September 16, 2016   Fall, Volume 4

WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT

Covewear Sales 
Please note! Sales have been extended to September 23rd.  Click here   to order online.

School Store
Send some extra change to school with your student. The store is now open during all lunch periods M-F. The school store has a variety of healthy lunch, snack and treat options. Please note that students will be limited to two snack items maximum per visit.

Elementary/High School Call for YMCA Art Fair Entries
All high school and elementary students are invited to select one of their favorite two dimensional art projects for display. If interested, have your student drop off their artwork, labeled with their name, to Ms. Silverberg before September 29th.
 
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.

Monday, September 26
Parent Book Club -  flyer

This will be the first in a series of parent book club meetings discussing the book Smart but Scattered and Smart but Scattered Teens by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare. The book focuses on best practices for addressing executive functioning. 

Here are the additional dates of the meetings:
September 26 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 7 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
February 13 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The author Peg Dawson will be making a parent presentation at Cove on January 12th. 

We hope you will join us for this great educational opportunity. Please see attached flyer for details and to purchase book. Contact Donna Torf with questions at dtorf@coveschool.org .

Tuesday, September 27
Disability Employment Summit -  flyer

Join Senator Julie Morrison, Louis Hamer and representantives of Aspiritech and other distinguished guests as they discuss employment opportunities for Illinoisans with disabilities. For more information visit www.senatorjuliemorrison.com or call (847) 945-5200.

Friday, September 30
Picture Day 

Don't forget to send your student dressed accordingly! To order photos online, go to www.mylifetouch.com and enter in the Cove Picture Day ID: RN076022Q0. 

Monday, October 3
No School - Non attendance day.

Sunday, October 9
YMCA Art Show - flyer

The Northbrook YMCA  Special Needs Art Show for Elementary and High School students. Reception is on Sunday, October 9th from 4:00-4:45pm. 
Please note: The YMCA junior high art fair will be in October, date to be announced, and we will collect junior high submissions AFTER  October 1st . Contact Laura Silverberg at lsilverberg@coveschool.org with questions.

Monday, October 10
Colombus Day - No School.

Wednesday, October 12
No School - Non attendance day.

Monday, October 17
Choices -  Link 

CHOICES is a regional post-secondary planning night for students with disabilities who are college bound. The event will take place at Lake Forest High School 1285 N. Mckinley Road, Lake  Forest, Illinois, 60045, times and schedules to come. Click on the link above for more information. Contact Luisa Rapisarda with questions at

Wednesday, October 19
Open House -  flyer

9:15 - 11:30 in the Cove Media Center. Please inform any prospective parents and LD professionals about this Open House. This is an opportunity for those that are interested to learn more about the exceptional education offered at Cove. RSVP to Mark Ditthardt at

Friday, October 21
Elementary Jr High Halloween Carnival -  flyer

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students can come dressed in costumes and enjoy food, games, crafts, dancing and more! This party is an all time favorite with students, don't miss it! Permission form is available on the link above, on the virtual backpack and coming home soon in your student's backpack. Cost is $25 per student. If you would like to volunteer or chaperone, please contact Courtney Jack at  c ourtneyriordan@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 25
Parent Education Series

Please join us on  October 25 at 6:30pm for Cove's Parent Education Series. Recommended for all parents/guardians who are interested in learning more about 
post-secondary options. 

Friday, October 28
High School Halloween Dance Party

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to come in costume. There will be food, dancing and green screen photo booth! Please contact Marla Altshul with questions at  maltshul@coveschool.org

Monday, October 31
Halloween Activities 

High School students will enjoy bagels and juice compliments of the Parent Association.  High School students will be able to dress up. Costumes must be appropriate. 

Elementary and Junior High students can bring their costumes to school.  Students will be able to change into their costumes after lunch.  Please do not include masks or anything weapon-related. We will have a parade at the school beginning at 1:30 p.m. Following the parade, Elementary and Junior High students will enjoy activities in their classrooms.

Wednesday, November 2
Best Resource Fair

The 13th annual BEST Resource Fair, will be held from  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Street, Skokie, IL. The Resource Fair is designed to assist students with special needs in making post-high school plans. Service providers include representatives from apprenticeship programs, employment services, government programs, health services, legal resources, recreational opportunities, referral sources, residential programs, transportation, vocational programs, and trade schools, and they will be available to distribute information and answer questions.
All students with special needs, their parents/guardians, and professionals are invited to attend. Please contact Marla Altshul at 847-562-2100x 2319 or  maltshul@coveschool.org with any questions.

Stepping Stones to Transition Parent      
Education Series

Mark your calendar for these important and informative evening meetings where speakers will lead discussions on a range of transition topics. Click here to see a copy of the schedule.

Contact Christine Becker with questions at cbecker@coveschool.org.


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

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

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,   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.