The Cove Connection 

Sunday, March 26th, 2023

Issue #29

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Principal's Message

Dear Cove Families,

Tinker Day was a huge success! On Friday, Mar 17, we sparked students’ interest with an impressive Magic and Science assembly with the famous Wayne Houchin. 

Then on Tinker Day (Wednesday, Mar 22) grades 2-5 got to choose their own adventure. We were able to offer 22 activity choices thanks to our volunteers and community partners. Here is a list of the Tinker Day Stations and the Tinker Day Assembly kick off slide deck. 

The kids were incredibly engaged and enthusiastic about tinkering. We tried to capture the magic in this Cove Tinker Day 2023 Google Photo Album. Then, in Friday’s assembly (Mar 24), we shared videos and pictures to share the array of student experiences and creations.

Thank you to those of you who sent supplies and volunteered your time and expertise! I want to extend a huge thank you to Chris and Kristen Slowe, our amazing Tinker Day coordinators!

My hope is that this special day sparked creativity, planted some seeds for future inventors and created lasting memories for these students. Ask your child to share what they explored!

Sincerely,

Michelle Walker, Principal

School & PTO News

Lunch Volunteers Needed! We are in need of lunch and recess helpers. See your loved one and help at lunch and recess! Sign up for a shift here

The Cove PTO Board Meeting April 5, 8:30am. Note room change, the meeting will be in Room 1. Interested in Joining the 2023-2024 Cove PTO Board? Email co-Presidents, Kate Kropf and Catherine Wold at president@covepto.org

Get Your YEARBOOK Today! All sales will be done online for $25: Order your yearbook here. Deadline for ordering yearbooks is Monday, April 3rd  - that is just ONE WEEK AWAY - no time to procrastinate!! (Limited leftovers may be available in June for $35). *Please reach out to Scarlett Headley for information about yearbook scholarships.

CoveCares is a New PTO Committee that is here to support our Cove families and staff in times of need. Community is a critical part of our school dynamic and CoveCares is now a formal team that helps show we care when families or staff members are struggling with serious life events. Whether it's an illness, death in the family, loss of a job or otherwise, CoveCares is a thoughtful way to show we are here to support our Cove community (eg. flowers, cards, setting up meal trains, connection and resources). If you know of a family who may be grappling with a major life event, please email covecares@covepto.org.

Hall Middle School Are you hoping to learn more about the transition for your rising Cougar? Come to our tour! Hall is offering tours to prospective families to see our campus and take a peek inside middle school. This is a great opportunity for guardians to learn more about Hall culture and practices. Use this link to sign up for future dates. Hope to see you soon! Link to purchase Hall spiritwear for your rising Cougar. 

The District is hiring a .75 (6hrs a day) Lunch Coordinator for the district lunch program. Please click here for more information or contact Nichole Urrea with any questions at: nurrea@lcmschools.org

Online Auction Sign Up Party Spots are Still Available! Check out teacher and staff events, parties for kids, grade level hikes, and parent parties. Click here.

Auction Item Pickup Pop by the SPARK office at Hall in room 305, near the gym. Pickup times for this week are:

• Monday 3/27: 8:30am-3pm

• Tuesday 3/28: 8am-9am

• Wednesday 3/29: 1pm-3pm

• Thursday 3/30: 8am-9am

• Friday 3/31: 8:30am-11am

We want to hear from you! Help SPARK with its future planning and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is very important so we can continue to best support our community. Please note, this is a different survey than the one sent by the District. Click here.

SPARK Biz Partner Spotlight: Dipsea Realty, the sister company to Seadrift Realty, has served Stinson Beach since 1973.  Venture over the Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach to your own backyards in service of greater Marin County!  Let Dipsea Realty help find your next family home.

Community News

Please click link for Community News that includes updates from:

• CM Library Free Homework Help

• CM Rec Camps and Classes

• Steve & Kate’s Summer Camps

• Derby Den Summer Camp

• Parent Ed Opportunities

• Marin Ballet Dance Camp 

• The Friends of the Larkspur Library Touch Trucks

• I Can Dig It Volleyball Camp with Ms. Estes

• One Seed, One Community Project

• Larkspur Rec Classes & Camps

• Dance Class for 5-8 year olds with Hall 7th Graders

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