Covington Middle School Newsletter
December 10th - December 16th , 2023
- Dec. 12th - Fine Arts Extravaganza - @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Covington Middle School
- Dec. 13th - Dec. PTA Meeting @ 5pm - On Zoom See Newsletter below for the link
- Dec. 15th - Snow Ball Winter Dance @ 6pm - 8:30 pm Tickets $5.00
- Dec. 19th - Family Choice Sheet Night - @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Dec. 21st - Jan. 8th - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL!!
- Jan. 9th - FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL!
Principal's Message
Dear Covington Middle School Community,
A heartfelt thank you echoes through the halls of Covington Middle School to our incredible parents whose unwavering support illuminated our recent musical performances. Your encouragement fueled the soaring melodies of our orchestra, the vibrant chords of our guitar program, and the rhythmic beats of our band. Your presence truly made these events a resounding success!
And to our fantastic audience members—your enthusiasm filled the theater to the brim, transforming each night into a spectacle of talent and dedication. Your cheers and support meant the world to our students, and we're immensely grateful for your presence.
As the crescendo of excitement continues, mark your calendars for the upcoming Division 2 girls basketball tournament, Round 1, on Thursday, the 14th! Let's paint the stands maroon and gold as our 7th-grade team faces Dobie at 6:00 PM, followed by an electrifying match as the 8th-grade team takes on Burnet right after. Let's unite in support and create an unforgettable atmosphere for our girls' basketball A and B teams!
Your unwavering support enriches our school's spirit and fosters an environment where our students shine. Thank you for being the driving force behind Covington's success. Let's continue to cheer, support, and celebrate together!"
Warm regards,
Cedric Maddox
Proud Principal
Covington Middle School
YEARBOOK!
Yearbook Sales:
Last chance to pre-order your 2024 Covington Yearbook before the price goes up! The last day to purchase yearbooks for $35, and also guarantee that you have a copy for your student, is December 31. Last year we ran out, so pre-order today at Yearbook.Jostens.com.
Covington Counselor's Corner
8th Grade into High School!
Check out more information about our 3 nearby high schools and what they have to offer!
Crockett High School Early College Website: https://crockett.austinschools.org/early-college-hs
Bowie High School Incoming 9th Grade Website: https://bowie.austinschools.org/counseling/incoming-9th-grade
Akins High School Incoming 9th Grade Website: https://akinsechs.austinschools.org/academics/in-coming-9th-grade
Students zoned for Bowie were invited to attend the Bowie Dawg Show on Dec 5th. They enjoyed exploring the campus and learning more about their future high school experience!
The Akins Showcase is Monday Dec 11th, and students zoned for Akins are invited to attend. Crockett HS has visited our campus and met with all incoming students. Please reach out if you have questions about high school visits.
Family Choice Sheet Night
We will host our Choice Sheet Night on December 19th from 5:30-7:00 pm. All families and all grade levels are welcome, including incoming 6th graders! We will be helping students and families complete their choice sheets for next year. Please join us!
AISD Registration for 23-24 School Year!
Enroll Austin is now open! Check out this video on the new registration process for all AISD students.
GT Assessment Timeline
Gifted and Talented CogAT assessments are complete. Guardians will be notified of the test results by Dec 18th. Any students who are approved to receive GT services will be taking advanced classes beginning next semester. Please reach out to Mrs. Busceme for more information about GT services.
Groups and Clubs!
If you believe your student would benefit from joining a group or club, fill out this Groups and Clubs Interest Form. Please reach out if you have questions.
Covington Garden Committee Meeting
We are excited about the upcoming plans for our school garden! If you are interested in joining the committee, please email jessica.busceme@austinisd.org for more information about how to get involved.
Student Council and No Place for Hate
Our Student Council team was invited to attend the No Place for Hate Summit at the Texas State Capitol, and students learned more tools to promote respect and inclusivity while fighting against bullying. Stay tuned for more activities promoting No Place for Hate at Covington!
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/
