February 24, 2017, Winter Volume 24
 
Friday, Feb 24
Time With Teacher CLOSES TODAY!
If you haven't already been bidding for Time With Teacher, this is your last chance to get in on the excitement! This part of the auction will close today at 9:00 p.m.

To bid, go to http://coveschool.gesture.com to register, then log in and click on items to begin bidding! 

Saturday, Feb 25
The Cove Annual Benefit
We are looking forward to a fabulous evening with 550 guests expected! The silent auction will remain open until the end of the benefit on Saturday night (tomorrow), anyone, even those not attending are able to bid! Contact Paige Galassini with questions at pgalassini@coveschool.org.
Tuesday, February 28
Erin's Law Parent Information Night - form

6:30pm at Cove.

Student Presentations  Thursday, March 2nd and Friday March 3rd.  More information regarding the date and time of your child's presentation will be communicated next week.

If you would like your child to participate in the program, please fill out the attached form and return it to your child's case manager no later than  Friday, February 24th.

Tuesday, March 7
High School Basketball Game

The Blue team will play at Oak Park River Forest High School at 201 Scoville Ave. Oak Park at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be included. Please contact Robert Wachowiak with questions at rwachowiak@coveschool.org.



Wednesday, March 8
Open House

Please tell prospective parents and professionals you know about this opportunity to come and learn about Cove's unique individualized education program. 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mark Ditthardt at mditthardt@coveschool.org or (847)562-2100.

Friday, March 10
Junior High Social Event - 
flyer

Junior High students will travel to Sky High Sports Trampoline Park in Niles for some high flying fun! Please use the flyer above to fill out your permission form and return to the front desk with payment ($30.00 per student). You MUST also fill out the Sky High waiver online, click here for waiver. Students will leave after school and return to Cove at 6:30 p.m. Pizza dinner included. Contact John Stieper with questions at jstieper@coveschool.org. 
Tuesday, March 14
JH vs. HS School Basketball Game

HS vs. JH Basketball Day!   4:00 p.m. at Cove.  HS Yellow/White vs. JH Yellow.   4:45 p.m.  HS Blue vs. JH Blue.  Players will remain at school and receive a light snack.  Cheerleaders will perform! Parents are invited to attend, but will need to pick students up from  Cove  at  5:30 p.m.   Any questions, ask Robert Wachowiak, rwachiowiak@coveschool.org,  Regina Aniolowski raniolowski@coveschool.org or Kristy Bonolo, kbonolo@coveschool.org.



Wednesday, March 15
Parent Association General Meeting

Save the date for a special presentation to our parents on Executive Functioning: Strategies to Use at Home. Enjoy refreshments and connect with other Cove parents. Meeting will take place in the Cove Media Center at 9:15 a.m. RSVP to Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org 

Thursday, March 16
Career Day  

Career Day is always a fun-filled and exciting day at Cove. Students will be introduced to many different occupations and careers through hands-on presentations from a variety of professionals. Contact Marla Altshul with questions at 
(847)562-2100. or email her at maltshul@coveschool.org. 
Friday, March 17
High School Social Event - flyer

Cove High School students will travel to TILT Studios/Rink Side Sports in Gournee Mills at 6152 Grand Ave. in Gurnee. Activities include mini golf, laser tag, games ad food. Cost per student is $35. Pick up time will be 7:00 p.m. at Cove. Please fill out the attached flyer and return to the front office with payment. Contact Marla Altshul with questions at maltshul@coveschool.org.
Friday, March 17
Saturday, March 18
Special Olympics Basketball Championship

The JH yellow and blue teams and the HS white and blue teams are headed to Bloomington Illinois for the Special Olympics State Basketball Championship Times TBD.  The players and coaches will travel via coach bus and the team and their families will be staying at the DoubleTree Hilton in Bloomington  on Friday  night. A pizza party celebration is scheduled for  Friday  night at $7 per person.  Athlete's families should look out for pizza party collection forms.  The schedule and important information for the weekend will be distributed as soon as possible. Contact Regina Aniolowski with questions at raniolowski@coveschool.org
Monday, March 27
Friday, March 31
Spring Break

Enjoy your time off!
Monday, April 3
Classes Resume


Friday, April 7
End of 3rd Quarter


Friday, April 7
8th Grade Shadow Day

Eighth grad students will get the opportunity to sit in high school classrooms to get an understanding of the program. They will also have lunch with their high school peers.

Cove's Official Lunch Program has Begun
Marla's Lunch Program   flyer  

It is never too late to sign your student to participate in this program.  Just go online to:  www.marlaslunch.orderlunches.com  to select your lunches. Use (code: tcs306). The link is also on our website in our virtual backpack. Contact Beth Pickus with questions at  bpickus@coveschool.org.

Pizza update:
if you are currently ordering pizza on Wednesdays, you must now order through Marla's lunches. Pizza will be served on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. 

Gift Card Orders

Gift Card orders will resume after break. Please contact Anna Riedler at pyrilis@yahoo.com if you would like to place an order in January.
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@yahoo.com


Support Cove When You Shop at Amazon

When you sign up on Amazon Smile, select Cove as your recipient, and a percentage of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to Cove by Amazon! It's so easy!
Click here to sign up now!
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.


Ongoing Information

We put the "BEST book"
, transition resources, in our Virtual Backpack. Check them out here to download the pdf.
             
Be sure to check our 
on the Cove website where you can find copies of flyers and forms for various activities and sign-ups.


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.