Sunday, August 23th, 2020

Issue #1

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UPCOMING DATES

• August 24 - August 28 Back to School Night Zooms - Please be sure to attend your child’s Back to School Night presentation with teachers this week!

• Monday, August 24th First Day Cove In Motion, 8:10, See below for more information

• Monday, August 24th Lunch Pick-Up at the Cove, 12:15pm - 1:00pm, See below for more information

• Friday, August, 28th, Library Book Return 8:00am - 1:00pm

• Friday, August 28 School Assembly 1:00pm via Zoom

• Monday, September 7th, Labor Day, No School

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

A big thank you to our amazing Cove Staff Team who helped get the new school year off to a fabulous start!

Cove in Motion Begins Monday- 8:10-8:25am, CIM Zoom Link: Lisa Shields has again generously offered to lead our school in Cove in Motion- a favorite routine!! Our school whole-heartedly embraces the idea that exercise and improved cognitive performance go hand in hand. As such, we have decided to dedicate 15 minutes each morning exercising to fun and inspiring music as a group- even if it's virtual! It’s a great way to build community spirit Here is some more information for those of you who are new to Cove in Motion. Meeting ID: 977 9265 1492 Passcode: CIM

LCMSD UPDATES

Board Updates On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 the LCMSD Board of Trustees met and celebrated the extensive work 12-month employees engaged in over the summer to prepare all three models of instruction, approved Memorandums of Understanding with labor partners (CSEA and LCMEA), discussed the COVID-19 summer update/projects, discussed the distance learning only participation rate (14% of families chose distance learning only through December), reviewed the 45-day budget revision, and expressed gratitude for work and collaboration district-wide. The Board Agenda can be found here. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2020 and will include a public hearing regarding the LCMSD Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. 

District Waiver LCMSD is in the research phase regarding the waiver process. The waiver, if approved by public health, allows districts to bring eligible grades (TK-6) on campus for in-person learning prior to being off of the California COVID Watch List. Some school districts might apply to bring all eligible grades on campus, while others might apply for certain grades, such as K-2. Since we knew distance learning was the model that we were going to start the year with, our focus has been on building and supporting a robust distance learning program (with our other models also clearly defined). After our waiver research phase, we will send out a communication as to whether or not LCMSD will pursue a waiver. Should we recommend engaging in the waiver process, we will need to hold stakeholder consultation sessions (parents, staff, and community) and a timeline for those events will accompany our communication. Thank you for your patience as we evaluate the waiver opportunity.

SCHOOL NEWS

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School Supplies Contribution Request Thank you to those who have already contributed for your child’s school supplies. Not all costs were covered by SPARK and our PTO funds what remains with our limited budget and needs your help in doing so! Please check your Cove Actionaly account to make a contribution for your students supplies. Thank you!

Important Lunch Information During Distance Learning, LunchMaster will only deliver 5 day meals on Mondays, and there will not be the availability to order boxes with less meals. LunchMaster is also adding a $2.50 surcharge on top of the 3% credit card processing fee. If you order one box (5 meals) this is what it will look like: 

• 5 Day Meals $30.00
  Handling Fee $2.50

• Technology Fee $0.97 (3% of total)

• Total for 5 meals (1 week box) =$33.47

Meals will be available for pick Mondays the Cove 12:15pm-1:00pm

From The Library School libraries will be closed to students and parents during distance learning. Students in grades 3 - 8 may request books by placing books on hold in the catalog system found on the Cove library webpage. Parents of students in grades TK - 2  may request books for their children by placing books on hold in the catalog system or emailing the library staff a request at covelibrarystaff@lcmschools.org.  Library staff will reply to emails with pickup instructions when books are ready for pickup. Books may be returned by leaving them in the library book return box on Fridays from 8:00am - 1:00pm, in front of the Cove main entrance. If your child has library books from last school year, please return them. We currently have over 250 books still out from last year. Thank you!

Derby Den Productions Presents: Fall Cove Broadway Showcase 2020 (Virtual Edition) Musical enthusiasts have the opportunity to be part of a creative and supportive community by choosing and learning material to practice and perform for our Virtual Showcase performance. Students have the chance to be the Director of their own songs/scenes performing either solo or in a small group. Our cast will meet all together once a week via Zoom and there will be two solo/group sectionals throughout our session (TBD).

Who: 3rd-5th grade Cove Students Min: 20, Max: 50

When: 10 week session: Thursdays (Sept 10th- Nov. 12th) 3:00pm-4:00pm via Live Zoom and 2 solo/small group sectionals TBD throughout our session. *Please note there will be a time change from 3:30pm-4:30pm should we move into an am/pm hybrid model this year. Tuition: $150 Link to register: Fall Cove Broadway Showcase Program Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the program at cderby@lcmschools.org. 

PTO UPDATES

Welcome from the PTO! Hello Cove Community! While we were unable to host you at our Welcome Coffee on the first day of school, we still are still here to support you, our teachers, staff and students! Please reach out with any questions to our 2020-2021 PTO President, Kristen Slowe at president@covepto.org

Classroom Coordinators Needed - A Great Way To Get Involved! There are still opportunities for parents to sign up to be a Classroom Coordinator for their child’s class. If you are interested or want to learn more, please email Marina Carlow at: marinalavelle09@gmail.com. 

SPARK UPDATES

Hello, it’s SPARK: SPARK is the non-profit fundraising organization that supports programs at our three schools for our early 1,500 students. We do this through tax-deductible donations from parents, community members and businesses.Help us reach our $1.5M goal this year with your 2020-2021 Annual Giving donation. You can donate online, set up automatic monthly installments, make a gift of stock and take advantage of Corporate Match. Learn more about SPARK here. 

Got Volunteers? We have many jobs big and small for parents to help this year. We’re especially looking SPARK reps. Email info@SPARKschools.org if interested and learn more here. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

• CM Parks and Rec: In-Person Daycare, Aftercare, Hip Hop & Skateboarding

• Coding With Kids Online Enrichment Classes

• Chess Wizards Club is Now Virtual

• Community Education Series: Community Institute for Psychotherapy “Raising Healthy Families” 

• School/Community Gun Safety America

ABOUT THE COVE CONNECTION The Cove Connection is a digital bulletin published by the CovePTO and distributed to The Cove School community each Sunday via email. To submit content to the Cove Connection, please email info@covepto.org. To receive a subscription to The Cove Connection, or to change your email address, send a note to  covesecretaries@lcmschools.org.