Covington Connection

Center rotations and presentations from Ms. Mulchrone's class!

On today's Staff Chat we meet PTP teacher Ms. Finn and interviewing her is Lilith. Click the picture to watch the video!

Yesterday our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students serenaded staff and families on winter classics.

Grades 4 and 5 chorus also had the opportunity to showcase all their hard work!

Great job everyone!

Click the picture to see the recording from yesterday.

On Friday December 17th bring $1.00 to school and wear your pajamas!

This is a fun way to support the PTO.

A message from our PTO:

Please help us provide snacks and treats for the teachers for the week before winter break!

Items can be dropped off in the office at anytime but please have all items at the school office before 8:30 am on Monday, December 20.The sweets, donuts, cookies, boxes of coffee etc please have to the office before 8:30 am on Tuesday, December 21.You can sign up for donations and for more information by visiting Holiday Snacks for Teachers Sign Up

Please note that our upcoming Parent University - Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know - has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The event will be rescheduled with a target date in January, 2022. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks.

A wonderful resource that we have in District 123 is that we are a 1:1 district meaning that every student is provided with their own personal device. With this does come the responsibility of our students to care for the device. With these devices becoming more common in our day to day instruction, as well as students transporting them from school to home, we are seeing an increase in computer repairs. We do not want the students to lose access to their device for any time or for any expensive repair costs to our families. A few helpful care tips for students and their devices whether they are at school or home:

• Always transport your computer in the computer bag. A computer bag was specifically made for this and a backpack doesn't provide the same support or safety.
• Charge your computer every evening.
• Put your computer away when it is not in use. The computer can be stored in the desk, locker, or computer case.
• Do not leave your computer on the ground.
• Do not eat or drink anything when using the computer.
• Always carry your computer with two hands.

Update: Our weekly SHIELD Testing will now take place every week on Wednesday morning.

The SHIELD Illinois program is a quick, simple, and non-invasive COVID-19 screening test. Students that have opted-in to the program will provide a small amount of saliva that is tested at a professional lab. Results of the test are then provided to families and our school district within the days following. The program offers students the opportunity to reduce or waive quarantine requirements in the event of close contact with a positive case or if the student demonstrates symptoms. You can opt-in to the program at any time by accessing Online Forms in Skyward Family Access. More information about the SHIELD Illinois program can be found at: d123.org/shield-illinois-testing-program

Please refer to these reminders on expectations during Pick-Up and Drop-Off. These reminders are specifically in regards to parking during these times.

• Double parking on 52nd Avenue (or any street around Covington) is never allowed
• Parking or stopping on the school-side of the street on 52nd Avenue is never allowed
• There are designated crossing areas on 52nd Avenue and should use them when crossing the street

These expectations are to ensure the safety of our students and families and are expectations of Covington Elementary School and Oak Lawn.

Website: d123.org/covington
Location: 9130 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1530
Twitter: @d123covington

Email: jwawczak@d123.org
Website: d123.org/covington
Phone: 708-423-1530
Twitter: @MrWawczak