thurs-Friday's.
Everyone who volunteers will need to attend a volunteer orientation: Austin Partners in Education
Join the Covington PTA - Únase a la PTA de Covington
PTA is focused on making every child's potential a reality by strengthening education and taking a comprehensive approach to community success. And we know there is no community without YOU – our members, our business leaders, our decision-makers.
Thank you for supporting PTA in your Community! Please select the school district* and name of the PTA you would like join. During checkout you can easily add multiple members to the same PTA.
Go to: https://www.joinpta.org/
Choose the district: Austin ISD
Choose the School: Covington Middle School
Follow us on Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook
Covington PTA: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/
La PTA se centra en hacer realidad el potencial de cada niño reforzando la educación y adoptando un enfoque integral para el éxito de la comunidad. Y sabemos que no hay comunidad sin USTED - nuestros miembros, nuestros lÃderes empresariales, nuestros tomadores de decisiones.
Gracias por apoyar a la PTA en su Comunidad! Por favor, seleccione el distrito escolar* y el nombre de la PTA a la que desea unirse. Durante el proceso de compra puede añadir fácilmente varios miembros a la misma PTA.
Vaya a: https://www.joinpta.org/
Elija el distrito: Austin ISD
Elija la escuela: Covington Middle School
SÃganos en Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook
PTA de Covington: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/