Covington Connection

• Tuesday, April 11th: Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing Window Opens (Grade 3 - Grade 5 students)

• Tuesday, April 11th: Covington PTO Meeting @ 6:00 P.M.

• Friday, April 14th: Covington Light Up The Night Dance @ 6:00 P.M.

• Wednesday, April 19th: District 123 Parent University @ 6:30 P.M.

• Friday, April 21st: Grade 5 Open Gym Night @ 6:00 P.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.

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness, or IAR testing, begins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12th. This test is administered to our Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 students (Grade 3-8 students in total). The test consists of 5 total assessments - two in Literacy and three in Mathematics.

We preach to our students the importance of always trying their best. That is all that we can ask of anyone.

In addition to trying our best, students should also:

• Ensure that their Chromebook is charged
• Get proper amount of sleep (approximately 10 hours)
• If possible, eat breakfast the morning of testing

Our IAR tests are scheduled to start tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12th and last through Tuesday, April 18th. The testing window will last through next week for any students needing make-up testing.

On Friday, April 14th, the Covington PTO is sponsoring the Light Up the Night Dance for female students and their father/special someone. The event will take place for 2 hours in the Gymnasium at Covington.

We are looking for volunteers to help in the following areas: set up before the dance, help with stations during the dance, and to clean up after the dance. We hope that you're able to sign up and make this event memorable for our Covington girls!

Middle and High Schoolers are welcome to volunteer if they need service hours!

If you have any questions, please contact the PTO at covingtonschoolpto@gmail.com.

To volunteer, visit Light Up the Dance Volunteer Form or click on the image.

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

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.

2023-2024 Preschool Registration is now open!

For more information and to start the process please visit:

https://www.d123.org/departments/student-services/early-learning-programs

2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is now open!

For more information and to start the process please visit:

https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten

Our PTO can only run our events with the help of our amazing families. Please consider signing up for one of our yearly events or committees by going to PTO Event Committee SignUp.

Follow us on Instagram @CovingtonElementaryPTO and on Facebook @CovingtonPTO for upcoming news and events!

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