November 18, 2016  Fall, Volume 13
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT

Monday, November 21
Tuesday, November 22
Parent Teacher Conferences

Non attendance day for students. Conferences will be held from  8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. 

If you have not already scheduled your conference, please contact your student's case manager. Contact John Stieper with questions at jstieper@coveschool.org.
Wednesday, November 23
Ordering Opens for New Lunch Program

Beginning in January, Cove will be offering a new hot lunch program from Marla's Lunches. (flyer) This program will take the place of the current lunch program from Smart Lunches. If you would like to order lunches from Marla's beginning Tuesday, January 24, please go online  www.marlaslunch.orderlunches.com to sign up and select your lunches. The Smart Lunch program will continue until January 20th. Contact Beth Pickus with questions at bpickus@coveschool.org.

Now - December 12
Cove Kids Care -  flyer

Cove Kids Care will be collecting food pantry items from now until December 12th in the front lobby. Canned and boxed items will be taken to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. Please contact Robin Johnstone with questions at rjohnstone@coveschool.org.

Wednesday, November 23-
Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break


Non attendance days for students. 
Monday, November 28
Classes Resume
Tuesday, November 29
# Giving Tuesday - Donate Today!

Charities, families, businesses and individuals are coming together to transform the way people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Here at The Cove School we are encouraging all of our donors to give to our Annual Fund. 
 
Now Cove needs your help.
Tuition and fees do not cover the total cost of educating a student at Cove. In fact, it is only through dollars raised by our Annual Fund that we can make up the difference. A gift of any size is greatly appreciated!

Tuesday, November 29
Transition Parent Education Series - flyer

Please Note! This program will be the originally scheduled program from September with an introduction to transition. 6:30 p.m. at Cove. Please contact Christine Becker with questions at cbecker@coveschool.org.
Wednesday, November 30
Jr. High School Basketball Game

Cove  yellow team - 5:00 p.m. against the Blue Jays at Cove. A snack will be provided. Contact Regina Aniolowski at raniolowski@coveschool.org with questions.

Thursday, December 1
High School Basketball Game

Cove  blue team - 6:00 p.m. against Oak Park River Forest at Cove. Dinner will be provided. Contact Rob Wachowiak at rwachowiak@coveschool.org with questions.

Tuesday, December 6
Jr. High School Basketball Game

Cove  blue team - 5:30 p.m. against the NTDSE Raptors at Cove. A snack will be provided. Contact Regina Aniolowski at raniolowski@coveschool.org with questions.

Thursday, December 8
High School Basketball Game

Cove  yellow team - 4:15 p.m. against Round Lake at Cove. Contact Rob Wachowiak at rwachowiak@coveschool.org with questions.

Tuesday, December 13
Elementary Showcase -  flyer

Save the date for the Elementary Showcase at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m, in The Cove School gymnasium. The elementary students will present a musical about the story of Jazz. "We Haz Jazz" acknowledges the contributions of jazz's pioneers. Come and enjoy as our students sing, scat, dance and recount the origins of our unique, American art form. Also featured will be our three Ravinia clarinet students playing with the band.  Contact Dorothy Jean Lloyd at dlloyd@coveschool.org with questions.

The Cove School Annual Benefit
Save the Date: 
Saturday, February 25, 2017

Join us for this significant event that raises nearly half the funds generated annually for The Cove School. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing. All proceeds directly benefit Cove's individualized education program.

Please click  here to support our basket effort with a donation.
To donate an item to our silent auction, please use this form.

The Silent Auction team has picked out some "Wish List" items. Please consider checking them out on The Cove School Benefit gift registries and donating an item to the Silent Auction. Click the links below to start shopping!
Amazon         Target

Click  here for the corporate sponsorship packet. Please share this with anyone you know that might be interested in becoming a benefit underwriter!


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.


 
Gift Card Orders

Cove Gift Card Fundraiser 
The holidays are coming, it's the perfect gift for everyone on your list!  A percentage of the sale of the  card will go directly to Cove!   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 also available in the  Virtual Backpack  on the Cove website at www.coveschool.org.  Or contact Anna Riedler at  pyrilis@yahool.com


 
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.
Career Day Volunteers Wanted!
Volunteer Today - flyer

The Cove School is looking for a few good men and women who are enthusiastic about their careers! If that is you, or you know of someone, we would like to have you speak about your career for Career Day. Our goal is to introduce and excite students about career choices. All fields of work will be considered. 21 speakers needed. Please contact Marla Altshul at (847) 562-2100. or email her at maltshul@coveschool.org. Career Day is Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. this year.
Ongoing Information

We put the "BEST book", transition resources, in our Virtual Backpack. Check them out here to download the pdf.

Did You Know...
that you, a friend, or relative, can make a gift to Cove in honor of or in memory of a loved one? Proceeds support students at Cove. All donations are tax deductible. Go to: www.coveschool.org/giving/onlinedonations
             
Be sure to check our 
on the Cove website where you can find copies of flyers and forms for various activities and sign-ups.


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.

Box Tops  - Be sure to save your Box Tops and turn them in to your student's classroom teacher or at the front desk. Thank you to all have participated, we have raised over $300 so far! Keep up the good work! Contact Anna Riedler with questions at  pyrilis@yahool.com.


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.