March 24, 2017, Spring Volume 29
2017 Summer School Registration Now Open!

We are pleased to offer a diverse summer school experience for our students. All parents must register their student if they plan to attend the program this summer.  

Please fill out the registration form as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2017. Click HERE to register online.

If you have specific questions about the classes or registration, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or Dr.  Robin Johnstone at   rjohnstone@coveschool.org.


Monday, March 27
Friday, March 31
Spring Break

Enjoy your time off!
Monday, April 3
Classes Resume


Thursday, April 6
No After School Programs



Friday, April 7
End of 3rd Quarter


Friday, April 7
8th Grade Shadow Day

Eighth grade 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.
Friday, April 7
8th Grade and HS Social Event - 
flyer

All 8th grade students are invited to join high school students for a fun filled evening of bowling, laser tag and pizza at Bolero in Buffalo Grove. Cost of event $35.
Pick-up time will be 7:00 p.m. at Cove.

Encourage your 8th grade student to come and get a taste of our high school social events!
Contact Marla Altshul with questions at maltshul@coveschool.org.

Monday, April 10
Thursday, April 13
PARCC Testing



Tuesday, April 11
ELSA PALOOZA 9

ELSA-PALOOZA is an annual celebration of all things ELSA at Elmhurst College! Celebrate the ELSA class of 2017, take student guided campus tours of Elmhurst College,  and visit the ELSA student showcase. Enjoy musical performances and more from ELSA students and, as always, The Naturals.
Families and field trips welcome!
Want to know more about ELSA-PALOOZA? Watch this video about ELSA-PALOOZA 8!
  
RSVP Today! 
Contact the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA) at 630-617-3752 or elsa@elmhurst.edu.


Friday, April 14
No School



Tuesday, April 18
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - 
Invite

Save the date! Cove would like to thank all of our incredible volunteers who make the work we do possible throughout the year. We want to honor you with a special luncheon at Cove from noon to 1:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org.

Thursday, April 20
Health and Wellness Day

Cove students will spend the morning rotating between different activities that promote fitness of mind and body. An all-school assembly will take place in the afternoon. Contact Patti Lubin with questions at plubin@coveschool.org.
Friday, April 21
Elementary Junior High Social Event - 
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Save the date! Elementary and Junior High students will some fun at Dave and Busters. Dinner and a $20 Power Card plus unlimited video game card included. Cost per student $30.  Permission slips will be going home in backpacks next week. Contact Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org. with questions.

Tuesday, April 25
Transition Parent Education Night

This program will focus on Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning and Guardianship. The program will begin at 6:30p.m. at Cove. Please RSVP to Christine Becker at cbecker@coveschool.org.
Friday, April 28
Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day -

Save the date! Let your students' Grandparents or a special friend know that they are welcome to join us for the afternoon and get the opportunity to meet students' teachers and see a performance. Refreshments will be served. Invitations will be mailed home soon. Contact Stephanie Sanderman with questions at ssanderman@coveschool.org.

Monday, May 1
Friday, May 5
Staff Appreciation Week

This week will honor all of the hard work performed by the Cove staff members throughout the year. Each day will have a theme and will conclude with a luncheon on Friday.
If you would like to volunteer to help during the week, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org sanderman@coveschool.org
Friday, May 5
UW Whitewater Information at UW

Begin planning for life after high school by learning about disability services in a college setting. The program will be from 8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. Presentations will include information about admissions criteria, disability documentation and services, living on campus, and panel discussions with current UW -Whitewater students. Click here for more information.

Registration Deadline: April 14 th, 2017 
REGISTER ONLINE http://www.uww.edu/csd/ 


Wednesday, May 10
Thursday, May 11
High School Musical - Fiddler on the Roof


Save the Dates! Cove High School students will perform the play Fiddler on the Roof at The Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest on the evenings of May 10 and 11at 6:30 p.m. All family members are welcome to attend. Contact Dorothy Lloyd for more information at dlloyd@coveschool.org.
Sunday, May 14
Mothers' Day


Happy Mothers' Day to all of our Cove Moms!
Thursday, May 18
High School Social Event Equestrian Connection


Save the date! And join us for horseback riding, games and more at Equestrian Connection in Lake Forest. Details to come. Contact Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org.
Friday, May 19
EL/JH Social Event Equestrian Connection


Save the date! And join us for horseback riding, games and more at Equestrian Connection in Lake Forest. Details to come. Contact Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@coveschool.org.
The Benson-Henry Institute is Seeking Participants for a Research Study for parents of children with learning disabilities
Click here for more information.


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.