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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Covington High School Announcements

Today

There will be a student council meeting today during homeroom in Mrs. Martin’s room (middle school room 106).

Our CHS Girl’s Golf team competed in Day 1 of the WRC tournament yesterday at South Vermillion. They shot a team score of 237, good for 4th place at the moment. Corinne Moore is individually tied for 5th with a 53, Audrey Galloway is tied for 9th with a 56. Olivia McGurk and Lidia Hanson scored 64, and Aubrey Stonecipher shot 66. The final round will be played today at Geneva Hills near South Vermillion. Go Lady Trojan Golfers!!!

Seniors: You must return all committee lists today to receive information about committee activities.

If you have lost a watch, please check with Mrs. Linville in the office.

High School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 27. Seniors will need to get their picture taken for an ID card. Seniors will not need to purchase pictures. The photographers will be set up and ready at 7:30 am for Vocational students in the Library Glass room. You may order online at Inter-State.com/order and use the code 40159CB. Extra picture forms are in the office.

Senior Fall Athletes: we are extending the deadline for baby pictures until Monday, Aug 26. Students need to email the pictures at covingtontrojansboosters@gmail.com

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter after the football game Friday night at the football field. All high school and middle school students invited.

SAT School Day will be Wednesday, October 16th (which is an E-Learning Day). Any senior interested in taking the SAT that morning at Covington High School should sign-up in the guidance office. The cost is $49.50. Checks should be made payable to Covington High School and given to Mrs. Linville. Fee Waivers are available if certain criteria are met – see Mrs. Myers with questions. The due date for registration and payment is September 18th.

We are looking for student tutors! Sign-up in the guidance office if interested.

This Month

Tuesday, August 27 is school picture day in the Glass Room.
To order 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.

FCA Wednesday morning breakfasts will start on Wednesday, August 28th at 7am in Coach Sowers’ room. All middle school and high school students are welcome to come!

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:

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.
Indiana University – Monday, August 26th during homeroom
Indiana State University – Tuesday, August 27th during homeroom
University of Indianapolis – Monday, September 9th at 8:00am
Wabash College – Tuesday, September 10th during homeroom
Vincennes University – Thursday, September 12th during homeroom
Manchester University – Tuesday, October 8th during homeroom
Franklin College – Monday, October 28th during homeroom

Sports
Thursday, August 22 Girls Golf WRC at South Vermillion Geneva Hills
Thursday, August 22 Boys Tennis Western Boone here 4:30
Thursday, August 22 Soccer Faith Christian here 5:15
Thursday, August 22 Volleyball at Seeger 6:00
Friday, August 23 Varsity Football South Vermillion here Dance and Marching Band
Saturday, August 24 Varsity/JV Soccer at Greencastle 11:00 am
Saturday, August 24 Cross Country at Fountain Central 9:00 am
Saturday, August 24 Boys Tennis at West Vigo 9:00 am
Saturday, August 24 JV Volleyball Tourney at McCutcheon 9:00 am

Covington High School Athletic Department will be hosting the 1st Annual
All Sports Golf Scramble on Sunday, September 22. Start time is 1:00. It
is a Fundraiser to support all Covington High School and Middle School Athletic programs. Entry forms are available in the high school office.

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

Photographers from Doug’s Studio will be here on Wednesday, August 28th and 29th to take team
And individual pictures. Student athletes will be able to purchase team and/or individual pictures
by completing the necessary order form and enclosing payment.
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Picture Schedule – August 28th:

Time:
2:45 Cross Country (Complex)
3:00 Tennis (Complex)
3:15 Football (Complex)
3:15 Soccer (Complex)
3:45 Cheerleaders (Complex)
4:00 Dance (Complex)
4:15 MS Football (Complex)
Picture Schedule – August 29th:

Time:
3:15 MS Volleyball (HS Gym)
3:30 HS Volleyball (HS Gym)
4:15 Girls’ Golf (Rivercrest)

individual pictures should be determined in advance. Make sure all order forms are neat and
complete.All team members should be dressed in game uniforms and be prepared at least 10 minutes before
the scheduled time. In case of bad weather, pictures will be taken in the Varsity Gym.

ATHLETES MUST PAY BEFORE THE PICTURES ARE TAKEN.

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and a Hot Roll.

Breakfast tomorrow will be Sausage Gravy with a Biscuit.

REMINDERS:

Homework help will begin on Monday, August 26th from 3:00 – 4:00. Help will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter after the football game Friday night at the football field.  All high school and middle school students invited.

Photographers from Doug’s Studio will be here on Wednesday, August 28th and 29th to take team and
individual pictures.  Student athletes will be able to purchase team and/or individual pictures by
completing the necessary order form and enclosing payment.
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Picture Schedule – August 28th:

Time:
2:45                          Cross Country (Complex)
3:00                          Tennis (Complex)
3:15                          Football (Complex)
3:15                          Soccer (Complex)
3:45                          Cheerleaders (Complex)
4:00                          Dance (Complex)
4:15                          MS Football (Complex)

Picture Schedule – August 29th:

Time:
3:15                          MS Volleyball (HS Gym)
3:30                          HS Volleyball (HS Gym)
4:15                          Girls’ Golf (Rivercrest)

All team members should be dressed in game uniforms and be prepared at least 10 minutes before the
scheduled time.  In case of bad weather, pictures will be taken in the Varsity Gym. Poses for
individual pictures should be determined in advance.  Make sure all order forms are neat and
complete.

ATHLETES MUST PAY BEFORE THE PICTURES ARE TAKEN.  

FCA Wednesday morning breakfast will start on Wednesday, August 28th at 7 a.m. in Coach Sowers’ room.  All middle school students are welcome!   

Picture Day is coming up on 08/29/2019!
Visit https://inter-state.com/kiosk and sign up to receive helpful email reminders from Inter-State Studio

You can still sign up for Covington Colts Youth Football!! Preschool-2nd grade is Flag football, 3rd-4th grade & 5-6th grade tackle football.  All age groups will need a sports physical (contact St. Vincent in Veedersburg (765) 762-4180 $15).  Check out Covington Colts Facebook page or contact Megan Ellmore for more information 765-585-3679.

Colts Player Night/Tailgate meal Friday, Sept. 13 at the Trojan Complex for any Trojan fan 4:45-6:30.

$1/person.  All food, drinks, table service provided.  Bring your chairs and come eat!  Players wear Colts jersey and get into game free.  Meet at North end of bleachers to make a tunnel for high school players before game.  Colts Players will also be introduced at halftime on the field.

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 3^rd and September 21^st, 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.

August 23, 2019 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #3
***Working Together for Children***

TRASH BAG SALES ARE GOING ON NOW UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 26!
PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FORMS. MONEY WILL BE DUE AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PRICES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR:
Student breakfast $1.50, Student reduced .30, Adult Breakfast $1.85…..Student lunch $2.35, Student reduced .40, Adult Lunch $3.75 Extra Milk .50
School begins at 8:05a.m.release of students at 2:55p.m.
Every Wednesday students will be dismissed early at 2:25p.m.

SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.

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 THE OFFICE. Thank you!

TREATS BROUGHT IN FOR THE STUDENTS NEED TO BE PRE-PACKAGED FROM A STORE.

Please continue to send in BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION. However, we DO NOT take Campbell labels for education.

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.

For the safety and the enjoyment of all that attend Covington High School football games, Covington Elementary School students will not be allowed to run and play everywhere around the complex during games. If your child is not sitting in the bleachers, he/she will only be allowed to run and play in the grassy area north of the main home bleachers. Please understand this is not a supervised area. You are still responsible for the behavior and safety of your child. Thank you for your help in making sure our students stay safe and our fans enjoy the game.

CES will be taking names of students who will need after school care. Please call the office with days and times that you will need for your child. There is a possibility that we will not be able to have this program due to lack of interest.

COVINGTON COLTS YOUTH FOOTBALL!!! PK -2ND GRADE IS FLAG FOOTBALL, 3RD-4TH GRADE & 5-6TH GRADE TACKLE FOOTBALL. ALL AGE GROUPS MUST HAVE A SPORTS PHYSICAL.
COVINGTON COLTS PLAYER NIGHT/TAILGATE MEAL FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 AT THE TROJAN COMPLEX FROM 4:45-6:30PM
$1/PERSON. FOOD, DRINKS, TABLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED. PLAYERS WEAR COLTS JERSEY AND GET INTO THE GAME FREE!! COLTS PLAYERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT HALF TIME ON THE FIELD.

KIDS CLUB WILL START WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3:10. LOOK FOR PERMISSION SLIPS IN YOUR CHILDS BACKPACKS. STUDENTS WITHOUT A SIGNED PERMISSION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAY.