The Cove Connection 

 Sunday, November 22th, 2020

Issue #14

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UPCOMING DATES

• November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break, No School

• November 23-30 Walk and Roll Challenge (see below for details)

• November 30 - December 4 Distance Learning Week

• December 4 LCMSD District-wide Covid-19 testing

• December 8 Entries Due for 5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest 

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

I am grateful for each member of our very special Cove community. Thank you all for the role you play. Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving break! Love, Mrs. Walker

Looking for Something to Do Over Break? Safe Routes Walk and Roll is Back! 

• The new Walk, Roll & Match Challenge is a fun activity to build family memories by walking and rolling together in the crisp autumn air. From Nov. 23 – 30, walk or roll to a local destination in your neighborhood or to school if it is in session. Print the attached card for directions on how to play. 

• Bonus Play! Can one student make a difference?  Learn how courageous 6 year old Ruby Bridges changed her school and the world. Watch this 2 minute YouTube video and discuss how our actions can help make positive change.  Enter here or email Saferoutes@marinbike.org and tell us in 2 or 3 sentences what you learned. Read the attached Ruby Bridges Bonus suggested topics for discussion ideas.

Distance Learning for Everyone- November 30-December 4

Please read this Distance Learning Week schedule for dates, times and zoom links for specialist classes and school assembly.

Daily Schedule (Nov 30- Dec 4):

• 8:00-12:15 All classroom lessons (whole class and small group)during these hours (LCMSD Distance Learning Plan). Teachers will communicate your specific class schedule.

• 12:15-1:00 Lunch

• 1:00-3:20 Specialist zooms, independent work assignments and some additional support services*

  • *English learner support services will be at the regular time during this week.

  • *Special education service schedules will be communicated by case managers.

LCMSD UPDATES 

December 4th COVID Test Registration for testing will be sent out the evening of November 30th. We will send a text message with information directing you to the registration website. It is important that you register that evening as preferred times will fill up quickly. We encourage all students to participate in the December 4th testing. Please sign up and keep our students and staff safe. 

COVID-19 Exposures & Protocols We understand that protocols are strict and maybe more strict then some would agree with. Please know that we are following Marin County Public Health and the information they have sent to us, which includes the Decision Tree. One challenge with this is when students are exposed in outside organizations, such as athletics. LCMSD can only confirm potential exposures in classroom-based programs; therefore, if your child is on a team or in an activity where the cohort has been exposed to a positive case, we will treat that student as an exposure. Many times, this has implications on siblings and family members of that child as well. Please know that our work collectively as parents, staff, and a community to follow these protocols increases our ability to stay open. 

Help Wanted - Substitutes Many parents have been asking how they can help support our schools. One important need is to build our substitute teaching pool. To attract a larger substitute pool, we have temporarily increased our rates by 20% for the 2020-21 school year ($180/day and $192/day after 10 days). Please visit the MCOE website (here) to sign up and/or get more information. Once you are registered to sub, please contact the school office (covesecretaries@lcmschools.org) about setting up an orientation to our COVID processes and protocols for subbing. Thank you!

Transitional Kindergarten for 2021-22 LCMSD will not offer transitional kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. This decision was made after several years of exploration through Board Meetings, the Fiscal Advisory Committee, and other venues to gather parent input. We understand that there may be some families who were planning on transitional kindergarten for 2021-22. LCMSD will be hosting a parent meeting to answer any questions regarding this decision, as well as explain our rationale for discontinuing the program. The meeting has been scheduled for December 1, 2020 at 4:30 via Zoom. Links are below:

• Join Zoom Meeting

  • Meeting ID: 850 0277 3252 

  • Passcode: 883554 

  • One tap mobile +16699006833,85002773252# US (San Jose) +12532158782, 85002773252# US (Tacoma)

Board Updates On November 18, 2020, Kyle Shaw was approved as Hall’s 60% assistant principal, Trustees were presented with a COVID-19 Update, and the Board approved elementary school plans, Hall’s single plan for student achievement, and a utility easement. Here is the agenda. 

SCHOOL & PTO NEWS

School Lunch Pick Up (if ordered) Please contact Nichole Urrea with any questions.

• Thanksgiving Break Week Monday 11/23, 11am-12:30pm. 

• Distance Learning Week: Monday, 11/30, 11am-12:30pm.

Enjoy Art Over Break with some fun ideas and resources from Ms. McKee

Annual Cove Yearbook Cover Art Contest We want to update all 5th Graders! The cover art contest is well underway and has a new deadline. We are extending it to let artists fine tune and complete their entries and we also invite any other budding artists to submit a cover entry! The new and final deadline for the Cover Contest will be Tuesday, Dec. 8. Please plan on turning your submission in to your teacher that day. Just in case, here is a link to the rules. If you have more questions, please send an email to coveyearbook@gmail.com

Let’s be Social! Visit our PTO Website, and Like us on Facebook

SPARK UPDATES

Giving Day Participation Challenge -- We Did It! Thanks to over 630 families we surpassed past our 60% participation goal and hit 62%! As we lean into the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to express our gratitude for the overwhelming support from district families. While our numbers aren't officially final until we check the mail (postmarked on or before November 17th will be counted), we wanted to celebrate this achievement with you!  Every student has earned a shake from Amy's Drive Thru. We will provide more details on how to redeem soon.

SPARK Biz Spotlight F45 Corte Madera Support Yourself, Support SPARK by locking in a lifetime discount at F45 Training Corte Madera! F45 is a global fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven. For every membership reserved between now and Dec. 31st., F45 will give $25 to SPARK. No contract, no long-term commitment. Call/text (415) 800-2066 or email cortemadera@f45training.com to learn more.

SPARK Biz Spotlight Sage Educators Sage Educators is offering LCMSD families 10% off a package of 10 tutoring sessions, plus pledging to donate 10% of sales back to SPARK! Valid for new clients only. Package must be purchased in the month of December for use through the 2020-2021 school year. Click here to purchase.

SPARK Biz Partner Left Bank Monday Night Dinners (20% of sales benefit SPARK!)

• 11/23 Menu: Shrimp & Chicken Kebabs, flatbread, and house salad for four $50.

• 11/30: Coq Au Vin, linguini pasta, green beans, house salad for four $50. 

• 4-course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Menu $59 pp & 2 Course Prix Fixe Kids Menu for $12. Thanksgiving Menu Here 

• Thanksgiving Day pickup and delivery is available.

• Reservations for dining outdoor on our patio will be required due to limited availability.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

• CM Parks and Recreation Department Holiday Happenings 

• LCMSD Holiday Toy Drive

• TC Girls Softball

• Broadway Training Programs

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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.