The Cove Connection 

Sunday, November 6th, 2022

Issue #13

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Principal's Message

Conference Week 

November 14-18, 1:15 Dismissal Every Day

One very important way you can learn about how your child is doing is through a parent-teacher  (or parent-teacher-student) conference. You can expect to see work samples from your child and to hear about their progress academic and socially. Teachers really value this conference time to work with you as a team for your child’s success.

Here are some ways to make the most of your conference this week:

• Prepare questions you might ask. Write them down!

  • What are my child’s strengths? Learning styles?

  • How are my child’s work habits?

  • Does my child participate in class activities and discussions? 

  • How will I know how my child is doing throughout the year? When will I get an update on how she is doing academically? socially?

  • Do you have specific concerns about my child?

  • Does my child get along well with other students?

  • What are my child’s goals/ next steps? What can I do at home to help?  (recommend books, educational games, etc.)

• Arrive early. Conferences run on a very tight schedule. If you arrive late, teachers will not be able to extend your conference past the scheduled end time.

• Take a team approach.  “We both want what’s best. How can we get there?” This avoids putting anyone on the defensive and keeps the conversation productive.

• Continue communicating. Ask how your teacher prefers to communicate.  

• Tell your child about the conference. If your child is not part of the conference, share what you learned with your child. Start with the positive things her teacher had to say, but also share concerns. Explain how you can all work together for success.

5 Resources for Parent Teacher Conferences, Published by Edutopia, updated 2016. This link also includes several resources about Student Lead Conferences, a practice that many teachers utilize in the upper elementary grades.

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker, Principal

Giving Day is 10 Days Away! Have you made your pledge or donation yet? Giving Day is November 15th and we need to get to 70% by then. We are at 30% and counting! Check out class and grade-level participation here! Thank you to these donors for making their Annual Giving financial contribution so far.

Giving Day Prizes:  

• When we reach 70% of families donating or pledging by November 15th, every student gets a coupon for frozen yogurt courtesy of Easy Breezy in Town Center Corte Madera.

• The K-5 grade level with the highest participation wins a special goody bag for each student chock-full of fun items.

• Classes at Neil Cummins and Cove with 100% participation will have an opportunity to win customized hoodies for every student in the class. (Please note: tie-breaker will be based on dollars raised)

• Your donation automatically enters you in our raffle drawings! NEW this year - there will be incentive drawings on our way to 70% participation. Prizes include a $100 Nugget gift card at 50%, a $250 Picco gift card at 60% and a grand prize $500 Apple gift card when we reach 70% of families donating or pledging by November 15th. 

• Want extra chances to win? New District families and returning families with a higher donation than last year will receive two entries in the raffles. 

Left Bank x SPARK Mondays! Whether it's lunch or dinner, order what you want for dine-in, or take-out and mention SPARK and 20% will benefit our schools.

School & PTO News

Thank you to Glenda, Jazmin and Monica for leading Friday's assembly about Dia de los Muertos and for setting up the beautiful altar to celebrate and remember our loved ones!

Turkey Trot, November 18: For those of you new to The Cove The Turkey trot is a celebration that centers around school spirit, community, encouragement and healthy competition. All students are encouraged to participate in the event while classmates, family and teachers cheer them on. Thank you to Coach Arroyo for organizing this event each year!

• 8:20-8:45: Kindergarten (track laps only)

• 8:45-9:15: 1st grade (fun run and raffle)

• 9:20-10:20: 2nd and 3rd grade (fun run, competitive runs and raffle)

• 10:55-12:25: 4th and 5th grade (fun run, competitive runs and raffle)

5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest Entries! Please take a peek at all of our beautiful entries for our 2022-2023 yearbook cover contest! Student voting will take place this week during lunch and the winning cover will be announced next year when the yearbook is distributed.

Community News

Please click link for Community News that includes updates from:

• Marin County Inclusion Inspiration Series

• Twin Cities Girls Softball registration is now open!

• Park & Rec Classes Winter & Spring Classes!

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