Covington Connection

These Preschoolers having a blast at last weeks Friendship Party! They got to do wonderful crafts and sensory exploration!

Mrs. Boss and Grade 3 student Marshal.

We are right in the middle of our District 123 Kindness Week! We still have themed days for the rest of the week. Click on the image or on Kindness Week to check these out.

As a building, we have been collecting donations of personal care items. We are collecting travel size donations of deodorant, dental floss, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo/conditioner and all items collected will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities! Through two days, we have already collected over 260 items!

Students can continue to bring in items to school for the remainder of the week.

Our upcoming Family Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 24th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, February 25th from 11:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. All conferences will be held remotely via Google Meet.

Online scheduling for Family Conferences opens up this Thursday, February 10th at 10:00 A.M. Conference scheduling is done online by visiting d123.org/skyward

Students and teachers across Illinois now have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Additionally, your 4th-8th grade student will be asked about their experiences in school to help give school leaders critical student input and help develop future school improvement plans. If you would like to view the student survey questions or opt-out your student please complete the form found at: d123.org/five. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.

Upcoming District 123 & IDPH Vaccination Clinic First Vaccination Clink

• February 19, 2022
• 10am - 4pm
• OLHMS - 5345 West 99th St

The vaccination clinic is open to any community member and all vaccination types (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) will be available. This will include 1st dose, 2nd dose, and booster doses if applicable.

You can book your appointment at d123.org/vaxclinic2022

The PTO will be selling Smencils at lunch on Thursday for $1.00. These always go fast, so act quick!

*Note - grade levels that did not have a chance to purchase last week will get priority.

Kindergarten and TPS Registration is now open. To find out more information on these programs or to register, visit https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs.

It is the time of year again when you have the opportunity to order a Covington yearbook. To order a yearbook, visit http://www.treering.com/validate and enter the code for Covington Elementary School - 1013896287352030.

Yearbooks are $20.13 and the deadline to order is April 14th.

A wonderful resource that we have in District 123 is that we are a 1:1 district meaning that every student is provided with their own personal device. With this does come the responsibility of our students to care for the device. With these devices becoming more common in our day to day instruction, as well as students transporting them from school to home, we are seeing an increase in computer repairs. We do not want the students to lose access to their device for any time or for any expensive repair costs to our families. A few helpful care tips for students and their devices whether they are at school or home:

• Always transport your computer in the computer bag. A computer bag was specifically made for this and a backpack doesn't provide the same support or safety.
• Charge your computer every evening.
• Put your computer away when it is not in use. The computer can be stored in the desk, locker, or computer case.
• Do not leave your computer on the ground.
• Do not eat or drink anything when using the computer.
• Always carry your computer with two hands.

Please refer to these reminders on expectations during Pick-Up and Drop-Off. These reminders are specifically in regards to parking during these times.

• Double parking on 52nd Avenue (or any street around Covington) is never allowed
• Parking or stopping on the school-side of the street on 52nd Avenue is never allowed
• There are designated crossing areas on 52nd Avenue and should use them when crossing the street

These expectations are to ensure the safety of our students and families and are expectations of Covington Elementary School and Oak Lawn.

Website: d123.org/covington
Location: 9130 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1530
Twitter: @d123covington

Email: jwawczak@d123.org
Website: d123.org/covington
Phone: 708-423-1530
Twitter: @MrWawczak