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May 3, 2019
 

COVE 5K "WALK THIS WAY" CONTEST
Wednesday, May 1 to Wednesday, June 5

The Cove Staff will be competing against the Cove Students to see who can walk the most! For every day that you walk you will "earn" a "shoe". If you get the most "shoes" you win a prize! It's a great way to get in the groove to prepare yourself for the Cove 5K in June! Look for our "shoes" along the school hallways.  For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at  [email protected] .
REGISTER FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Thursday, June 13 through Friday, July 26


Now is the time to register your student for Cove's Extended School Year (ESY), a summer school program tailored to meet each student's schedule and needs. Please review the brochure above to become acquainted with the course offerings. Click here to register.

NOTE: REGISTER FOR EXCITING NEW STEAM-CENTERED ESY CLASS!

Come join us on a digital adventure as we explore "Around Chicago in 30 Days."  Each week we will go on two to three virtual field trips around the Chicago area - these might include the Jelly Belly Factory, Ravinia, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, Willis Tower, Museum of Science & Industry, etc.  After learning about each destination, we will complete a related project, from online painting to using the 3D printer and coding robots.  For more information, please contact Regina Aniolowski at  [email protected]   or at (847) 562-2100.
ORDER 2019-2020 SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Ends Sunday, June 16
Use Code: COV044 (3 Letters/3 Numbers)
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Save time and money by ordering your child's supply kit today! Kits are personalized and include exact items required for the 2019-2020 school year. View the flyer above for more information and click here to order. Orders end Sunday, June 16.  For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at  [email protected]   or at 
(847) 562-2100.
DON'T FORGET TO ENCOURAGE OUR EARLY MORNING MEDITATION  


Elementary and junior high students arriving at Cove before 8:30 AM are invited to participate  in Early Morning Drop-In Meditation. This optional alternative to before-school outdoor recess is an opportunity for younger students to start their school day with a short period of calm, focus and quiet self-reflection.  For more information, please contact Regina Aniolowski at [email protected]. 
JOIN THE JUNIOR HIGH WALKING CLUB  


Junior high students arriving at Cove before 8:30 AM are invited to participate  in the Walking Club. This alternative to before-school outdoor recess encourages students to  walk laps around the Junior High/Elementary hallway and socialize all while getting active before the school day starts.  For more information, please contact Regina Aniolowski at [email protected]. 
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 4

Cove's High School Soccer Team will play in the regional qualifying tournament at Harlem High School, 1 Huskie Cir, Machesney Park, IL 61115. The tournament begins at 9:00 AM.  For more information,  please  contact Rob Wachowiak at [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER GAME
Wednesday, May 8

Cove's High School Soccer Team will play Crystal Lake at 6:00 PM at Lippold Park Field  #11, 851 IL-176 Crystal Lake, IL 60014: West of Route 14. A light dinner will be provided at Cove. The bus will leave Cove at 4:00 PM. Pick up on site will be at 6:30 PM and at Cove at 7:45 PM.   For more information,  please  contact Rob Wachowiak at [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
COVE'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: NEWSIES
Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16

The Cove High School will proudly present their performances of Newsies: The Musical at 6:30 PM at the John and Nancy Hughes Theater at The Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. A fan favorite, Newsies will undoubtedly find new fans at these performances. Seize the Day! and join us!  For more information,  please  contact Dr. Dorothy-Jean Lloyd at  [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
COMMUNITY DAY AT CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Friday, May 23


Support Cove while making your meal-planning easy by going to California Pizza Kitchen in Northbrook Court from 11 AM to 9 PM. 20 percent of each purchase at the restaurant made by Cove community members who present the flyer above will be donated to Cove. Flyer must be presented, good for dine-in or carry-out.  For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at [email protected] or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
HIGH SCHOOL PROM
Friday, May 31


High school students are invited to dance the night away at Prom from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook. Students and parents are invited to pre-prom dinner at the adjacent Allgauer's restaurant at 6 PM, and the dance will begin at the Hilton at 6:30. Please see the flyer above for more details. To RSVP, click here or fill out and return the permission form attached to the flyer with payment by  Thursday, May 23 . For more information, please contact Marla Altshul at [email protected] or at 
(847) 562-2100 . 
END-OF-YEAR STUDENT FIELD DAYS AND FIELD TRIPS
Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5

Save the date - more details to come. 
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 2:00 PM DISMISSAL 
Thursday, June 6

Have a great summer! Please note: This is an early dismissal day. All students will be let out at 2:00 PM. 

EIGHTH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS 
Thursday, June 6

The High School Graduation Ceremony will take place at 5:00 PM at Cove. The Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony will take place at 7:30 PM at Cove. Save the date - more details to come. 
THE COVE SCHOOL ONE STEP AT A TIME 5K
Saturday, June 15


All are encouraged to join us for one of the funnest Cove events of the year, the 2019 One Step at a Time 5K! The event will take place at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview, IL at 8:30 AM. Click the above link to receive an early registration discount ! More details to come. For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at [email protected] . 
COVE COMMUNITY DAY AT CORNER BAKERY
Friday, June 28


Support Cove by dining in or carrying out at the Corner Bakery Cafe at Northbrook Court from 8 AM to 9 PM. Click here to RSVP for the event, and 15% of your purchase total will be donated to Cove! Be sure to mention Cove when you order.  For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanderman at [email protected] or at 
(847) 562-2100 . 
SIGN UP FOR SPRING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES  
NOTE: Spring activities begin week of January 22
 
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. Please note that parents are responsible for arranging transportation home from after school programs. To sign up, print and fill out the packet above applicable to your student's unit and return to the front desk.  For more information, please contact Beth Pickus at  [email protected]   or at (847) 562-2100 .
What's Happening in The Community




TWENTY-ONE SENSES SURVEY 
One of our Cove families is gearing up to start a new resource for sensory-sensitive kids. They're currently in the market research stage and have offered to donate $1 to Cove for each survey filled out by our families at TwentyOneSenses.org/Cove. Tip: You can fill out more than one of their surveys. Cove receives a donation per survey completed! For more information, please contact Jen Puccini at [email protected].



TOPSOCCER PROGRAM
Games Run from Friday, May 3 to Friday, June 14



Students of all ages are invited to participate in TOPSoccer, a fun and safe soccer program for individuals with special needs, at Willow Park in Northfield (corner of Willow & Wagner). See flyer above for dates and details. 

SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE PROGRAMS 

Students are invited to participate in the programs put on by Special Gifts Theatre, an education and therapeutic theatre organization with locations in Winnetka, Chicago, Palatine and Libertyville for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ranging in age from 10 years and older. To view further information about their upcoming shows and programs, visit their website here. For questions, please contact Elise Moore at  [email protected].

 
UNDERSTOOD.ORG


Understood.org is a website providing articles and resources meant to help parents of students with learning and attention issues. Parents may find it a helpful tool for anything from homework support to media use concerns. Visit the website by clicking the link above. 
MARLA'S LUNCH PROGRAM
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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 details, click here.  For more information ,  c ontact Beth Pickus with questions at  [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100.
FOLLOW COVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Don't forget to like and follow Cove's social media pages for all the latest Cove photos, reminders and moments! Find us on Facebook at @coveschoolnorthbrook, Twitter at @CoveSchool, Instagram at @cove_school, and LinkedIn at The Cove School (Northbrook, IL). Be sure to encourage friends and families to follow us as well! 
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
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Find copies of flyers & forms for various activities and sign-ups on Cove's Virtual Backpack. 
COVEWEAR FRIDAYS

Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Cove gear every Friday to show their school spirit!
SHOP AMAZON SMILE
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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!
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 next BIG deadline is  February 22, 2019.
 
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] ).
FAMILY ACTION NETWORK
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Cove is proud to be a member school of FAN, an organization that curates a free, high-quality human development speaker series each academic year. View the link above for upcoming speakers and programs.  
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF IL
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Cove community members may be interested in a membership to the Learning Disabilities Association of IL, a not-for-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of persons with learning and attention disabilities. See the form above for more information.  
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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