The Cove Connection 

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

Issue #25

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Principal's Message

Cove Student Council

This year's Cove Student Council is led by Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Wilmott and is comprised of 4th and 5th graders. They had a late start this year, but they jumped right in and cannot wait to be helpful leaders at Cove!

Rainbow Color Spirit Day- March 4 Student Council has planned a special spirit day! On Friday, March 4, please encourage your child to wear their grade level color to show their spirit:

• K: Red

• 1: Orange

• 2: Yellow

• 3: Green

• 4: Blue

• 5: Purple

Mid-Winter Break Re-Entry Plan

Marin County Public Health is not recommending re-entry COVID testing for mid-winter break. Therefore, we are not asking all students and staff to test today, February 27th.

If your child has symptoms, please use the at home tests that we provided the week of February 14th. These tests are only for LCMSD students and staff and should only be used when symptoms are present. Please report all (positive and negative) results from district issued tests here. If a student, staff, or household member is positive, please email covidreporting@lcmschools.org for specific instructions.

Board Updates

On February 16 the Board meet and celebrated our SPARK funded music and art programs. Additionally, they discussed recent CDPH masking updates, a parcel tax resolution, LCAP mid-year update, and transitional kindergarten. The Board will meet on March 3, 2022 to possibly appoint a new Trustee, as well as vote on a parcel tax resolution. If you are interested in applying for the Trustee vacancy, here is the application (due 2/28). All agendas can be found here.

School & PTO News

All donations to The Cove PTO are tax deductible! For tax purposes, our EIN is: 35-2503277.

Wanted: Yearbook Pictures!  We are looking for school candids to fill up our yearbook! If you have pictures of your child on their way to school, at school, or around the school (ex. lunch, classroom activities, school events) etc. please send to coveyearbook@gmail.com.

Wait...What Does SPARK do? SPARK is a 5013c fundraising organization that supports District-wide programs that would otherwise be cut at our schools (music, art, technology, and wellness) by raising $1.5M each year. How do we do this? With your help! SPARK depends on generous contributions from district families and local businesses.

• Money raised this school year funds programs and materials for the same school year. 

• We ask that every LCMSD family support SPARK with financial donations each year. 

• Learn more about SPARK here. 

SPARK Online Auction is March 16-21

• Auction Items: Do you own special bottles of wine? Connections with local restaurant owners? Do you have an unused gift certificate you’d like to donate? Submit your donations online here by March 1st

• Parent-Hosted Parties for Kids, Families & Adults: Parent-hosted parties are extremely popular and bring in a lot of revenue. We’re actively looking for parents to host parent-only parties, family parties, or kid parties.  Contact Alison Bricker at alisonbricker@gmail.com

Thank you Biz Partner Camp K-9 of Marin Co-founded and co-owned by a District family, Camp K-9 of Marin is Marin County’s premier spot for dog daycare and overnight boarding. With more than 20,000 square feet of outdoor play yards, relaxing and luxurious personal cabins, and an exciting day filled with learning and play, your dog will be lavished with love. and pay close attention to their needs. Mention SPARK to receive $20 off the first day of day camp or overnight. Contact at  (415) 924-2267 (CAMP) or info@campk-9ofmarin.com

Order Left Bank Meals Today Enjoy Left Bank meals for four for $50 and 20% will go back to SPARK. New next month - Left Bank will feature a discounted bottle of wine to pair with your meal for $30. This month’s menu is on our website. Order online on Sundays, and pick up on Mondays.  

District News

Board Updates On February 16 the Board met and celebrated our SPARK funded music and art programs. Additionally, they discussed recent CDPH masking updates, a parcel tax resolution, LCAP mid-year update, and transitional kindergarten. The Board will meet on March 3, 2022 to possibly appoint a new Trustee, as well as vote on a parcel tax resolution. If you are interested in applying for the Trustee vacancy, here is the application (due 2/28). All agendas can be found here.

Community News

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

• CM Park and Rec Summer Camps

• Safe Routes to School Family Biking Live

• Read with a Librarian

• NY Broadway Training Program

• Derby Den Productions

• TinkerTech

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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.