Covington Connection

April 25th, 2023

Upcoming Dates

Friday, April 28th: OLHMS Service Day - 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Monday, May 1st: Spring MAP Window Begins
Tuesday, May 2nd: Covington PTO Meeting @ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 3rd: Late Start Schedule - Students Begin @ 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, May 10th: Grade 5 Visit to OLHMS @ 8:45 A.M.
Thursday, May 11th: Spring Concert - Grade 3, 4, and 5 and Chorus @ 1:30 P.M.
Wednesday, May 17th: Covington Parents and PJs Reading Night @ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 24th: Kindergarten Open House @ 6:00 P.M.
Monday, May 29th: No School
Wednesday, May 31st: Field Day
Friday, June 2nd: Last Day of School - 11:30 A.M. Dismissal

ABC Countdown

Thursday, April 27th is the start of our 'ABC Countdown'. As we approach these final few weeks of school, we want to focus on positivity and some of the great things that we are doing at school with our students. You can view the entire calendar by visiting Covington End of Year Countdown Calendar to see each day's theme. Upcoming days are:

Thursday, April 27th: 'All About You Day' - Wear something special that represents you (e.g. favorite color, sports team, culture, etc.)
Friday, April 28th: 'Be Kind Day' - Showing kindness every day; discussion and activity in school
Monday, May 1st: 'Cozy Day' - Wear your pajamas to school
Tuesday, May 2nd: 'Dear Day' - Students will write letters to someone in school (teacher, friend, family, etc.)

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Staff Appreciation Week - May 1st to May 5th

During the week of Monday, May 1st to Friday, May 5th, we will be celebrating the amazing teachers and staff at Covington. Staff Appreciation Week is the one week a year we get to thank our children's teachers and the staff at school. These five days will be filled with lunch and snacks and fun thanks to the help and support of our Covington families.

Our schedule is as follows:

Monday - Salads & Desserts
Tuesday - Snack bar
Wednesday - Catered Lunch
Thursday - Stock the Lounge
Friday - Ice Cream treats in the freezer

This year we are also asking for donations for our Staff Raffle. If you would like to donate a gift card from a local place or online store, or if you have a basket that you would like to donate or a nice item that we could raffle off, we would really appreciate it. Our favorite part of this week is spoiling our amazing teachers and staff, and as always, it doesn't happen without the support of our wonderful Covington families!

To sign-up to volunteer or donate, visit Covington Staff Appreciation Week Sign-Up or click on the image.

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PTO Events

Write Stuff School Supply Online Ordering is Now Open.Your orders can be made here: https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/covingtonsch
Save the Date for Bowling for Covington Boys and their Mothers (or Someone Special) for Saturday, May 20th. Forms will be going out soon. Deadline for forms is May 2nd.
Join the Covington Community at our End of School Year Fundraising Event at the Windy City Thunderbolts on June 16th at 6:35 P.M. You can purchase your tickets here: https://wc1.glitnirticketing.com/wcti.../web/logingroup1.php Password: Covington!

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Drop Off Lane

Note: You can begin dropping off students in the drop-off lane at 8:10 A.M. We have been getting really backed up at about 8:20 A.M. and cars until 8:35 A.M. To avoid this, please consider dropping off students earlier as between 8:10 A.M. - 8:20 A.M.the line is much shorter.

With cold temperatures and difficult weather will become more normal, we are going to experience a larger number of families that are utilizing our Drop Off Lane.

When using the Drop Off Lane, please note:

When entering the drop-off lane, pull up as far as you can. When stopping your car, if you are anywhere along the purple curb, please have your student(s) exit the vehicle and walk on the sidewalk.
Students should walk directly onto the sidewalk. From there, walk along the sidewalk to Door 2.
Please be patient while using the Drop Off Lane.

Thank you

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Covington Yearbooks

Covington Yearbooks are now available to order. Visit Covington Yearbook Orders to sign-up to order one of your own yearbooks. Additionally, the online link will also give you the ability to personalize your yearbook as well! Again, visit the link or click on the image for more information.