The Cove Connection 

 Sunday, March 28th, 2021

Issue #28

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UPCOMING DATES

• March 30 Parent Workshop: Return to Full Classroom Training (ZOOM LINK)

• March 31 Cove Parent Lunch Volunteer Training- 8:30am via zoom

• March 31 Parent Workshop: Return to Full Classroom Training (ZOOM LINK)

• April 1 and 2- Remote Learning Days *details below

• April 2 Yoga Cove In Motion with Brooke, 8:10-8:30 via Zoom 

• April 2 No School Assembly

• April 5 - 9 Spring Break, No School

• April 12- June 10- Expanded School Hours 

  • Kindergarten: 8:10am - 1:00pm; lunch on campus

  • 1st - 5th: 8:10am - 2:05pm; lunch on campus

• April 17 Cove Garden Work Party, 10am-12pm* please wear masks & bring gloves

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

We are setting up classes (note- each one will look a little different!), taping dots 6’ apart for eating, adding to our “line up dots,” revising schedules, orienting volunteers...And getting excited for April 12! 

Here’s what we need from you to make this transition smooth:

Cove Parent Survey- Due Mar 31! We want to hear from you! Action: Click HERE to take the parent survey (one for each child before March 31st). Spanish version here and hard copies are available in the office if you prefer to use a hard copy to complete the survey. Thank you!

Re-entry After Spring Break: Travel/ Gather Form- Even though we are officially in the state Orange Tier, there are still travel and gathering guidelines in place for our county. If you engage in “high risk” activities as defined by traveling out of state or gathering with more than 3 families for more than 2 hours, please notify your child’s teacher directly and fill out this form. Your child must quarantine for 10 days after the high risk activity or get tested 5 days after and can return to school on day 8 with a negative COVID test. 

During this required quarantine time, your child will have access to live streaming. Live streaming is not available for those who travel when school is in session (outside of Apr 5-9). It is only available for mandated quarantine periods. Live stream will continue being offered to students who are on Test or 10 due to symptoms or possible exposure. (Test or 10 Decision Tree)

Return to Full Classrooms Parent Training: Tuesday, March 30 at 8:30 (ZOOM LINK) and Wednesday, March 31 at 4:30 (ZOOM LINK) Over the next couple weeks we will be providing workshops for staff, students, and parents regarding our return to full classrooms. Our parent training is scheduled for March 30 at 8:30am and will be repeated on March 31 at 4:30pm. The training will be recorded. 

Volunteer Training: 3/31 at 8:30am Lunch volunteer positions have been filled; this includes substitutes. At this time we ask that no more parents sign up. We will be conducting a volunteer training session on March 31 at 8:30am that stresses our COVID protocols, confidentiality, and how to best assist students. The training will be recorded. Zoom link here.

Food on Campus: With the return of food at school, we need your help!

• Allergies- Please read this Food Allergy Parent Letter April 2021. Your teacher will notify you if your class is nut restricted (eg cannot pack nuts in snacks or lunches).

• Snacks- We are anticipating kids will need a snack time, however, this will vary class by class. When packing a snack, be sure it is small and easy to manage/ eat quickly.

• Lunch- You can pre-order through LunchMaster (cold options only, pre-bagged) or pack a lunch. Students will have 15 minutes to eat and can take any food that is left home with them to eat after school.

Thank you for your part in setting us up for success on April 12!

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker, Principal

SCHOOL NEWS

Our talented Coyotes gave it their all and nailed our Virtual Variety Show-- The Golden Coyote Awards!

For an encore performance, click here, Passcode: DpM0..%^ 

Variety Show- Thank You! Thank you to our talented performers for being a part of our Virtual Variety Show. A huge thank you to our emcee,

Lisa Shields, our video editor and producer, Kristy Dell and coordinator, Kristen Slowe. The show would not have gone on without you!

Cove School Yearbooks On Sale Now! As we wrap up this unprecedented and adventurous year, be sure to get your copy of the 2020-2021 Cove School yearbook full of all of the student smiles that we missed seeing in person! Yearbook cost is $25 and the deadline to order is Friday, April 16th. Sales will be online only.  Click here to order!

Attention Incoming and Current Hall Parents - Join the Hall PTA Team! There are still several key positions available on the 2021/22 Hall PTA Board offering a great opportunity to be involved at the school! Please contact Rebecca Caspersen at rcaspersen@gmail.com for more information.

Walk and Roll March (and Roll) for Miles contest will inspire your child to walk and roll to school and track their miles! Weekends, neighborhood walks, destination rides, or even marching around the house can be counted. Print the one-page March for Miles contest sheet here. Due by the contest page by March 31st and your student will be entered into a drawing for a $25.00 gift card to a local store near you.

SPARK UPDATES

Calling all Annual Giving Non Donors We need your help! We are facing a $400K shortfall. With your financial support, SPARK can ensure that its funding commitment to the District is stable not just for this 2020-2021 school year but for future years as well. In light of the current budget reductions our District faces and increased costs associated with safe return to school, your participation is critical. We are asking your family to make a donation of any amount that is meaningful to you. Donate here. 

Spring Online Auction is April 27-May 2nd: We will feature lots of exciting items to bid on, including parent parties and grade level themed baskets. 

• Parent Parties Our online auction will feature sign-up parties that are a great way to have fun and support SPARK at the same time. We’re actively looking for parents to host parent-only parties, family-parties, kid-parties, dad hosted parties, virtual parties, Muir Beach Family Bonfire and hosts living in East Corte Madera and Riviera Circle. All spring events will be held virtually and in-person fall events will be limited in number of attendees and adhere to current county health and safety regulations. Click here for more information. 

• Auction Items Do you own a vacation home? Do you have a connection with a unique experience or swoon-worthy items? Do you have an unused gift certificate you’d like to donate? Submit your donations online here by April 9th. 

• Volunteers We are looking for Catalog Editors who can help with copyediting online auction catalog and writing item descriptions. Contact info@SPARKschools.org if you can help 

• More event information here. 

Spring Soiree is May 1st While current county health and safety guidelines do not permit us to gather in person this year, we are working hard to make this a memorable virtual event which will feature entertainment, a live auction, raise your paddle (Fund a Need) and some surprises!  More details to follow! 

COMMUNITY NEWS

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

• CM Parks & Rec Spring Break Camps, Classes, Summer Camps

• Steve and Kate’s Camp

• National Academy of Athletics programs and camps

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