Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Covington High School Announcements

Activity Period meetings:

Today, September 19th-Girls basketball callout in the commons

Picture retakes will be on Friday, October 12th.

Art Club meeting today after school

Jostens will be returning on Monday, September 24th at noon and from 4:30 to 6:30 to take orders.

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.

Congratulations to the Boys CC team for finishing 5th out of 11 teams in the North Vermillion Invitational Tuesday night. Blake Bova finished 12th out of 59 runners.

Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team who finished 2nd in the North Vermillion Cross Country Invitational Tuesday night. There were 9 teams and 50 runners. Sara Saliji finished 4th. Reese Noble finished 5th. Lillian Ramirez 13th, Bailey Duncan 17th, Grace Wright 21st, Sierra Fletcher 22nd, and Jessalynn Simpkins 36th. Stop by the office to see the Runner-up trophy.

The Covington tennis team defeated Attica last night. Varsity winners were Calvin Springer, Luke Taylor, Bradley Slider, and Mark Martin

Sophomore float building Thursday after school and Saturday at 3.

Junior float building today after school.

Homecoming:

Friday, September 28th-CHS vs Attica

Powderpuff signup sheets are in the high school office. Powderpuff games are Wednesday, September 26th starting at 6:00 pm at the complex. Pep Session and Parent skit to follow with Bon Fire to finish up the night.

Pep Session downtown on Friday, September 28th starting at approximately 2:30.

Homecoming Parade-Line up in the city park starting at 4:30. Parade starts at 5:00 pm. Call the high school office to be entered in the parade. Parade entries should support CHS Homecoming theme.

Sports:

Our soccer match with Southmont that was cancelled on Saturday, 8/25, has been rescheduled for Thursday, 9/20, at Southmont starting at 7:15 pm. We are playing a varsity only match after Southmont’s girls’ match.

Guidance:

Any junior or senior wanting to attend DACC College Day on Thursday, September 20th (10:00-12:00 our time) is welcome to attend.

The Greater Lafayette Area College Fair will be September 26th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Representatives from Indiana Colleges will answer questions about: admission, academic Programs, application procedures, campus life, cost, financial aid and much more. Students in grades 9 – 12 are invited, along with parents, and the program is free.

All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT at Covington High School the morning of Wednesday, October 10th

Any student interested in being a tutor should sign-up in the Guidance Office.

Any junior or senior interested in meeting with a representative from one of the following colleges should sign the sheet(s) on the guidance office window.

Earlham College – Tuesday, September 25 at 8:05

Indiana University (Bloomington) – Wednesday, September 26 at 12:05

Purdue University – Thursday, September 27 at 2:30

Manchester College – Friday, September 28 at 9:00

Franklin College – Thursday, October 4 at 9:30

Ball State University – Friday, October 5 at 12:30

The NACAC 2018 Fall National College Fair will be held at the Convention Center in Indianapolis on Thursday, September 20th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. There are over 150 colleges signed up to participate. Go to www.nacacfairs.org/Indianapolis for more information.

Other: The City of Covington, IN, is collecting new and gently used winter coats (adult and children sizes) for its annual coat give-away this fall. Coats may be brought to the City Building, 1329 Second Street, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm (EST) weekdays. The city is also accepting monetary donations for the purchase of winter coats. Coat distribution will begin October 1st, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST) weekdays, at the City Building, and will continue while coat supplies last.

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Bun with Corn.
Breakfast tomorrow will be a variety of Breakfast Pizza.

Honor Society permission slips for working at the park need to be turned into Mrs. Short ASAP!
Please meet in Mrs. Short’s room for a brief meeting at the first lunch bell (do not bring lunch).

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade volleyball girls for their wins over Parke Heritage on Monday night!

REMINDERS:

TEKTON MEETING — Thursday, September 20 during Target in the cafeteria. Bring your chrome books.

Wabash River Youth League Girls Basketball
4th – 8th Grade
November 4th – December 9th (all games played on Sunday)
Pick up a flyer in the office for more information.

Halloween Hustle 5K/10K is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th at 9:00 a.m. For more information, pick up a registration form in the middle school office👻🏃

Picture re-takes have been scheduled for Friday, October 12th

The City of Covington, will begin its annual Winter Coat Give-Away October 1st , 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

Sept. 14, 2018 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #7
***Working Together for Children***

TRASH BAG PICK Up will be Wednesday, September 26 from 3:00 to 5:30 in the ces gym.

DUE TO SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO ATTEND A CHS FOOTBALL GAME AT THE TROJAN COMPLEX:
*SKATEBOARDS AND athletic balls of any kind (football, soccer ball, volleyball, baseball etc.) will not be allowed into the main gate. Anyone trying to enter the gate with a ball will be asked to return it to a vehicle or leave it at the ticket window and will not be returned until Monday at school.
*all students will be expected to remain in the bleachers or the concession area at all times. Elementary aged students should be under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian at all times.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND COOPERATION TO ENSURE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS AND FANS.

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.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PRICES HAVE CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR:
Student breakfast $1.50, Student reduced .30, Adult $1.85…..Student lunch $2.25, Student reduced .40, Adult $3.55.

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.

CROSSING GUARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:55 – 8:10 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 will be locked after 8:10a.m.

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

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!

School Pictures will be Thursday, September 20 and Friday, September 21. Thursday the 20th will be Pre-School (Tuesday and Thursday classes), Kindergarten through 2nd grades. Friday the 21st will be Pre-School (Monday, Wed, and Friday classes), third through 5th grade.

FREE COATS! *** FIRST ANNUAL COAT GIVEAWAY****
ATTICA FIRST UNITED METHOSDIST CHURCH AND THRIFT SHOP WILL BE GIVING AWAY FREE COATS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, DURING THE ATTICA HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL IN THEIR PARKING LOT. ALL ITEMS IN THE THRIFT SHOP ARE FREE FROM 9:00AM TO NOON. COAT GIVEAWAY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL 4:00PM. LOCATION IS 200 E. JACKSON ST. ATTICA, INDIANA ACROSS FROM SUPERTEST GAS STATION.

INDIANA HUNTER EDUCATION WILL BE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 5-9PM AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 FROM 8AM – 3PM AT THE FOUNTAIN COUNTY 4H FAIRGROUNDS. FOR MORE INFO, CALL STEVE LANHAM AT 765-376-7396 OR KEITH STEWARD AT 765-585-1973.

THE CITY OF COVINGTON IS COLLECTING NEW AND GENTLY USED WINTER COATS (ADULT AND CHILDREN SIZES) FOR ITS ANNUAL GIVE-AWAY THIS FALL. COATS MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE CITY BUILDING, 1329 SECOND STREET, BETWEEN 8AM – 4PM (EST) WEEKDAYS. COAT DISTRIBUTION WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 8AM TO 4PM AT THE COVINGTON CITY BUILDING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 765-793-3423.

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

Registration is open for Covington Nursery School’s 6th annual Halloween Hustle 5K/10K. Race will be held on Saturday, October 27, 9AM at Covington’s City Park and run along the Circle Trail. Costumes are encouraged. Costs: 5K $20, 10K $25, Teams $15 each minimum of 5. Registration forms available at County Market, Fountain Trust Bank, and Centre Bank. Also can sign up on Active.com. For more information contact Jenny Goeppner 765-413-0063 or you can go to halloweenhustle5k10k@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenHustle5k10k/.

KID’S CLUB AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3:10. PERMISSION FORMS ARE IN THE CES OFFICE. KID’S CLUB IS FOR 1ST – 5TH GRADES.

GOLD RUSH TAILGATE SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 5-6:30PM @ COMPLEX
EVERYTHING PROVIDED $1/PERSON