The Cove Connection 

Sunday, December 5th, 2021

Issue #16

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Principal's Message

Dear Families,

The Holiday Store was a huge success. Thank you to all who made it possible. I hope you all enjoy the special gifts your children selected for you!

Amidst all of the holiday bustle in December, I want to bring a few events to your attention. 

The (great) State of the District Event

LCMSD is proud to be hosting a State of the District webinar on Wednesday, December 15 at 5:30 PM (Zoom Link). Please share far and wide as parents and community members are encouraged to attend. We look forward to sharing the great successes of our district and our goals for the future.

LCMSD is committed to inclusionary practices across all schools.

• Parent Coffee Chats- Recently we have held coffee chats describing our equity work, specifically looking at race, as well as gender spectrum and LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. Slide decks and recordings for all parent workshops are posted here. Additionally, below are the resources for our recent meetings. We hope you have a moment to take a look and engage in this important content.

  • Parent Coffee Chat: Gender Spectrum 12.2.21

    • Here is the slide deck (Spanish)

    • Here is the recording Passcode: c&34nUqD

  • Parent Coffee Chat: Equity 11.19.21

    • Here is the slide deck

    • Here is the recording Passcode: S*rjmGy5

• Ableism and Neurodiversity Workshop- Dedication to Special Education in collaboration with MCOE is hosting this workshop on December 9 at 6:30 via zoom. Description: Have you heard of the terms ableism and neurodiversity but are unsure of exactly what they mean? In this workshop we will unpack these two terms, what are they? What role do they play in our society- both locally as well as in the media and beyond. By strengthening our understanding of these concepts we can be better informed on how best to create more authentically inclusive schools and communities for all. Click here for more information.

School & PTO News

Walk and Roll Winter Wonderland- December 8th Join us at the table under the shade structure on the blacktop (no prizes in the classroom!).  There will be fun goodies for anyone who gets to school in a green way! 

Staff Sweatshirt Secret Snowflake It has become a Winter tradition to give each of our beloved staff a cozy spirit wear hoodie. You may purchase one as a class, a group, or an individual for someone special to Cove! Sweatshirts are $40 each. Payment may be submitted by check (payable to Cove PTO, delivered to the Cove office) or via Venmo (@the_cove_pto) by Dec 10. Please note who you are purchasing for in the notes section. Thank you! Sign up here.

PTO Holiday Store 2021

Students shopped for gifts throughout the day with their class.

Prepare to be delighted with their selections for you!

We were so happy to be able to host our beloved annual

Holiday Store again this year! 

Thank you to our many volunteers who set up, took down,

helped students shop, wrap and donate items! 

-Kristen Slowe, PTO President and our Holiday Store team

SPARKler Holiday Shopping “Tis the Season to shop locally and support our SPARK Biz Partners who support SPARK! Featuring specials from Nicolette, Farmhouse Lab, F45 Corte Madera, Swell Education Group, ReThink Ice Cream, AndrewsCamps, Ashley Morgan Designs, Keatley Family Winery and Orangetheory, they’ll be offering a percentage of sales to support our schools. More details here.

Thank you Biz Partner The Village at Corte Madera Featuring new shops: Arc’teryx, high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies; Polestar Marin, and Sock Harbor, the Village is also your destination for pictures with Santa through December 24th! A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. More information & hours here. And don’t forget your furry friends to meet the big man himself. Pet Photos with Santa are back! More information on Pet Nights here.  

Thank you Biz Partner Town Center Corte Madera Celebrate the holidays at Town Center Corte Madera and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Plus, free photos with Santa & gift wrapping. Dates & Hours: December 10-12, 17-24 from 12-6pm Location: Space #325 (Next to Paper Source). Gift wrapping available while supplies last. COVID-19 health & safety protocols in place. More info here. 

Nothing Bundt Cakes Thanks to over 600 families, we not only hit our 65% Giving Day Participation Challenge goal - but surpassed it with a record-breaking 74%! Every student will receive a free Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes. We will be distributing the coupons in early January - so sit tight!

Community News

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

• Corte Madera Parks & Rec

• Twin Cities Girls Softball 2022

• Ring Mountain Hike

• Marin County Inclusion Inspiration Series

• DERBY DEN Winter Enrichment Opportunities

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