September 2, 2016   Fall, Volume 2

We are off and running
School is off to a great start! We hope the first few weeks went smoothly for you as well. Please enjoy the long weekend!

Be sure to check our Virtual Backpack on the Cove website where you can find copies of flyers and forms for various activities and sign-ups. 

Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook so you can see photos and videos of students learning, performing, and having fun at Cove. Tell your friends and family too! Help us get to 1,000 likes! 
Monday, September 5
Labor Day - No School.

Tuesday, September 6
After School Programs begin -  flyer

If you have not already signed your child up for after school programs and would like to, click on the flyer link above and download the form and list of programs. Please return form and payment to Beth Pickus in the front office. Contact Beth Pickus with questions at bpickus@coveschool.org. 

Thursday, September 8
Parent/Guardian Night -  flyer

7 :00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. There will be a presentation in the gym beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by parent visits to classrooms at 7:25 p.m. Parents and Guardians will learn about schedules, classroom procedures, homework policies, curriculum and technology. Contact John Stieper at  jstieper@coveschool.org  with any questions.

Tuesday, September 13
Cove Annual Benefit Kick-Off Meeting -  flyer

10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Cove. All parents are welcome! Volunteer to be part of our biggest fundraising event of the year! It's a great way to get involved at Cove. RSVP to Stephanie Sanderman at  ssanderman@coveschool.org.

Wednesday, September 14
Parent Association General Meeting -  flyer

9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in the Cove Media Center. Clinical Psychologist and Academic Advisory Board member Warren Rosen will present. Meet other parents and learn about volunteer opportunities! RSVP to Stephanie Sanderman at   ssanderman@coveschool.org.

Friday, September 23
Bingo Night -  flyer

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Cove Gym. Bring the entire family! $5.00 per bingo card. Refreshments will be available. Contact Marla Altshul with questions at  maltshul@coveschool.org.

Please click here to RSVP.


Tuesday, September 27
Picture Day - Don't forget to send your student dressed accordingly!

Monday, October 3
No School - Non attendance day.

Monday, October 10
Colombus Day - No School.

Monday, October 12
No School - Non attendance day.

Support Cove with an Ad in
Student Directory

This is a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses in the community to advertise in the School Directory. Give a shout out to your student or to a teacher. It's a fun way to support Cove!

To see the various advertising opportunities for your family or a local business, click here for the form, or visit the Virtual Backpack on the Cove website.


 
Become a Volunteer at Cove!

There are many different ways to help out at Cove. Whether you can participate in an effort here at the school, or help us out from home, there is something for everyone.

Click  here to read about volunteer opportunities. Click  here to sign up. 

Cove is grateful for all your support.
Ongoing Information

School Lunches - If you would like to order lunch for your student through our Smart Lunch program click  here to sign up. Contact Beth Pickus with questions at  bpickus@coveschool.org.

Shop and Support Cove!
You can help support Cove every time you shop! Sign up for Amazon Smile, Target Red Card, and Heinen's Tasteful Rewards Preferred Card. Learn how you can support Cove. Click on these links to sign up:   Amazon Smile,   Target Red Card,  Heinen's Tasteful Rewards Preferred Card.

Gift Card Fundraiser -  Buy gift cards to use in stores that you always shop in (Jewel, Target, Starbucks, etc.). A percentage of the sale of the card will go directly to Cove!   Whether it's for your weekly groceries or a gift for someone else, you will be supporting our school with every purchase!
Place orders by completing this form and turning it in with a check made out to Cove, or order online at www.mannaorders.net. 

Forms and link to the site are available in the  Virtual Backpack  on the Cove website at www.coveschool.org.

Box Tops  - Be sure to save your Box Tops and turn them in to your student's classroom teacher or at the front desk. Contact Anna Riedler with questions at

We Want to Hear From YOU! - If you have any comments, suggestions or feedback to share with us, please contact Executive Director, Dr. Sally Sover at  ssover@coveschool.org or Director of Education, John Stieper at  jstieper@coveschool.org.