Friday, February 15, 2019

Covington High School Announcements

Today

All NHS students should meet in Mrs. Willis’s room during homeroom today. This is a mandatory meeting. If you plan to attend the Ivy Tech meeting, you should still plan to go to NHS first.

A representative from Ivy Tech – Lafayette will be here today during homeroom.

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter / karaoke night in the Multi-Purpose Room tonight after the basketball game. Come join us.

FFA members sign up your team for Sunday’s tournament. All members are invited, special prize drawings, music, and pizza. 5:30 – 7:30. Come celebrate national FFA week.

This Week

FFA members it’s time to team up for the for our annual corn-hole tournament. Feb 17th from 5:30-7:30. Who will be this years tournament champions? Sign up using the google form in your school email.

Any student interested in working at Hershey’s Drive-In this year, please sign up in the office.

Hometown Market in Veedersburg is hiring cashiers. Please see Mrs. Willis for an application.

This Month

The 61st annual Covington High School Honor Banquet is Thursday, March 14th. Tickets are on sale now through March 8th in the HS Guidance Office. Cost is $15.00 each. Honor students receive complimentary tickets, however guests of honor students must purchase tickets. Due to the overwhelming number of attendees, seats will be assigned and students will sit with their parents.

Covington Crazy Clovers 4-H Club will be having their first meeting Tuesday, February 19, at 6pm in Miss Davis’s room.

The DACC Foundation Scholarship Application is currently open. Interested seniors should read the email from Mrs. Myers or see Mrs. Myers ASAP. The deadline is 5:00 pm (Central Time), February 19th.

Snacks will be available after school every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for any Winter athlete who would like one. They will be passed out in the hallway by the locker rooms from 3:00 to 3:05pm.

Baseball workouts every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm. Players need to meet outside the training room.

Any student interested in taking the driving portion of drivers ed here this summer, please sign up in the guidance office. You must be 15 by April 26th to enroll.

2018/2019 yearbooks are on sale. You can either visit yearbookforever.com or see Mr. Sowers for a paper order form.

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.

Sports:

JV /Varsity Boys game against North Putnam tonight at 6pm at home. (Senior night)

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Taco Hay Stack, Refried Beans, Cheese, Salsa, Lettuce and Sour Cream.
Breakfast Monday will be Scrambled Eggs & Ham Biscuit.

Happy Birthday to Evan Valdez 🎂

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter / karaoke night in the Multi-Purpose Room tonight after the basketball game. Come join us.

REMINDERS:

2018-19 CMS Yearbooks are on sale now! You can pick up an order form from the CMS office or Ms. Hughes if needed. Yearbooks are $20 and will be on sale now through Friday, March 1st.
Make checks payable to Covington Middle School.

Covington Crazy Clovers 4H Club will have its 1st meeting on Tuesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm in Ms. Davis room.

CMS is participating in Pennies for Patients all week. All proceeds from Pennies for Patients go directly to help kids living with cancer and to help fund cancer research. You have the opportunity to help out in two ways: you may purchase candy from Mrs. Short all week for $1 during passing period before Target time and you may bring in money to your first classroom teacher (6th grade will take their money to their 1st period teachers, while 7th and 8th grade will take their money to their 2nd period teacher). The class that brings in the most money will win a pizza party! CMS Honor Society and Student Council have set a school goal to raise at least $750 for these heroes living with cancer.

Tektons — Planning Groups are scheduled to meet with Mrs. Girdler during Target Time on the following dates.
Monday Feb 11 — Appreciation Group
Thursday Feb 14 — Service to Others/Food Drive Group
Monday Feb 18 — Community Gardening/Town Clean-Up
Bring your Chromebooks and your plans to share on your scheduled day.

Winter Sports Picture Schedule:
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

6th Grade Girls Basketball – 3:15 – Middle School Gym

7th Grade Girls Basketball – 3:30 – Middle School Gym

8th Grade Girls Basketball – 3:45 – Middle School Gym

Middle School Wrestling – 3:30 – Middle School Gym

All team members should be dressed in their game uniform and prepared to have their picture taken before the scheduled time.

Picture forms will be given to your coach as soon as we receive them from Doug’s Studio.

7th and 8th Grade — This is your time to apply for a scholarship that could pay up to 4 years of tuition to an eligible Indiana college/university. See Mrs. Girdler for assistance.
21st Century Scholars Homepage– https://scholars.in.gov/
21st Century Scholars Informational Video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqtLkTX_-ww
Please plan to attend a meeting for Washington DC.
Tuesday, February 26th at 7 pm in the cafeteria.
It will last about 1 hour.
This is for parents, students, and chaperones.
I will talk about rules and procedures for the trip.
I will also answer any questions.
Thanks, Corey

Covington Youth Baseball Camp – for boys who play in the CYBL
February 9th, 16th, 23rd
Pick up a flyer in the CMS office for more information

Any student interested in taking the driving portion of drivers ed here this summer, please sign up in the guidance office. You must be 15 by April 26th to enroll.

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.

Feb. 15, 2019 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #27
***Working Together for Children***

FANNIE MAY CANDIES AND CANDLES ARE ON SALE NOW! ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE FEBRARY 19.

KID’S CLUB 2:20 – 3:10PM, FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. KID’S CLUB IS FOR 1-5 GRADE STUDENTS. CES OFFICE HAS PERMISSION FORMS.

WE WILL NOT BE SERVING BREAKFAST ON 2 HOUR DELAY DAYS.

*********SCHOOL CHANGES EFFECTIVE NOW**********
Elementary Breakfast 7:45 – 8:05
Elementary Tardy Bell 8:05
Dismissal Time 2:50 (NO change)
Wednesday Dismissal Time – 2:25 Car/Walker and 2:30 Bus
Students who ride the bus will be arriving home approximately 15 minutes earlier.
Breakfast will begin at 7:45am every day, except on 2-hour delays.

THE 2019 TROJAN GOLD DISCOUNT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! ONLY $7 EACH AND THE DISCOUNTS ARE GOOD ALL YEAR LONG WHEN YOU PRESENT YOUR CARD. BUSINESSES ARE AGAVE AZUL, JULI’S JAVA, DINSMORE SERVICE, BENJAMIN’S, AND COUNTY MARKET, DIAMOND H VETERINARY SERVICE, SUBWAY, HOLLY’S SCENT-SATIONS, SYCAMORE LANES, CASEY’S, HERSHEY’S SUNDAE SHOPPE, AND OVERPASS PIZZA. PURCHASES HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR CES PTO. YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM IN THE CES OFFICE.

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.

COVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE HAVING THEIR LAST LEGO CLUB ON THURSDAYS FROM 4:00 – 5:00PM. FOLLOWING BELOW ARE THE DATES.
FEBRUARY 21ST (GRADES 3-5)

COVINGTON CRAZY CLOVERS 4H CLUB WILL HAVE ITS FIRST MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBUARY 19TH @6:00PM IN MISS DAVIS’ ROOM. MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL.

HUNTERS SAFETY CLASS MARCH 22-23 AT THE FOUNTAIN COUNTY 4H FAIR GROUNDS (MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS). FRIDAY 5PM – 9PM AND SAT. 8AM – 3PM ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT: STEVE LATHAM 765-367-7396, KEITH STEWARD 765-585-1973, 765-793-2193, OR KRISTINA STEWARD 765-585-1116. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ON DNR LINK http://www.dnr.IN.gov