Sunday, October 13th, 2019

Issue #8

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UPCOMING DATES

• Oct 14 -18- Conference Week, Early 1:15 Dismissal

• Oct 14 - 18- Scholastic Book Fair, Cove Library

• October 17- CA Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

• October 23 - 4th Grade Bake Sale to Aid Hurricane Dorian Victims

• October 23- LCMSD Board Meeting, 6:00pm-9:00pm Hall Library 

• October 24- Bike Rodeo

• October 24- SPARK Night at Revente Boutique 7:00pm-9:00pm

• October 25- 5th Grade Yearbook Cover submissions due

• October 31- Kindergarten Mask Parade, 1:25pm

• October 31- Halloween click here for information 

• November 4- Make-up Picture Day

• November 5- Coffee with Brett, 8:15am

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Conference Week This Week! How is my child doing? On Friday, we had our first Coffee Chat with the Principal (link to presentation slides here) and discussed different ways to stay informed about your child’s progress.

One very important way you can learn about how your child is doing is through a parent-teacher (or parent-teacher-student) conference. You can expect to see work samples from your child as well as get notes after the conference (they might be sent home that day or the next week). Teachers really value this time to work with you as a team for your child’s success.

Here are some ways to make the most of your conference this week:

• Prepare questions you might ask. Write them down!

  • What are my child’s strengths? Learning styles?

  • How are my child’s work habits?

  • Does my child participate in class activities and discussions? 

  • How will I know how my child is doing throughout the year? When will I get an update on how she is doing academically? socially?

  • Do you have specific concerns about my child?

  • Does my child get along well with other students?

  • What are my child’s goals/ next steps? What can I do at home to help?  (recommend books, educational games, etc.)

• Arrive early. Conferences run on a very tight schedule. If you arrive late, teachers will not be able to extend your conference past the scheduled end time.

• Take a team approach.  “We both want what’s best. How can we get there?” This avoids putting anyone on the defensive and keeps the conversation productive.

• Continue communicating. Ask how your teacher prefers to communicate.  

• Tell your child about the conference. Start with the positive things her teacher had to say, but also share concerns. Explain how you can all work together for success.

5 Resources for Parent Teacher Conferences, Published by Edutopia, updated Oct 6, 2015.

SCHOOL NEWS

Variety Show Shadows Wanted! Our beloved school Variety Show is in danger if there is no one to take over next year. Our current leads are asking for at least two parents to shadow this year with the idea of taking over next year. Does your child love the Variety Show? Do you love watching our talented children perform? If yes, we need you! Email president@covepto.org. 

The Annual Cove Book Fair will be Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18. Book Fair Hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday:  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

• Friday: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

To preview some of the available books visit our Book Fair Homepage. You can also set up an eWallet account, a digital payment option for students. Don’t miss our Library’s biggest fundraiser. We need volunteers! Sign-up here.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Thank you to everyone for not double parking in the circle, stopping for our children at the crosswalk, and for not parking in the reserved, staff, and visitor spaces. 

PTO UPDATES

Parent Education Presents Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Wednesday, November 13th, 2019, 6:30pm-8:30pm. To register and for more information, please click here. This is a free event.  

PTO Lost and Found Missing some of your child's things? Stop by our Lost and Found! We are also looking for parent volunteers to help with Lost and Found. If interested, please email president@covepto.org. It’s not a big commitment!

SPARK NEWS

Current Family Participation is at 19% Your Annual Giving donation honors your commitment to our students and shows your dedication to our community. Please make your gift today.  

Set up Automatic Monthly Payments With your credit card, you choose the installment amount and you choose the duration. Please complete donations by June 30, 2020. 

Thank You 2019-2020 Annual Giving Donors We are so grateful for your support. Please make sure we have your name listed correctly here. Every donation from every family makes a difference. 

Sip, Shop & Support SPARK at Revente Boutique Pop by on Thursday October 24th from 7:00pm-9:00pm at 160 Bon Air Center. Raffle prizes, beverages, and catered hors d'oeuvres. Special guest appearance! 

Save The Date! SPARK Dads Night Out. For more information, click here

COMMUNITY NEWS

Please click link to view Community News that includes updates from: 

• An Evening With David and Nic Sheff, local authors of Beautiful Boy and Tweak, moderated by Michael Krasny of KQED

• Dance with Cove in Motion’s Lisa Moore Shields

• How to Bully-Proof Children in their Lives and the Digital World

• Corte Madera Chipper Day

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