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Tuesday, 09-14-2021

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Covington High School Announcements

The Covington Girl’s Soccer team got their second win of the season last night against a physical Western Boone team. The game winning goal was scored by Erica Estes!
The girls play again on Thursday at North Putnam.

Congratulations to the Covington boys tennis team for winning the Wabash River Conference by defeating Attica 5-0 last night. The Trojans finished with a perfect 5-0 conference record and have a 9-0 overall season record.

Varsity winners were Calvin Springer, Nolan Potter, Myles Potter, Emmett Reynolds,
Peyt Shumaker, Carson Schaeffer, and Aiden Miller.

There will be a brief meeting at the beginning of homeroom in the Annex TODAY for current FFA members.

Boy’s Basketball — There will be a
meeting in Mr. Morgan’s room
today during Home Room.

There will be a “call-out” meeting TODAY during
Home Room in Mr. Heggs classroom for anyone
interested in participating in this year’s school play.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each day
45 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer. Join with
the CHS cheerleaders and Seeger High School to honor Pine
Village Elementary student, Garrett Kiefer, who was
diagnosed with cancer and has been courageously fighting
this disease.

Please wear gold or yellow- the color of Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month- to show support for the Keifer family at the football game against Seeger on Friday, September 17th.

During the game, Seeger will be collecting donations that will go directly to the Kiefer family as they continue to battle Garrett’s cancer. Here at CHS, we will be collecting money to donate on Friday. Please consider dropping a few dollars into your grade’s jar on Officer Cates’ desk this week. The grade with the most money at the end of the week will get a special prize.

. There will be an ESports meeting in Mr. Sowers’ room during homeroom TODAY. Please have your permission forms filled out and
ready to turn in at or before the meeting.

Any junior or senior interested in meeting with one of the following colleges need to sign up on the google sheet Mrs. Brown shared with you:

9/17 – Indiana State University
9/28 – Wabash College (guys only)
9/30 – Purdue University
10/8 – Ivy Tech
All meetings will be held during homeroom in the glass room.

The 30th annual Covington Apple Fest will be held on Saturday, September 25. Contestants are now being sought for the Queen Pageant. If you would like the opportunity to participate, contact Amy Thompson at 765.585.5945 or email her at amyjothompson18@gmail.com to receive a contestant packet for more information. Deadline to enter is September 11. This is a great opportunity to represent Fountain County.

The 2021 Covington Athletic Department Golf Scramble will be held on Sunday, September 19th at Rivercrest Golf Course @1:00 pm.

TROJANS SPORTS CALENDAR

Cross County 9/16/21 CHS Bi-County 5:00 pm (H)

Golf (Girls) 9/16/21 CHS Intrasquad Meet (senior night)

Football 9/17/21 CHS V. @ Seeger 7:00 pm (A)

Soccer (Boys) 9/14/21 CHS V/JV vs. South Vermillion 5:00 pm (H)
9/16/21 CHS V/JV vs. Western Boone 5:00 pm (H)

Soccer (Girls) 9/16/21 CHS V. @ North Putnam 5:30 pm (A)

Tennis (Boys) 9/14/21 CHS V. vs. Southmont 5:00 pm (H)

Volleyball 9/14/21 CHS V/JV @ Benton Central 6:00 pm (A)

Thursday, 09-16-2021

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Spaghetti with Texas Toast and Peas.
Breakfast tomorrow will be French toast Sticks.

Parents:
Please send in/email proof of residency for your student (if you haven’t already). Document must have your address and a current date on it. Examples are a current utility bill, telephone bill, tax return, medical bill or similar information that provides a verifiable address with a clearly identified and readable date.

Attention students:
If you are interested in attending the YMCA’s 2nd Annual Basketball Camp…pick up a flyer in the office for more information.

Fall Sports Pictures:
September 22nd
Tennis 3:00 – Complex
MS Football 4:00 – Complex

September 23rd
MS Volleyball 3:30 – HS Gym

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.

Any boy in grades 6-8 who wants to play basketball this year is welcome to attend our pre-season basketball workouts? These will take place at 6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. in the high school gym on Mondays and Thursdays.

Do you want to become a leader in your community? Do you want to have fun helping others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Consider joining Tektons
Tektons is a group that focuses on leadership through community service. If you have any questions or want an application talk to Mrs. Young or go to the front office.

Donations of new and gently used winter coats (adult and children’s sizes) are
being sought for a community coat give-away scheduled next month in
Covington.
Donations may be dropped off between September 27th and October 8th at the
following locations during regular business hours:
Centre Bank, 315 Washington Street
Covington City Building, 329 Washington Street
Covington Public Library, 622 Fifth Street
Covington County Market, 301 Third Street
First Church of Christ Office, 619 Fifth Street
Industrial Federal Credit Union, 413 Washington Street
McDonald’s, 221 Pearl Street
Old National Bank, 401 Washington Street
Purdue University Extension Office, Lower Level of Court House, 301 Fourth Street
The Fountain Trust Company, 615 Third Street
Weather permitting, a coat collection day is scheduled October 9th from 9:00 am to
1:00 pm outside Casey’s General Store, 311 Pearl Street.
Coats will be distributed to area residents in need on a first come, first serve basis
while supplies last October 19th through 22nd at the Covington First Church of
Christ, 615 Fifth Street.
The coat give-away is being hosted by the First Church of Christ. Additional
information is available from the coat drive coordinator at (765) 793-7285.

Bulletin #5, 09-10-2021

Sept. 10, 2021 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #5
Working Together for Children

If your child has congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, or headache please do NOT send them to school. They will be sent home. Please plan a minimum of 48 hours and then call the attendance line with a full report before sending them back to school. The attendance line may be utilized 24/7. Thank you for your cooperation. Nurse Pinkerton

Please leave a detailed message on the attendance line for absences including symptoms; otherwise, the Nurse will be calling you back.

We need a proof of residency. Please bring in a document (ex: utility, cell phone, hospital bill) with your current address, you may also send it in with your child.

CROSSING GUARDS AND CAR RIDER DOORS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:50 – 8:00 IN THE MORNING. After this time, please drive around to the front of the building to drop off your child for school.

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. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT A REGULAR BUS RIDER HE/SHE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RIDE THE BUS FOR REASONS SUCH AS SLEEPOVERS OR BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ETC.

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

CES are looking for dependable people to join in helping the school. If you are interested in Substitute teaching, please contact Cathy Smith at 765-793-4877.

The annual winter coat give-away in Covington will take place October 19th through October 22nd, 9:00am to 3:00pm (EDT), in the fellowship hall at the First Church of Christ, 615 Fifth street. New and gently used coats (adult and children sizes). Facemasks are required.

COVINGTON CITIZENS’ SCHOLARSHIP HOG ROAST WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH FROM 5:00PM TO 6:30PM AT THE COVINGTON CITY PARK (LARGE PAVILION) you may carry out too
$7 for Adult $5 through grade 5 $3 extra sandwich
Meat will be provided by Huli Huli
**This fundraiser helps provide scholarships for our students.

TEAM KID at First Baptist Church will have registration night on Wednesday, Sept 15th, from 6:30 to 8:00p.m.
Ice Cream will be served!
This program is for children ages 3 through 5th grade. The first night will be Wednesday, Sept. 22nd.
TEAM KID runs from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. We are so excited to have TEAM KID and looking forward to a great year

WABASH RIVER YOUTH LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR GRADES 4TH – 8TH
Permission forms were sent home this week. Please return form and money by October 8th.

CES School pictures will be Wednesday, October 6th. Order forms will be sent home closer to time of pictures.