Catch your Cove reminders in the weekly minute!
August 25, 2017
 
Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year!

Check out the weekly Minute on Fridays for all the latest Cove events, reminders and happenings. Don't forget...you can find copies of flyers and forms in the Virtual Backpack
LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL
Monday, September 4

Enjoy the long weekend!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BEGIN 
 Tuesday, September 5

Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign their students up for one or more of our amazing after school activities. There are activities for all interests, including mathematics, robotics, homework help, sports, music and so much more. To sign up, print and fill out the flyer above and return to the front desk. For more information, please contact Beth Pickus at [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100.  
PARENT/GUARDIAN NIGHT
Thursday, September 7 

Join us on Parent/Guardian Night for a presentation starting at 6:30 PM and a visit to classrooms with teachers. Learn about your student's schedule, classroom procedures, homework policies, curriculum, technology and more. For more information, please contact Dr. Sover at [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100. 
TEAM FITNESS FUN NIGHT
Friday, September 15

All High School students are invited to participate in this team building and social event. Activities will include kickball, dodgeball, relay races, a game room and more.   For more information, please contact Mrs. Altshul at [email protected]
BENEFIT KICKOFF MEETING 
Tuesday, September 19 

Help support Cove and get to know other parents by joining the 2018 Benefit Committee. Join us for the kickoff meeting at 10:15 AM at Cove's Business Offices (60 Revere Drive Suite 770). To RSVP or f or more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100. 
NON-ATTENDANCE DAY - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, September 21
PARENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING 
Wednesday, September 27 

Join the Parent Association for a parent education event at 9:15 AM. Learn about the Calm Classroom program at Cove and strategies for bringing mindfulness into your home. To RSVP or f or more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at [email protected] or (847) 562-2100.
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSITION EVENT 
Tuesday, October 3 

All parents and guardians are invited to our first  Parent Education Series event of the school year from 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM at the Cove School. Our Parent Education Series seeks to provide a road map for your student's journey after high school.  For more information, please contact  Mrs. Altshul at [email protected]
PICTURE DAY
Wednesday, October 4
ADVERTISE IN THE COVE DIRECTORY
Submit your own personal ad, wish or greeting to your student in the Cove Directory, a resource Cove families use all year long. Support Cove and its students by placing an ad here.   To see more details, click here For more in formation, please contact Matt Huppert at [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100. 
Ongoing Information
MARLA'S LUNCH PROGRAM
   Sign Up
Code: NEW291

Sign your student up to participate in our lunch program through Marla's Lunch. Click the "sign up" button above to begin selecting your lunches. Use Code: NEW291. For more information , click here  or c ontact Beth Pickus with questions at  [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100.
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
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Find copies of flyers & forms for various activities and sign-ups on Cove's Virtual Backpack. 
FACEBOOK PAGE
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Don't forget to like and follow our Facebook page for the latest Cove photos, reminders and moments! 
COLLECT BOX TOPS
Welcome to our new and returning Cove families from the Cove School PTO and your Box Tops for Education Coordinator! This year we are ramping up our efforts to collect  Box Tops for Education, with a goal to earn $1000! Check out the Cove School Virtual Backpack for information about participating products ( click here), the new mobile app ( click here), and for collection sheets (optional to use). You can submit your  Box  Tops any time that you want, but our first BIG deadline is  October 15, 2017.
 
Consider sharing this information with your friends and family members, as well as your co-workers. Every  Box  Top counts! Questions? - contact Robin Plant ( [email protected] ).

SHOP AMAZON SMILE
  Sign Up

When you sign up on Amazon Smile, select The Cove School as your recipient, and a percentage of the proceeds of your purchase  will be donated to Cove by Amazon! It's so easy!
BUY A GIFT CARD FOR COVE

But a gift card to your favorite store and a percentage of the sale will go directly to Cove. Whether it's your weekly groceries or a gift for someone else, you will be supporting Cove with every purchase. For more information, view the flyer above or contact Anna Riedler at [email protected] or at (847) 470-2366. 
MAKE A GIFT
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  [email protected].
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