The Cove Connection 

 Sunday, October 25th, 2020

Issue #10

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UPCOMING DATES

• October 26 LCMSD Special Appointee Brd Mtg, 6:00pm via Zoom

• October 30 Halloween at The Cove

• November 11 Veterans Day, No School

• November 12 School Picture Day (information to follow)

• November 17 SPARK Giving Day

 Weekly Dates

• All Mondays LunchMaster pickup 11:00am - 12:30pm

• All Fridays 

  • All School Assembly 11:30-12pm via Zoom

  • Library Book Pick Up and Return 8:00am - 4:00pm

  • Spiritwear Order Pick Up (if ordered) 8:00am - 4:00pm

  • Classroom Materials Pickup 8:00am- 4:00pm (*as notified by your classroom teacher)

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Thank you SPARK! In Friday’s assembly, students sang and signed a song of peace with Mrs. Derby (video recording from her live zoom here); Students engage in outdoor mindfulness lesson with counselor Mrs. Headley; A 1st grader has a writing conference with her teacher

Let’s Review Some Important Procedures:

• Absent with Symptoms? Remember “Test or 10” Protocol! School COVID Symptoms Card and Decision Tree. You can find more information here: MCOE Covid handbook. Thank you for making our health & your child's health a top priority. Your child is able to livestream via zoom while waiting for school clearance. 

• Tardy? Children MAY NOT walk through the gate to their class without a staff member. Please come to the front of the school or your child’s assigned gate and call the office. Do not send them on their own. Thank you.

• Traveling? If your child’s absence will be for 5 or more days, you are eligible for an Independent Study Contract. As far in advance as possible, please notify coveabsentee@lcmschools.org and your child’s teacher. Ask them to fill out this form with assignments for your child. Complete all assignments and return them to the teacher with the signed form. Please note- Independent Study is the only option during travel; we are not providing live streaming or distance learning. 

• K/1st grade parents and caregivers, please do not leave your child unattended before school. Please wait until they walk through the gate or meet their teacher. 

 Thank you. Together, we are the solution!

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker, Principal

SCHOOL NEWS

English Learning Community Connection (ELCC)- Wed, Oct 28 at 10am All parents of Cove students who are English Language Learners are invited to our first English Learning Community Connection (ELCC).  The ELCC is an opportunity to build relationships with school leaders and other families within our school community.  It is a safe place to ask questions and get solutions!  At the ELCC you will learn more about what is happening at the Cove School, services and programs available to your family, and how you can become involved.  Our goal is to help you learn the information and skills needed to become the advocate you want to be for your child.   We hope to see you there!

Halloween- Here is how Cove will be celebrating on Friday, Oct 30: Cove 2020 Halloween. Costumes are encouraged for school and assembly. Be sure to follow guidelines to avoid upset on Halloween! K parents- submit pictures for the assembly. Deadline for submissions TODAY at 8pm! Details here.

Día de los Muertos at the Cove- Have you seen Coco? Día de los Muertos, a well-respected Latin American tradition, is a way to honor and remember our loved ones who have passed away. This year, 3 fabulous parent volunteers are helping to bring this tradition to Cove. Cove coyotes are invited to engage by submitting pictures of decorative artwork and/or photos of their loved ones who have passed away. Submit art and pictures here through November 2: Día de los Muertos Photos 2020

Safe Routes Update Parents and Caregivers, please remember that U-Turns on Golden Hind Passage in front of the school are technically illegal and not allowed. Please find a safe way to turn your car around if you want to park in front of the school. There have been some close calls with our students. Let's all do our part to keep everyone safe!

CIM Video Library Missed an episode of your favorite morning workout routine? Want to do CIM asynchronously? Click here for our Cove in Motion Video Library. 

LCMSD Lunch Update Every student is now eligible for a Free lunch through June 30, 2021. Please see LCMSD COVID Response Plan for all lunch details.

Marin COVID Dashboard Here is the link to the new Marin County Department of Public Health and Marin County Office of Education school reopening dashboard. Schools that have 10% or more of their student population attending in-person meet the criteria for being considered “open.” This dashboard also provides COVID information such as the number of student cases, number of staff cases, and suspected in-school transmissions.

PTO UPDATES

The Cove Spiritwear Shop Need some new Cove swag? A new mask? Shop our inventory here! If you have not yet picked up your previous order, please do! Contact-free pickup at the Cove loop Fridays, 8am-4pm.

Sloat Garden Center Growing Green Week When you shop at Sloat from October 23rd - November 1st and mention The Cove we get 10% of your purchase back for our Cove garden! For more information, click here.

SPARK UPDATES

SPARK Savings Thanks to our Biz Partner, the Village at Corte Madera, take advantage of these special savings. Whether you’re attending the SPARK Drive in Movie tonight or not, pop by the Village to shop!  

• Aveda – 20% discount all purchases. *October 25 only

• Bonobos – 20% discount 3+ Chinos’ *October 25 only

• Lucky Brand Jeans - 15% discount  October 25- 31. Mention "SPARK" at checkout.  Offer is for in store only at the Corte Madera location

SPARK Participation Challenge is Back For the last three years in November, district families have come together to show their commitment to support our schools with this Participation Challenge. While our ultimate participation goal by the end of the school year is 100%, the Giving Day goal is 60% by November 17th. Your fall donation helps the foundation plan its financial commitment for the District for next year. Details on exciting prizes and surprises coming soon! Set up automatic monthly payments or pledge now pay later. Corporate Match can help boost your donation - check here to see if your employer participates.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

• The CM Parks & Rec Department Offerings

• Measure M

• LCMSD, CMPD, FD Holiday Gift Drive

• MCNA Halloween Contest

• Redwood Class of '23 Fundraiser

• Marin Prevention Network is launching a Social Host Ordinance (SHO) Awareness campaign

The Cove Spiritwear Shop is Open! We have kid and adult Cove Masks! Need some new Cove swag? A new mask? Shop our inventory here! Contact free pickup will be at the Cove loop Fridays, 8am-4pm.    

SPARK UPDATES

SPARK Drive in Movie Tickets on Sale Don't miss out on the 1st ever SPARK Drive in Movie on October 25 - this event will sell out!  Two movies on two screens, so choose your movie, Coco or Ghostbusters. Movies start at 7pm, at the overflow parking lot at the Village at Corte Madera. Tickets are $75 per car. Boxed dinners four from Left Bank are available to purchase. Limited number of tickets are available here. 

Annual Giving Raffle Make your Annual Giving donation by October 24th and be entered to win fabulous raffle prizes! Need not be present to win. Your financial support is crucial to reaching this year’s goal is $1.5M for our three schools. Set up automatic monthly payments or pledge now pay later. Corporate Match can help boost your donation - check here to see if your employer participates.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

• The CM Parks & Rec Department New Outdoor Classes (some for tots) & Lots of Halloween Offering 

• Measure M

• LCMSD, CMPD, FD Holiday Gift Drive

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