Bulletin #24, 02-16-2023

Bulletin #24 Covington Elementary School Feb. 17, 2023
Working Together for Children

Fannie May candy sales are going on now! Orders and money are due Tuesday, February 28th.

CES 2022-2023 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! $15.00 EACH UNTIL WEDNESAY, MARCH 15, 2023!
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ONLINE @ inter-state.com/order Code: 73129X

NO SCHOOL Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20

Parents please call the attendance line and report your child’s absence and reason for the absence.
Thank you! Nurse Cadman

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 NEED TO BE PRE-PACKAGED FROM A STORE.

BACKGROUND CHECKS –FOR FIELD TRIPS If you have been designated by your child’s teacher to go on a field trip. You will need to bring your driver’s license into the CES building and go through a background check. Please DO NOT wait on the day of the field trip!
It will only take around 5 minutes.

“Every Trojan Connected” Program
Covington Community School Corporation has a new program for students that do not have Internet access at home. “Every Trojan Connected” offers a limited number of free wireless hotspots for students who demonstrate a need for Internet access to assist with their school work beyond the regular school day. The program is open to any Covington student that is currently enrolled and attending one of the three district schools. For more information about program rules and how to apply for a free hotspot, please visit this webpage: https://www.covington.k12.in.us/etc-progam

Covington Community Foundation and the Hillsboro Nazarene Church will be providing a winter weekend lunch program for older adults in Covington. The program will provide access to 2 nutritious and affordable general diet meals each weekend starting January 7th – March 25th. The cold lunches will include a meat sandwich, salad, fruit, dessert, and milk.
Participant cost will be $1.00 per meal.
The program will be available to Covington residents age 60 and older and their spouses.
Meal delivery will be available within the Covington city limits. Covington seniors who live outside the city limits can arrange for meal pick-up. For more information, please call the Hillsboro Nazarene Church (765) – 798-2350, or (765) 793-7285.

NEED HEALTHCARE COVERAGE? Community Action of Indiana will help families find the right coverage.
Schedule an appointment today! Please call 888-975-4253, text 765-761-0727, or visit www.ckfindiana.org
Get Covered and Stay Covered.

COVINGTON YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE 2023 WINTER CLINIC REGISTRATION
PeeWee/TeeBall Ages 3 – 6 (10am-11:30pm)
Minor/Major Ages 7-12 (12pm -1:30pm)
Cost is $30 Forms were sent home this week.
1st clinic will be February 11, 2023 (Please return form and money to the first practice).
If paying by check, please make it out to Covington Youth Baseball League or CYBL.
Clinics will be held in the Middle School Gym
February 11th
February 18th
February 25th
March 4th

MOTHER – SON SUPERHERO DANCE will take place at Fountain Central Elementary Gym on Saturday, Feb.18, 2023 from 7:00-9:00pm. Admission is $15 per couple – $5 for each additional child. Pay at the door.
Concessions and Superhero items for purchase! Any questions you may contact Shannon Hoagland 765-585-4022 or
Jill Kler 765-401-3390.

FREE LAUNDRY DAYS!
Covington United Methodist Church, along with the Covington Community Foundation and the Indiana United Methodist Church Foundation, will be starting a new missions project in February. Program will be on the second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday each month starting on Valentine’s Day. Free laundry services to families that wish to participate. Each family will get two loads of laundry paid for (including washing, drying, soap and dryer sheets). Members from the church will be available with coins for the services and laundry products. Each family will only need to bring their laundry!