The Cove Connection 

Sunday, February 5th, 2023

Issue #23

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Principal's Message

Black Joy Celebration at Cove

Books can either serve as a mirror, a window, or a door into the perspective of a particular group. When we look at diverse and/or historically marginalized groups of people, we typically focus on their oppression and subjugation. Discrimination, segregation, and marginalization are hard.  Despite the hardships faced, past and present, by marginalized groups, there is beauty too if only we re-condition ourselves to see it. We are choosing to not only see it, but celebrate it.

This month, we will focus on Black joy. We would like to share a lovingly curated book list that offers insight to the Black experience. This collection features books about skin color, self-expression, self-acceptance, excellence, and everyday living while Black. You can check these books out at school or your local library! 

We hope that you will join us in broadening your perspective as you explore and celebrate Black culture with your child at home. Books are a vehicle for change. We hope that you will see a reflection of yourself and/or gain greater understanding of those around you through engaging with these stories. 

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker, Principal and

The LCMSD Book Project Team

Board Updates

On February 1 we held our annual Board Budget Study Session. This is an important stage in our 2023-24 budget development cycle where our current fiscal outlook was presented, leadership made recommendations for the upcoming school year, Trustees engaged in a discussion, and time was allocated for public comments. Here is the agenda.

School & PTO News

Dress as Your Favorite Storybook Character Day!

For more Readathon-related photos, click here

Cove 99Pledges Website   Readathon Website 

Worm Tracking  Minute Calendar Tracking

THANK YOU to those who have donated to the Readathon thus far! And a BIG THANK YOU to those who have reached their fundraising goal of $175. 

The last day to donate is TUESDAY, Feb 7 at 11:59PM PST. Last year it was nailbiter and donations were flying in at the 11th hour. Who doesn't like a little friendly competition? It's for the kids!

Can we get 100% donation participation? All classes that receive 100% fundraising donations will receive a popsicle party! The class will also earn two Books Passage gift cards -- one toward class materials and one for their teacher!

For a complete list of prizes and incentives, click here. 

How much did we read? Our three week total is 301,940 minutes read! Outstanding!

Raffle Winners Readathon Week 4 Assembly:

• Finley BG

• Liam T.

• Aiden S.

• Ashlyn P.

• Irena B.

• Justin W.

• Liam McM.

• Hattie S.

• Ella B.

• Josie H.

Congratulations to them!  Next week will be our closing assembly distributing the grand prizes and announcing which three students read the most and which student will become  "Principal for the Day!"

Ruby Bridges Walk + Assembly February 17 Mark your calendar to walk to school and show support for ending racism and bullying. Meet at the corner of Spindrift and Seawolf at 7:45am to walk to school as a community. There will be purple beanies, purple bracelets and purple buttons for your backpack. Feel free to wear more purple! We will leave at 7:50am to walk along Spindrift and enter school by the baseball diamond. If you miss the walking train, we will have a table in front 81 Spindrift (three houses down from the entrance to school) with all the accessories so you can do a partial walk to school to show your support.

Valentine’s Day Many classes will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14. Please respect any communications from your child’s teacher/s around classroom celebrations. Students are welcome to bring Valentine’s cards (must include the whole class if you choose to give cards) with pencils, colorful erasers, stickers, tattoos, etc…but NO candy or food items please! Here are more ideas if you are interested.

Spring Online Auction is March 15-20 Join the solicitations team - we provide you with an email template and reach out to businesses on our hit list. These are mostly businesses that frequently support SPARK so they are familiar with our outreach efforts which begin in mid-January and through late February. This is a 4-week commitment and you can sign up for as many as 20 accounts or as few as five. Our success depends on great items and we need your help to make this happen! Contact info@SPARKschools.org. Also, if you have an item to donate like a vacation home, gift certificate or sports tickets - we would love to include them in our auction. You can specify available dates and any other restrictions or important information. Click here to make an online donation. 

SPARK Biz Spotlight Hayes Valley Medical & Esthetics is committed to providing safe and effective treatments utilizing tested technologies, combination therapies, and medical-grade skin care products to achieve optimal, natural-looking results. Their experts will provide you with a complimentary consultation and personalized skin care plan perfect for your needs, expectations, and budget.

SPARK Biz Spotlight During February, SPARK Biz Partner Mt. Tam Pediatric Dentistry is offering a special: families that book their first visit will receive a Kids electric toothbrush and a $20 gift card! And don’t forget to follow them on IG @tam.teeth for helpful Tam Teeth Tips. 

Community News

Please click link for Community News that includes updates from:

• Corte Madera Park & Rec Offerings

• Dedication to Special Education/MCOE Free Workshops

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