THIS WEEK AT THE COVE

Class Placement for 2024-25

Here we go into the final stretch of the year! As we prepare for all that happens in May and June, we also start to plan ahead for a smooth start to next school year. As the end of the year approaches, we are hard at work to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming school year. 

We will soon be working on designing balanced classes for next year. 

Are you moving schools? Please email covesecretaries@lcmschools.org as well as your child’s teacher so we can plan for staffing and classrooms next year. Thank you!

Staffing- We are still figuring out our enrollment and who will be teaching what next year. That means we do not know who will be teaching which grade. Things may change, so you cannot assume the grade level will have the same teachers next year. We will not honor requests for a specific teacher, so please do not ask!

Placement- We consider multiple factors when designing class groups. We look at learning styles, gender, language, learning needs, friendships, and level of independence among many other variables throughout the process. Once our preliminary process is complete, there are many changes that happen over the summer with regards to new enrollments, people moving, etc. For that reason, we share final class lists in August, a few days before school begins.

In the meantime, only if there are extenuating circumstances or factors that are unique to your child as a learner please be sure to communicate these (in writing/email), to your child’s teacher. Please remember that your teacher knows your child very well, and only needs information that they do not already know (ie. a need to be separated from someone in another class). Please do not talk with teachers about their colleagues - that makes them very uncomfortable.

We take this job of class placement for your child very seriously.  Thank you for respecting our process!

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker

Early bird ticket pricing ends 4/22/24: Act fast! Early bird pricing for our Sparkle and Shine Gala ends Monday, April 22 at 9 pm. Get your tickets here and join us for a fabulous evening supporting our students, teachers and schools! Head to our website for all the details about what is certain to be an unforgettable event. Just added: Due to popular demand we have added two more VIP tables for purchase. Jump on this opportunity for some of the best seats of the night! Purchase yours today. 

Lights, Camera, Action! Are you a videographer extraordinaire? We're on the hunt for someone with serious skills to help us produce an unforgettable Fund-A-Need video for our upcoming Gala on May 10th. Contact us at info@sparkschools.org for more details.

Ever dreamt of taking the stage? We are on the hunt for a talented emcee to dazzle the audience at our upcoming Sparkle and Shine Gala. If you have a knack for engaging an audience and creating memorable experiences, we want to hear from you! Email us at info@sparkschools.org. 

We are hiring: SPARK is in search of an Executive Director to lead our team and community. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference, this could be your chance to sparkle. This is a full-time, year-round paid position. Click here for more details. 

Grab a fellow mom and meet us at FLORES for a spicy Moms' Night Out on Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30 PM until closing time! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to unwind and connect with fellow moms in a welcoming atmosphere all while supporting SPARK – 15% of your bill will be donated to SPARK. FLORES is located at the Corte Madera Town Center.

Biz Partner Spotlight: Woodlands Bakery is a full-service bakery crafting an exquisite selection of cakes, pastries, and daily-baked fresh bread using organic, non-GMO flour. Our dedication to quality is evident as we exclusively use premium organic whole wheat and heirloom flours for our breads. Catering to diverse dietary preferences, our bakery takes pride in offering a variety of gluten-free and vegan options for pastries and desserts, ensuring there's something delightful for everyone.

Board Updates: On April 24, 2024 the Board will meet at 6:00 in the Hall Library. Daniel Norbutas and the counseling department will present the California Healthy Kids Survey results, as well as a counseling update. Thank you SPARK for funding our wellness programs! Trustees will also be presented with an update on Hall’s standards-based grading, the Local Control Accountability (LCAP) survey results, and the draft 2024-2027 LCAP. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be found here.