Principal's Message
Hello Covington Community!
As we approach a well-deserved spring break next week, we extend heartfelt wishes for a safe and enjoyable time for our students and their families. May this break offer moments of rest and connection.
Upon our return, our attention will shift to the upcoming STAAR testing on April 9th. Our dedicated teachers have been diligently preparing students for success, focusing on targeted strategies during these last-minute preparations.
We want to take a moment to reinforce our commitment to the safety and well-being of our school community. We take all threats against our school seriously and want to assure you that we prioritize open communication. Regardless of the level of concern, we believe in keeping you informed promptly and transparently.
Your ongoing support is crucial in creating a safe and secure environment for our students. As partners in their education, let's continue working together to foster a positive and enriching experience for every child.
Wishing you a wonderful spring break and looking forward to a successful return as we navigate the challenges ahead, hand in hand.
Your proud principal,
Cedric Maddox
Covington Counselor's Corner
9th Grade Choice Sheet Visits
Our 8th graders have been working with counselors to complete their choice sheets this month. If your student needs to make corrections to their high school choice sheet, please reach out to the high school counselor.
7th & 8th Grade Choice Sheets!
Please encourage your current 6th and 7th graders to complete their choice sheet for next year! They can use this link: https://bit.ly/4aWi3j8 Or they can get a paper copy during lunch!
7th Grade College Visit Field Trips in April
AISD has begun a new initiative, The College Visit Program. All 7th graders will be invited to visit a college this April 24th and 25th. It will not interfere with 7th grade STAAR testing. Students will receive a permission slip and more information in their advisory class. If you would like to volunteer as a parent chaperone for either day, please contact Jessica Busceme for more details!
El Ranchito Nature Summer Camp
If your student is interested in exploring nature and making lifelong friends, check out El Ranchito! It is a low-cost local summer camp that brings adventure and nature together. Click on the link for more information about the camp and how to register: https://www.shieldranch.com/el-ranchito/
Explore Austin!
We are excited to bring Explore Austin to Covington this year! This is an exciting years-long program that invites current 6th graders to join a group and begin exploring. Talk to the counselor or PSS for more information, or click here: https://exploreaustin.org/our-explorers/
Shelving, Soil/Compost, and Granite Donations
Our recent Saturday workday was a success, thank you so much to the parents and staff members that came out to support! We have our shed organized, our garden bed ready for planting, and our wheelchair accessible pathway started! If you would like to make a large scale soil, compost, or decomposed granite donation, OR know of how we can get some, please reach out to Ms. Busceme! Our next workday is April 6th!
Garden Donation Wishlist
If you would like to support the garden but aren’t able to make the upcoming work days, please consider purchasing an item from our wishlist here. These items are essential to properly prepare our garden and make sure everyone at school is welcome. Thank you for your donations, we are so excited to watch our garden grow!
City of Austin Summer Camp Programs!
Austin has several free and low cost summer camp programs offered to middle school students. Registration is now open and spots fill up quickly! Click here for more information about registering your student: City of Austin Summer Camp Registration
Counselor.
Jessica Busceme
Now Requesting Donations for our Colt Store !
Covington Colt Store Donation Requests!
We open our Colt Store every Friday during lunch so that students can purchase items using Colt Cash they have earned from their teachers for great behavior and academic progress.
If you would like to purchase an item that has been requested, please click the button below!
Find resources you may need:
Your Parent Support Specialist can help find assistance when needed. Learn new things about school and how to help your child succeed. Look for parent workshops throughout the year!
Esther Williams, Parent Support Specialist 512-414-3276 ext:54748
Submit your request here: https://forms.gle/H3WXDRyYz7rCckYw5
Become leaders in our school!
Your input and participation in the Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) and other school committees such as Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
Become a Parent Volunteer!
Volunteers are welcomed and needed! We could use parent volunteers in our West office, Mon-Tues-Thurs-Friday's.
Everyone who volunteers will need to attend a volunteer orientation: Austin Partners in Education
PTA is focused on making every child's potential a reality by strengthening education and taking a comprehensive approach to community success. And we know there is no community without YOU – our members, our business leaders, our decision-makers.
Thank you for supporting PTA in your Community! Please select the school district* and name of the PTA you would like join. During checkout you can easily add multiple members to the same PTA.
Go to: https://www.joinpta.org/
Choose the district: Austin ISD
Choose the School: Covington Middle School
Follow us on Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook
Covington PTA: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/
La PTA se centra en hacer realidad el potencial de cada niño reforzando la educación y adoptando un enfoque integral para el éxito de la comunidad. Y sabemos que no hay comunidad sin USTED - nuestros miembros, nuestros líderes empresariales, nuestros tomadores de decisiones.
Gracias por apoyar a la PTA en su Comunidad! Por favor, seleccione el distrito escolar* y el nombre de la PTA a la que desea unirse. Durante el proceso de compra puede añadir fácilmente varios miembros a la misma PTA.
Vaya a: https://www.joinpta.org/
Elija el distrito: Austin ISD
Elija la escuela: Covington Middle School
Síganos en Facebook: Covington Middle School PTA - Austin | Facebook
PTA de Covington: https://covingtoncoltspta.weebly.com/