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Monday, October 14, 2019
Covington High School Announcements

Today

Congratulations to the cross country team for their performance in near freezing temps on Saturday in the Benton Central Sectional. Congratulations to Bailey Duncan, Reese Noble, Blake Bova, and Elliot Crawford as they advance to next Saturday’s Regional meet at Benton Central.

Students interested in an application for the d’Arlier trip to France should see Mr. Stockberger
before you leave for break.

Your Block Party menu today includes:
Hamburger, Hot Dog or Pork Tenderloin on bun
Mac and Cheese
Fries
Roll
Cookie
and Drink
Enjoy the Day!

The Covington and Fountain Central Music Departments are having their 2nd Annual “Pack the House” night with the Danville Dashers on November 8th. Watch the Danville Dashers take on the Danbury Titans all while supporting your music department! Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from Mrs. Gee at the front desk!.

The CHS Athletic Department Colt tickets raffle is going on now! Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased from ANY CHS fall, winter, or spring athlete. With each ticket purchased you have 8 chances to win. Prizes are as follows:
1st Prize – 2 Colts Tickets to the November 10th game (over $300 value)
2nd Prize – Family all-sports pass ($170 value)
3rd/4th Prize – $150 each
5th/6th Prize – $50 each
7th/8th Prize – CHS Stadium Blanket ($25 value)
Drawing is October 25th.

Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23. Order forms may be picked up
in the High School office.

Fall sports awards is scheduled for Monday, November 4 at 7:00.

Covington High School 2020 yearbooks are now on sale. Cost is $45.00. Price increases to $50.00
on November 26, 2019. You may pick up an order form in the high school office or order online
at yearbookforever.com. Deadline date to order is March 20, 2020.

Cookies and Canvas/Silent Auction
A fundraiser for the Class of 2021
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Session 1 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In the Covington High School Cafeteria
$35.00 per person (suggested age 9+)
Tickets on sale in the High School Atrium with Mrs. Gee.

This Month

4-H Jr Leader Kickoff on Monday October 14th at 6:30 pm will be held at the Fountain County Fairgrounds.

The academic juniors are hosting a Parents’ Night Out, Kids’ Night In fun night to raise money for the Gettysburg trip! The activity night is for grades k-5 and will be on Saturday, October 19th
from 6:00-8:30 P.M. Sign your child in at 5:45 at the atrium entrance. Join the high schoolers for a night filled with games, snacks, and fun! The cost is $10 per student.

FOUNTAIN COUNTY 4-H ENROLLMENT
It’s here! 4-H enrollment has officially started for the 2020 fair year, and we want you to be a part of it.
Getting enrolled is simple! Just sign up using the link below, and watch as your child becomes part of a life changing organization. The 4-H program prides itself on teaching your child responsibility and hard work while also building and contributing to our community. All of this is in addition to the memories and lasting friendships your child will make along the way.
So which 4-H program is right for your kiddo? Fountain County Mighty Mini 4-H is open to all kids currently enrolled in 1st & 2nd grades. Regular 4-H is open to all kids currently enrolled in 3rd thru 12th grades. We offer over 50 different projects for kids to choose from ranging from model rockets and cake decorating to legos and arts and crafts. With a wide array of projects there is literally something for everyone, and we at the Extension Office (765-793-6240) would be happy to go through all the projects that we offer to see what is the best fit for your kiddo.
If you are interested in joining or rejoining Fountain County 4-H or Mighty Mini 4-H then you will need to sign up through https:/in.4honline.com. If you need assistance setting up a new family profile or if you lost your old password, please either call the Extension Office or email Laura (lswillia@purdue.edu) and we will be happy to assist you through this process! Want to make your 4-H enrollment even more fun? Have your child grab a friend to sign up with and watch them discover together what Fountain County 4-H is all about!.

There is a Registration Form in the office for the Halloween Hustle 5K/10K on Saturday, October
26 at 9:00 am at the Covington Circle Trail.

The 2019 Yearbooks have arrived. Graduates may pick them up from Mrs. Gee.
There several 2019 yearbooks left for purchase. If you would like to purchase
one the cost is $50.00.

To order school pictures online, please visit inter-state.com/order and use the
Code: 40159CB.

After school snacks for high school fall athletes will be handed out in the
Student lounge Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week.

The City of Covington is collecting new and gently used winter coats (adult and children
sizes) for its annual coat give-away this fall.
As before, we especially need children’s washable coats sizes infant
through 16, and all sizes of coats for men and women.”
Coats may be brought to the City Building, 1329 Second Street, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
(EDT) weekdays. The city is also accepting monetary donations for the purchase of winter
Coats.

Guidance:

Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT the morning of Wednesday, October 30.

Any junior or senior interested in meeting with a representative from one of the following college should sign up on the google sheet that was shared with you from Mrs. Brown.

Franklin College – Monday, October 28th during homeroom.

Sports
Monday, October 14: JV Football at McCutcheon 6:00 pm

VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL at Lafayette Central Catholic

Session I Thursday, October 17
Match 1 6:00 pm North Vermillion vs Bethesada Christian
Match 2 7:30 pm Lafayette Central Catholic vs Covington

Seession II Saturday, October 19
Match 3 11:00 am Attica vs Match 1 winner
Match 4 12:30 pm Trader’s Point vs Match 2 winner

Session III Saturday, October 19
Championship 7:00 pm Match 3 winner vs Match 4 winner

Admission $6.00. All nights pass $10.00

All Sports Passes are on sale in the high school office.
Students $30.00
Adults $65.00
Senior Citizen $35.00
Family Pass $170.00

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Grilled Cheese and Fries.
Breakfast tomorrow will be Pop Tarts/Muffins

Because of Fall Break the middle school football game on Thursday (10-17-19) against Attica (home) has been changed to tonight, Tuesday, (10-15-19)…game time is still 6:00.

REMINDERS:
This is a reminder to ALL students…If you bring in water to drink…it is required to be in a clear bottle with a lid.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: Your $200 deposit for the Washington DC trip is due by October 25th. The remaining balance is due by January 24th.
The CHS Athletic Department Colt tickets raffle is going on now! Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased from ANY CHS fall, winter, or spring athlete. With each ticket purchased you have 8 chances to win. Prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – 2 Colts Tickets to the November 10th game (over $300 value)
2nd Prize – Family all-sports pass ($170 value)
3rd/4th Prize – $150 each
5th/6th Prize – $50 each
7th/8th Prize – CHS Stadium Blanket ($25 value)

Drawing is October 25th.

Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2019 starting at 8:30 A.M. (forms are in the Middle School office).

Cookies and Canvas/Silent Auction
A fundraiser for the Class of 2021
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Session 1 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 2 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In the Covington High School Cafeteria
$35.00 per person (suggested age 9+)

Applications are open for 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, honoring students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
CMS students, if you have volunteered over the past year, consider applying for a 2020 award at www.spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit. Student application deadline is November 5, 2019.

Students: You are not allowed to stop at your lockers first thing in the morning unless you have permission from the office.

The City of Covington is collecting new and gently used winter coats (adult and children

sizes) for its annual coat give-away this fall.

As before, we especially need children’s washable coats sizes infant

through 16, and all sizes of coats for men and women.”

Coats may be brought to the City Building, 1329 Second Street, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm

(EDT) weekdays. The city is also accepting monetary donations for the purchase of winter

coats.

In addition, between September 3rd and September 21st, coats may be donated at these

Covington businesses during regular business hours:

· CentreBank, 315 Washington Street.

· County Market, 301 Third Street.

· Covington Public Library, 622 Fifth Street.

· Industrial Federal Credit Union, 413 East Washington Street.

· Old National Bank, 401 Washington Street.

· Vibrant Credit Union, 417 Liberty Street.

Coat distribution will take place October 1st through January 31st from 8:00 am to

4:00 pm (EST) weekdays, at the City Building, while coat supplies last.

In 2018, the city distributed approximately 400 coats to area residents in need.

Additional information is available at (765) 793-3423.

Oct. 11, 2019 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #11
***Working Together for Children***

THE CHS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT COLT TICKETS RAFFLE IS GOING ON NOW! TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH AND CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ANY CHS FALL, WINTER, OR SPRING ATHLETE. WITH EACH TICKET PURCHASED, YOU HAVE 8 CHANGES TO WIN. PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOW:
1st Prize – 2 Colts Tickets to the November 10th game (over $300 value)
2nd Prize – Family all-sports pass ($170 value)
3rd/4th Prize – $150 each
5th/6th Prize – $50 each
7th/8th Prize – CHS Stadium Blanket ($25 value)
Drawing will be October 25th.

GRANDPARENTS DAY WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 14. ITENERARY FOR THE DAY AS FOLLOWS:
KINDERGARTEN – 2ND GRADE
*8:30 – Kindergarten to 2nd grade grandparents arrive – Grandparents please report to their child’s classroom
*8:30-9:30 – Enjoy creating crafts, taking pics, playing games, eating snacks, and visiting our Book Fair with your
Grandchild
*9:30 – Report back to the child’s classroom
3RD – 5TH GRADE
*9:30 – 3RD – 5TH grandparents arrive – Grandparents please to report to their child’s classroom
*9:30 – 10:30 – Enjoy creating crafts, taking pics, playing games, eating snacks, and visiting our Book Fair with
your grandchild
*10:30 – Report back to the child’s classroom
Due to our compact lunch schedule, which begins at 10:40, we will conclude our Grandparent’s Day at 10:30am.
We are very excited for the activities that we have planned and hope you will be able to attend!

OCTOBER 11… END OF THE FIRST GRADING PERIOD.

OCTOBER 15 & 16 … E-LEARNING DAYS AND PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES.
OCTOBER 17 & 18 …. FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL

PTO is in need of volunteers for Grandparents Day 10/14 from 8:00 – 10:30am. Please call the office if you are interested. Thank you!

CES BOOKFAIR IS HERE! BOOKFAIR WILL ALSO BE OPEN DURING GRANDPARENTS DAY.

Covington high school academic juniors are hosting a Parents’ Night Out, Kids’ Night to raise money for the Gettysburg trip! The activity night is for grades k-5 and will be on Saturday, October 19th from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Sign your child in at 5:45pm at the atrium entrance. Join the high school students for a night filled with games, snacks, and fun! The cost is $10 per student.

STUDENTS WHO WALK TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGS….PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ANY EARLIER THAN 7:45AM DUE TO NO CROSSGUARDS ON DUTY (due to time) THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS. THANK YOU!

PARENTS…..WHEN COMING INTO THE BUILDING YOU MUST COME THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND SIGN IN AT OFFICER LARRY’S DESK. YOU WILL ALSO NEED A VISITORS PASS. PLEASE DO NOT COME IN THROUGH THE WALKER/CAR RIDER DOORS.

CROSSING GUARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:45 – 8:00 IN THE MORNING. If you arrive at school after this time, please drive around to the front of the building to drop your child off for school. Car line and Walker doors are locked after 8:05a.m.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND SHOT RECORDS are due in the office ASAP!

REGISTRATION FORMS for the PK 4 year old class at CES are available. Students must be 4 years of age on or before August 1st.

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.

When entering CES, please do so at the MAIN ENTRANCE ONLY and CHECK IN AT OFFICER LARRY’S DESK. Thank you!

TREATS BROUGHT IN FOR THE STUDENTS NEED TO BE PRE-PACKAGED FROM A STORE.
BACKGROUND CHECKS for parents wanting to go on field trips can be obtained through the school website under the Superintendent’s tab. There is a fee for the process. Background checks are good for 2 years.

VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC OF WESTERN INDIANA TALKS (transferring a little knowledge systematically) MENTORING/LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CALL (765)793-4881 OR EMAIL jpettit@capwi.org. MENTOR APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON CAPWI’S WEBSITE AT www.capwi.org.

THE COVINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL’S 7TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K/10K WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 9:00AM AT THE COVINGTON CITY PARK. FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE, FOUNTAIN TRUST, PUBLIC LIBRARY, CENTREBANK, AND COUNTY MARKET. ALSO, YOU CAN SIGN UP ON active.com or https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenHustle5k10k

4-H ENROLLMENT IS HERE FOR THE 2020 FAIR YEAR! THE FOUNTAIN COUNTY MIGHTY MINI 4-H IS OPEN TO ALL KIDS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN 1ST & 2ND GRADES. REGULAR 4-H IS OPEN TO ALL KIDS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN 3RD THRU 12TH GRADES. WE OFFER OVER 50 DIFFERENT PROJECTS FOR KIDS TO CHOOSE FROM RANGING FROM MODEL ROCKETS, CAKE DECORATING, LEGOS, ARTS AND CRAFTS. PLEASE CONTACT EXTENSION OFFICE 765-793-6240 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OR REJOINING FOUNTAIN COUNTY 4-H/ MIGHT MINI 4-H THEN YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN UP THROUGH https:/in.4honline.com. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP A NEW FAMILY PROFILE OR LOST YOUR OLD PASSWORD, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OR EMAIL LAURA AT lswillisa@purdue.edu

COVINGTON SKILL BUILDERS CLINIC… Program is for both girls and boys in Kindergarten to 5th grade and will begin October 21 – December 16 on every Monday from 7:00-7:50pm.
Each clinic session will be held in the Covington Elementary School gym. Skill Builders recogntition night will be Friday, October 11th. Forms were sent home earlier in the week.

WABASH RIVER YOUTH LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR 4TH – 8TH GRADES. GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN COVINGTON AND ATTICA ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS. FORMS WERE SENT HOME EARLIER IN THE WEEK.