Covington Middle School Newsletter
February 11th, 2024 - February 17th, 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Covington Community!
As we wrap up another week of academic pursuits, it's heartening to witness the dedication and resilience of our students during the STAAR interim assessments in Math and ELA. This week served as a valuable benchmark to gauge their progress, providing essential insights that will guide us in fine-tuning our curriculum for optimal learning outcomes. For those unable to participate this week, worry not - make-up assessments will be available throughout the upcoming week.
With approximately seven weeks until the ELA STAAR, the data collected will play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to ensure each student is well-prepared for success. We appreciate the students' hard work and commitment to their education.
Looking ahead, we return to a traditional school week, but with a touch of love in the air! Valentine's Day falls in the middle of the week, and while we encourage expressions of affection, we kindly request that students refrain from bringing balloons or large stuffed animals to school. Any such items received will be safely stored in the front office until the end of the day.
A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who graced us with their presence at the Coffee With the Principal, Campus Advisory Committee, and PTA meetings this week. Your involvement is truly appreciated, and it contributes significantly to the success of our school community.
As we embark on the weekend, take a moment to relax and rejuvenate. We eagerly anticipate the return of our enthusiastic students on Monday. Your continued support is instrumental in fostering a positive and thriving educational environment.
Your proud principal,
Cedric Maddox
Covington Counselor's Corner
9th Grade Choice Sheet Visits
Our 8th graders will be working with HS counselors to complete their choice sheets this month. Bowie and Akins have visited the school. If your student is zoned for those schools and missed the meeting, please reach out to the counselors to get the choice sheet information.
Crockett HS Choice Sheet Visits- Feb 14th & 15th at Covington
High schools that are not visiting Covington to do choice sheets with 8th graders will work with our campus to get their students scheduled.
If your student is zoned to a different school than they want to attend, you will need to complete a General Transfer request on the Enroll Austin website.
7th & 8th Grade Choice Sheets!
Our current 6th & 7th graders are currently completing Self-Serve to pick their classes for next year. All of the information including instructions, a helpful video, and the link to Self-Serve can be found on our Counselor BLEND page. Please reach out to the counselors if you have any questions or issues. We are excited to help students get ready for next year!
AISD Registration for 24-25 School Year!
Enroll Austin is now open! Check out this video on the new registration process for all AISD students.
GeoFORCE Summer Camp Program
8th grade students were invited to check out the University of Texas GeoFORCE presentation this week. They got info about how to apply and where they will visit. Check out the link for more info about this exciting and FREE opportunity. Applications are due February 1st! https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/geoforce/summer-academies/registration/
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. There is also a Girls Outdoor Spring Break Camp! 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/
Salute! Nominations Open Until February 9th!
Salute is the coolest event of the year where we give a huge shout out to the awesome staff who make our schools amazing! It's all about celebrating those who go the extra mile for students.
ANYONE in the AISD circle can nominate. Nominate them using this form right here. Open until February 9th!
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/