Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Covington High School Announcements

Activity Periods Meetings:

Today – Any HS boy planning on playing golf needs to meet Mr. Thompson in the student commons. Also, any HS girl interested in starting a girls’ golf team needs to meet in the student commons.

Friday – anyone interested in CHS winter guard, meet Mr. C in the band room

Monday – Any student interested in being a part of the Covington Crazies needs to meet with Coach Ballard, Mr. Calcamuggio and Coach Vollmer in the MPR

Red Ribbon Week: The Truth Initiative found in a survey conducted in April that 63% of Juul users ages 15-24 were not aware that the product always contains nicotine and sometimes contains chemicals like lead. Make good choices! See Mrs. Myers if you’d like a red ribbon.

2018/2019 yearbooks are on sale. You can either visit yearbookforever.com or see Mr. Sowers for a paper order form. The price is $45 until December 21 when it goes up to $50.

Christmas wreaths are expected in on Friday. Please make plans to pick them up.

The Covington Music Boosters are selling tickets to the Danville Dashers “Pack the House” Night on Saturday, December 1st at 8 PM Indiana time. This is a rivalry night between Covington and Fountain Central to see who can pack the house with the most students. Spirit and halftime competitions will be held during the Dashers game.

Tickets are only $5, available in the HS Office. Show some Trojan pride, cheer on the Dashers, and pack the arena with black and gold!

The sophomore presentation for the CTE (vocational) programs will be at 1:00 on Tuesday, Nov. 27th in the MPR. All sophomores will attend. Any junior interested in attending should see Mrs. Myers by Monday, November 26th.

Crazies shirts for the 2018-2019 basketball season are now on sale, and order forms can be found in the High School offices. All orders must be turned in by lunch-time today. Shirts will be handed out on Tuesday, November 20.

Guidance:

The 2019-2020 FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) is now open. Any senior planning on continuing their education after high school should plan on filing the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The SAT will be offered at Covington High School the morning of March 6th. The cost is $47.50, payable to Covington High School. There are fee waivers available for those students who qualify on a first come basis. Students planning on taking this test should sign-up in the guidance office and pay Mrs. Gee by Wednesday, January 9th.

Ivy Tech Lafayette is hosting College 101 Night for students and parents on November 15th, 6-8 pm. Students and parents will learn about high demand and high wage jobs, the Accelerated Associate Degree, scholarships, FAFSA and dual credit. RSVP at www.ivytech.edu/college101. Contact Madison Delks at 765-269-5247 or mdelks@ivytech.edu for more information.

Sports:

Western Boone has cancelled our boys’ basketball game on Wednesday, 11/21, because of their advancement in the football tournament.

Other:

Free Winter Coat Distribution at the City Building from 8:00 to 4:00 pm weekdays while supplies last. Additional information is available at 793-3423.

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup, Fresh Veggies, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Cheese Stick and a Brownie.
Breakfast tomorrow will be a variety of Breakfast Pizza.

Science fair winners:
Eighth Grade – 1st Place – Lauren Vale
2nd Place – Aubrey Allison
Honorable Mention – Ethan Wise, Elli Williamson, Allison Swaney

Seventh Grade – 1st Place – Coye Ferguson, Xavier Grubbs
2nd Place – Tyra Hammer
Honorable Mention – Wyatt Carter, Levi Blackburn, Kaedeyn Lawson, Deegan Culotti

6th grade boys basketball defeated Crawfordsville last night 37-18. The B-team won a thriller in overtime 31-25. The team improved their record to 7-0. Next game is here at CMS tomorrow night at 6pm, vs Attica.

The 2018 CHS “Hugs Not Drugs” Cheer Clinic will be on Saturday, December 15th from 10:30-1:00pm with registration/check in beginning at 10:00am in the MPR. Please join the CHS cheerleaders for a morning full of cheer technique, jumps, and cheers. Participants will perform during the JV halftime on December 15th. Registration forms can be picked up in the middle school office and are due November 27th to guarantee a T-shirt. Cost is $18.00.

Any 8th grade girl who would be interested in playing on the high school girl’s golf team next fall, sign up in the middle school office.

REMINDERS:

Crazies shirts for the 2018-2019 basketball season are now on sale, and order forms can be found in the High School, Middle School, and Elementary School offices. All orders must be turned in by lunch-time today, November 14th. Shirts will be handed out on Tuesday, November 20th.

CMS Student Council is raising money to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Florida throughout this week. Please help us by bringing in a few dollars to add to the bucket! Buckets will be located in the office and in Mrs. Russell’s room.

Attention: If you wear yoga pants…you must have a shirt long enough to cover your rear-end. If you don’t you will be sent to the office.

The City of Covington, has begun its annual Winter Coat Give-Away open 8:00 am to
4:00 pm (EST) weekdays, at the City Building, 1329 Second Street.

Free gently used and new coats for children and adults are being distributed on a first come,
first serve basis to area residents in need. The give-away will continue while the supply of coats
lasts.

*For more information call the City Building at 765-793-3423

CES THANKSGIVING SING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 1:15.

THANKSGIVING BREAK WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY NOV 21 – NOV 23 NO SCHOOL

Please check out our new way of communication through twitter. Go to twitter and search @ccsctrojans1. Then click follow.
School messenger will be used to communicate delays, cancellations, and a multitude of useful information. *no need to sign up. Info received at registration is used to establish contact.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS…IF YOUR CHILD HAS A CHANGE OF PLANS FOR THE END OF THE DAY OR YOU NEED TO PICK THEM UP EARLY FROM SCHOOL….PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO THE TEACHER.

PARENTS PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF STUDENTS. THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT CANNOT HAVE THEIR PICTURES POSTED.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGES NEED TO BE SENT TO THE CHILD’S TEACHER. WE WILL NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO CHANGE HIS/HER REGULAR ROUTINE WITHOUT A NOTE OR PHONE CALL TO THE OFFICE. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD/REN.

School begins at 8:15a.m. and will release students at 2:55p.m.
Every Wednesday students will be dismissed early at 2:20p.m.

FOUNTAIN COUNTY 4H SHOOTING SPORTS……CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WILL BE TEACHING SHOTGUN, ARCHERY, RIFLE, MUZZLELOADER, TOMAHAWK THROWING, AND INDIANA HUNTERS EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, WE WIL BE SHOWING PROPER HANDLING AND TO SAFELY SHOOT THE ABOVE DISCIPLINES. THEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE AND EXHIBIT A PROJECT FOR THE FAIR. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: STEVE LATHAM (765) 376-7396, KEITH STEWARD (765) 585-1973 OR (765) 793-2193, KRISTINA STEWARD (765) 585-1116.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN FOR OUR 31ST ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR!

CES HOLIDAY BAZAAR WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMEBER 17, FROM 9AM TO 3PM EST.
OVER 70 BOOTHS OF CRAFTS, CANDLES, JEWERLY, CLOTHING, AND MUCH MORE.
ADMISSION IS FREE!

IT’S BAZAAR TIME AGAIN! WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH OUR COUNTRY KITCHEN FOR 31ST ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17.
TIME SLOTS ARE FOR 2 HOURS, HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN ONLY DONATE 1 HOUR THAT WOULD BE GREAT ALSO. PLEASE CALL THE CES OFFICE TO SCHEDULE A TIME.
ALSO, IF YOU CAN HELP US CLEAN UP AFTER THE BAZAAR FROM 3:00 – 5:00PM IT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

POP DONATIONS…CES IS IN NEED OF DONATIONS FOR CANNED POP AND BOTTLED WATER FOR OUR CRAFT BAZAAR ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17. THE BAZAAR IS A FUNDRAISER THAT PROVIDES MONEY FOR FIELD TRIPS, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE TRIPS, AND OTHER INCENTIVES AND AWARDS FOR STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HELP, PLEASE BRING THE ITEMS TO THE OFFICE PRIOR TO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14. PLEASE DONATE FROM THE LIST BELOW:
PEPSI
DIET PEPSI
SIERRA MIST
MUG ROOT BEER
WATER (ANY BRAND)