Covington Middle School Newsletter
October 30th - November 4th , 2023
Upcoming Covington Events đź—“
- Oct. 31st - HALLOWEEN! Students can dress up, but no masks or weapons allowed.
- Oct. 31st - 8th Grade PSAT Test - See links in newsletter to opt out!
- Nov. 1st - CAC Meeting - @4:15 pm in the Library
- Nov. 2nd - Girls Basketball games. See event below
- Nov. 4th - Boys Soccer Matches - See events below
- Nov. 8th - PTA General Meeting - @ 5:30 pm in the cafeteria
Principal's Message
Dear Covington Middle School Community,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and in high spirits. We have some exciting news, heartfelt thanks, and important reminders to share with you!
We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our wonderful parents who helped make our Fall Friendzy a resounding success. Your unwavering support, both in terms of contributions and volunteering, played a pivotal role in creating a fantastic event for our students. Your dedication to our school community is truly remarkable.
A special shoutout to all the parents who joined us for the Monster Mash at Austin High School to support our Orchestra program. Your presence and enthusiasm were a testament to the strong bonds that unite our community. Let's keep the families at Austin High School in our thoughts during this time.
We invite you to join us for a casual and informative chat with our school principal. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the leadership and voice any questions or concerns you may have. We'll be meeting this Wednesday at 10 am in the school library.
Your participation in the CAC is highly valuable as we discuss important matters regarding our school's policies and initiatives. Our next meeting will also be held on Wednesday at 4:15 pm in the library. Our PTA general meeting will be held in the school cafeteria at 5:30 pm. All parents are warmly welcome to attend.
Your involvement is the cornerstone of our school's success, and we look forward to your active participation at these events.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Covington Middle School family. Together, we can continue to create a nurturing and vibrant learning environment for our students.
Warm regards,
Cedric Maddox
Proud Principal
Covington Middle School
8th Grade PSAT Test has been RESCHEDULED to October 31st, 2023
âť—IMPORTANT: Students with accommodations have to have approval from the college board to use accommodations.
⬇️ IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT YOUR CHILD, PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW! ⬇️
Call the office if you have any questions. 512-414-3276
*THERE IS ALSO A QR CODE BELOW TO OPT OUT OF THE TEST!
YEARBOOK!
Parents can order online at 1stPhotoTexas.com.
(Just click on SCHOOL H22 and use the online code 501723F38.)
Parents, if you'd like your child to be listed by a different preferred name in the Yearbook, please email the details to the Yearbook Adviser at amy.ishee@austinisd.org by Friday, Nov. 3.
Online prepay will be accepted until midnight October 31st. Late money will be picked up at the school on November 1st. Leave any late money at the front desk.
Any orders after November 1st will only be accepted via online orders. Approximately two weeks after above deadline, parents will need to call our office 512-610-0990 to obtain the unique code for their child. Parents will need to pay for postage.
Covington Girl's 8th grade A Team Basketball vs. Webb MS
Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, 06:00 PM
Covington Middle School, Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX, USA
7th & 8th Grade A Team Boys Soccer vs. Garcia
Saturday, Nov 4, 2023, 09:00 AM
Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy, Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, USA
7th & 8th Grade B Team Boys Soccer vs. Garcia
Saturday, Nov 4, 2023, 10:30 AM
Gus Garcia Recreation Center Community Garden, East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX, USA
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLT THEATRE UIL WINNERS!
Colts Varsity Theatre- 1st Place at UIL One-Act Play Competition Zone 1 and advancing to District!
Best Performer- Phoebe Wagner
All Star Cast- Maggie Hooten, Molly Forkner
Honorable Mention- Ruby Cartwright, Naomi Hinrichs
All Star Technician- Nora Ladik
Grade Repair!
Parents: If you received an email about your students grades, please see the flyer below with information about next steps. Thank you
Thank you to all who came out to see our Fall Band Concert this week!
Fall Friendzy was a HUGE Success! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped!
Covington Counselor's Corner
Hello Covington Community:
Colt Store Donations!
Our Colt Store sold out of several items this week- which is great! The kids are really motivated to earn cash from their teachers to buy all the cool stuff. Please consider purchasing an item from our Wishlist if you haven’t already, and thank you for your support!
8th Grade into High School!
Does your 8th grader need help with planning for high school? Do you have questions about the transition from middle to high school? Are you unsure about the different pathways offered? Please reach out to your 8th grade counselor Mr. Haenisch with all questions high school related! james.haenisch@austinisd.org
AISD Registration for 23-24 School Year!
Whether you are returning to your home campus or transferring to another campus next year, 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
No Place for Hate at Covington!
Covington Middle School believes that having a school community where your child feels safe and respected is an important foundation to their academic success. That is why Covington will be participating in No Place for Hate®, a national program supporting schools in their commitment to celebrating diversity, promoting respect and confronting bullying at all levels.
Developed by the ADL, a leading anti-hate organization that has worked for over a century to “secure justice and fair treatment to all,” No Place for Hate will help us incorporate new anti-bias and bullying prevention resources into our existing programs in order to have one consistent message of inclusivity.
You and your child can help support our No Place for Hate program in a number of ways:
Ask your child about the No Place for Hate activities hosted during the school year.
Ask your child if they signed the No Place for Hate Pledge
Practice No Place for Hate at home! For family resources, visit https://www.adl.org/education-and-resources/resources-for-educators-parents-families.
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!
ACE Afterschool program!
Hey families! ACE Covington is still accepting new students for the afterschool program. We run Monday through Friday from dismissal to 6pm. Students are to be picked up by 6:30pm. It is at no cost to our families and any Covington students can join. We do a wide variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, movie club, homework help, open gym on Fridays, and much more! If interested, please use the below link to register your student. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Katie at Katelyn.fontenot@austinisd.org or a text at 832-930-1313.
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 - Ăšnase 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 educaciĂłn y adoptando un enfoque integral para el Ă©xito de la comunidad. Y sabemos que no hay comunidad sin USTED - nuestros miembros, nuestros lĂderes 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
SĂganos en Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook
PTA de Covington: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/